Perched above the treetops, Te Maiki Retreat offers a tranquil retreat with WiFi and expansive views of the surrounding scenery and harbour. Spend your days watching boats turn with the tide from your sundeck or BBQ alfresco in warm evenings.
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Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home
Lifted up above the treetops, on the hillside, capturing spectacular views of the surrounding scenery and glistening harbour - waiting to host your stay is Te Maiki Retreat.
Wake up and sip a freshly brewed coffee from the machine out on the sundeck overlooking the water, spend your days watching the boats turn with the tide and feel the stress melt away.
This elevated villa, with WiFi, comes with 3-bedrooms spread across two levels, and a wide-open living area that effortlessly flows out to the stunning views and sundeck for outdoor living.
Imagine sun-drenched holidays with ice-cold drinks and a good book relaxing with this amazing backdrop, make sure to get a good snap or two. Or when you get home after a day exploring, fire up the BBQ and spend your warm evenings dining alfresco. During the colder months - get cosy and throw on a DVD.
Te Maiki Retreat is located just a 5-minute walk into the village centre, where you'll find the 4 Square, cafes and the historic hotel. Newports Chocolate shop is a must for anyone wanting to indulge their sweet tooth.
The Russell wharf is also a short walk from your doorstep from where many local attractions depart, including boat charters of all kinds, fishing, Bay of Islands cruises, dolphin and whale watching and parasailing. The best way to experience this beautiful region is from the water!
With views like this and easy-going holiday living - Welcome to Te Maiki Retreat. Please note that there is an adult max of 4 at all times at this property. Additional guests, up to the max of 6, must be children.
Please note there is only enough parking space for one vehicle.
All guests should take care when using the internal stairs as they are steep and although they have a handrail, they do not have balustrades to prevent falls. Adults should closely supervise young children to ensure that they do not climb on or around the stairs.
As the mezzanine wall on 1st floor is below 1 metre high, all guests should take care on and around this area and young children should be closely supervised by an adult due to the potential fall risk.
As the deck barrier is below 1 metre high, all guests should take extra care and adults should closely supervise young children to ensure that they do not climb on or around the horizontal balustrades due to potential fall risks.
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.
Please note that the Drive is steep and could be difficult to traverse.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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
About the area
Russell is home to this holiday home. Bay of Islands Marina and Paihia Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World. Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway and The Parrot Place are also worth visiting. Visit our Russell travel guide
Is Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home located?
Situated in Russell, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Russell Beach and Bay of Islands. Pompalier House and Russell Museum are also within 10 minutes.
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Te Maiki Retreat - Russell Holiday Home Reviews
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Stayed here for three nights. What a lovely view. Every evening we sat on the lanai, ate dinner and watched the sunset. The house is a little rough around the edges, but very comfortable. You can't beat the view.
First of all, the view from the deck was fantastic. The property is at the end of a steep rise so that is something to bear in mind (was not an issue for us). The property is a little tired around the edges but we were extremely comfortable and had the best nights' sleep for ages. We'll miss that view!
Richard B.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Natalie W.
14 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Nice view (covered by overgrown trees) but that’s about it
The house was very average and wreaked of mustiness on arrival. Probably due to the bad condensation issue (we mopped windows in the mornings!) and years of unwashed curtains and carpets? That should be addressed. Broken furniture and shoddy decking did little to impress outside and the trees were overgrown and ruining what could have been a spectacular view. The knives in the kitchen were very blunt and pretty unusable and need replacing. It’s those little things that make a difference to guests. Overall a tired accomodation that could do with some love to get it ‘guest ready’ again. We appreciated the slightly earlier check in time though.
Te Maiki Retreat is a cosy and relaxing getaway with spectacular views. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay and it is just a short walk to the township, which is a great bonus. A perfect spot to unwind - we loved our stay and will definitely be back again.
This place had amazing views & great location, I would recommend this place to people, except I would be telling them that the balcony/deck is quiet dangerous especially for children as balustrade is very low & wonky you wouldn’t want to lean on it & fall as is quiet a drop, also carpet should be replaced with hard flooring as it smells quiet musty! But otherwise a great place 😊
We loved Russell and loved staying at Te Maiki Retreat. The accomodation was just what we were looking for and we had a comfortable, enjoyable stay. View from balcony is beautiful. Absolutely would stay again!
Nice quite place, house is big enough for 4 adults to spend long summer days and relax with best view of sea looking over Pahia.
Bharat C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Kenneth E.
18 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very enjoyable stay. Close enough to the stores and restaurants to walk. Comfortable. Great view. Had some difficulty getting in and reported some concerns but didn’t get a response.