Located within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Islands, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Russell Christ Church. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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.
The vacation home features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an electric kettle, and a kitchen island.
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Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
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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
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Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Russell within a short 4-minute walk of Bay of Islands. You'll also find Russell Beach and Tapeka Point within a short drive.
Is there parking available at Russell's Secluded Secret?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Russell's Secluded Secret a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as a garden.
Does Russell's Secluded Secret have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does Russell's Secluded Secret have connecting rooms available?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands), which is 22.4 mi away (54 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Russell's Secluded Secret?
Yes, every house at Russell's Secluded Secret comes with a balcony.
Russell's Secluded Secret Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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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.
Ritihia C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Amber-Leigh C.
Jan 2, 2025
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.