[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pomare's Secret - Russell NZ Vacation home with kitchenette, a short walk to Bay of Islands ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96380000/96370200/96370189/b7d4a50f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96380000/96370200/96370189/w1200h902x0y0-e68549a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96380000/96370200/96370189/9adda2bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96380000/96370200/96370189/w1200h896x0y0-de49965b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96380000/96370200/96370189/f7059808.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Bay of Islands, Pomare's Secret - Russell NZ provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - 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. ### Pomare's Secret - Russell NZ Set high above a canopy of native bush with a tranquil view of yachts anchored in the bay below is your own private, downstairs studio, bathed in sunshine, with the quaint historic village of Russell a 5-minute drive away. Surrounded by nature you can hear Kiwi calling in the night, wake to the sound of Tui, joined by Fantails, Wood Pigeons, Tom Tits, and Weka as they go about their day. Down a 150-meter native bush track is beautiful secluded Pomare Bay, sheltered by giant Pohutakawa. The space Uninterrupted views and ample light provide the perfect retreat for you to chill out, pause and reflect, while soaking up the comfortable contemporary surrounds that include: a spacious living area, kitchenette, TV with Netflix, Wi-Fi, separate bedroom with Queen bed, and roomy bathroom. Or soak up the rays on the expansive deck. Kept to the highest standard, every effort has been made to ensure your stay is perfect, with all linen provided, quality bedding, high-pressure shower plus toiletries (due to water restrictions baths are not possible), tea & coffee making facilities, toaster, microwave, induction cooktop, all crockery/cutlery/utensils, and a Webber BBQ to cater for light meals Guest access Situated on the ground floor of the private residence the studio has its own private entrance enabling you to come and go freely and enjoy exclusive use. Parking is available onsite for one vehicle. Other things to note We are on limited tank water supply, therefore, would ask that you conserve water. The main residence is situated above so some movement may be heard and emanate from within both areas. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchenette - Microwave - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65410000/65400700/65400619/fb4689a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Self contained studio room with private entrance and stunning sea views Russell - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 57 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=65400619&PinnedHotelID=65400619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60540000/60534700/60534624/84f2d039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful & Unique - The Chapel at the Olive Grove Russell - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=60534624&PinnedHotelID=60534624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 94 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=9627542&PinnedHotelID=9627542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63510000/63502900/63502868/8fa66e0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magic Water Views Russell Russell - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=63502868&PinnedHotelID=63502868&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38001600/38001528/bd608802.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Just a short stroll to the water or into town Paihia - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 185 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=38001528&PinnedHotelID=38001528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37912000/37911934/a1d540e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views Tapeka Point (Russell) - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=37911934&PinnedHotelID=37911934&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119490000/119489200/119489160/f74b816e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Reelhaus Retreat Okiato - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $125 CA $257 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=119489160&PinnedHotelID=119489160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114401400/114401390/w1500h1121x0y2-14b93597.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic Waterfront - Russell - Fantastic Location Russell - Air conditioning - Parking available - Water view - Microwave 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=114401390&PinnedHotelID=114401390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88510000/88503300/88503295/4a6591e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Te Oneroa Hill, 5 acres of native park with wonderful sea view. 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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 ## About the area Te Wahapu, a neighborhood in Russell, is home to this vacation home. Pompallier Mission and Pompalier House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and The Parrot Place 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=-35.281742,174.12135&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xaivEmawe%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40QBS%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBUDQBODQDQBQDQDSFQDMFSDMFQFOFQFOFQFOHMHOFMHOHOHOHMHKHMJOHKJOHKJKJKJKJMJKLKJKJKLIJKLGLIJKLGLILILELGLINELGLGLENELENELENELCNCNCLANCNCNALCNANCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBN%40NBL%40NBNBN%40LBNBNBLDLDNDNDLDLDLFNFLDLHLFLDLHLHLFLJJHLFLJJHLJJJJJJJJLJJJJJJJJHNJJHNHLHJJLHNHNFNHLFNHLFNFPFNHPDNFPFLDRFLDPDRDPDPBPDPDNBPBTBPBPBPBPBR%40P%40R%40P%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FPAPATAPAPAPATAPCPCPCPCRCPCRCRELEPCRENEREPEPGNEPGNGPENINGNGPGNILGNINGLININKLIJININKJILKLKJKJKJKJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHKFMJMHMFMHMDMHMFMDOHMDMDMDODODMDMDOBODM%40OBO%40OBMBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FO%3FOCOAMAOCOCOAMCOAOEMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMIMEMIMGMIKKMGMIKKMIKKKKMKKKKKKKKKKKIMKMIKKOIOIKIMIOIOIMGOIOIMGOGQGOGOGOGQEOGQEOGQEQESCOESEQCMESCSCQCSCQCQAQAQCUAQAQAQAU%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Hk-_yQiczDxv-Msv-h-1r9yJotQ=) Russell, Northland ### What's nearby - Russell Beach - 11 min drive - 8.0 km - Long Beach - 11 min drive - 8.0 km - Paihia Beach - 23 min drive - 11.1 km - Paihia Wharf - 24 min drive - 11.4 km - Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 28 min drive - 14.3 km ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪El Cafe - ‬23 min drive - ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬24 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬24 min drive - ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬24 min drive - ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pomare's Secret - Russell NZ pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pomare's Secret - Russell NZ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pomare's Secret - Russell NZ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Pomare's Secret - Russell NZ located? > Located in Te Wahapu, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Bay of Islands and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bay of Islands Marina and Russell Christ Church. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pomare's Secret - Russell NZ Reviews 10 ### 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alfred B. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Pomare's Secret Our stay was very enjoyable. A great place to stay, in a great location and with congenial hosts. ##### Alfred B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne B. Jan 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Location Pomare's Secret is in a beautiful location with a wonderful view. The accomodation was very comfortable and met our needs perfectly. ##### Anne B. Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne E. Mar 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dreamy Holiday Pomare’s Secret is a superb place to stay, spic and span, totally chic and with gorgeous views of the bay. There’s peace and quiet abounding with friendly, hospitable hosts. We would love to stay here again one day. 😊 ##### Joanne E. 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