About this property

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Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Beachfront Location: Bay of Islands Cottages in Russell offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy water sports facilities. The property features a lush garden and free WiFi throughout. Comfortable Accommodations: Each holiday home includes a kitchenette, balcony, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include sea views, terrace, and outdoor dining area. Free on-site private parking is available, along with free WiFi. Local Attractions: Located 33 km from Bay of Islands Airport, the property is near Christ Church and Russell Museum, both 7 km away. Flagstaff Hill is 8 km from the cottages. Activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking are available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the property for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and scenic location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Liselotte
    Germany Germany
    To start with the obvious, I would definitely recommend this location to everyone. For us, it was the start of our New Zealand trip, and I think it was the best decision to start there. If we had more time, I think we all would have liked to stay...
  • Ludovico
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location is splendid, secluded in the forest and surrounded by birds but with a view on a quiet part of the sea. Peter was an amazing host, he shared precious suggestions and tips on activities and restaurants, and we loved listening to his...
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a delightful cottage offering seclusion and a wonderful setting within 10 min drive of Russell. It is very well equipped. The hosts provide breakfast and deliver warm bread and muffins at 8.30 each morning. The screened floor to ceiling...
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jenny & Peter were great hosts. Jenny gave us a lovely warm welcome and our Cottage was wonderful - spacious, comfortable, clean and in a fantastic location. Peter knocked on our door each morning with a tray of freshly baked breads, croissants /...
  • Anne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast - home made/baked muesli, bread, scones, muffins & cookies, jams were lovely. The bed and bathroom linen was of very good quality. Overall the accommodation was well appointed and self contained.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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 surroundings

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
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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