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The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly!

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View from deck towards Russell bay & township
Upstairs dining and living
Upstairs living room
Drawers with games, colouring and kids toys
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland
  • Russell Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Flagstaff Hill
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Paihia Wharf
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

+2
1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Cribs

Living Room 2

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly!

Welcome to The Sunshine House! Named perfectly by our 7-year-old beacause of its true characteristics - it is light, spacious and sunny all day long! Lush palm trees and native planting surround this property & the elevated vista is an instant holiday vibe!
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The perfect accommodation for a large family or two whole families that want a holiday together! The Sunshine House can sleep 17 with the beds that are set up. Plus 3 infants in the cots that are here. Bring Grandma and Grandpa, the extended family and friends! This house beautifully accomodates large groups wanting to enjoy the best the Bay of Islands has to offer.
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Essentially two houses in one that work autonomously from each other; the upstairs has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a well-equipped large kitchen flowing into an open-plan dining and inviting lounge with views of the sea out over historic Russell village.
Enjoy the luxury of two bathrooms upstairs, one that has a bath and one that has a shower and is fitted with a washer and dryer.
The Master bedroom has a super king bed and views out onto the wraparound deck. The Sunshine room is the first to get the sun's rays in the morning and has two king singles. They can be separated or joined to make a California King size bed. The third room - 'Nautical room' - has a queen bed and a foldup wooden cot for baby or toddler.
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Enjoy the flat, sheltered courtyard with native plants & birdlife just outside the upstairs kitchen. With a webber bbq, a raised bed garden for your fresh herbs and a wrap-around deck with plenty of spots for outdoor dining...you'll enjoy outdoor dining throughout your stay.
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The downstairs is a calm space with three bedrooms and its own porch in the shade and views of the sea.
Fitted with a basic kitchenette - including two fridges - it can be used to create tasty meals in-between beach outings!
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The spacious Rumpus room/Media room can sleep 5 with a king bed & a set of bunks with a trundler bed. Perfect for cousins and friends to bunk down in! This large room can also be used for a movie afternoon on a rainy day or a family movie at night using the 65inch wall-mounted screen and an array of DVDs to choose from.
The Coral Room has a queen bed and the Green Room also has a queen bed. A portacot, complete with bedding is folded downstairs ready to be set up in your chosen room.
The large living room downstairs also has a day bed with a trundler bed underneath.
A spacious bathroom complete with towels & washer + dryer means you can easily have fresh washing during your stay.
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All the bedrooms are fitted with blockout curtains or blinds for a good night's rest or for those important daytime naps!
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Enjoy the convienience of a short walk to Historic Russell or a short walk using the scenic track down to the beautiful Long Beach...Bring your own boat to launch just a minute down the road for all your marine adventures or enjoy the use of our selection of kayaks/surfboards/boogie boards.
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This home has been tailored to suit families with young children and has a selection of toys, puzzles, books, colouring pencils and games, both upstairs and down. There is a pram in the lean-to for easy travelling while you're out and about with a toddler or baby. Also a potty and a travel high-chair.
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We supply all linen except beach towels. Bath towels must not be taken to the beach please.
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The Sunshine House is our young family's first home which we greatly cherish, so please, absolutely no loud partying whatsoever! In Kiwi tradition you are expected to leave the place tidy, put dishes in the dishwasher and leave rubbish in the bins provided.
There is space for four off-street parks, or one boat and three cars.
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Book now for a memorable stay in the beautiful Bay of Islands!
**please note we have the property blocked out most of the time for our use but please reach out and we will gladly see what we can do to suit your preferred dates 🌞

Property manager

Grace Stevenson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Weka and kiwi live here. Please be mindful.
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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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this holiday home is near the beach. Pompalier House and Pompallier Mission are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and The Parrot Place are also worth visiting. With snorkelling, waterskiing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russell Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 26 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Paihia Beach - 30 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

Where is The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tapeka Point and Bay of Islands. Long Beach and Russell Christ Church are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ramon N.

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

Incredible Stay at The Sunshine House

We had an incredible stay and was such a beautiful whare. Amazing amount of space and beds and wonderful spaces to gather and hang out. Easy and quick access to the beach. Beautiful deck and view. Amazing comms from the host who were super helpful with any questions we had. Could not recommend more, whether you are a family or work group as we were. This was an outstanding stay with incredible hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Grace Stevenson

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We are a husband and wife team living on a family farm with our five kids, dogs, chooks, ducks, horses, cows and sheep!
We are part-owners of a landscaping company in Whangarei. We are a family who loves adventuring, exploring and being out in the beautiful NZ nature. We love to share the beautiful places we know in The Bay of Islands with family and friends and we are excited to offer The Sunshine House for you to do the same!

Why they chose this property

For the last 15 years we've enjoyed visiting Russell and the surrounding areas, and knew one day we would want to reside here. We fell in love with Russell's unique charm, it's picturesque historic village and the bustling yet laid-back atmosphere 🌞

What makes this property unique

We are thrilled to be the new owners of The Sunshine House! It is the perfect mixture of beach house and home, with plenty of space for friends and family to stay comfortably! Located exactly halfway between Russell township and Long Beach which gives you a lovely variety between strolling into the village for a morning coffee and then walking down to Long Beach when the ocean calls! We are excited to share the slice of paradise with you all 🌞

Languages:

English