Reviews of Fantail Mill - Private Waterfront Retreat Russell

Loved the view and nature

There was nothing we didn't like

The property is beautiful and the rooms cute and comfortable. The hostess was very kind and helpful. We were literally entertained by the fantail birds near the balcony.

No dislikes. It is a 7 minute drive to Russell.

Loved the location and the view was beautiful. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Tracey the host was absolutely beautiful and so friendly. Highly recommend it certainly exceeded expectations

The studio is one of a group of 4 but remains private. There is a small balcony where you can sit overlooking the lovely view of the sea. The kitchen is small but well equipped and there is an outdoor kitchen for guests to use if you want to cook something. It's easy to find and there is good parking. Russell is just 5 minutes away but you would need a car.

I would have liked more storage space. There is a little road noise.

Lovely welcome from lovely couple. The whole place is beautiful, love the vintage theme, environment.

Along the main road where you can hear the passing vehicles.

It was close to town & very easy access. The view was lovely & there was a choice of outside seating.

The traffic noise was quite loud

Beautiful setting. Fantastic host. Lovely clean modern unit. There are Kiwi's and Weka around, I managed to see a Kiwi, so that was my highlight of the trip!

Everyone tends to leave their doors open to the balcony at night, this does mean you need to be particularly quiet in the evenings.

Wonderful host couple!! They went out of their way to accommodate us including doing our laundry and picking us up in town when we were too tired to walk home! Gorgeous gardens, views of Orongo Bay, nice room and decor with opportunity to cook in a beautiful outdoor kitchen if desired. Nice walking in the nearby forest and mangrove areas. We liked it so much, we wanted to change our plans and stay longer. Since Fantail was booked, the innkeeper found us another place that was perfect. Wonderful experience!

Long walk to town, no swimming beach within easy walking distance.

Lovely place to stay, really enjoyed it

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Loved the Fantail birds! The view was beautiful! There was also a cool extra room if you were staying with friends. They had a great outdoor kitchen.

We had ants coming from the roof and down the wall when we arrived but they were quick to spray them and they were gone and we didn't see them again and we were there for 2 nights.

The owners are exceptional hosts. Thoughtful, cheerful and accommodating. Beautiful gardens. Exceptional view. All the pleasantries in the guest room to make the stay welcoming.

The entrance is hard to find on google maps.

Absolutely stunning property! The hosts were incredibly hospitable, taking time to orient us and give us suggestions directions, the history of the property 😯William is hilarious 🤣 The fantails came right up on the deck. Not shy at all. The gardens are gorgeous. You can hear Kiwis at night. It is not far from town and so worth it.

Needs better signage for the exhausted traveler. Google maps mislead us. Believe the “exit only” sign. 🪧

Beautiful setting. Immaculate grounds. very clean.

great presentation of the property, beautiful setting surrounded by bush. Everything we needed was supplied with good quality tea/coffee/cutlery etc. A bonus was a view to the sea.

the lights in the bedroom and especially the bathroom were poor, and the fridge was noisy, we had to switch it off at night. The wifi was slow.

Wonderful location. The fan above the bed was surprisingly effective, given the absence of air conditioning.

Low water pressure and limited water (the owners collect rain water - recent draught) so no laundry facilities. That said, showering was not a problem.

Studio appartment. Very nicely furnished and everything you would expect including hairdryer, with a very comfortable bed. Milk, tea, coffee and biscuits supplied. Lovely view from the balcony. We appreciated having a ceiling fan in the room. Ideally situated on main road into town, (about 5 minutes drive)

Lovely clean room with comfortable bed. Had everything we needed for a few days away.

The location was excellent. Surrounded by bush area. The room well appointed and very comfortable.

The shower pressure could've been a little better.

It was very clean and newly updated. It had a very cute outside kitchen also for use. It had an amazing view out the back of the room. The owners were lovely and helpful. It was close to Russell and we had the most amazing time!

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We have had a great stay in the Fantail Mill. The room was very comfortable with a view on the inlet.

Very nice Boutique style rooms and a super friendly snd helpful host with lots of tips for the surrounding. Outdoor kitchen was well equipped aswell. And a stunning view on the bay from a cute little balcony

Room gets really hot between 5 and 8pm. Aircon would be a big help…