Title: Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment 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 # Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment Cottage with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Bay of Islands ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38011700/38011664/ae21845e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38011700/38011664/92cf9e58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38011700/38011664/90341460.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38011700/38011664/695922c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38011700/38011664/7c84f181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In central Russell, Heart of Russell Apartment offers a convenient stay just one street back from the waterfront. This modern apartment is perfect for a fuss-free holiday, sleeping four guests in two bedrooms and providing easy access to shops, bars and cafes. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment If you're looking to stay in central Russell you can't go past our ‘Heart of Russell Apartment’. Conveniently located just one street back from the waterfront, above the local village pharmacy, the ‘Heart of Russell Apartment’ is an easy, two minute stroll to the Russell wharf, shops, bars and cafes. Check out the famous Gables Restaurant, the Swordfish Club, historic Pompellier House and of course the infamous Duke of Marlborough Hotel. The Russell wharf provides the pickup point for the many adventures out on the water. How you want to explore the islands is just a matter of choosing. Speed off into the distance on a trip to the famous Hole in the Rock, take it easy on a sailing trip, join a dolphin swimming cruise or even catch a fish. Sleeping four guests in two bedrooms, the ‘Heart of Russell Apartment’ is a self catering, modern apartment perfect for a fuss-free holiday in Romantic Russell. Welcome to the Heart of Russell Apartment. Please note there are 18 steps up into the apartmentParking in front of the property is only allowed for 30 minutes, so it is recommended to park along the street.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627600/9627542/5f98315a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaport Village Russell - 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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 596147 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.259098,174.12593&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ftdvEa%7Ewe%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40U%3FQBS%40Q%40S%40QBSBQBQBQBQBQBQDSBODSDQDQDQDOFQDQFODQFOFQHOFMFQHOFOHMFOHOHMJOHKHMHOJKHOJKJKJKJKJKJKJMJKLKJILILIJILGLKLILELGLILILENGLELELENELGNELANENELCNANCNALCNCNAL%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBNBN%40NBL%40NBLDNDN%40LDNFLDLDNDLDLFLDNHLHLFLDLHJJLFLHLHJHLHJJJJJLLJJJJJHJJJJJJNHJJNHLHJHNHLHNHNFLHNFNHLFPFNFPFNDPFNFPDPFNDPDPBPDRDNBRDPBPBPBPBPBP%40R%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%40T%3FP%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FPATAPAPAPCTAPAPCPCRCPCPCPEPCPEREPCPEPEPGNEPGPGNEPGNGNGNGRILGNILGNINILININIJILKNIJKNKJKJIJKJKJMJKJKJKLMFKLMFMFMHKJMHMDMFMHOFMFMFMDODMDMDODMDOBODMDOBM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOEMCOEMEOEMEMEMEOGMGMGMIMGMEMIMKMIKGMGMMKGMMKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIOKKIOIMIKKOIOIMGOIOGMIOGQGOIOGOGOEQGOEQGQEOEQEQEQEQCSEQCQCQCQCQCSCQCQAQAUAQCQ%3FQAUAQ%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iDwFnGFyI3L7hz7BOEey5Db72_U=) Russell, Far North #### What's nearby - Russell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Russell Christ Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Russell Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Flagstaff Hill - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Long Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬25 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬27 min drive - ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬26 min drive - ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬26 min drive - ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Beach and Bay of Islands. Pompalier House and Russell Museum are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. 26 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was as promised! Great apartment, very clean and comfortable. Short walks to all the restaurants and waterfront. Was great, highly recommended! ##### Michael H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noel M. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Russell Great ##### Noel M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cleofe 28 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Central location. Off street parking is not hard to find. Place in great condition. ##### Cleofe Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 19 Apr 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A week in Russell Great central location, pretty well equipped my only criticisms would be no WiFi or washing machine which I’d expect for the money we paid. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [Apartments Benidorm](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Benidorm-Apartments.d181363-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Ibis Styles Barnsley Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barnsley-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Barnsley-Hotel.h2479537.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Rolling Loud Festival](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rolling-Loud-Festival-Hotels.0-l553248635977254167-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Luxury Villa - Private Heated Pool - Fast Wi-Fi- 25 metres to Beach - CASA ELENA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Oliva-Hotels-Luxury-Villa-Private-Heated-Pool-Fast-Wi-Fi-25-Metres-To-Beach-CASA-ELENA.h29491066.Hotel-Information) > > [Catalonia Born](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-Catalonia-Born.h906109.Hotel-Information) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Mansion House Llansteffan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carmarthen-Hotels-Mansion-House-Llansteffan.h11900799.Hotel-Information) > > [MarriottHotelsResorts Hotels in Lincoln](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lincoln-Hotels-Marriott-Hotels-Resorts.0-0-d602964--bMarriottHotelsResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Vilanova I la Geltru](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vilanova-I-La-Geltru-Hotels.d181339.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [JJWHotels Hotels in Paris](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-JJW-Hotels.0-0-d179898--bJJWHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Cove Minshull Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Cove-Minshull-Street.h6657881.Hotel-Information) > > [NH Collection München Bavaria](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Munich-Hotels-NH-Collection-Munchen-Bavaria.h24354.Hotel-Information) > > [Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Porto-Palacio-Hotel-By-The-Editory.h13417.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Widemouth Bay Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Widemouth-Bay-Beach-Hotels.0-l6094483-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Grecotel Casa Paradiso](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kos-Hotels-Casa-Paradiso.h4280989.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Playas Cas Saboners](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calvia-Hotels-Apartamentos-Playas-Cas-Saboners.h1444068.Hotel-Information) > > [Palmera Beach - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Palmera-Beach-Adults-Only.h1590041.Hotel-Information) > > [Astor Court Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Astor-Court-Hotel.h527436.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Vienna (VIE) to Gatwick (LGW)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/vie/lgw/vienna-to-london) ### Cars > [Europcar Car Rentals In Inverness](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Europcar-Car-Rentals-In-Inverness.d6028623-c14.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Packages > [Salda Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salda.d553248633849514820.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Port of Malaga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Malaga-Malaga-Centro.d6220332.Attraction) > > [Callao Salvaje Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Callao-Salvaje.d6047466.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Grado](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grado.dx177918)