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Self contained studio room with private entrance and stunning sea views

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagstaff Hill
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

Self contained studio room with private entrance and stunning sea views


Self contained studio room with lovely deck, outdoor furniture, BBQ and stunning sea views. Modern furnishings throughout.
You have your own private entrance with onsite parking.
We are only a 5 minute walk to the beach and village. Please note the property is elevated so you have a bit of a climb when walking up the driveway.
The room is fitted with electric blinds for that extra bit of convenience.
Room is fitted with an Air conditioner/Heat Pump.
There is a Smart TV with free Netflix.
We provide free unlimited Fibre Wifi.
Lovely comfortable Queen size bed with all linen and bath towels provided.
Ensuite bathroom has a big shower with double shower heads.
Kitchenette is equipped with Microwave Oven, Kettle, Toaster, Bar Fridge and cutlery.
Tea, instant coffee, sugar and plunger coffee supplied but not topped up during your stay if it runs out.
There is also an outdoor shower to wash off after a day at the beach.
Drying rack, iron and ironing board are provided.
There is a Laundromat at the Top 10 Holiday Park which is only 5 minutes walk from the house.

We have CCTV cameras installed for security purposes only.
Guest privacy is guaranteed.

Please note that the upstairs part of the house is occupied most of the time by the owner. Very quiet owners who respect their guests privacy and comfort.

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About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this apartment is by the sea. Pompalier House and Pompallier Mission are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and The Parrot Place are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, waterskiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Russell Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Orange Frog - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Seaside - ‬6 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location Well appointed apartment, lovely shower
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2026
Appreciate the review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean modern attractions with a beautiful view over Russell. Also an easy short walk to the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2026
Thank you for the great review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Easy access to downtown Russel. Fantastic view of the town and water from the accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2026
Thank you for the positive review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic studio - loved our stay. Really close to centre of Russell for great restaurants, cafes and shops (very steep, though short driveway).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A most amazing place. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2026
Thank you for your review. Pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed for four days and absolutely loved our time here. The location is beautiful with stunning views, and the place felt so welcoming and well set up. Having coffee on the deck each morning was a real highlight. We’d love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great and relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhys A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely spot
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arite

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
a great accommodation, slightly elevated for the fantastic view
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a couple to stay in Russell

Spotlessly clean, super comfy bed, fantastic shower, central location with stunning views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2023
Thank you John.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay here, so close to everything in town, our rental car was hardly used. Nicely presented property, fantastic views. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Loved staying at this studio, beautifully decorated, gorgeous views and perfect location in Russell!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2023
Thank you for the lovely review Christina.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A female, travelling alone, and this was a safe & wonderful studio accommodation! It was clean, comfortable & cozy, and conveniently close to the beach, local hikes, and all amenities in Russell. I was able to walk to most things, so having a safe spot to park my rental car was appreciated. I like to cook for myself much of the time when I travel (dietary concerns), and the tools and equipment for using the BBQ were available. That, along with fridge, toaster, mic & tea kettle, covered all the cooking requirements for my stay. I particularly enjoyed my morning tea on the deck, while watching the boats coming & going in the bay. What an outstanding view! Thank you so much!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 January 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely review. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a magic place to stay!

We loved this gorgeous little unit, it was beautifully appointed with everything we needed, and of course phenomenal views! Our hosts were very easy to communicate with and very generous in allowing our kids to pitch a tent on the front lawn. All in all a very memorable stay and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2025
Thank you Jennie. Happy to hear you had a great stay :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and convience

We had a great stay over a long weekend. This unit is well equipped for a couple and located walking distance from the hub of Russell. Great walking nearby to Flagstaff Hill or Tapeka Point. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2024
Appreciate the great review 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

A great little spot to go and explore an amazing part of New Zealand. Convenient to everything in Russel, with a very short walk away from the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2024
Thank you for the review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Russell stay

Property is perfectly equipped for a couple’s stay. Bed v.comfortable; views from property across the bay are stunning. Perfect base to explore Russell and surroundings. We loved our stay thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you for giving us another great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Russell Trip

Wonderful location with stunning views and easy access to the village. Very clean and comfortable lodgings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2023
Thank you for the lovely review John.
Verified

8/10 Good

Pui-Yi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning view

Lovely little studio room with an incredible view and short walk to town. We were very comfortable here and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2022
Thank you for the lovely feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning sea views so restful and peaceful. Great communication by owner. Location was brilliant to explore Russell from
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Everything was perfect and extremely clean. It is only a couple of minutes walk into Russell town but at night it is very quiet. And the view is just breathtaking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2025
Thank you for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely location, elevated so you get. View of the town and harbour
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unforgettable Stay in the Bay of Islands

Perfect location, amazing views. The studio had everything we needed and was an ideal base to explore the Bay of Islands area. The centre of Russel was very easy to walk to and has a good selection of places to eat and drink. Would happily have stayed for longer . Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 March 2025
Thank you Andrew. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and peaceful

We had a wonderful stay at Kereru Cottage. Everything we could want and need. Beautiful and peaceful, garden stunning and hosts very welcoming. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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