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Located in Russell, just 6.6 km from Christ church, Bay of Islands Cottages provides beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, water sports facilities, a garden and free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The property offers barbecue facilities, private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at Bay of Islands Cottages will be able to enjoy activities in and around Russell, like fishing, canoeing and hiking. Russell Museum is 6.7 km from the accommodation, while Flagstaff Hill is 7.6 km away. Bay of Islands Airport is 33 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Russell
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    Australia Australia
    Every detail had been thought through. From tissues to alfoil, it was all there to use. Lots of homemade baked goods - yummy! Gorgeous view, plenty of towels. Lovely hosts.
  • T
    Tom
    Australia Australia
    Amazing breakfast and homemade banana bread provided by hosts. Very friendly, beautiful cottage and amazing location.
  • Joy
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful fresh baked bread , muffins and biscuit's.
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location. Hosts very welcoming and everything provided was over and above expectations including fresh bread and muffins to homemade cookies. Wonderful,we would highly recommend it.
  • Douglas
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Quiet and private, surrounded by bush. Thoughtfully appointed.
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location close to the beautiful town of Russel.would 100% recommend it for a peaceful stay in a great location.not the easiest place to find initially sat nav took us everywhere but
  • Leo
    Germany Germany
    We spend 2 nights here. It is lovely! Super beds with heating ( new to us and very nice) a large terrace outside where one sits and has a superb view into the bay and the oyster banks at low tide. A super breakfast as mentioned by many. All...
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    Great hosts, warm welcome and splendid breakfasts! Peter and Jenny were terrific hosts. Great views over the Bay. Lovely gardens.
  • Stacey
    Norway Norway
    We have never had such incredible breakfasts as we had staying here! A beautiful idyllic location set in native bush, with the sounds of kiwi and weka outside in the garden. Wonderful hosts who went the extra mile to make our stay comfortable.
  • Alex&rob
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Peter was extremely warm and welcoming, the accomodation had lots of lovely thoughtful touches such as freshly baked cookies, and the breakfast was amazing. Beautiful view from the accomodation. We had a wonderful time.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    February March is best weather and fewer tourists!
    Answered on 26 September 2019
  • Hi there, is it easy to get parking in Russell township over the NY period as we would need to drive into town to meet our family who will be staying there.

    it is easy to get parking in Russell, Jenny and Peter
    Answered on 28 January 2023
  • Hi, I can see there is a picture of kayaks, are they available for use during a stay?

    Hi, Yes we have 3 Kayaks for guests use. So prior arrangements are usual each day. Peter
    Answered on 24 March 2022
  • Hi there, it says the room only has a single bed and a sofa bed. We'd be with 2 adults - does the room not have a double bed? Thanks in advance. Warm ..

    Hi Sylvia, The cottage has a queen bed. warm regards, Peter
    Answered on 13 January 2021
  • Hi, can we see fireworks from the holiday home on New Year eve?

    No, sorry, we face north and the fireworks will be behind the hill to the southwest. Peter
    Answered on 7 October 2021
  • Hi, just want to confirm if this room have queen bed please? Thank you

    Yes it has a queen bed. Peter & Jenny
    Answered on 31 July 2021
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Bay of Islands Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • Radio
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Shops
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Japanese

House rules
Bay of Islands Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bay of Islands Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Bay of Islands Cottages

  • Yes, Bay of Islands Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Bay of Islands Cottages is 2 miles from the centre of Russell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bay of Islands Cottages can accommodate the following group size:

    • 3 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Guests staying at Bay of Islands Cottages can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Bay of Islands Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Private beach area
    • Water sport facilities on site
  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bay of Islands Cottages on this page.

  • Check-in at Bay of Islands Cottages is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Bay of Islands Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Bay of Islands Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.