[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Teaghlach: Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558300/33558201/47745baf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558300/33558201/8b23deca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558300/33558201/e2eef47b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558300/33558201/27524873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558300/33558201/5a71ebfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In this spacious holiday home near Tapeka Beach, enjoy sea views from the large decks, living areas or master bedroom. Take a 2-minute stroll to beautiful beaches for swimming, kayaking or fishing. Explore bush walks at night and spot kiwis while listening to their calls. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Teaghlach: Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home Take a 2 minute Stroll from this spacious holiday home to beautiful Tapeka Beach for swimming, kayaking (kayaks provided), sun or a spot of fishing. Enjoy the sea views from the large decks, the living areas or from the master bedroom. Bush and beach walks are there for those who feel energetic. Walk the bush walks at night and you might see the kiwi (please observe only and respect them). Kiwi calls are heard most nights. Cafe and restaurants are close by in beautiful historic Russell or via a quick ferry ride to Paiha. This is your gateway to the magnificent Bay of Islands or to venturing further afield to tourist attractions in Northland. This house has close access to two beaches. The first is a safe sandy beach with pontoon (in summer). The second is a rocky beach with rock pools. Good for snorkeling and exploring. Take Bob’s walk through the bush or walk up the hill toward Russell. Walk to the end of Titore Way and you will be able to walk through the bush to Russell. A must for us and our grandchildren. We make this a daily event. The reward is coffee or icecreams on the waterfront in Russell. Or to get your daily exercise walk up the hill to Tapeka Pt, the old Maori Pa site, and enjoy the panoramic views of the bay. These are just some of the options to fill your days. You will find you do not have enough hours in the day to do everything. Special conditions: •No parties and no additional guests staying beyond those booked. •No smoking inside. •No tents or additional overnight guests without prior permission Extras: Linen (preferred to bring your own. Optional linen may be available for overseas guests, NZ$30.00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On a lake ### Things to do - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37965200/37965114/06da37e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Russell - absolute waterfront! 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No smoking inside the house Linen (to bring your own. Optional linen may be available for overseas guests, NZ$30.00 per person) Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as House Tapeka Russell Tapeka Point Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home Tapeka Point Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home Private vacation home Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home Private vacation home Tapeka Point ## About the area ![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-35.24728%2C174.12018&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7mQr3EA9ieYsPcRm7d6Ji3WTCZs=) Tapeka Point (Russell), Northland #### What's nearby - Flagstaff Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Russell Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 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) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬30 min drive - ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬30 min drive - ‪Hone's Garden - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bad Habits - ‬30 min drive - ‪Alfresco's - ‬28 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Teaghlach: Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Teaghlach: Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Teaghlach: Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Teaghlach: Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home located? > Situated by the ocean, this vacation home 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. Ask a question ## Teaghlach: Tapeka / Russell Holiday Home Reviews 9.8 ### 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 84 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samm W. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3rd visit This was our third stay at this property. Its perfect for our family get to togethers. ##### Samm W. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samm W. Sep 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family vacation house Amazing house for extended family get a ways. This was our second time staying and we will book again! ##### Samm W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Narelle Y. Jun 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay What a perfect set up for family time! Will be booking again! ##### Narelle Y. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn N. Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely house We’ve had a fabulous stay in a wonderfully well equipped house. The location is perfect and we were so lucky with the weather. Would love to go back. ##### Carolyn N. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vlaimir P. Jan 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable roomy place with great location We stayed in this house second time and enjoyed it as much as our first time. It has everything to have nice time off. ##### Vlaimir P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael W. Jan 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay - will come back! We took three generations of our family to this lovely bach. It's perfectly kitted out for families, including those with very young ones, and has everything one would want for a trip to Russell. ##### Michael W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian R. Feb 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tapeka - January 2025 Great stay - property was clean and tidy and great location. Very lucky with some great weather. Thanks ##### Brian R. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### warren Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was perfect for 4families plenty of. Bedding and large lounge with great deck space ##### warren Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget L. Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Lovely views with everything that we needed including a great selection of games. We had a wonderfully comfortable stay thank you. ##### Bridget L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katja K. Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely family home away from home We came to Teaghlach as an extended family including little ones. Teaghlach is very nicely set up; toys for little ones, a well-equipped kitchen and a welcoming, homely space to sit and enjoy family time in. The host was great to deal with and quick to respond to questions prior our stay. We loved our stay and only wish we had booked for longer! ##### Katja K. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie G. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic spot Lovely house and a fantastic spot. A great house for a large family. Very neat and tidy. ##### Katie G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy W. Dec 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable, spacious house in great location We really enjoyed staying here. Great indoor outdoor flow with spacious verandah, plenty of space for young children to play, and they enjoyed the box of toys. Good outlook, and birdsong including kiwi. Swimming beach just down the road, and good walks thrpugh bush to Russell and onto Tapeka point. Quick drive to Russell. Really recommend! ##### Cathy W. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee-anne M. Feb 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for families Great location, surrounded by nature, peaceful street and close to the beaches. Love getting visited by curious weka. Comfortable and spacious and perfect for a big group of people. ##### Lee-anne M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda W. Apr 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Wedding Property ideal for a large extended family ##### Brenda W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine V. Feb 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just too wonderful for words! We’re not strangers to this area but this property provided an amazing retreat for a family get-away. Our hosts were amazing and as always, the Bay of Islands didn’t fail to disappoint. ##### Katherine V. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vlaimir P. Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay This was our 3rd time in the property. We loved it as much as before. Thank you. We had really nice time. ##### Vlaimir P. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynette B. May 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 60th Very good venue for family. ##### Lynette B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz R. Mar 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning !! Amazing views , Great family home , Great communication with the host Bev . The house was equipped with everything we needed , the photos don’t do the home justice and the views are stunning . Would definitely book again !! ##### Liz R. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth F. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Lovely home in beautiful Russell. Home well equpped with everything you could possibly need and more. Wouldn't hesitate to go back. Just wish we had had a few more days. Perfect spot for heading further north. ##### Ruth F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky and Michelle E. Jan 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing holiday We were an extended family of three siblings and their families, plus our parents, so 15 altogether. There was plenty of space, and even when it was raining, the covered deck allowed us to get outside. Such a great location, with so much to do in the surrounding areas. Everything we needed - thank you!! ##### Ricky and Michelle E. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### De Vries P. Jun 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing What a way to start a long weekend, getting to the bach and you overlook the ocean. The beach down the bottom was absolutely stunning. Could not have asked for better. ##### De Vries P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William M. Dec 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An excellent home base for the holidays! We stayed here over the Christmas holidays as a group of 7. The house is spacious and well designed with levels that gave everyone a bit of privacy while still feeling connected. The open concept living, dining, and kitchen was the hub of activity. The generous dining table was perfect for big meals and game nights! More than a few naps happened out of the deck while people read books and enjoyed the ocean breeze. We hiked the local peak, played on the beaches just a minute away, and had a wonderful time exploring the rocks and coves. Russell is very convenient too, with lovely cafes and shops. Bev was a very connected host and made sure we had everything needed as we were travelling from Canada. I highly recommend the home for a stay in the area - and be sure to enjoy it for a few days! ##### William M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aysha P. Mar 14, 2025 ##### Aysha P. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bronwyn W. Jan 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday Loved it.Thank you. ##### Bronwyn W. Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brogan C. Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Faultless Location A+ House A+ Property owners A+ Can't fault anything and seriously considering rebooking. Ps. The nabors a couple doors up are cool too 👍 ##### Brogan C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024