Title: Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection Cottage with kitchen, a short walk to Bay of Islands ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69335500/69335431/8b22d7cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69335500/69335431/3305e840.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69335500/69335431/01df7946.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, streaming services, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69335500/69335431/e78eb747.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69335500/69335431/5ed27d6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Russell village, Kauri Cottage is your modern home away from home. With a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, and quality linen and towels provided - unwind with SKY TV or enjoy NETFLIX in the open-plan lounge area. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pool - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection Kauri Cottage is a modern Cottage, set in the grounds of a number of cottages and located in the beautiful Bay of Islands - only a 3.5 hour drive from Auckland - a home away from home. Located in the heart of Russell village – Butterfly Cottage is only a short stroll from the waterfront, restaurants and cafes and 2 beaches. The cottage has been built from traditional timber weatherboard. The interior features, solid timber floors in the living area, quality carpet to upstairs area, raked ceilings and is fully appointed to a very high standard. On the ground floor there is an open plan lounge and dining area, both flow out onto a terrace that captures the morning sun, – a great place to have breakfast and watch the world go by... There is a fully equipped kitchen, under bench oven and hob, large fridge freezer, dishwasher, a TV, ample seating for 6 guests – there is a also laundry with washing machine and dryer for guest use and a powder room with toilet and vanity. Bedroom description 2 queen 2 singles The upstairs area has 3 bedrooms - the master bedroom has a king and has an attached en-suited (walk-in shower, toilet and vanity), bedroom 2 has a king bed, bedroom 3 has 2 single beds. The main bathroom has a shower over bath, toilet and vanity. We offer complimentary tea, coffee, sugar, SKY TV with access to NETFLIX (using your own login and password details) mini stereo system, and quality linen and towels. Parking for 2 cars. "FREE Wireless Broadband" Kauri Cottage enjoys the full use of communal areas at the complex from the in-ground swimming pool, spa and BBQ facilities and children's playground. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Stereo - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center ### Things to do - Heated pool - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31910000/31907000/31906951/3720302e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'LA CASITA' in the beautiful Bay of Islands Long Beach (Russell) - 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Large Coastal Home in Private Bay with beach access Kerikeri - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=37995954&PinnedHotelID=37995954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: 13-17 aged children are charged at adult rates ### 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 and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Kauri Russell Collection Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection Cottage Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection Russell Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection Cottage Russell ## About the area Located in Russell, this cottage is in the city center. Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point Historic Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and The Parrot Place are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. [Visit our Russell travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Russell.dx9659) [View more Cottages in Russell](https://www.expedia.ca/Russell-Cottages.d9659-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.262592,174.1251&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bjevE%7Bxwe%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40QBU%40Q%40QBQBQBSBQBQDQBQDQDSBQDQDQFODQFQDOFQFMFQFOFOFQHOHMFOHOHMHOHMHKHOJOHKJMHMJKJKJKJKJKLKJKJKLIJKLILGJILKLGLELILILGNELILELENELENELENCLENENCLANANCNALCNAN%3FNCN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40N%40LBNDNBLDLDNDNDLDLDLDNHLDLFLHLHLDLFLJLHJFLHLJJHLJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJLHLJJHNHNHJJLHNHLFNHNFLHNFNFPFNHPDLFPFNDPFPDNDPDPDPBRDPDPBPBPBPBRBPBPBP%40P%40T%40PBP%3FP%40T%40P%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FN%3FTAP%3FPARAR%3FPCRAPARARCPCPCPCPCPCRCPEPEPCPEPEPERELGPERGLGPENIPGLGRGNILGNILGNINILKNIJINILKJINKJKJKJKJKLKJKJKJMJKHMJMFKHMFMJMHMDMHMFMHMDOFMFMDMDODODMDMDO%40ODMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMCOCOEMEOAMEOEMEOEMEMGMGOEMIMGMIMEMIMKKGMIMGKKMIKKKKMKKKKMKKKKKKIKKOIKKMIOIKIOIMIOIOGMIOIMGSGOGMGQGOGQEMGSEQGMESEQCQEQEQCQEQCSCQCQCQCQAQASCSAQASAQAS%3FSAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FH0vIlO0znJ7l_pR32whLKMYCrM=) Russell, Bay of Islands ### What's nearby - Russell Christ Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Russell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Flagstaff Hill - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Paihia Beach - 25 min drive - 14.3 km - Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive - 14.6 km ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬25 min drive - ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬26 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬26 min drive - ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬26 min drive - ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection located? > Located in the heart of Russell, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Christ Church and Bay of Islands. Russell Beach and Tapeka Point are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kauri Cottage - Russell Cottage Collection Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa C. Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a family Great place to stay, walking distance to everything you need for a stay at Russel. ##### Lisa C. 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