House in Russell, Russell

Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.

Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.

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North Facade from garden
Lower Deck towards spa
Upper Dining, Lounge, Deck
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom Ensuite

Overview of Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.

4.7 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 840 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Ocean view

Check out the area

Russell, Russell
  • Popular LocationRussell Christ Church7 min walk
  • Popular LocationRussell Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlagstaff Hill4 min drive
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 upper level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 upper level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 upper level

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom lower level

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Lower Level en suite

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level hot tub

Jetted bathtub

Upper Level separate toilet

Toilet

Upper Level wash and shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.

Terracotta Gardens is a beautiful holiday house and extensive garden in "Romantic Russell", centre of the lovely Bay of Islands, New Zealand. The house has two levels connected by an elevator, each with their own private, very large outdoor deck and spacious lounge and living area.

There are three upper double bedrooms (two queen, one twin single) and one lower king bedroom with private ensuite and spa deck. Fully-equipped kitchen/dining, lounges, bedrooms and bathrooms. There is a large bbq on the upper deck. The lower level has a separate kitchenette with microwave oven, mini-fridge and small stove-top. Broadband internet access via Wifi is available.

Terracotta Gardens is on the hillside above the township with a view west across the Bay towards Waitangi and north across a bushclad valley where morepork and kiwi call at night and weka and tui during the day. A path descends the slope through beautiful gardens to Long Beach road where it is a five-minute walk either into the main township, ferry whart and foreshore or over the saddle to the excellent swimming beach and spectacular view of the Bay and outer islands at Long Beach.

Road access to the house is from Oneroa Road opposite the Pomare Road intersection. A stroll down Pomare Road brings you to Matauwhi Bay and the yacht club while Oneroa Road extends along the ridgeline and gives alternative walks to Long Beach, the township and to Matauwhi Bay.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only. Pets by arrangement when booking.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

Alan Wilkinson
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Ask for house=trained dogs with own sleeping mat

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Russell

Located in Russell, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Pompallier Mission and Pompalier House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf. Travelling with kids? Consider Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Russell Christ Church - 7 min walk
  • Russell Beach - 7 min walk
  • Flagstaff Hill - 4 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 25 min drive
  • Paihia Wharf - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 26 min drive
  • Bad Habits - 26 min drive
  • Hone's Garden - 9 min walk
  • Paihia Wharf - 26 min drive
  • The Duke of Marlborough Hotel - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Terracotta Gardens - Heart of Russell, key to the Bay of Islands. located?

This family-friendly Russell holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Russell Christ Church, Russell Beach and Long Beach. Bay of Islands is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) away.

Reviews

4.7

Exceptional

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4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

MARC G., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
We presented roomy house that you can split into 2 sections via the internal lift. Well fitted out and a lovely place for happy hour on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

1/5 Terrible

Roby D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Regretable
Linen was dirty. No view as per photo. Very steep incline to garage. Hot tub slippery to get in. Compost bin full of old rubbish. Kitchen bins dirty. Pathwzys on side property overgrown and slippery. Property needs a good clean overall. Lift stopped working. No stairs to downstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Jeanine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tremendous family friendly property
Staying in Russell is our piece of paradise in NZ. We have been coming to Russell for the past 37 years. Accommodation is ideal as very close to the lovely Long Beach. House has plenty of room and very family friendly and relaxing and we can take our Cocker Spaniel.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

4/5 Good

Nick G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky but comfortable
We enjoyed our stay in this quirky house. It worked well for our family group. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

TOM N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit to the Bay of Islands area
Excellent location and choice of property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alan Wilkinson

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We are semi retired with several interests in Russell - an art gallery, a landscaping business, this holiday home and land and horses out the back road. I am also still a director of a computer business in Auckland that was my professional career after training as a scientist.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property next to our home when it got too much for our elderly neighbour. We extended and completely renovated the house with an architect friend to make it a beautiful and practical holiday house. We landscaped the two gardens together to give each property privacy while able to enjoy the benefits of the whole space.

What makes this property unique

The house is ideal for extended families with its two self-sufficient levels connected by a lift. You can have peace and privacy in your own space or join together with plenty of space to share meals, relaxation or fun. There is a huge upper deck with both sun and shade and great views for entertaining, kids to play on or dogs to enjoy. Children love the lift and everyone enjoys the hot tub spa on a rainy day, after a tiring trip or just to relax before bedtime.

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