Title: Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114401390&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location Cottage in Russell, steps from Bay of Islands ## Photo gallery for Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location ![Terrace/patio - Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114401400/114401390/w1500h1121x0y2-14b93597.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114401400/114401390/408cb000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114401400/114401390/w1500h1123x0y2-874126a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114401400/114401390/4d2debb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114401400/114401390/cbd8cf5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Bay of Islands, Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Water view ## 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. ### Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location Exuding style and spaciousness with views over Matauwhi Bay, Romantic Russell offers a tranquil holiday retreat close to the boat club and just a short, scenic walk into town. This serene, waterfront hideaway is ideal for a fabulous, comfortable stay from start to finish. The home boasts a charming double bedroom, two cozy sunrooms, and an open-plan living area that seamlessly flow onto a spacious wooden deck. Here, you'll find the perfect spot for indoor-outdoor living, whether you’re unwinding with a glass of wine or enjoying a classic charcuterie board on the picnic table. Whip up a delicious meal in the well-equipped kitchen or fire up the BBQ for a classic summer evening. After a day of exploring, retreat to the comfy lounge area with a Smart TV, Wi-Fi, books, and board games for ample entertainment options. Romantic Russell comfortably sleeps up to four guests with a beautiful master bedroom, large double pull-out sofa bed and a sunroom double sofa bed. The modern bathroom, featuring a large tiled shower, offers a touch of luxury—and if you leave the door open, you can enjoy water views as you refresh. Start your mornings with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee from the Nespresso Coffee machine and savour a relaxing, romantic getaway in this secluded retreat. Russell Village, with its charming shops, cafes, and Four Square supermarket, is just a two-minute drive or a 12-minute stroll away. Head to Russell Wharf and book a dolphin cruise to the iconic Hole in the Rock, a game fishing charter, or an exhilarating jet boat ride. For a quieter day, enjoy the sandy shores of Oneroa Bay, just a five-minute drive from your door, then come home and rinse off the sand in the outdoor shower before settling in for the evening. Dive into the rich history of Russell by visiting Pompallier House, built in 1842, or the Russell Museum to explore New Zealand’s heritage. Everything you need for a romantic escape awaits at Romantic Russell. Notes \- Linen & towels provided. \- Air conditioning (Heatpump) \- Garage with automatic door. \- All Russell Houses are on tank water - please conserve water \- Boat parking is available on the grass verge in front of the property. \- Outdoor security cameras are turned off during Guest stays. \- 10% discount for stays greater than 7 days. \- 20% discount for stays greater than 1 month. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - 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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 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.266827,174.12471&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pdfvEmvwe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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ITZrq1DO7oQmtdbDB6riTQ3I3_0=) Russell, Northland #### What's nearby - Russell Christ Church \- 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Russell Museum \- 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Russell Beach \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Long Beach \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Flagstaff Hill \- 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬24 min drive - ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬24 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬25 min drive - ‪Orange Frog - ‬25 min drive - ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location? ### What time is check-in at Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location? ### What time is check-out at Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location? ### Where is Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew A. 2 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a wonderful time we had at the most idyllic setting one could imagine - spotlessly clean, super safe for little ones with the fully fenced deck and so very tranquil on the waters edge - thanks again for sharing your beautiful space with us! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4e8bcf09-307c-4bcd-874f-f75dbb6339bb-1764646515799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Matthew A. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron M. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything we needed. Clean, tidy, comfortable, on the water, and a short walk to Russell for a meal. ##### Aaron M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui G. 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect getaway in the most beautiful setting. Just enough for 2 for the 5 nights we had. Even though it was a cold week we were cosy. ##### Jacqui G. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rob W. 31 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Location is fantastic.The experience for longer stay guests could be improved by having spare towels, a vacuum cleaner, washing machine and drier.The amenities and furnishings don’t match the fantastic location.Plumbing and drainage are patchy. ##### Rob W. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ---