Idyllic self-contained apartment

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Russell, Northland

Russell Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Paihia Wharf
‪22 min drive‬
Paihia Beach
‪25 min drive‬
Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy great views of Orongo bay from the apartment/unit or from the gazebo. The property offers a boarded walk in native bush. In addition, fresh oysters are available from the bay enroute to Russell.

Property is approximately 7km from Russell, a quaint town with waterfront eateries, offering pristine beaches, watch/swim with dolphins, long walks/tracks etc.

Connection to Paihia is via car ferry from Opua and passenger ferry from Russell
Special conditions:

Max 3 people (adults).

Non-smoking.

No pets.

Not suitable for children under 16

Please note: the pool is shared between the 2 apartments we have onsite and is closed from 1 May - 30 September inclusive. The swimming pool is not supervised.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

Unni

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Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Russell

Te Wahapu, a neighbourhood in Russell, is home to this apartment. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pompalier House and Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Sailing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

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Russell, Northland

What's nearby

Russell Beach - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Flagstaff Hill - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
Paihia Wharf - 22 min drive - 10.8 km
Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 25 min drive - 13.4 km
Paihia Beach - 25 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬22 min drive
‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬16 min drive
‪Hone's Garden - ‬8 min drive
‪Paihia Wharf - ‬22 min drive
‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Idyllic self-contained apartment have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Idyllic self-contained apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic self-contained apartment?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic self-contained apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic self-contained apartment located?

Located in Te Wahapu, this apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bay of Islands and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Bay of Islands Marina. Russell Christ Church and Russell Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley R.

27 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a fab place!

Wow this is always such a great place to stay. Superb hosts who have thought of everything and are both kind and conscientious with each guest. Highly recommend this accommodation- 5 star!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley R.

22 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful super hosts

Absolutely love staying here - super hosts who think of everything! Every time we come we feel spoilt and return fully relaxed and wishing we were staying longer. Thanks so much - we will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

16 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An enchanted garden

Absolutely wonderful, perfectly private, well set up garden chalet. Never seen the stars so bright. Lovely estuary view, native birds all around us. A short drive to historic Russell, and by car ferry to Paihia and Waitangi.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine T.

8 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

Great communication. Property absolutely magic

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fraser E.

6 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Location and Property, Very Clean. Perfect honeymoon suite

We had our honeymoon here, they made us feel very welcomed. They generously gave us gifts and complimentary bubbles and groceries, very kind. Such a nice view from every window. Lovely kept gardens. Every little detail of unit done so nicely. Nice and close to town also. Would definitely return. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry T.

7 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing & clean stay, within a paradise of landscaped gardens & views of trees, hills and harbour

We had a wonderful stay. Loved our little apartment amongst a lovely landscaped tropical garden with beautiful harbour views. It was the break I needed. Short drive to Russel and a lovely boardwalk walk in as well. At night time it was a time to listen to Kiwi calling & morepork reminding you that it was so close to a beautiful natural NZ environment. We also got to view the weka in the garden (which is usual here, but un usual for us as we usally get to see those on SI walks, Loved our stay and will be back

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert T.

24 February 2019

What's with all the concrete garden and house ornamates?

The unit is well equipped, a good size and very quiet. The room was very clean and new. The bed was hard as a rock and way too small for anyone taller than 165 cm. The area gets a lovely breeze and has a nice view. Unfortunately the lovely grounds are completely filled with plastic, plaster and concrete ornaments that really detract from the natural beauty of the bushland. The only ornament missing was a Kiwi. Finding the place is a little difficult as the address on this web site doesn't correspond with the main address on the property or on a GPS. It should read 25 ****** Road.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

11 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Bach

Thank you for having us.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley R.

12 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Accommodation

Absolutely beautiful property. They e thought of everything! Superb grounds, lovely pool, spectacular views. Quick drive to town or ferry. Highly recommend 🥳

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry-Stewart L., Auckland, New Zealand

8 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

The property offers a great getaway with everything you could need. Privacy is guaranteed and the use of the pool and gardens just made this a magical experience. Thank you so much for having us and the thoughtfulness you obviously put in to the property. We will definitely be back and will certainly be recommending this accommodation to anyone heading up this way.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

1 February 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Idyllic and restful

Idyllic. Lovely view, quiet, clean and comfortable. We very much enjoyed our stay. We were only surprised by the families home being so close.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrei R.

22 April 2019

Quiet, comfortable, great location!

Great little fully equipped apartment, under 10 minutes drive from Russell. Peaceful and quiet with great views. Nice gardens and decoration around the house. We loved our stay there!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fritz V.

1 April 2019

Comfortable and peaceful

Beautiful place to stay and relax. Have everything you need and it's only a short drive into town.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

26 March 2019

Modern retreat

The unit was nicely located, a short drive between Opua ferry & Russell. All modern facilities, small fridge with ice box, large TV with SKY, good internet & phone network connection. Nice welcome gestures with complimentary bottle of wine & treats. Very comfortable except for the bed which was small (a double futon style) firm & low to the floor. Really not suitable for people of older, taller or larger size, however we put up with it because we enjoyed everything else about the property. Not a bed I would happily return to however for more than a weekend. After viewing the larger, softer bed in the other smaller unit which had less facilities, I would suggest they swap the beds over, esp for people spending more than 2 nights. The pool area was great to relax in (except for the ants which kept annoying us while sunbathing) & the grounds had plenty to see including a bush walk with SO many garden ornaments, animals of every kind, except no kiwi icon to be found anywhere?? Suggest owners add a few as that is what the foreign tourists come to see & is NZ’s national emblem! Would fully recommend anyone seeking a place of solitude or retreat to give ‘Ekaant’ a go. Own transport is needed as there’s no taxi or bus service to & from Russell (no Uber either). Overall a good experience & ticked most of our boxes.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara W.

15 December 2018

Beautiful peaceful spot lovely stay

Very peaceful spot. Well equipped and very nice and helpful owners.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

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8/10 Good

Paul R.

5 February 2018

The unit was immaculate .

The unit was immaculate . Lots of little extra touches. Everything you that you would need was there. The only thing that wasn't to our liking ( this is just a personal choice ) was the bed , very low and quite firm.

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10/10 Excellent

James L.

26 January 2018

Lovely place to stay, can't fault it.

Lovely place to stay, can't fault it. Beautiful setting, accommodation with everything you need and more. Quiet and private, we arrived on last ferry so didn't get much chance to talk with hosts but they were very welcoming. Excellent and recommended to all. Thanks James xxx

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10/10 Excellent

Shelley-Ann V.

4 January 2018

What a little gem !

What a little gem ! Location couldn't be better and accommodation was some of the best we have found on Book a Bach to date. We will definitely be back and will recommend to anyone looking to stay in Russel.

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10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh H.

2 January 2018

The location was spot on.

The location was spot on. Beautiful view, clean and has everything you’d need. Well presented and comfortable.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

30 December 2017

Perfect.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Surekha S.

17 March 2017

Spent two nights staying in this lovely one bedroom apartment - very clean, cosy and well fitted out

Spent two nights staying in this lovely one bedroom apartment - very clean, cosy and well fitted out. We woke up to lovely sunrises and felt like we were sleeping under the stars. They catered perfectly for our needs with the essentials, fruits, snacks and a nice bottle of wine. The driveway is a little steep but nothing our little manual car couldn't handle. We'll definitely be coming back for another stay!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

11 February 2017

Beautiful property, absolutely lovely pool that was incredible while we were here in summer, great b

Beautiful property, absolutely lovely pool that was incredible while we were here in summer, great bali hut to have dinner in, great views when the tide is in, awesome nature walks - had it all!

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10/10 Excellent

28 January 2017

Beautiful setting in the middle of native bush with Weka's enjoying the grounds that Unni designed a

Beautiful setting in the middle of native bush with Weka's enjoying the grounds that Unni designed and built. Quite, secluded with a stunning vista. We highly reccomend to a couple wanting a quite weekend away...

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

13 January 2017

Great place for a quiet getaway

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

2 January 2017

The property was very clean.

The property was very clean. Everything you needed was inside the property. Linen and towels. We loved the complementary food which was left for us, so kind. and the location was outstanding. The grounds around the property were amazing. The pool was wonderful. Everything was clean and we felt very safe there.

About the host

Hosted by Unni

What makes this property unique

Extremely comfortable and elegant

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1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

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1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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