Title: Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment - 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 # Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment Cottage with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Bay of Islands ## Photo gallery for Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38011700/38011664/ae21845e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38011700/38011664/695922c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38011700/38011664/92cf9e58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38011700/38011664/90341460.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38020000/38011700/38011664/7c84f181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In central Russell, Heart of Russell Apartment offers a convenient stay just one street back from the waterfront. This modern apartment is perfect for a fuss-free holiday, sleeping four guests in two bedrooms and providing easy access to shops, bars and cafes. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - 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. ### Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment If you're looking to stay in central Russell you can't go past our ‘Heart of Russell Apartment’. Conveniently located just one street back from the waterfront, above the local village pharmacy, the ‘Heart of Russell Apartment’ is an easy, two minute stroll to the Russell wharf, shops, bars and cafes. Check out the famous Gables Restaurant, the Swordfish Club, historic Pompellier House and of course the infamous Duke of Marlborough Hotel. The Russell wharf provides the pickup point for the many adventures out on the water. How you want to explore the islands is just a matter of choosing. Speed off into the distance on a trip to the famous Hole in the Rock, take it easy on a sailing trip, join a dolphin swimming cruise or even catch a fish. Sleeping four guests in two bedrooms, the ‘Heart of Russell Apartment’ is a self catering, modern apartment perfect for a fuss-free holiday in Romantic Russell. Welcome to the Heart of Russell Apartment. Please note there are 18 steps up into the apartmentParking in front of the property is only allowed for 30 minutes, so it is recommended to park along the street.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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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: 1,130 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 596147 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.259098,174.12593&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ftdvEa%7Ewe%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40U%3FQBS%40Q%40S%40QBSBQBQBQBQBQBQDSBODSDQDQDQDOFQDQFODQFOFQHOFMFQHOFOHMFOHOHMJOHKHMHOJKHOJKJKJKJKJKJKJMJKLKJILILIJILGLKLILELGLILILENGLELELENELGNELANENELCNANCNALCNCNAL%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBNBN%40NBL%40NBLDNDN%40LDNFLDLDNDLDLFLDNHLHLFLDLHJJLFLHLHJHLHJJJJJLLJJJJJHJJJJJJNHJJNHLHJHNHLHNHNFLHNFNHLFPFNFPFNDPFNFPDPFNDPDPBPDRDNBRDPBPBPBPBPBP%40R%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%40T%3FP%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FPATAPAPAPCTAPAPCPCRCPCPCPEPCPEREPCPEPEPGNEPGPGNEPGNGNGNGRILGNILGNINILININIJILKNIJKNKJKJIJKJKJMJKJKJKLMFKLMFMFMHKJMHMDMFMHOFMFMFMDODMDMDODMDOBODMDOBM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOEMCOEMEOEMEMEMEOGMGMGMIMGMEMIMKMIKGMGMMKGMMKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIOKKIOIMIKKOIOIMGOIOGMIOGQGOIOGOGOEQGOEQGQEOEQEQEQEQCSEQCQCQCQCQCSCQCQAQAUAQCQ%3FQAUAQ%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iDwFnGFyI3L7hz7BOEey5Db72_U=) Russell, Far North #### What's nearby - Russell Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Russell Christ Church \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Russell Museum \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Flagstaff Hill \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Long Beach \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬25 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬27 min drive - ‪Mako Beach Bar - ‬26 min drive - ‪Charlotte's Kitchen - ‬26 min drive - ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment? ### What time is check-out at Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment? ### Where is Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Heart of Russell Apartment - Russell Apartment Reviews ## Reviews 9.6 ### 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 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara M. Aug 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We very much enjoyed our stay. The apartment was so central we could walk to many places. It was clean and comfortable. Thank you! ##### Barbara M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. Jan 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was as promised! Great apartment, very clean and comfortable. Short walks to all the restaurants and waterfront. Was great, highly recommended! ##### Michael H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cleofe Oct 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Central location. Off street parking is not hard to find. Place in great condition. ##### Cleofe Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noel M. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Russell Great ##### Noel M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 19, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A week in Russell Great central location, pretty well equipped my only criticisms would be no WiFi or washing machine which I’d expect for the money we paid. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Dillon](https://www.expedia.ca/Dillon-Hotels.d6872.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Inner Harbour](https://www.expedia.ca/Inner-Harbour-Victoria-Hotels.0-n553248633981696883-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Cheap Hotels in Mont-Tremblant](https://www.expedia.ca/Mont-Tremblant-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d55374-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Tramonto d'Oro](https://www.expedia.ca/Praiano-Hotels-Hotel-Tramonto-DOro.h1491395.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Parkway Inn & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Cornwall-Hotels-Best-Western-Parkway-Inn-Conference-Centre.h22332.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Beach-Miami-Hotels.0-n6138745-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Tides on Hollywood](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-The-Tides-On-Hollywood.h44524455.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Olympia](https://www.expedia.ca/Olympia-Hotels.d6054472.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Alberta](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Alberta-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d11111-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Dominion Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Minden-Hills-Hotels-Dominion-Hotel.h11008716.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Kingsville](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingsville-Hotels.d6127160.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Brisbane Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Airport-Brisbane-Hotels.0-n6131404-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Sidney (YYJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yyj/calgary-to-victoria) > > [Flights from Punjab (ISB) to Lahore (LHE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/isb/lhe/islamabad-to-lahore) > > [Flights from Dieppe (YQM) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqm/myr/moncton-to-myrtle-beach) > > [Flights from Casablanca (CMN) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cmn/yeg/casablanca-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/pmi/halifax-to-palma-de-mallorca) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yvr/toronto-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Whitehorse (YXY)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/yxy/ottawa-to-whitehorse) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Myers (RSW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/rsw/toronto-to-fort-myers) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Chek Lap Kok (HKG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/hkg/toronto-to-hong-kong) > > [Flights from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/amd/del/ahmedabad-to-delhi) ### Cars ### Packages ### General