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Te_Manaaki Cottage - A private and quiet Russell villa for two.

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Marina
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagstaff Hill
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Russell

With a stay at this cottage in Russell, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Islands and Russell Christ Church. .This cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tapeka Point and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Russell Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Russell Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Russell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 16 min walk - 1.4 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Te_Manaaki Cottage - A private and quiet Russell villa for two.

Te Manaaki Villa is situated in the historic town of Russell with stunning views of the bay. It is an attractively appointed sunny and spacious unit set in its own grounds with a private driveway entrance, sundeck and BBQ area. Russell's waterfront, ferry wharf, shops, cafes and restaurants are only a few minutes' walk away. There is a hair dryer in the en-suite bathroom for guest use.

The villa is ideal for a couple's quiet holiday. Whilst it is set up with a kingsize bed, couples with a baby are welcome. A portacot is available on request along with a baby bath.

There are facilities for small scale self-catering, an electric fry pan, and electric sandwich maker, but for those who prefer to eat out, cafes and restaurants are a short walk away.

Explore all that the Bay of Islands has to offer, watch SKY TV, access the complimentary Wifi, or just sit and soak up the view.

The historic Christ Church is nearby making the villa an ideal accommodation for wedding party members or guests.
Special conditions:
No pets, no smoking inside.

A booking fee of $50.00 applies to all bookings.

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$75.00 per stay); Linen (included); Booking Fee (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay);
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Te_Manaaki Cottage - A private and quiet Russell villa for two. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miles H.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

GREG C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr.

Excellent location and clean accommodation. Manager, Barry was very helpful with property, Russell activities and access to various local beaches, restaurants, Hiking trails, Other towns
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant stay

Our stay was great. Russell is beautiful and we got to look out over the harbour from the deck. It’s an easy 2 minute walk down the hill to the town and we loved the house. Huge bed, good facilities and very clean and tidy. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathryn j., Kentfield, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVED our stay here

Lovely spot, very well located and everything works well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

great spot and lovely hosts

Really comfortable and great view
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks

Great spot, private but with a great view and walking distance to everything Thanks, we had a great time😁

10/10 Excellent

Robert v.

Liked: Cleanliness

A sweet spot

Large studio with separate bathroom. Two decks. Clean. Everything you need. Comfy, airy, great views. Nice lawn. Wekas for neighbours. We loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Briana B., Austin, TX - USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay in Russell!

Absolutely wonderful staying here! The view out to the bay is sublime and we really could have sat and watched the water all day, but we also asked Leslie for some recommendations for food in and around town, and everything was delicious! The house was perfect for our needs, and we even grilled up some lamb one night. Couldn't have asked for a better spot to land in the Bay of Isles.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Russell

Property was clean and tidy and host was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed a beautiful weekend

This bach is a little gem. Check in and check out was very smooth, the place was clean, the view fantastic and it's only a short walk to the beach front of Russell.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tryphena P., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little Gem

The bach is in a great location and features an amazing view of the water. A quick walk down to the shops, supermarket and water. The property was very clean and tidy and provided everything we needed. It has airconditioning for the hot months and extra blankets for the cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness

Time out the week before Christmas

This is an excellent place to go to as a couple for time out. A highlight is to sit on the deck with a glass of something cold, while enjoying the views over the harbour with the coming and going of ferries and small boats. Location is also excellent, being close to the township and long beach. we recommend this batch highly.

10/10 Excellent

Bob E., Laguna Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite getaway in Russell

Great view-clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

This is a lovely place to stay the photos don't really do it justice, it would have been so nice to have stayed longer. A very well kept property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views and so romantic for two.

Thank you Lesley for your lovely welcome, help and advice (Lesley will always check if you are OK if she meets you in the local pub!!). What a wonderful place. Everything is to an extremely high standard. Very comfortable, lots of little extras and the view and the location is so romantic. We stayed for a few nights in the winter and just did not want to leave this cosy Villa. However, as everything is so nearby, we obviously did, but it was such a lovely place to come home to. To the next visitors..... Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A lovely gem of a cottage!

We had such a lovely week in Russell. We loved being up on the hillside with view out over the harbor. It was such a great location to walk down to town or up and over the hill to Long Beach. We enjoyed the cottage itself too. Really a gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019