[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, a short walk to Bay of Islands ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54090000/54082300/54082288/bf99ca70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54090000/54082300/54082288/22911adc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54090000/54082300/54082288/cdac51f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54090000/54082300/54082288/7a8efa3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54090000/54082300/54082288/3afd83b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled at Tapeka Peninsula, Wharepekapeka is a traditional holiday home perfect for a relaxing family getaway in Russell. With its conservatory and deck overlooking Sandy Bay, enjoy the sun-drenched days while watching sailboats drift by. Cross the road to a flat reserve with safe sandy beach or explore nearby Rocky Bay for surfing and snorkelling. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home Wharepekapeka is a wonderfully located traditional holiday home perfect for a relaxing family getaway in Russell. With 2 bedrooms as well as a conservatory, your family will feel right at home. This Russell holiday home is situated at Tapeka Peninsula, Wharepekapeka is just a 2 kilometre drive from Russell and 10 kilometres to the car ferry which transports to Opua in Paihia. This Russell Accommodation is a lovely place for a couple or small family to spend their days enjoying the hot summer sun. It looks out to Sandy Bay and the reserve. String up your hammock on the deck, lie back and watch as the tourist boats and sailboats drift past in the morning and return in the evening... What could be more relaxing? Just cross the road to a flat reserve where the kids can run free next to the safe sandy beach of Sandy Bay. On the other side of the peninsula is Rocky Bay, a pebble beach perfect for surfing and snorkelling. Wharepekapeka is cool in the summer and keeps warm in the winter time. This Russell holiday home has space to park your campervan or your boat. With 2 boat ramps within 2 kilometres from Wharepekapeka, you are spoilt for choice. Take the kids to Russell, they can be entertained at the school playground while the adults go to the shops or enjoy a cup of coffee. Come stay a while, you'll feel like you have stepped back in time at wonderful Russell. Enjoy the relaxed pace of life and all the New Zealand history this area has to offer. BBQ is a Weber charcoal BBQ. Property access is flat, but it is via shared driveway and there is sufficient off-street parking to fit 3 cars.Please note that there is only one single bunk set and one single bed in Bedroom 2 (currently picture of bedroom 2 shows two single bunk sets).As the property has unfenced access to the beach and a nearby stream, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around waterPlease 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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627600/9627542/5f98315a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaport Village Russell - 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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 Wharepekapeka Russell Russell Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home Russell 596155 Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.24906,174.11821&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pubvEymve%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40QBU%40Q%40QBSBQBQBQBQBQDSDQBQDQDQDQFODQFQDOFQFOFQFMFOFQHOHMFOHOHMHOHOHKHMJOHKJKHOJKJKJKJKJKLKJMJGLKJKLILGJILKLILELGLILINELCLILENELENELENCLENCNELANCNANCLANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBLDNBLDNDNDLDLDLHNBLDLHLHLFLDLHLJLHJFLHJJLFJJLLJJJJJJJJJJJJJJHNJJHNHLHJJNHNFLHNHNFLHNFPFNFLHPDNFPFNDPFPDNDPDPDPBPDPDRBPBPBPBPBPBR%40PBP%40T%40P%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPAPATAPAPAPATCPAPCRCPCPCPCPCPEREPCPEPEPEPENGPERGLGPENIPGLGNGPINGNILINGLINKLILILINKJINKJKJKJKJKJKJKJMLKHMHKJMHKFMHMJMHMDMFMHMHMDODMFMDMFOBODMDOBMDOBMDO%40O%40OBMBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOCOAMAOEOCMEOCMEOEMCOGMEMGMEOEMIMIMGMEMIMKKIMGMIKKMKKGKMMKKKKKKKKKKKIOKKIKKOIMIMIMIOIMIOGMIOIOGQGOGMGQGOGQEMGSEQGOEQEQEQCQEQESCQCQCQCQCQCSAQAQCUAQAQAQAU%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nvvcjF-cPCBtXWlR-_bV7ypyzPI=) Russell, Far North #### What's nearby - Flagstaff Hill - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Russell Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Russell Christ Church - 5 min drive - 2.6 km - Paihia Wharf - 30 min drive - 17.2 km - Paihia Beach - 30 min drive - 17.2 km #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬29 min drive - ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬29 min drive - ‪Hone's Garden - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬30 min drive - ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Tapeka Point and Bay of Islands. Tapeka Point Historic Reserve and Flagstaff Hill are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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