[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! Family-friendly vacation home in Russell with a fitness center ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112040000/112038300/112038247/cda49911.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112040000/112038300/112038247/90ad4554.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112040000/112038300/112038247/afcc32a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112040000/112038300/112038247/ad6e2a25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112040000/112038300/112038247/d03b9547.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly!, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a gym. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Gym ## 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. ### The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! Welcome to The Sunshine House! Named perfectly by our 7-year-old beacause of its true characteristics - it is light, spacious and sunny all day long! Lush palm trees and native planting surround this property & the elevated vista is an instant holiday vibe! 🌞 The perfect accommodation for a large family or two whole families that want a holiday together! The Sunshine House can sleep 17 with the beds that are set up. Plus 3 infants in the cots that are here. Bring Grandma and Grandpa, the extended family and friends! This house beautifully accomodates large groups wanting to enjoy the best the Bay of Islands has to offer. 🌞 Essentially two houses in one that work autonomously from each other; the upstairs has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a well-equipped large kitchen flowing into an open-plan dining and inviting lounge with views of the sea out over historic Russell village. Enjoy the luxury of two bathrooms upstairs, one that has a bath and one that has a shower and is fitted with a washer and dryer. The Master bedroom has a super king bed and views out onto the wraparound deck. The Sunshine room is the first to get the sun's rays in the morning and has two king singles. They can be separated or joined to make a California King size bed. The third room - 'Nautical room' - has a queen bed and a foldup wooden cot for baby or toddler. 🌞 Enjoy the flat, sheltered courtyard with native plants & birdlife just outside the upstairs kitchen. With a webber bbq, a raised bed garden for your fresh herbs and a wrap-around deck with plenty of spots for outdoor dining...you'll enjoy outdoor dining throughout your stay. 🌞 The downstairs is a calm space with three bedrooms and its own porch in the shade and views of the sea. Fitted with a basic kitchenette - including two fridges - it can be used to create tasty meals in-between beach outings! 🌞 The spacious Rumpus room/Media room can sleep 5 with a king bed & a set of bunks with a trundler bed. Perfect for cousins and friends to bunk down in! This large room can also be used for a movie afternoon on a rainy day or a family movie at night using the 65inch wall-mounted screen and an array of DVDs to choose from. The Coral Room has a queen bed and the Green Room also has a queen bed. A portacot, complete with bedding is folded downstairs ready to be set up in your chosen room. The large living room downstairs also has a day bed with a trundler bed underneath. A spacious bathroom complete with towels & washer + dryer means you can easily have fresh washing during your stay. 🌞 All the bedrooms are fitted with blockout curtains or blinds for a good night's rest or for those important daytime naps! 🌞 Enjoy the convienience of a short walk to Historic Russell or a short walk using the scenic track down to the beautiful Long Beach...Bring your own boat to launch just a minute down the road for all your marine adventures or enjoy the use of our selection of kayaks/surfboards/boogie boards. 🌞 This home has been tailored to suit families with young children and has a selection of toys, puzzles, books, colouring pencils and games, both upstairs and down. There is a pram in the lean-to for easy travelling while you're out and about with a toddler or baby. Also a potty and a travel high-chair. 🌞 We supply all linen except beach towels. Bath towels must not be taken to the beach please. 🌞 The Sunshine House is our young family's first home which we greatly cherish, so please, absolutely no loud partying whatsoever! In Kiwi tradition you are expected to leave the place tidy, put dishes in the dishwasher and leave rubbish in the bins provided. There is space for four off-street parks, or one boat and three cars. 🌞 Book now for a memorable stay in the beautiful Bay of Islands! \*\*please note we have the property blocked out most of the time for our use but please reach out and we will gladly see what we can do to suit your preferred dates 🌞 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### 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 - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Gym - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996000/37995954/79395a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kerikeri, Bay of Islands - Large Coastal Home in Private Bay with beach access Kerikeri - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=37995954&PinnedHotelID=37995954&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 95 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=33558201&PinnedHotelID=33558201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101550000/101540900/101540897/717cbdcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Horse Shoe Manor. 马蹄庄园 Bay of islands. 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Stack outside cushion just inside the dining area via the ranch slider Stack outside cane furniture as you found it under the covered part of the deck Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) Note from host: Weka and kiwi live here. Please be mindful. ### 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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ## 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-35.26047%2C174.12692&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lhecuX2zWySSJdmH6sX1XfQw0Hs=) Russell, Northland #### What's nearby - Russell Christ Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Russell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Flagstaff Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Paihia Beach - 25 min drive - 14.3 km - Paihia Wharf - 25 min drive - 14.7 km #### Getting around - Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - β€ͺEl Cafe - ‬26 min drive - β€ͺPaihia Sports Bar - ‬27 min drive - β€ͺCBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬27 min drive - β€ͺHone's Garden - ‬9 min walk - β€ͺBad Habits - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly!? > Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! located? > This family-friendly Russell vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Tapeka Point and Bay of Islands. Long Beach and Russell Beach are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ramon N. Feb 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible Stay at The Sunshine House We had an incredible stay and was such a beautiful whare. Amazing amount of space and beds and wonderful spaces to gather and hang out. Easy and quick access to the beach. Beautiful deck and view. Amazing comms from the host who were super helpful with any questions we had. Could not recommend more, whether you are a family or work group as we were. This was an outstanding stay with incredible hosts. ##### Ramon N. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel D. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get away We booked the Sunshine House for three generations to celebrate my Mum’s 65th birthday. It is a fabulous location, walking distance to Long Beach and Russell. The house is perfect for hosting a wide range of ages with multiple living zones and a number of bedrooms. Awesome views and indoor/outdoor living with a great deck. A full kitchen makes catering for babies, kids & adults easy and we liked being able to use the Weber BBQ. The hosts were easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We would definitely recommend this bach as a holiday destination. ##### Rachel D. 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