Title: Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=9659&destination=Russell%2C+Northland%2C+New+Zealand&selected=57223903&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub ## Photo gallery for Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub ![Terrace/patio - Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57230000/57224000/57223903/90-3c31d67a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels - Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57230000/57224000/57223903/d64ff420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57230000/57224000/57223903/b5e91761.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57230000/57224000/57223903/ed548bf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library - Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub (Russell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57230000/57224000/57223903/90-1634a92e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the tranquil Te Wahapu peninsula, this modern beach house boasts direct access to a serene pebble beach. Unwind in the cedar hot tub on your private deck or stay active with a visit to the gym, which is just up the hill path. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub If you love the serenity of the bush and the spectacular views of the Bay of Islands, with direct beach access, then our beach house is the place for you! Recently built in 2020, the house is alongside our home, on the Te Wahapu peninsula a few minutes’ drive from Russell. You will have your own space, including on-site parking, and we can also accommodate a small boat. You will have access to the beach house - upstairs with 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, and lounge; downstairs with kitchenette, dining, reading nook, office desk, children’s bunk room as well as outdoor deck with dining for 7, cedar hot tub, 2 loungers PLUS the gym which is a separate building up the hill path. Other things to note: There is a shared path, through our garden, down to the pebble beach. Please note the oven is a Miele steam oven and there is a convection microwave - there is no full baking/roasting oven. The cooktops are 2 portable induction and there are 2 pans, 2 saucepans and a full size electric frying pan. The fridge is a CoolDrawer so operates as either a fridge, freezer, chiller, pantry or wine fridge. We provide some coffee capsules, tea bags etc to start you off - there are 2 supermarkets in Russell should you wish to purchase any further supplies. The cedar hot tub does take a few hours to heat to operating temperature (38.5 C) and can take 24+ hours from cold. The hot tub is serviced daily. Please note the laundry facility (washer/dryer) is located in the gym. Parking is available on-site for 1 vehicle and a small boat - please let us know at the time of booking if you are bringing your boat. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking allowed outside ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Gym - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![LCD TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484900/29484898/8358abc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Black Bach Russell - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=29484898&PinnedHotelID=29484898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 103 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=33558201&PinnedHotelID=33558201&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 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=34660982&PinnedHotelID=34660982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37912000/37911934/aed558ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views Tapeka Point (Russell) - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=37911934&PinnedHotelID=37911934&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37917300/37917293/59747e86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Retreat with Inspirational Views Te Wahapu - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=37917293&PinnedHotelID=37917293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29482800/29482707/4975a7b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Bach - Long Beach - Absolute beachfront! 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Taiaruru beach house ## About the area Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Te Wahapu, a neighborhood in Russell. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Traveling with kids? Consider Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and The Parrot Place. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. [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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.28191%2C174.12470&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QZZm_H4nuYuQPHSGaQFSnHn4Pkc=) Russell, Northland ### What's nearby - ![Russell Christ Church](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 9 min drive \- 7.6 km - ![Russell Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111726/777c6990-7253-49f9-a6f5-9c563524daa4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Russell Beach 10 min drive \- 8.0 km - ![Tapeka Point](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 10 min drive \- 8.0 km - ![Flagstaff Hill](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 11 min drive \- 8.7 km - Long Beach 10 min drive \- 8.0 km ### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) 50 min drive ### Restaurants - Orange Frog 24 min drive - CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen 24 min drive - Charlotte's Kitchen 24 min drive - Duke of Marlborough Hotel 10 min drive - Mako Beach Bar 23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub? ### What time is check-out at Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub? ### Where is Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Taiaruru beach house, Bay of Islands, direct beach access & cedar hot tub Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaelyn C. Oct 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing The property absolutely blew us away with the amazing view and hot tub overlooking it. Definitely a place that you’ll pick out from a magazine. A lot of fine touches were added to make our stay memorable. The kids love the lil soft toys on their beds and lots of toys as well as board games to keep them entertained. The kitchen space is quite small but well equipped. We mainly utilise the Weber bbq in the decking. The owner lives right next door, which is attached to the property but we didn’t feel that it was an issue. Overall, we highly recommend this Bach. Tip: shut all the windows at night to limit the mosquitoes. Our lil one woke up with 11 bites. ##### Kaelyn C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances M. Oct 26, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing break! We had an amazing stay the Beach House, the views of the bay from the balcony are amazing! We loved our daily visits to the beach and finished the day off in the spa. Robyne and John were great hosts and we hope to visit again sometime in the future. ##### Frances M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020