Apartment vacation rentals in Russell

Superb stay with Gayle! A short drive into town, and a peaceful location. Everything needed was at hand including a coffee machine to fuel the mornings. Everything as described and excellent communication. Would definitely be back :)

Thank you for the warm stay, it was in a quiet and beautiful location..the bed was comfy and the unit was pristine clean..condiments and a small range of breakfast was provided along with choccy treats, juice and milk which I found a bonus compared to other bnbs I have stayed at !! Would definitely stay again.

This was a top 3 Airbnb experience - and we’ve been to a lot of Airbnbs! Everything was immaculate and tastefully / uniquely decorated. Things that stood out: GREAT linens - this went from bedsheets to towels to dish towels. And Sheenah thought of every little detail - the unit has everything we needed and more. She also left thoughtful surprises like a little jar of local honey. Couldn’t recommend this place enough! We’d love to come back!

Doves Bay was a wonderful place to unwind. Such a treat to wake up to the beautiful view. We loved having breakfast on the deck in the morning sun, watching the tuis and fantails flit through the garden. Even heard kiwis calling at night, and the stars on a clear night are incredible. There’s a lovely walk down to the beach. Ivan and Vivienne were lovely, thoughtful hosts and the place was well-equipped, superbly clean and very comfortable.

Antje's place is a real gem. It is ideally located for exploring the Bay of Islands and is super comfortable. Antje is a wonderful host, with many local recommedations. We loved our stay and hope to be back. Highly recommended!

What a fabulous place to stay! A beautiful location overlooking the bay. We saw two orca in the bay on our first night, which was amazing. The accommodation is wonderful. Fabulous furnishings with beautiful sculptures and art on the walls. We arrived to find a selection of wines, chocolates, home-made biscuits and granola, as well as some wonderful ham, cheese, OJ and other useful fridge staples. Communication with Heather was great, with plenty of helpful information about the local area. Absolutely perfect - thank you!

Absolutely stunning Airbnb, one of if not the best we’ve ever stayed in (we’re doing a round the world trip so have stayed in a lot by now)! It was absolutely pristine, we felt like we were checking into a 5* hotel with the quality of the beds, linens, towels etc. It is genuinely nicer than the photos and more spacious, and it was so appreciated that Anita had some provisions and snacks like milk, chocolates, crisps and fruit there for us when we arrived. Anita is lovely and so friendly! She kindly greeted us at check in, showed us around and how everything works, and gave us some fantastic local recommendations which we did and thoroughly enjoyed, in particular the coastal trail to Paihia and getting the car ferry across the bay to go to Russell. The views over the bay, watching the boats come and go, are stunning. We didn’t use the BBQ that’s on the balcony but would have if we’d stayed longer, which I wish we had! Overall we couldn’t fault this place, and HIGHLY recommend staying

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Waimiro. The apartment is spacious, well-planned and equipped - also modern and spotless with the most stunning sea views. It was a joy to immerse ourselves into this peaceful location from the deck, be it on the relaxing lounger or with drinks at the table. Jane provided an expansive and useful welcome pack including visitor recommendations. We really enjoyed our day walking along the beach into Paihia, taking the foot ferry to Russell, climbing to the outlook at Flagstaff Hill, swimming at Long Beach - winding up with a fish and chip finale on the beach back at Paihia! Last but not least, Jane is the perfect host; welcoming, interesting, warm and helpful. Our sincere thanks to her and Dave. Our one regret is that we couldn't stay longer.

Our stay at Three Ferns was the perfect escape in the long weekend break, going above and beyond our expectations. This elegant place is spacious, private and thoughtfully curated, with comforting treats provided by Mary. The surrounding nature made us feel very grounded and relaxed. The pictures in the listing are exactly as they are in real life - it truly is spectacular and delightful! Our trip was interrupted by our car unexpectedly breaking down, and Mary was incredibly kind and helpful in assisting us - picking us up, dropping us off and even providing us with a delicious pumpkin soup! Thank you Mary for being such an absolutely amazing host, you really are a lovely human being and we appreciate all your support while we were there. We hope to be back sometime again, and would definitely recommend this stay to our family, friends and anyone wanting a 5 star experience.

Great stay - the ground floor apartment was very spacious and could suit multi family setup. Table tennis and pool was a great addition!

We were extremely comfortable here in this apartment and the attention to detail in accommodating guests was excellent. We fully appreciated the excellent design of the place, including the layout, the double glazed windows and doors, the lighting and the beautifully appointed kitchen. The filtered water from the fridge was an absolute bonus. We both agreed that the beds were among the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in and the outlook was lovely. The large verandah gave us a really great sense of space. We loved staying here and would have been happy to stay longer.

Wow, what an incredible slice of paradise. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is tastefully decorated and we felt at home right away. We loved morning coffee on the front deck looking out to the sea, walking down the road to the beach for swims and to paddleboard around the lagoon. Our toddler had so much fun in the outdoor bath and there is wildlife galore. We will definitely be back to Te Tii and the gorgeous house.

We got in late and left early, so wasnt to phased about quality. It was cheap, warm and comfortable

My girlfriend and I spent a few days in Russell and chose Ines' place. The location and price made it a great choice and Ines and her partner were such lovely and wonderful hosts. The only downside was that there were quite a few spiders in the unit, but other than that it was prefect. Thank you so much, Ines! We would love to stay at your place again next time we visit!

Cynthia is an amazing host, she was very lovely and welcoming, the stay was amazing and exactly what we needed.

Tanya is a great host, responsive, friendly and flexible. She made us feel very welcome and right at home. The apartment is great, lovely pool and an amazing location which is walkable to everything in Russell. Plus the kids loved the pool.

Great place and host，will come back if visiting tutukaka again.

Lovely place nestled in the hills of Russell. Little drive into the main town but nice relaxed area. Place was spacious. There are a few other rooms but not really an issue. Views are great.

The HotTub overlooks the beach and the surrounding bush- so you’re extremely private- feels like you’re living on the edge of a Park! Russell is an awesome, quaint and cosy destination with lots to see and do- and amazing food. Surrounded by Kiwis at night -and WHATTAVIEW!!

Back home in Wellington but wish I was still at Paul and Nuttha's. Paul and Nuttha were great hosts and their place was amazing; gorgeous garden, good location and an immaculately presented place that was comfortable with all the trimmings. The beds were so comfy it was easy to drop off after a day of sightseeing. Excellent amenities (bathroom, kitchen, tea/coffee & breakfast stuff, parking, TV etc.). Paul and Nuttha are thoughtful hosts who were welcoming, accommodating and generous. Nuttha's cakes are the best and Paul's tips on what to see and do are saved us a lot of time. We were even able to pick persimmons to take home and Paul let us take cuttings from his garden! Will definitely book again if I'm up there again in the future. Thank you Paul and Nuttha for the lovely stay!

Truly excellent stay, Ian and Sue were lovely and the apartment so comfy and clean. We can’t wait to stay there again. Definitely do not miss the sunrise and the hidden beach!

Great place, fantastic views, and the hot tub was very useful for relaxing after a hard days touring. Andrew was very friendly and helped explain lots of things. Just be mindful of the 30 stairs up from the garage to the unit..... If it's available next time we visit we will be back.

We really enjoyed our stay at John’s place! Great spot with everything you need.