The Top House Lodge

135 Aucks Road, 0272 Russell, New Zealand
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The Top House Lodge

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Scored 10
10
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
8 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1615 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

3.4 miles from Christ Church in Russell, The Top House Lodge provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa. Providing a terrace and sea views, the spacious villa includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub and a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can also relax in the garden. Russell Museum is 3.4 miles from The Top House Lodge, while Flagstaff Hill is 4 miles away. Bay of Islands Airport is 20 miles from the property.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Russell

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jenny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The wonderful views with the peace and tranquility. The property was comparable to none facilities wise. We have stayed in many rental holiday properties but Top House Lodge was by far the best.”
  • Sara
    Australia Australia
    “5 minutes from Russell. Stunning views . Open fire , clean and very comfortable”
  • Youngdipper
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The views were absolutely amazing, watching the sun rise from the spa pool was one of the highlights of our stay. The house is beautiful and was always warm with it's modern heating. Fully equipped and fulfilled every need, The Top House Lodge...”
  • Navneet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The Top house was truely an incredible stay! The property managers did an amazing job keeping the place nice and tidy, and left a number for us to call if we needed anything. The property was sooo luxurious, and the views were amazing. This...”
  • Greg
    Australia Australia
    “This was the most amazing property. From the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left we had a fabulous time. The views from the house were so beautiful and ever changing with the light of the day we almost didn't want to go anywhere. ...”
  • Silke
    Germany Germany
    “Super tolle Lage mit rund rum toller Aussicht aufs Wasser . Außerdem ein wirklich schönes Haus. Da kann man sich nur wohlfühlen. Kann ich nur jedem empfehlen”

Hosted by Christine

9.6
9.6
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Christine
The Top House, so named because of its location, with 270 degree views, has unrivalled privacy, and it's own helipad. This recently renovated 3 bedroom house is located on 330 acres of private farmland. The house has been finished to a high standard, with excellent amenities, including hot tub with amazing views, outdoor dining and lounge spaces on 360 degree decks, WiFi, two TVs, heaps of parking, modern kitchen and luxury bathrooms, and comfortable stylish furniture throughout.
The Farm The Top House is located on large family farm. There are no permanent occupants and while there maybe family holidaying in other houses on the farm the privacy of this location is excellent. No Pets There are Kiwi living on the property so we are unable to accept bookings with pets. The Area The village of Russell is located in the stunningly beautiful Bay of Islands. Russell is an historic place with buckets of character. It's home to several historic buildings, including NZ's oldest licenced premises, and an old wooden church still bearing musket bullet holes! Many of the historic buildings are right on the waterfront, and a walk along there is very atmospheric. Further afield there are many picturesque spots around the Bay of Islands and lots of activities and day trips available. Five fun activities in the area: 1. Explore the Russell village and sample great food from a range of different restaurants. 2. Check out the vineyards, both near Russell and the rest of the Bay of Islands. A lot of award winning wine is made in Northland. 3. Get out on the water - go see the Hole in the Rock, go game fishing, just head out to an island with a picnic and go swimming, or try para-sailing. 4. Go walking around Russell or further afield in the Bay of Islands. 5. Go to the beach - there are beautiful beaches just minutes from Russell. Driving The most convenient way to get to Russell is to take the car ferry from Opua to Okiato. It's a 5 minute drive to the Top House once you get off the ferry. The ferry is a 7 minute journey, and runs continuously from 6am - 10pm daily. Guest access The whole house is for your exclusive use. You'll also have access to a garage.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Top House Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Spa tub
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    • Hot tub

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Spa

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    Outdoor & View

    • Sea view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Carbon monoxide detector

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    The Top House Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 3 are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 25
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Top House Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about The Top House Lodge

    • The Top House Lodge can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • Check-in at The Top House Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Top House Lodge is 2.4 miles from the center of Russell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Top House Lodge on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Top House Lodge on this page.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Top House Lodge on this page.

    • Yes, The Top House Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Top House Lodge has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

    • The Top House Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    • The prices at The Top House Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.