Title: Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=57174586&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home Vacation home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Bay of Islands ## Photo gallery for Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57180000/57174600/57174586/dec7d728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57180000/57174600/57174586/c7683761.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57180000/57174600/57174586/7b7d2b6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57180000/57174600/57174586/e8bc0c7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57180000/57174600/57174586/b9afb27e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched above the treetops, Te Maiki Retreat offers a tranquil retreat with WiFi and expansive views of the surrounding scenery and harbour. Spend your days watching boats turn with the tide from your sundeck or BBQ alfresco in warm evenings. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - 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. ### Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home Lifted up above the treetops, on the hillside, capturing spectacular views of the surrounding scenery and glistening harbour - waiting to host your stay is Te Maiki Retreat. Wake up and sip a freshly brewed coffee from the machine out on the sundeck overlooking the water, spend your days watching the boats turn with the tide and feel the stress melt away. This elevated villa, with WiFi, comes with 3-bedrooms spread across two levels, and a wide-open living area that effortlessly flows out to the stunning views and sundeck for outdoor living. Imagine sun-drenched holidays with ice-cold drinks and a good book relaxing with this amazing backdrop, make sure to get a good snap or two. Or when you get home after a day exploring, fire up the BBQ and spend your warm evenings dining alfresco. During the colder months - get cosy and throw on a DVD. Te Maiki Retreat is located just a 5-minute walk into the village centre, where you'll find the 4 Square, cafes and the historic hotel. Newports Chocolate shop is a must for anyone wanting to indulge their sweet tooth. The Russell wharf is also a short walk from your doorstep from where many local attractions depart, including boat charters of all kinds, fishing, Bay of Islands cruises, dolphin and whale watching and parasailing. The best way to experience this beautiful region is from the water! With views like this and easy-going holiday living - Welcome to Te Maiki Retreat. Please note that there is an adult max of 4 at all times at this property. Additional guests, up to the max of 6, must be childrenPlease note there is only enough parking space for one vehicle.All guests should take care when using the internal stairs as they are steep and although they have a handrail, they do not have balustrades to prevent falls. Adults should closely supervise young children to ensure that they do not climb on or around the stairsAs the mezzanine wall on 1st floor is below 1 metre high, all guests should take care on and around this area and young children should be closely supervised by an adult due to the potential fall risk.As the deck barrier is below 1 metre high, all guests should take extra care and adults should closely supervise young children to ensure that they do not climb on or around the horizontal balustrades due to potential fall risksPlease 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.Please note that the Drive is steep and could be difficult to traverse ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558300/33558201/47745baf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Teaghlach: Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home Tapeka Point (Russell) - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 98 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=33558201&PinnedHotelID=33558201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112650000/112646300/112646247/578a527c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Retro Russell Retreat - Mins to Ferry, Beach, Eats Russell - Kitchen - Laundry - Outdoor Space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=112646247&PinnedHotelID=112646247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34661000/34660982/84133799.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tiromoana - An ideal base with unsurpassed views Russell - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=34660982&PinnedHotelID=34660982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66310000/66305300/66305249/fb6b6781.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tinkerbell Cottage - Russell Cottages Collection Russell - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=66305249&PinnedHotelID=66305249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112040000/112038300/112038247/1b61b03e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1! 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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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Te Maiki Retreat Russell Home Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home Russell Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home Private vacation home 596405 ## About the area Russell is home to this vacation home. 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. [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¢er=-35.25983,174.12297&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zxdvEqkwe%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40QBQBSBQBQBQBQDSDQBQDQDQDQFODQDQFOFQFOFQFOFMFQHOFMHOHOHMHOHOHKHMJOHKJOHKJKJKJKJKJKLMJKJKLGJMLGJILGLKLILELGLILGNGLGLELENELELENGNALENENCLANCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBL%40NBNDLDN%40LFNDLDNDLDLDLFNFLFLHLFLDLHLJLFJHLFJLLFJJJJLLJJJJJJJJJJHJJNHJJNHLHJHNHNHLHNHNFLHNFLFPFNFPFNFPFNDPDPFNDPDPDPBPDPDRBPBPBPBPBRBP%40PBP%40R%40R%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPAPATAPAPAPATCPAPCRCPCPCPCPCPEPEPCREPEPEPGNEPEPGNGPGNGPGLGRGLINGLINININILINIHINKNIJKNIJKJKJKJKJKJMJKJKLMFKJMHKFMHMJMHMDMFMHMFOFMFMDMDODMDOFMBOBMDODOBM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%3FOBM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOCO%3FOAOAMCOAOCMAOCOEMEOCOCMGMEOEMEMEMGOGMGMIMGMEMIMKMIKGMIKKMGKMKKMKKKKKKKKKKKIKKOIKKOIOIIIOIMIOIOIOGMIOGQGOGMGQGOGQGOEQEQGOEQEQEQCSEQEQCQCQCQCQCQCSAQCQAUAQAQAQAUAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oUroNLS5aRxNPhDnE5faGV7mb4Q=) Russell, Far North ### What's nearby - ![Flagstaff Hill which includes tranquil scenes, landscape views and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111730/bb7f67e8-12f8-48e8-9340-fe5134fac90b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tapeka Point 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Russell Beach showing a pebble beach and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111726/6b3a9768-101b-4241-92bc-472635b077f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Russell Beach 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Russell Christ Church featuring a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111734/34f28744-28ce-4f33-a0b2-113c796e01e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Russell Christ Church 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Flagstaff Hill showing a bay or harbour and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111730/41dc944c-b556-4e3b-9271-d583faba67db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Flagstaff Hill 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Long Beach 13 min walk \- 1.1 km ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) 52 min drive ### Restaurants - Orange Frog 26 min drive - Duke of Marlborough Hotel 6 min walk - Charlotte's Kitchen 26 min drive - Mako Beach Bar 26 min drive - Bad Habits 27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home? ### Where is Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Te Maiki Retreat - 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 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth S. Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful View Stayed here for three nights. What a lovely view. Every evening we sat on the lanai, ate dinner and watched the sunset. The house is a little rough around the edges, but very comfortable. You can't beat the view. ##### Kenneth S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard B. Feb 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Location and a Great View First of all, the view from the deck was fantastic. The property is at the end of a steep rise so that is something to bear in mind (was not an issue for us). The property is a little tired around the edges but we were extremely comfortable and had the best nights' sleep for ages. We'll miss that view! ##### Richard B. Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Natalie W. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Nice view (covered by overgrown trees) but that’s about it The house was very average and wreaked of mustiness on arrival. Probably due to the bad condensation issue (we mopped windows in the mornings!) and years of unwashed curtains and carpets? That should be addressed. Broken furniture and shoddy decking did little to impress outside and the trees were overgrown and ruining what could have been a spectacular view. The knives in the kitchen were very blunt and pretty unusable and need replacing. It’s those little things that make a difference to guests. Overall a tired accomodation that could do with some love to get it ‘guest ready’ again. We appreciated the slightly earlier check in time though. ##### Natalie W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark W. Jul 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Te Maiki Retreat We loved Russell and loved staying at Te Maiki Retreat. The accomodation was just what we were looking for and we had a comfortable, enjoyable stay. View from balcony is beautiful. Absolutely would stay again! ##### Mark W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bharat C. Jan 9, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best view Nice quite place, house is big enough for 4 adults to spend long summer days and relax with best view of sea looking over Pahia. ##### Bharat C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth E. Mar 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Very enjoyable stay. Close enough to the stores and restaurants to walk. Comfortable. Great view. Had some difficulty getting in and reported some concerns but didn’t get a response. ##### Kenneth E. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam M. Jul 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Te Maiki villa Very comfortable and conveniently located villa with a beautiful outlook over Russell and the bay. ##### Adam M. 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