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Superb sea views with excellent beach location

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Tapeka Point (Russell), Russell
  • Tapeka Point
    1 min walk
  • Tapeka Point Historic Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Hell Hole
    4 min drive
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    57 min drive

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The price is AU$348
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includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About the area

Russell

When you stay at this vacation home in Russell, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tapeka Point Historic Reserve and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Flagstaff Hill.
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What's nearby

  • Tapeka Point Historic Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Flagstaff Hill - 15 min walk
  • Russell Beach - 4 min drive
  • Russell Christ Church - 4 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Superb sea views with excellent beach location

The Houston Cottage is a charming,comfortable,marine themed beach cottage with superb views of sandy beaches and the Inner Bay of Islands.

Enjoy open plan living with spacious decks, adequate grassed area for play or parking.(cars and boat)
The relax living area with beach views, this collectic beach house adds a unique feeling of complete relaxation and rejuvenation which will give you fond memories of the Bay of islands making you want to return.

3 minutes walk to beach and boat ramp facilities.
5 minutes by car to Russell,cafes restaurants, tennis courts,hotels etc

Cottage suitable for families and couples.
Special conditions:
Linen only provided by Negotiation.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and a playground. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

BrianHouston20

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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Superb sea Views With Excellent Beach Location Russell

Superb sea views with excellent beach location Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Title
Great thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
The Houston cottage is in a wonderful location and the host was very helpful and informative about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Beautiful views, property as described would stay again. Very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K., Gold Coast

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
A great location at TAPEKA just a few minutes drive front Russell, cafes, restaurants and shops. 2 excellent swimming beaches just a couple of mins walk. Fantastic views. Walking tracks. House is well set up with all you need. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
break
We had a really nice break. The property was clean and comfortable and the communication with the owner was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maja Lund L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful and cosy house in a stunning location
We have absolutely loved our stay. Had dinner while watching the sun set over the sea, walked down to the beach and dived right off the shore, short drive to Russel, a beautiful little town woth lots of great restaurants and cafes. House is very neat clean and tidy. Super cosy. Love being able to sit and look at the sea. For my wlderly parents the loving room was a little cold in due to the lack of a heater and us visiting early spring. But each bedroom had a heater so we were plenty cosy during the nights. The owners were a joy to interact with, quick to reply and very kind. We can warmly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tapeka
Interesting area , good views from the house, with good walks and things to do with kids, great kiwi Bach.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view in the street
Only used for sleeping but great location for walks, visiting Russell, boat trips, and peace and quiet. View is fab from the deck, better than pics 😊 Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Spot
Fantastic location and great hosts. I would recommend this lovely holiday home to anyone that would like a very special plae
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
A great place for a family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful for children
The location is fantastic. Two houses one way to a beautiful rocky beach, with rock pools and little caves; great exploring - two minutes walk the other way to a sandy beach. A five minute drive to Russell for shopping and the wonderful Seaside restaurant and cafe. An outside shower (warm water) means it is easy to keep children sand free. The property is a little dated in terms of decor and facilities but a typical seaside bach, comfortable and family friendly. To be recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mereika b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
We had an amazing family holiday. Was equipped with everything we needed. Beautiful views & nice walks close by. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely will retire at tapeka point
clean, tidy, good feeling home, nothing negative about the property, i will call brian if i win lotto

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Christmas Getaway!
Thank you Brian and Gayle for renting us your wonderful Tapeka house. It was a perfect place for our family to relax and explore the beautiful Bay of Islands. The house is well equipped and set up for a family, right by a lovely beach and with a gorgeous view. It was just perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

clint r.

fantastic classic kiwi batch perfect for a family and everything you need
had a great time here at houston cottage beautiful beach and were lucky enough to have dolphins off the beach which family loved safe swimming and easy access boat ramp 1 min away. comfortable house great aspect for sunrise and sunsets over the bay we will be back. also great communication with brian fast and easy to deal with and very helpful all in all fantastic stay 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Patricia O.

Great kiwi Bach style not too fussy so felt relax and decking allows good indoor outdoor flow
Enjoyable stay nice and relaxed. Awesome views
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

The property was perfect for what our requirements were for the stay
A very near and tidy home that we enjoyed staying in for our short holiday. The owners communication was brilliant and I always felt that if I ever needed to contact him for any reason he would always be there to help out where he could. What’s also worth mentioning is the lovely community at Tapeka Pt. Everyone knows everyone out there and the lovely people there added to what was already a lovely holiday. Thanks Brian, if ever we require a place to stay in Tapeka Pt again, we’ll be sure to contact you. Thanks for everything, The Moon family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018