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Gorgeous Central Russell Vintage 1920's Cottage

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
5 Matauwhi Road, Russell, Russell, 1234
  • Russell Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Flagstaff Hill
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sunny Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Gorgeous Central Russell Vintage 1920's Cottage

Come and relax in our wonderful vintage cottage which we have lovingly restored and renovated over the past ten years.

Decorated with vintage furniture, crockery and artwork with the modern necessities of a 65-inch LED television, DVD, Sky TV, iPod docker and Nespresso machine.

Sit on our sunny deck under the massive old pear tree and admire the birdlife!
Resident weka, tui, keruru, kingfisher and more have made our orchard garden home.

Russell wharf and shops are less than five minutes away so you can easily walk to the cottage from the ferry. Located at the town end of Matauwhi Road, close to Christ Church.

Perfect location for guests attending weddings & those who want to be amongst the action of vibrant Russell as you can park your car and forget it for the duration of your stay.

Master bedroom with queen size bed,
Twin bedroom with a double bed & a single bed.
And a lovely sunny double room make up our accommodation.

Nightly rental is for five people.

Ideally suited for couples, or families with older children over 10 years.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only & sorry no pets!

This home is used extensively and is much loved by its owners.
Please make yourselves at home, enjoy your stay but please look after her as you would your own home.

Furthermore, we request no extra guests (other than by agreement), no parties, loud music or tents.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$65.00 per stay)

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition we would prefer you to bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels), however these can be made available should you be unable to supply.

Property manager

carron526
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children over ten years of age are welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties, or loud music. Considerate behavior appreciated.
Family and Mature guests only.
House to be left tidy with dishes done/ put in dishwasher. BBQ to be left clean. Cleaning the BBQ is not included in our cleaning charges.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Russell

Russell is home to this cottage. Pompallier Mission and Pompalier House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Russell, Russell

What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Russell Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Paihia Beach - 30 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Central Russell Vintage 1920's Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Central Russell Vintage 1920's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Central Russell Vintage 1920's Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Central Russell Vintage 1920's Cottage located?

Situated in Russell, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Christ Church and Bay of Islands. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are just steps away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in Russell
Would highly recommend this book a ach property. Communication with the host was excellent. Very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our happy place
We have been holidaying in Russell for several years and were not disappointed with this character property, which has been thoughtfully renovated. It is an easy 2-minute walk to the waterfront and high street. Carrie was great to deal with, and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matuwhai magic
Loved the house! Super comfy beds, great outdoor desk and seating. 2 mins walk to Russell centre. Home has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reinard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and charm
We truley enjoyed our stay and could not fault the location or property on any level. We felt at home and it was so nice to leave the car and walk everywhere. Thank you Carrie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cottage
Carrie’s cottage has everything you need to feel comfortable and right at home. Fabulous location. Easy walk to historic Russell’s shops and waterfront dining. Quick drive to beautiful Long Beach for swimming and beachcombing. The Russell Boating Club at the end of Matauwhi St has fantastic food and views. We loved chilling out on Carrie’s deck.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for enjoying beautiful Russell
Lovely house with thoughtful touches everywhere. Comfy beds and beautiful outdoor area. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jason c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carnie family
Love it great property
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Kamo, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Loved the spaces at this house. Everything we needed
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
character
Perfect little get away, with loads of character. Would recomend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Great place with everything we needed. Love the old-school cool yet big screen sky tv and nespresso for modern creature comforts. Great communication - thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
Great location, cute house with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Cottage
What a delightful cottage! Clean and comfortable, with charming, slightly quirky décor that is quite enchanting. The kitchen is modern, spacious, and well stocked with saucepans etc if you wish to cook, but it is an easy walk to Russell restaurant, shops, and waterfront. The bathroom is small but efficient and has been nicely updated. I hope we have another opportunity to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Perfect location in heart of Russell, easy walk to everything you need and short drive to the beach.
Perfect location in heart of Russell, easy walk to everything you need and short drive to the beach. Lovely character bach. We arrived just after a huge storm and everything was well in order but just a minor thing due to the weather there were a lot of smashed pears on the footpath we had to clear to get our luggage in. Otherwise all great!
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy-Lee H.

Great place and excellent location.
Great place and excellent location. Unfortunately it rained for most of the week we were there so it was great to have a big tv with Sky television. The modern kitchen and appliances were also great. The place is child friendly and my two little ones (2 years old) enjoyed running up the hilly back garden. The bird life was fantastic, especially seeing a Weka! It was a very comfortable stay, almost like staying at families - which to our surprise, it turned out we were related :)
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10/10 Excellent

Justine C.

We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Russell.
We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Russell. We will definitely be staying here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This was our second stay at Number Five cottage and we loved it just as much as the first time.
This was our second stay at Number Five cottage and we loved it just as much as the first time. The layout is great which easily accommodates our family of six. We enjoyed seeing the changes/renovations from our last stay which have only enhanced the cottage's character. The cottage is well-equipped and only a short walk into town.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

+: lovely garden, very well maintained, house is very close to the center of Russell which is very h
+: lovely garden, very well maintained, house is very close to the center of Russell which is very handy. -: a little bit close to the road for us ( we really love when it's quiet :-) ). Also because of the torrential rain that fell the whole week ( no luck ) some water was coming from the toilet's window and front door, something that will need to be fixed ( although the probability to have a week like that again is unlikely ;-) ). Kids linen were a bit too small as well but nothing major.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great house and perfect position.
Great house and perfect position.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful old style house with everything you need and want!
Beautiful old style house with everything you need and want!great location!will certainly be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable.
Very comfortable. A cottage with real character. Lovely central location. We loved it and would love to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We didn't want to leave.
We didn't want to leave. We wish we'd booked it for longer. The Cottage had everything we needed, was comfortable, spacious and delightful. We loved the old New Zealand decor and feel to it, and the kids appreciated the large tv with great selection of channels for our down times. It became a daily ritual to walk into the village and enjoy the cafes and shops. We are now thinking about when we can come back to Russell, and Number Five Cottage would be my first choice of accommodation. Loved it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Excellent facilities and easy walk around the corner to the centre of Russell.
Excellent facilities and easy walk around the corner to the centre of Russell. Children missed having wifi although we didn't!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A gorgeous little cottage, around the corner from town.
A gorgeous little cottage, around the corner from town. Fantastic place to stay. We'll be going back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A comfortable stay in this wonderfully authentic and character filled bach.
A comfortable stay in this wonderfully authentic and character filled bach. The homely touches are wonderful, I particularly liked the framed picture of the queen! Strolling distance to town, most importantly to The Duke of Marlborough where we watched the sun go down each evening over a few gin and tonics! My partner and I parked our car up on the Thursday evening and didn't touch it again until we left on the Monday- perfect! Thanks Carrie and family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great property 2 minute stroll to everything.
Great property 2 minute stroll to everything. Quaint rooms with everything you need while away from home. Clean and very tidy with useful local info provided on arrival. Great outdoor area to sit and enjoy an al fresco meal. Highly recommended.

About the host

Hosted by carron526

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Our family love hosting guests in our happy holiday home. We have slowly renovated to cottage to what it is today. We bought it many years ago as we loved the handy location to Russell, the large orchard garden with many very old fruit trees and the very happy vibe the home had even prior to the renovations. It was previously owned by a long-standing Russell family whose height measurements still stand on the lounge doorway frame.

What makes this property unique

Wonderful cosy, relaxed home decorated in modern vintage style.
It is warm and sunny and guests often comment on the details of our interior fitout.

Languages:

English

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