Luxury Beach Retreat

Russell, Russell
$366 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

A luxurious waterfront retreat in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy the seclusion and intimacy of Lily Bay. Swim, kayak, paddleboard, walk, or relax. Set in 40 acres of native bush on a private stone beach. 5 mins drive to Historic Russell.

Stylish, elegant Beach House. Intimate sea views. Private access to 500m of secluded beach front. Calm sheltered waters.

There are 3 bedrooms, each bedroom can be made up as 1 x king OR 2 x singles.
Please let us know what arrangement you would like for the 3 bedrooms in your message when booking.

There is a separate Wellbeing Studio, Te Hine Ruru Retreat, on site. Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Meditation, Sound Healing and other therapies, as well as private yoga classes, are available on request. Separate charges apply.

Complimentary use of kayaks, paddle board, swimming raft. Conditions apply. Most life jacket sizes can be provided on request.

The property comprises the Beach House, a Wellbeing Studio, and the owners private residence. Both houses share a 1km gravel driveway. Please drive slowly with care.

Historic Russell is 5 minutes drive. Enjoy the great restaurants and cafes.
A full range of tourist activities are available in Russell - including parasailing, yacht/boat charter, game fishing, 'Hole in the Rock' boat cruise, and the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi. Beautiful islands to discover. Fantastic beaches and walks, including the Paihia-Opua-Russell 'Full Circle' Coastal Walkway.

We will usually be on site, the beach and driveway are shared spaces.
Special conditions:
Maximum occupancy is 6 guests.
No additional guests.
No camping.
No camper vans.
No fires.
No pets.
No smoking on property.
No parties or events.
No weddings.
No loud noise after 10 p.m.
Complimentary use of kayaks, paddle board, swimming raft. Conditions apply.
There are wild ground birds on the property, and as we are surrounded by bush and trees there are lots of insects.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Bulk Dispenser For Toiletries Double-glazed Windows Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Used Recycling
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Massages
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Lauren W.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 8, 2026

    Loveliest property with a beautiful view. Our stay exceeded expectations - clean, private, and well designed. We would highly recommend.

  • Luke P.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2026

    Stayed Jan 22, 2026

    Beautiful spot! Everything we needed. Place was immaculate. Superb location. Will be back

  • Noel W.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    Everything was great, would definitely book again.

  • abby H.

    Submitted Jan 28, 2025

    Stayed Jan 22, 2025

    The most fabulous setting, private and idyllic. Beautiful house, spacious and many sitting areas inside and out.The only improvement may be a better stocked kitchen but all tge essentials were there. Will stay again. Would love to stay again.

  • Amy N.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 17, 2024

    Our stay at Cushla’s place exceeded all of our expectations— we had a fabulous time and would recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing and beautiful vacation!

  • Bianca R.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 30, 2024

    Perfect in every way - can’t wait to return in a few weeks - thank you!

  • Colin M.

    Submitted Feb 29, 2024

    Stayed Feb 15, 2024

    This was by far the most wonderful experience that we have had anywhere with a VRBO rental. The location is spectacular -- directly on a bay/beach with sweeping views out over the water from all rooms. Opening up all the sliding glass doors in the morning essentially brings the outdoors in; in the evening because you are facing directly west, there are lovely sunsets. The 3 king bedrooms are very comfortable, and the two bathrooms are excellent. Everything is immaculate. There are paddle boards and kayaks on the beach and a 30-min paddle takes you to the town of Russell where there are numerous restaurants and a good supermarket. The house feels like a private resort, the more so because of the long private drive in from the highway. The owners live in the adjacent house and are wonderful people who respect privacy but are readily available if needed. The kitchen is well equipped and there is even a brand new BBQ. We were hard pressed to imagine anything that we would have wanted done differently--our summary is that this is the perfect place, a beautiful retreat.

  • Paul M.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2024

    Stayed Jan 26, 2024

    Everything about the property was top notch. House had everything you need and was serenely quiet. Close to Russell without being in the hustle and bustle and well located to see all the sights of the Bay of Isles. Would recommend to anyone looking for a luxury base to explore Russell and surrounds.

  • Matt C.

    Submitted Jan 28, 2024

    Stayed Jan 4, 2024

    What an amazing property! We loved our stay. the house was perfect - stunning views, short stroll to private beach. Great facilities and lovely hosts. Highly recommended!!!

  • Isabelle S.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2023

    Stayed Jul 29, 2023

    We had a wonderful time here. Very beautiful, clean and comfortable. We would love to come back!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$366+
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