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Waterfront cottage, Te Wahapu Bay, Russell.

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The Bay Cottage - waterfront location
View from bedroom deck
Front of Bay Cottage from Te Wahapu Bay
Front of Bay Cottage from lawn
Back of Bay Cottage
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

Check out the area

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Te Wahapu, Northland
  • Popular LocationRussell Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaihia Wharf25 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaihia Beach25 min drive
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

STD Queen

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Waterfront cottage, Te Wahapu Bay, Russell.

The Bay Cottage is situated in historic Te Wahapu Bay on the Russell Peninsula in the Bay of Islands. With its waterfront setting,'The Bay Cottage' is the ideal, romantic "get away from it all" location with comfortable and welcoming amenities. It provides a peaceful and secluded location for your leisure break or holiday.

A short drive to Russell Village, yet a world away from everyone, 'The Bay Cottage' provides a stunning waterfront holiday venue with decks looking out over the bay.

This is a great spot with easy access to the historic Bay of Islands, Waitangi Treaty House and other early sites of interest in what was the first capital of New Zealand.

For dining in Russel - we recommend the Duke of Marlborough on the waterfront, or Hone's Garden behind the Gables Restaurant - great wood fired pizza and craft beer!
Special conditions:
Minimum 2 night stay or 3 nights peak season.
Two persons maximum.
Please respect that smoking is not allowed at the cottage, inside or on the balcony.
Please advise if traveling by motor-home as parking restrictions apply in the area.
Also please note the track leading up to the cottage is not suitable for large suitcases and we recommend smaller overnight bags or lighter bags that can be carried be used for taking items up to the cottage.
Linen is provided as included in the rate. Includes bed linen, towels and tea-towels for the kitchen.

Property manager

David13

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Beach view
Fireplace
Lake
Waikare Waters - Luxury Cabin Complex in a private wilderness and waterway.
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, (19 reviews)
Waikare Waters - Luxury Cabin Complex in a private wilderness and waterway.

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 indicated 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 on the beach, this vacation home is in Te Wahapu, a neighborhood in Russell. 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. Scuba diving, surfing/body boarding, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Te Wahapu, Northland

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 11 min drive
  • Flagstaff Hill - 13 min drive
  • Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 25 min drive
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 25 min drive
  • Bad Habits - 25 min drive
  • Hone's Garden - 11 min drive
  • Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive
  • The Duke of Marlborough Hotel - 12 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic cottage in the forest with great water views
We got exactly what we expected from the posting. A rustic cottage with relaxing covered deck and comfortable amenities. Glad we only brought carry ons as recommended due to the parking lot location, but it was not a problem. Loved the entire area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheree I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay!!
On arrival we were stunned by the beautiful location, and our accommodation had everything we could need and more. We never tired of the amazing views, the peace and quiet. It was our 33rd wedding anniversary and it was just perfect. Very romantic and private. Supplied at the cottage were games and plenty of books to chose from, as well as being fully equipped. David was an excellent host and communicator, even advising us in advance of some road closures. Would highly recommend. A perfect escape for two ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3day stay
The Bach is in a lovely setting and close to Russel where there is lots to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

jenny b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Short stay
We loved the little house had everything you needed and had an amazing sea view We felt the property needs a bit of a Tidy up in the gardens outside it is very overgrown and the decks need and water blast or an wet and forget as it was a bit slippery when wet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

barbara h.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Super Lage, wundervoller Blick
Wunderschöne Lage, aber leider etwas pflegebedürftig! Aber die Lage ist top!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by David13

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The section the Cottage is located on was purchased by our parents as a family bach in 1979. The "kids" have grown up and now the grandchildren are enjoying the seclusion of the family bach...

Why they chose this property

Quiet, waterfront cottage with relaxing views and surrounded by native bush bringing plenty of local Tui, Weka and fantail to the cottage...

What makes this property unique

Private and secluded whilst only 10 minutes drive to Russell Village.
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