Wisteria Cottage

–Excellent location - show map
+15 photos
Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional
  • The entire place is yours
  • 452 ft² size
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 300 Mbps
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

About this property

Comfortable Living: Wisteria Cottage in Russell offers a one-bedroom apartment with a garden and free WiFi. The ground-floor unit features a living room, kitchenette, and private entrance. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a private check-in and check-out service, outdoor seating and picnic areas, family rooms, and barbecue facilities. The apartment includes a bathrobe, streaming services, and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine. Convenient Location: Located 37 km from Bay of Islands Airport, the property is a short walk from Long Beach (13 minutes) and Russell Museum (3 minutes). Nearby attractions include Christ Church (300 metres) and Flagstaff Hill (less than 1 km). Highly Rated: Guests appreciate the garden, host, and convenient location, making Wisteria Cottage a highly rated choice.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Russell, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Paul
Australia Australia
“I rarely give reviews to places I stay because I travel so much but this one is def a 10/10. The dwelling is set in a beautiful garden and felt very peaceful. There is a wonderful attention to detail in the interior and had a warm welcome from...”
Francesca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a special place to stay - fabulous bed and linens and wonderful decor and style. The cottage is in a beautiful garden. Everything has been though of to make your stay unique”
Robyn
Australia Australia
“We loved the beautiful garden and walk to everything”
Iona
New Zealand New Zealand
“The cottage was perfect for the two of us. Had everything we needed.”
Sue
New Zealand New Zealand
“Cosy, comfortable, beautifully decorated, great selection of teas and coffee and treats as well. So close to everything and Cynthia was friendly and informative. Definitely a great find!”
Wendy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely private spot amongst native trees and bird life. Spacious and comfortable bed with luxury bedding.”
Jenny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Welcoming, warm and helpful owners, Cynthia and David were amazing! Beautiful property in a very convenient part of town. The garden was gorgeous as well, we enjoyed having a chat and cups of tea in the morning outside! Would definitely stay...”
Jkt70
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely old cottage providing a cosy retreat from the inclement weather. Very quiet nestled well off the street in the garden. Thoroughly enjoyable.”
Megan
New Zealand New Zealand
“The location is fantastic - right in town. The cottage is lovely, cosy and looks out on to a beautiful garden. The hosts are absolutely delightful.”
Raewyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful apartment in the center of Russell. Please private, lovely and so close to cafes and restaurants”

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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Cynthia Baur & David Lester

9.9
Host review score
Cynthia Baur & David Lester
Our home is a 112 year old restored villa set in the village of Russell. The cottage is behind the villa, set in a well established semi tropical garden. A tranquil setting graced by a 100+ year old Kauri, Totara & Rimu tree. Wake up to birdsong and enjoy the peaceful setting only a block from town centre.
We love our home and creating a beautiful space for others to appreciate. We moved to Russell from Golden Bay June 2023 where we still own and remotely operate our candle and home fragrance business, Living Light Candles. We both love creating a beautiful home environment. David is an avid gardener and I am the domestic goddess so to speak. Our favorite pastimes are gardening, cooking, walking our sweet dog Lily most mornings on Long Beach and taking our boat out overnight to enjoy one of the beautiful inlets amongst the Bay of Islands.
We are only one block from historic Russell township with all the cafes and restaurants, plus straight up from the wharf. We just love the village vibe of Russell (only a 2 minute walk) and being able to walk everywhere, including a lovely stroll to Long Beach or Tapeka.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Wisteria Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wisteria Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.