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Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home

Russell accommodation with kitchen

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A beach with a rocky outcrop in the distance, grassy areas, and a clear sky.
A wooden deck with a glass door leading to a room.
A two-story house with a balcony, a fenced yard, and a driveway.
A living room with a grey sectional sofa, two wicker chairs with red cushions, a black coffee table, a wooden TV stand, and a framed picture on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and a refrigerator.

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61130 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Russell, Far North
  • Place, Tapeka Point
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tapeka Point Historic Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagstaff Hill
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Russell

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Russell cottage, you'll be steps from Tapeka Point Historic Reserve and a 5-minute walk from Bay of Islands. Also, Tapeka Point is within half a mile (1 km) and Flagstaff Hill is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tapeka Point - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tapeka Point Historic Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Flagstaff Hill - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Russell Beach - 10 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Russell Christ Church - 11 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Breeze Cafe - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Seaside - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬4 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.

Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home

Wharepekapeka is a wonderfully located traditional holiday home perfect for a relaxing family getaway in Russell. With 2 bedrooms as well as a conservatory, your family will feel right at home.

This Russell holiday home is situated at Tapeka Peninsula, Wharepekapeka is just a 2 kilometre drive from Russell and 10 kilometres to the car ferry which transports to Opua in Paihia.

This Russell Accommodation is a lovely place for a couple or small family to spend their days enjoying the hot summer sun. It looks out to Sandy Bay and the reserve. String up your hammock on the deck, lie back and watch as the tourist boats and sailboats drift past in the morning and return in the evening... What could be more relaxing?

Just cross the road to a flat reserve where the kids can run free next to the safe sandy beach of Sandy Bay. On the other side of the peninsula is Rocky Bay, a pebble beach perfect for surfing and snorkelling.

Wharepekapeka is cool in the summer and keeps warm in the winter time.

This Russell holiday home has space to park your campervan or your boat. With 2 boat ramps within 2 kilometres from Wharepekapeka, you are spoilt for choice.

Take the kids to Russell, they can be entertained at the school playground while the adults go to the shops or enjoy a cup of coffee.

Come stay a while, you'll feel like you have stepped back in time at wonderful Russell. Enjoy the relaxed pace of life and all the New Zealand history this area has to offer.
BBQ is a Weber charcoal BBQ.

Property access is flat, but it is via shared driveway and there is sufficient off-street parking to fit 3 cars.

Please note that there is only one single bunk set and one single bed in Bedroom 2 (currently picture of bedroom 2 shows two single bunk sets).

As the property has unfenced access to the beach and a nearby stream, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
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
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
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Wharepekapeka Russell Russell
Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home Russell
596155
Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home to the airport?

This cottage is 24.9 mi (55-min drive) away from the Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home to the beach?

This cottage is 1.1 mi (4-min drive) from Russell Beach and 1.7 mi (6-min drive) from Long Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home to downtown Russell?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Tapeka.

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