Last on the Strand, Russell

Two waterfront holiday homes – The Boathouse & The Nest – right on Russell’s beachfront in the Bay of Islands. Location rated 9.9/10 by Booking.com guests.

Living room with a gray sofa, wooden coffee table, flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, large windows with white curtains revealing a view of water and trees, wooden dining table with chairs, mirror on the wall, and bedroom with bed and colorful bedding in the background.

The Boathouse

A relaxed, light-filled Kiwi bach just across a quiet road from the beach, with sea views from the lounge and a big sunny deck made for long breakfasts and sunset drinks. It’s a short stroll to Russell’s wharf, cafés and restaurants – and the kayaks and paddleboard are ready when you are.

Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom · pets welcome

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Bedroom with a view of a lake through a large window, featuring a bed with white linens and blue pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a wicker basket, and hardwood floors.

At a Glance

  • 3 bedrooms: 2 doubles and a twin room with 2 singles

  • Full kitchen with dishwasher, coffee machine and microwave

  • Washing machine and dryer

  • Sun deck with outdoor seating and BBQ

  • Sea and garden views · air-conditioning · free WiFi

  • Free private parking on site

  • Shared kayaks and paddleboard

  • Check-in from 3pm · check-out by 10am

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House with blue exterior, white roof trim, open white door, outdoor dining table with four chairs, pink flowers in a vase on the table, large window with curtains, white picket fence, trees, and blue sky.

The Nest

A cosy one-bedroom hideaway for two, right on the waterfront. Wake up to beach views, cook in the handy kitchenette and finish the day with a BBQ and a sunset drink outside. Guests often tell us it’s bigger than it looks in the photos.

Sleeps 2 · 1 double bed · 45 m² · sea views · kayaks and paddleboard

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What Our Guests Say

  • "Gorgeous views from the lounge and deck straight out to the water."

    Ashley, New Zealand – The Boathouse (Booking.com review)

  • "Loved having a sunset drink overlooking the most beautiful scenery in NZ."

    Kelly, New Zealand – The Nest (Booking.com review)

  • "Seating on the decking looking over the beach. Very well equipped and spotless."

    James, United Kingdom – The Boathouse (Booking.com review)

  • "We fell in love with this little town and this was the very best place to stay."

    Michelle, USA – The Nest (Booking.com review)

Discover Russell, Bay of Islands

Two-story building with a supermarket on the ground floor, featuring an orange sign with white letters, and a balcony with white railings on the upper floor, with trees and parked cars nearby.
Whiteboard with a heading 'Today's Catches' listing fishing boats and the fish species they caught, located by a blue door on a porch.

Russell – once New Zealand’s first capital – is a peaceful, historic waterfront town in the heart of the Bay of Islands.

Swim, kayak or paddleboard right out the front, or walk to Long Beach (around 15 minutes) for a sheltered swim. Visit Christ Church, New Zealand’s oldest church, and the Russell Museum, or climb Flagstaff Hill for panoramic views across the bay.

Out on the water there’s sailing, fishing, diving and boat trips to the bay’s 144 islands, with a good chance of spotting dolphins. The Paihia ferry and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds are a short hop across the water.

Back in town, the waterfront cafés, restaurants and boutique shops are all just a short walk from your door.

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