Title: Black Bach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Black Bach ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484900/29484898/w940h572x0y0-b24b36ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484900/29484898/w940h567x0y0-6f878e79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484900/29484898/f79e81c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484900/29484898/41b499ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484900/29484898/049f8b87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched overlooking Matauwhi Bay, Black Bach holiday home offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the expansive living area or on the wraparound decks where morning and afternoon sun shines bright. With 3 bedrooms, an en-suite bathroom, and a library of DVDs to enjoy by the wood burner fireplace. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Black Bach Black Bach holiday home, has a large open plan living area, which comprises of the kitchen, dining and lounge area, which flows out onto the expansive deck. The wraparound decks enjoy the morning and late afternoon sun as well as a delightful view over Matauwhi Bay. Sleeping up to 6, the house comprises 3 bedrooms (2 with super-king size beds and 1 with twin singles – can be made into a super-king-size bed as well), 1 en-suite and 1 full bathroom, with a bath for those very special relaxing evenings. For those cooler months there is a wood burner fire place, (wood supplied) in the lounge, a 42” LCD TV, WI-FI, library of DVD’s and iPhone dock. The is an outdoor BBQ for guest use, along with an outdoor dining setting, to while away the hours watching the bay… Please note: For your comfort the house is pet free and is non-smoking property, you are more than welcome to smoke outside. Special conditions: The cost for the linen and towel hire is an additional required charge of $40.00 per person. No pets, no smoking inside. Please note there is a $75.00 booking fee applicable on all bookings. Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$150.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$40.00 per person); Booking Fee (Required, NZ$75.00 per stay); ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - LCD TV with cable/satellite channels - Library - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - On the bay ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Black Bach House Russell Black Bach Russell Black Bach The Black Bach Black Bach Maison Du Nautica The Black Bach (formerly La Maison du Nautica) Black Bach (formerly La Maison du Nautica) Russell ## About the area Located in Russell, this holiday home is near the bay. Pompallier Mission and Pompalier House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. [Visit our Russell travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Russell.dx9659) [View more Holiday homes in Russell](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Russell-Private-Holiday-Homes.d9659-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.26411%2C174.13065&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4YIt-2b-y93F-k06pgs_k0EbUv4=) Russell, Russell ### What's nearby - Russell Christ Church - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Russell Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Flagstaff Hill - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles - Paihia Beach - 25 min drive - 8.9 miles - Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive - 9.1 miles ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 51 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬25 min drive - ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬26 min drive - ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬25 min drive - ‪Hone's Garden - ‬14 min walk - ‪Bad Habits - ‬26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Black Bach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Black Bach ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Black Bach ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Black Bach located? > Situated near the bay, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay of Islands, Russell Christ Church and Russell Museum. Tapeka Point and Russell Beach are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Black Bach Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne M. 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing holiday Perfect house for our week long stay - modern home with plenty of room and outdoor living. Everything we needed. Highly recommend ##### Anne M. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael G., Waikoloa, HI 17 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice view from house but not near restaurants The house is well maintained and has a beautiful view. The property manager was "all business" - but was responsive when help was requested. Only one bedroom was made available - the other bedrooms were locked. (I some times am restless and might have made use of the second bedroom - though in all fairness I didn't raise the issue.) ##### Michael G. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Donna M. 6 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Black Batch stay Property was as advertised in the photos, lovely views and very modern with everything you need. Although it is not self check-in Barry was there promptly when we advised of arrival and departure time. Beds could do with an upgrade as they were not very comfortable, but this also a personal thing and others may be OK with them. Would book again. ##### Donna M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy L. 4 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunshine week We had a great week - a fab place to unwind and soak up the sunshine! The house was spotless. ##### Nancy L. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynda W. 29 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, modern house. Loved the art work around! Very impressed and suited out needs 100%. Thank you! ##### Lynda W. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Amber H. 16 Apr 2019 #### Florence Ave Home The house itself was beautiful and fit our family of 5 comfortably. Located within walking distance to town which is always a plus. Most importantly it was clean. Only downside, it was double the price of an equal home we stayed at in Russell the week prior, but was missing key things most people don’t travel with; like hand soap. ##### Amber H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny T. 27 Feb 2018 #### Wonderful property, beautiful views, a lovely place to stay. Wonderful property, beautiful views, a lovely place to stay. Easy walking access to town. ##### Penny T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne M. 14 Jan 2018 #### Our second stay and was just as perfect as our last. Our second stay and was just as perfect as our last. The Bach is in a lovely location just 10min walk out of Russell with views over Matauwhi Bay. Very spacious, quiet and is equipped with everything you need. Lesley and Barry were very efficient and helpful with sorting out a few maintenance issues. We will definitely be returning, thank you! ##### Anne M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 27 Jul 2017 #### Absolutely gorgeous house with stunning views! Absolutely gorgeous house with stunning views! Loved the spaciousness and flow of the house - something that you can't really see from the photos. The interior is beautifully decorated and has a clean, fresh and modern feel. Heating was excellent and consisted of a wood burner fireplace and heatpump. The house is very well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable, relaxed stay. We will definitely recommend this property to others and hope to return again for another wonderful stay. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 19 Apr 2017 #### Beautiful modern Bach with lovely view and well appointed. Beautiful modern Bach with lovely view and well appointed. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 9 Jan 2017 #### Booking process easy with no issues accessing the property on arrival. Booking process easy with no issues accessing the property on arrival. Stunning views of Matauwhi Bay from the large, west facing deck. Easy 15min walk into Russell for that important caffeine fix and provisions. Moderate 20-30min walk to Flagstaff Hill and Longbeach. Sufficient space at foot of drive to park a 7m boat which made things easier and safer from a security point of view. We really enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate in staying here again or recommending the property to others. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 7 Dec 2016 #### wonderful bach with a great view. wonderful bach with a great view. One of the best we ever had! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 29 Nov 2016 #### Superb views, wonderful communal living space and deck, lovely linen and comfortable beds. Superb views, wonderful communal living space and deck, lovely linen and comfortable beds. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 23 Feb 2016 #### Great place. Great place. Loved the proper espresso machine. A few mins drive into town, or to long beach. Fantastic views. Only comments/suggestions: The dishwasher was a bit unreliable, vacuum cleaner was hopeless and the kitchen utensils & crockery could do with a sort out - a collection of random items, far too much stuff but lacking some essentials e.g. only 1 sharp knife! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 27 Jan 2016 #### Beautiful property with stunning views. Beautiful property with stunning views. Very comfortable and tastefully decorated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 3 Aug 2015 #### Modern and clean property with a beautiful view. Modern and clean property with a beautiful view. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 7 Feb 2013 #### Super modern batch in Russell. Super modern batch in Russell. Good views over the bay. Short walk to the centre of the town. Everything you wanted at the Batch. A+++ This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 25 Jan 2013 #### Fab property wonderfully fitted out in immaculate condition in a great Restful location with stunn Fab property wonderfully fitted out in immaculate condition in a great Restful location with stunning views. 10 out of ten all round. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 13 Jan 2013 #### lovely property in a nice location, highly recommended lovely property in a nice location, highly recommended This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 17 Dec 2012 #### We really enjoyed our stay at La Maison de Nautica, marvelous views, fantastic house, very clean an We really enjoyed our stay at La Maison de Nautica, marvelous views, fantastic house, very clean and well equipped with top of the range appliances could not have been better. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 12 Apr 2012 #### We had a great stay, pristine house with lovely kitchen and social area with lovely views over the b We had a great stay, pristine house with lovely kitchen and social area with lovely views over the bay, very close to Russell. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 28 Feb 2012 #### La\_Maison\_de\_Nautica is a wonderful experience as an ideal apartment for both couples and extended f La\_Maison\_de\_Nautica is a wonderful experience as an ideal apartment for both couples and extended family. A quiet, extremely well equipped large apartment that is close to local shops, restaurants and fishing experiences. My wife and I have been to Russell and rented on three previous occasions and are of the opinion that La\_Maison\_de Nautica has provided our best experience. 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