Title: Wharepekapeka - 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 # Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home Cottage with kitchen, 2-minute walk to Bay of Islands ## Photo gallery for Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home ![Beach nearby - Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54090000/54082300/54082288/bf99ca70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54090000/54082300/54082288/3afd83b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54090000/54082300/54082288/cdac51f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54090000/54082300/54082288/7a8efa3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, highchair, cookware/dishes/utensils - Wharepekapeka - Russell Holiday Home (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54090000/54082300/54082288/fe4c04e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - 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. ### 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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29483300/29483274/00e31505.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A View in Russell Bay of Islands Russell - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=29483274&PinnedHotelID=29483274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37965200/37965114/53610028.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Russell - absolute waterfront! 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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 Located in Russell, this cottage is near the beach. 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. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. 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