Title: Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Bay of Islands ## Photo gallery for Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83709300/83709271/4cd9dece.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83709300/83709271/20a20eae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83709300/83709271/29eaaef7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83709300/83709271/0d257ae2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83709300/83709271/cfe5a5b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nelson's Lookout is a coastal retreat with expansive views where you can unwind in the living room or enjoy family time in the kitchen and dining spaces. The property offers two modern bathrooms, full laundry facilities, ample boat parking, and access to a private beach via a pathway. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home Boasting a spectacular coastal outlook unlike any other, you'll love nothing more than watching the world go by at this breathtaking coastal retreat. Welcome to Nelson's Lookout! The light and bright kitchen and dining spaces offer the perfect spot to ease into your morning. From here, move into the contemporary living room, where vaulted ceilings complement the spacious feel and expansive views. For those days where a cosy moment on the couch is calling, get comfy in front of the TV with Sky, or put your feet up on the chaise lounge with a cuppa and a good book, and your favourite music playing on the stereo. Sleeping up to eight guests across four bedrooms, Nelson's Lookout offers two modern bathrooms and full laundry facilities for a comfortable family stay. If you're bringing the boat, you'll love the ample boat parking available here at Nelson's Lookout. Both boat and car parking is free. When it comes time to head out for a day on the water, there's a jetty and boat ramp just down the road; no need to go all the way into town! You'll also have access to the private beach in front of the house; a great way for quick passenger access if you need it. As the property has unfenced access to the beach via a pathway, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.Please note that one of the bathrooms, although conveniently located, is accessed externally.Please be aware there are large number of stairs in and around this property. It may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. The advertised boat mooring at this property can hold at maximum an 11 metre long boat with a weight of 2 tonnes and is only available for use upon request. For more information on using this feature, please contact us.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60380000/60375500/60375496/73bbba8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Platinum Rendezvous - Matapouri Holiday Home Matapouri - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=60375496&PinnedHotelID=60375496&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118080000/118070300/118070277/19402165.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large executive Villa with Spa and Fireplaces Parua Bay - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=118070277&PinnedHotelID=118070277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 not indicated whether 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 ### Property is also known as 608310 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.282536,174.11597&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vfivEy_ve%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FQ%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40QBU%40QBQBQ%40SBQBQDSBSDMBQDSDQDQDQDQFODQFODQFMFQFOHQFOFOHMHOFMHOHMHOHKJOHOJKHMJMJKJKJKHKLKJKJKLKJILKJILGLKLILGJILENILGLELINELELENELENELENALGNANCLANCNANCNALCN%3FN%3FNCL%3FP%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%3FLBN%40NBN%40NBL%40NBN%40LFN%40LDNDLDNDLDLDNDLHLDLFNHLDJHLFLHLJLFJHLJJHLJJJJJLJHJJJJJJJJLHLJJHNJNHJHNHLHNFLHNHLFNFNHPFNFPFLDPFNDPFNDPDPDPDPDRBPDLBRDRBPBP%40RBPBP%40PBT%40P%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FPAP%3FTAPARAPCTAPCPCPAPCPCPETCPENCPEPERENEREPGLERGLEPGNGPGNIPGNGLINILGNINILINIJKNILKJINKJKJKJKJIJMLKJKJMJKHMJKFMHMJMFMHKHMDOFMHMDMFOFMBMFODMDODMDO%40MDOBO%40MBOBO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FQ%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOCOAOCMCOAOCMEOAMEOEMEOEMGMCOGMGMEMIOGMEKIMIMGMKMIKGMKKIMKKKKKMMIKKKKKKKKKIOKKIMKOIKIOIMIOGOIMIOGMGOIQGOGQGOEQGMESGMEQESEOESEQCQEOCQEUCQCQAQCQCQAQCUAQASAQ%3FUAQ%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rtCiXSpzLkzLR_Hn52wTUaNxYTE=) Russell, Far North #### What's nearby - Russell Christ Church \- 9 min drive \- 8.0 km - Russell Beach \- 10 min drive \- 8.3 km - Long Beach \- 10 min drive \- 8.3 km - Tapeka Point \- 10 min drive \- 8.3 km - Flagstaff Hill \- 11 min drive \- 9.0 km #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬24 min drive - ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬24 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬25 min drive - ‪Orange Frog - ‬24 min drive - ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Nelson's Lookout - Russell Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Claire B. Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing trip away We have stayed here a few times now and always have a great time. Amazing views on the balcony, everything you need in the kitchen and great location. ##### Claire B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy Q., Toronto, Canada Dec 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a View! Fanastic property with incredible views of the ocean and Russell. We had four adults and one child. The well equipped home had plently of space for all. Highly recommend. ##### Judy Q. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Carol-Ann L. Feb 7, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Our Russel stay Beautiful views in a spacious home. Bathrooms are inadequate for the size home and the stairs without rails/balustrades at the entrance are quite dangerous when trying to get to the only bathroom in the house at night.Window nets needed at Mosquitoes a problem ##### Carol-Ann L. 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