The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1! | House in Russell

10.0 (2 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  18 Guests
Russell House | The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1!

6 Bedroom House in Russell

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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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All the bedrooms are fitted with blockout curtains or blinds for a good night's rest or for those important daytime naps!
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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.
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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.
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We supply all linen except beach towels. Bath towels must not be taken to the beach please.
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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.
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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 🌞

This 6 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Parking, TV, Oceanfront, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 6 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Russell. Enjoy your stay in Russell at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Handrails in stairways
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
General
  • English
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Stair gate
  • Highchair
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbonΒ monoxideΒ detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 11:00 am contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Rachel D.
Jun 22, 2025 06:00:24 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: 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.
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