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Home away from Home - with Water Views

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Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
In Russell, Sixteen Jandals offers a warm welcome with a large front deck featuring an impressive 10 seater table and views of Matauwhi Bay. Gather around for drinks, unwind in the spa at night under starry skies or cook delicious woodfire pizzas in the pizza oven.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home away from Home - with Water Views

Welcome to Sixteen Jandals - a 3 bedroom house located in what we think is the perfect spot in Russell. Just an easy 10 minute walk into Russell (or 2 minute drive) or a 12 minute walk to Long Beach. This is a great spot to bring family and friends for an amazing holiday in the winterless north.

Gather everyone around the large 10 seater table on the front deck for a drink and nibbles and enjoy the view of Matauwhi Bay or relax on bean bags on the back deck while waiting for the pizza oven to heat up to cook your own delicious woodfire pizzas.

In the evenings sit back, relax in the spa and watch the stars - we have everything you need to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Sixteen Jandals is close enough to walk into the centre of Russell and enjoy all it has to offer - local history, restaurants, bars, boating fishing and other outdoor activities. It's also far enough away to be able to enjoy the peace and quiet where you can listen to, watch and encounter up close the native birds that visit on a regular basis.

Check in is from 3pm and Check out is 10:30am - we just ask that you leave the house as you find it.
Special conditions:
- Min booking 2 nights (5 night min from mid Dec to end of Jan)
- Dog allowed with prior approval (max 1 per booking)
- Smoking allowed outside only - butts must be disposed of safely and in designated place only
- Use of spa pool (please see spa rules) and pizza oven is at users own risk.
- All Linen included including beach/spa towels
- Please leave the place as you found it
If not left clean then extra cleaning fee will be charged
- The shared drive is not suitable for large trucks or trailers.
As we have a shared driveway we cannot provide parking for boats.

Extras: Linen (included);
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the house clean and tidy (as found) including removing all rubbish from property. Note bedding and towels can be left for us to manage.

Property manager

Sixteen Jandals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Must agree to our pet policy

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

Away From With Water Views
Home away from Home - with Water Views Russell
Home Away From Home Sunny Quiet With Water Views
Home away from Home - with Water Views Private vacation home

About the area

Located in Russell, this holiday home is near the beach. 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Russell, Russell

What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Russell Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Flagstaff Hill - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Paihia Beach - 25 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from Home - with Water Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Home away from Home - with Water Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home - with Water Views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Home away from Home - with Water Views located?

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

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Home away from Home - with Water Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Bay of Islands holiday

Great place for our holiday stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie J.

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

Long weekend

My family had a lovely weekend. The kitchen was very well equipped for cooking and our dog with us was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

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

Russell Getaway

Excellent location - amazing views, peaceful, quiet. Felt secluded but an easy walk into Russell. Property was great - perfect size for 4 adults as you didn't feel like you were on top of each other. Pizza oven and jacuzzi were a lovely bonus. There was a good amount of wear and tear and the mattress were very springy but it was clean, tidy and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Family Fun

The perfect family catch-up. Clean, comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beaut house and location, loved the walk to Russell township. Our linen wasnt washed so I washed them while we stayed - I couldnt find anywhere to communicate directly with you about this sorry, I think the laundry cleaner simply didnt show in between visits, as the sheets were stacked in a pile.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reina G.

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

Amazing

Loved our stay here the house was very tidy and well furnished, spa was amazing sitting under the ferns listening to the birds with a wine was my peak... we did think it funny the idea of walking to town with the ginormous steep hill, I would've been crawling by the top, the deck was a bit scary too, otherwise was perfect for our weekend away thanks heaps
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aliese H., Australia

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

Small and cosy

Was a nice place to stay, smaller than I thought but cosy. Deck didn’t feel very safe on lean and very slippery but not a biggy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie P.

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

Waitangi weekend mini break

We had a fabulous weekend at 16 Jandles. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful place. Great facilities with all of the extras. Lots of space and well set out. Love the flexibility of space and indoor and outdoor flow. Excellent communication throughout booking process…No complaints from our family - we would all love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

3 day stay at sixteen jandals

Amazing time at the place... Good views, a spa and an outdoor pizza oven.. Very clean and tidy.. Had everything we needed right down to extra snacking ingredients in case we forgot something... Honestly I wish we didn't have to leave... This is definitely staying on my books for future stays.. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie N.

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

Perfect holiday home for the family

Amazing property, had everything we needed and then some! Was nice and clean, and low maintenance to keep tidy throughout our holiday. AWESOME kitchen to cook for the family and friends. Pizza oven and bbq was a bonus!! We had a couple of rainy days, and the lounge was well set up for hanging out and relaxing. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a family holiday. The walk to long beach and also into town was great, easy access to both. Everything about this rental was ideal! Cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

jack c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Clare M.

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

Beautiful Russell

A week away with the family. This property had everything we needed but it needs some significant repairs. There were issues with locks on several doors meaning we either couldn’t lock or unlock doors. The decking is in need of replacing. There were nails coming through, parts were rotten and the balustrade was dangerous. Not a major issue for us but this would be completely unworkable with small children or elderly visitors.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ned H.

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

Great spot above the bay

Nice place with everything you need and some extras - spa and pizza oven!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy T.

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

Whanau Bowls Tournament

Lovely home accommodated us well we loved the setting We cranked up the pizza oven beautiful and definitely enjoyed the Spa 3 adults over 65+ found the entrance a bit hard to walk up but we managed Overall Thank you We liked that we didnt have to cart blankets and linen
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa S.

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

Great Spot

Fantastic location, private, quick drive to beaches and shops. Clean, tidy, everything you require. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie C.

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

Incredible views in a tranquil location.

Plenty of privacy with all the comforts of home and only a few mins from the centre of Russell. Our evenings spent around the pizza oven and dipping into the spa whilst enjoying the stars were definite highlights. We would highly recommend for a quiet mini break for two or for a small group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lou W.

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

Beautiful position

Beautiful spot up the hill overlooking native bush in a very special area 20 minute walk from Russell township. We really enjoyed our stay here, beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace H.

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

Perfect little bach

Had everything we could've needed. Spa was lovely, pizza oven was great, plus was an added bonus to bring our pup!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley G.

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

Absolute relaxation 😁

4 nights away for a relaxing break , house had everything you need plus the spa was the best bonus . On beautiful clear nights there was nothing better to sit out side under the stars
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C.

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

16 JANDELS

Great stay even in winter.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jonathan K.

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

Great Location & helpful host

Comfortable house, just a minutes walk to the beach. A delightful 30 minute walk through bush to Russell. Fell asleep to the sound of kiwis every night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Russell A.

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

Bay of islands

Close to everything… nice and quiet … great to just “ crash “ there after a long day and good outdoor atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikita M.

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

Great home, perfect location, lovely hosts

We all had such a great hens weekend away! Such a lovely, clean and tidy home with all the amenities you could possibly need! The view was beautiful and the spa was amazing after a long day of exploring. Absolutely enjoyed it, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022