Title: Russell HQ - 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 # Russell HQ Vacation home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Bay of Islands ## Photo gallery for Russell HQ ![Terrace/patio - Russell HQ (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111840000/111830900/111830888/9595e803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Russell HQ (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111840000/111830900/111830888/551b7d24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis, books - Russell HQ (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111840000/111830900/111830888/6fb8ebf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Russell HQ (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111840000/111830900/111830888/716fd745.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis, books - Russell HQ (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111840000/111830900/111830888/899a5208.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Russell HQ provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2583 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 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. ### Russell HQ \*\*Summer Upgrade - New Louvres over decking providing all round outdoor living to take advantage of the views\*\* Sitting proud on top of the hill, this spacious family friendly holiday home overlooks Russell township with water views across to Paihia and Waitangi. Relax with the whole family or with a group of friends at this peaceful place to stay. With Long Beach a short walk down the hill and town a short distance, there is plenty to see and do. Spacious living areas with various seating to allow you to enjoy your morning coffee with a view, or your afternoon drink as you watch the sun set. The house has a very flexible and versatile layout catering for up to two families or a group of friends. The main/top floor has a large open plan living area with two living spaces and an excellent indoor outdoor flow to the deck. There is an open plan dining and kitchen area with all living spaces having excellent water and bush views plus a warm northerly aspect. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are located on the first floor together with Bathroom 1\. There is a basement garage with internal access with table tennis table and dart board, plus numerous board games for adults and kids upstairs. The lower level has the third guest bedroom and a bunkroom plus a second bathroom and laundry. The property is well located to Russell township with many great restaurants, cafes, boutique retail shops and typical essentials including a fully stocked Four Square superette. A great spot to explore the renowned Bay of Islands. Located nearby is a public walkway providing direct access down to the beautiful Long Beach illustrated in the photos. Professional and quality linen is supplied. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the sea ### Things to do - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,583 square feet ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116770000/116765700/116765688/cb1b04ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mariner's Lookout-Parekura Bay 3 bedroom house with separate sleepout Parekura Bay - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Russell, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Paihia Beach. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Russell travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Russell.dx9659) [View more Vacation homes in Russell](https://www.expedia.ca/Russell-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9659-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.25944%2C174.12944&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ecj_Zf3OXtJaqwvQdJR9yMvCbaU=) Russell, Northland ### What's nearby - Tapeka Point \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Long Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Russell Christ Church \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Russell Beach \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Flagstaff Hill \- 20 min walk \- 1.7 km ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 54 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Orange Frog - ‬27 min drive - ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬11 min walk - ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬29 min drive - ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬26 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Russell HQ pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Russell HQ located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Russell HQ Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda K. Mar 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great sized property and location We were meant to be 6 adults and 4 children but circumstances reduced our numbers. But we continued with this booking and were so glad we did. The place looks smallish from the road but it is a very good size inside with everything you could need (except a clothes dryer - which doesn't seem to be a Kiwi thing). We enjoyed our stay very much and look forward to coming back with the full family group. ##### Rhonda K. 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