The Boathouse

A relaxed, light-filled Kiwi bach right on Russell’s waterfront – just across a quiet road from the beach and the boat ramp, and a short stroll to the wharf, cafés and restaurants. Gorgeous sea views from the lounge open out onto a big sunny deck with outdoor seating and a BBQ, perfect for long breakfasts and sunset drinks.

Inside there are three bedrooms (two doubles and a twin room with two singles), a bathroom with shower, and a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, coffee machine and microwave, plus a washing machine and dryer. The kayaks and paddleboard are ready for you, and well-behaved dogs are welcome (pet fee NZD 40 per stay).

Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom · sea and garden views · air-conditioning · free WiFi and parking · pet friendly

Check-in from 3pm · Check-out by 10am

Location rated 9.9/10 by Booking.com guests – check availability and send an enquiry.

View of trees, homes, and a body of water under a clear blue sky.
A bedroom with two beds adorned with floral bedding, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, large window with a view of a lake, trees, and a patio with outdoor furniture.
Small bathroom with a corner shower stall, toilet, and a white sink with a curved basin and drawers below. An oval mirror hangs above the sink, and there are two frosted windows letting in natural light. A basket is on the floor.
Kitchen with white cabinets, window view of greenery, fruit bowl on counter, and appliances including a toaster, kettle, and stove.
Living room with large sliding glass doors leading to a deck, a sofa with patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with six chairs, a wall mirror, and a secondary room visible through an open doorway.
Sunset over a lake with sailboats, trees, and houses in the foreground.
Bedroom with a window view of water, a bed with green and white bedding, wooden dresser, side table, and a gray chair.
Stainless steel Bosch side-by-side refrigerator next to a window with a view of a residential area and a fence.
Front view of a house by the water with two large trees and seven boats on the grass in front, under a clear blue sky.
A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by greenery and white fencing, on a sunny day with a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a lakeside neighborhood with houses, trees, a parking lot, and water. Several cars are parked near the shoreline and in the parking lot, with some boats visible as well.
Aerial view of a coastal town with a harbor filled with sailboats, a pier, houses on hills, and a large body of water in the background under a blue sky.
Front view of a house with a porch, outdoor furniture, and a garden in the daytime.
Street sign reading 'The Strand' against a bright blue sky with a few clouds and green foliage nearby.
Two small boats are overturned on a grassy shore near a pebble beach, with a calm body of water and several sailboats and motorboats floating in the distance, under a partly cloudy sky with hills in the background.
A peaceful beach scene with overturned rowboats resting under a tree, a sandy shoreline, and a calm blue bay with boats anchored in the water.
A small boat ramp with parked cars, trees, and boats on a body of water on a sunny day.
A peaceful lakeside scene with sailboats floating on calm water, trees framing the view, and a grassy shoreline with boats resting on the shore.
Cozy outdoor patio with beige cushioned sectional sofa, a glass-topped coffee table, and wooden dining furniture overlooking a blue body of water and trees.
A scenic seaside sidewalk with trees casting shadows, residential houses on the left, a waterway on the right, and a clear blue sky.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a window above the sink, a white stove with a black and white towel hanging on the oven handle, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, wood flooring, and recessed ceiling lights.
A house with a wooden deck, black exterior siding, multiple large windows, and an outdoor dining table with chairs. There is a barbecue grill covered with a black cover on the deck. Vegetation in the foreground and a hillside with houses in the backg
Cozy bedroom with a bed featuring checkered pillows and towels, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, large windows with curtains, and a view of trees outside.
A bedroom with a view of a waterfront scene through a large sliding glass window. The scene includes boats on the water, trees, and distant land. Inside the room, there is a dresser, a bed with pillows and towels, a mirror, and a lamp.