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Clendon Lodge Studio

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Self-catering 2-bedroom contemporary Kiwi bach
Peek sea view with easy flat foreshore access
Clendon Cove foreshore
Light filled open plan kitchen-dining-living area
BBQ, eat outdoors alongside olive grove

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

Explore the area

Map
Russell, Russell
  • Bay of Islands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Flagstaff Hill
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Russell Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 - Fantail room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 - Kingfisher room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Clendon Lodge Studio

Self contained 2 Bedroom studio on 11 acres with stream and riparian rites.
Peaceful location for relaxing, as a base for exploring the Bay of Islands, biking, boating and outdoor activities.
Studio has bathroom, living area, Smart TV and kitchenette. Can also be rented as an annex to the historic Clendon Lodge Homestead also on site.
Access is flat with heaps of space for cars and boat trailers.
Tidal concrete launching ramp (High tide +/- 2 hours) and fish bench.
All tide boat launching available at Te Uenga about 5km away.
No boat? Some guests fish from the kayaks or at low tide walk out to fish from nearby rocks.

Swimming is fun in the stream at high tide and there is shallow swimming from the beach although its a long walk to get deep water. Good swimming in the bay at Jills Beach within walking distance, and about 15 minutes drive to Eliotts Bay on the East Coast for sand and surf.
Walk to the old Whangamumu Whaling station or even to Cape Brett.

In Russell about 15 minutes away (17 km) are cafes, restaurants, tours (e.g. Hole in the Rock), fishing charters, museum, vineyards and oyster farm. The local mini bus tour is highly recommended.

Further afield Paihia, Waitangi and Kerikeri offer history, shopping, vineyards and golf.

Your hosts live in nearby house on the property and can assist with baby sitting and meeting your needs.

Please bring your own beach towels, wet shoes and fishing rods.

Clendon Lodge, consisting of Studio, Historic Homestead and Lodge B and B is a stunning venue for marquee weddings and enquiries are welcome.

Although no washing machine in the Studio arrangements can be made with hosts.
Special conditions:
Regrettably we cannot allow the cooking of curry as we have found it impossible to guarantee the removal of the smell for subsequent guests.

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$50.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

James_and_Sue_McLaren
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Activities can be negotiated with owners.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Activities can be negotiated with owners.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Russell, Russell

What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Russell Beach - 20 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 32 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Paihia Beach - 37 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hell Hole - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Nauti Penguin - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Butterfish Restaurant and Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clendon Lodge Studio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Clendon Lodge Studio?

As of 18 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clendon Lodge Studio on 20 April 2025 start from NZ$186.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Clendon Lodge Studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clendon Lodge Studio?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Clendon Lodge Studio located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is steps from Bay of Islands and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve and Elliot Bay's Beach. Manawaora Bay and Taupiri Bay are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris & Ash B.

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

Home away from home

We could not have asked for better hosts The place was just lovely to stay in and we had everything we needed . They went above and beyond for us and we even extended our stay ….
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

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

Short but sweet getaway

Just what we needed for a much needed weekend away with the family. Beautiful grounds to explore for us and the children. Close proximity to Russell township. Sue and James are lovely welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane A.

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

Unique spot

Very nice spot and lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

The B.

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

Summer break

Lovely spot. Historical significance. Small boat access. Very green and scenic. Nice hosts. Close to Russell.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kees S.

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

Great

Very kind hosts and lovely cottage and surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

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

Fabulous place

Lovely people and great location. Made us feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa w.

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

Northland

great to be in the north north island in the winter, fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

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

Fabulous get away

As described. Hidden Gem with very well appointed 2 bdrm studio. Nothing too much of a bother for wonderful hosts Sue and James. The Logde looked fabulous for larger groups. Wonderful surrounds with a myriad of birdlife and an old olive grove. Peaceful. Plenty to do in easy proximity, or do nothing in a serene environment. Very happy. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lavanya B.

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

Beautiful spot

Lovely drive from Auckland to the stay with beautiful and delightful view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy s.

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

Very peaceful, handy to Sage restaurant and some beautiful beaches.

Wonderful, handy to so many interesting places! James & Sue interesting to talk to about local history and places! Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Idyllic location

After a day on the road, it was wonderful to come to this beautiful and quiet location. We were welcomed onto the property by Sue and found the accomodation to be comfortable and perfect for our needs. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

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

Peace and tranquility

Lovely venue for peace and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa B.

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

Best family trip ever

Clendon Lodge is a beautiful historic property, immaculate grounds and really well appointed accommodation. Lots of space and activities for kids to use and the perfect gateway to the islands. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

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

neat a a pin

wet, short stay but very cosy cabin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Trina M.

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

Quiet getaway in Russell

Lovely hosts very friendly and nicely decorated studio. Shower pressure was awesome, would have been good to have plug point in the bathroom though. The only downfall to our stay was the sofa, we found it to be very uncomfortable so after only an an hour on it we were both very sore, which was disappointing. Besides that overall it was a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

What a great place to stay

Lovely accomodation. A great part of the world. Fantastic hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant L.

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

Quick getaway

Nice and private bay, great escape
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traan G.

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

Perfection

This place is magic. We had the most relaxing and peaceful few days here, and even managed to slay a few Snapper! Thank you Sue and James for your wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yahp J.

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

Lovely place & hosts

New and supertidy place in beautiful location with very friendly hosts... I might come again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Great Overnight Stay

I had a great overnight stay with everything I needed to make my stay comfortable and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

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

Great location

Will definitely return to this awesome spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ravi K.

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

Sue and James were lovely hosts.

Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey M.

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

Off the beaten track but worth it !

A beautifully kept property with great batches ! Loaded with history from first settler times, an original house built way back when ! And lots of stories from Jim and Sue Make sure u read Sue’s detailed email . You need to bring Breaky foods and more as 17 klm into Russell , worth the drive for dinner !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham G.

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

Good

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

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

Excellent

Excellent - beautiful property- perfect experience 😊🌷
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by James_and_Sue_McLaren

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What makes this property unique

Fish in Clendon Cove from nearby rocks. Walking distance to Jills Beach for deeper water swimming.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests