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Russell's Secluded Secret

Russell vacation home with kitchen

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A covered outdoor deck with a view of the landscape.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a large window providing natural light.
A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a garden with raised beds, near a coastal area with a road curving around the property.
A modern living room with a large wooden dining table, a beige sofa, and a glass sliding door leading to a balcony with a view of the sunset.
A view of a lake at sunset with a fence in the foreground.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Russell, Northland
  • Place, Russell Christ Church
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Russell Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Russell Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Russell

In Russell .Stay at this Russell vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bay of Islands and 2 miles (3 km) of Russell Christ Church. Russell Museum and Pompalier House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Russell Beach - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Russell Museum - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Pompalier House - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Long Beach - 11 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaside - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cafe - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Russell's Secluded Secret

Russell's Secluded Secret is a substantial property spread across the hillside of Uruti. Tucked away amongst the a bush backdrop for privacy and facing out looking across to Opua/Paihia and more . You will feel well removed from the exhaustion and hustle and bustle of everyday life chillaxing at this fabulous holiday home. Crack a cold one while you enjoy the majestic views across the horizon. Take a breath and embrace the peace and tranquility of mother nature perched here high above the sounds of normality. This home is beyond spacious with five good sized rooms, two full bathrooms and two bonus half bathrooms. The open plan living is sparse and spreads from one side of the home to the other so you can take full advantage of its space inside and out. Both sides of the home offer either the covered deck with view from lounge/living area or you may choose to grab a book and retreat into the fruit laden patio garden off the dining/kitchen area . This Russell home is perfectly situated central to the township in one direction and the ferry across to Opua and Paihia for just a little bit more in the other. Escape the grind. Team up with extended family or friends and take advantage of the room in this hillside beauty . Quaint little town of Russell is bursting with history and an array of restaurants/bars and cafes.Throw in the local Four Square to top up the treats or swing by a shop or two, the weekend market or maybe even a cruise on one of the charters or ferry for a slice of water fun, the township of Russell can cater to it all. This will be the place you will want to holiday again and again. Don't miss out booking. Split the cost with family,there is more than enough room.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Russell's Secluded Secret to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.4 mi (54-min drive) away from the Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Russell's Secluded Secret have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Russell's Secluded Secret to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi (7-min drive) from Russell Beach and 2.7 mi (15-min drive) from Long Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Russell's Secluded Secret offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Russell's Secluded Secret?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Russell's Secluded Secret?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Russell's Secluded Secret?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Russell's Secluded Secret have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Russell's Secluded Secret have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Russell's Secluded Secret to downtown Russell?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Russell.

Russell's Secluded Secret Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ritihia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really lovely stay here . The place was clean, comfortable, and in a great location, and everything was as described. Communication with the host was easy and they were very accommodating, which we really appreciated.Upon arrival, the living area lights weren’t working, but the caretakers came quickly and sorted it out for us, which we really appreciated. Unfortunately, there was an accident during our stay where part of the bed broke when it was sat on. We’ve taken full responsibility and have communicated this with the host, as it was not intentional.Aside from that, we genuinely enjoyed our time here and would still recommend this property to others looking for a comfortable and well-located place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Amber-Leigh C.

Liked: Check-in, location

Great location but disappointing overall

The location and size of house was fantastic. Had an incredible view and 5 decent sized bedrooms and large bathrooms. Unfortunately the stay was let down by condescending rules posted in every room of the house, broken air conditioning, limited ceramic crockery (all but 4 of the plates and glasses were poor quality plastic), a lack of cleaning equipment despite being told we must clean the properly before leaving, mouldy bathrooms and bedrooms, no filtered water and only access to tap water (we had 2 pregnant women that we made aware in our booking would be staying with us), plastic mattress protectors, and filthy rooms (there was blood on one of the walls). It was really difficult to justify the price that we paid to stay there with all of the above. The view and outside of the property was incredible but the inside of the house and unnecessary “rules” meant that we wouldn’t recommend staying there nor would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024