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Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Beach view
    Beach viewBeach view
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Tapeka Point (Russell), Russell
  • Popular LocationFlagstaff Hill15 min walk
  • Popular LocationRussell Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaihia Beach34 min drive
  • AirportKerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)56 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views

Villa Du Fresne is spacious, private and fully self-contained.

There are up to three large guest rooms each with ensuite bathroom and all rooms have uninterrupted sea views. There is only 1 booking per date so you will always have the whole space to yourself no matter your party make up - Please see note regarding guest and room allocation per rate.

The lounge and bedrooms lead onto a glassed terrace with fully opening sliding doors, where you can relax and watch the ever changing ocean panorama.

The waterfront location assures guests a relaxed stay in delightful surroundings with the sound of waves gently breaking on the beach.

Unwind, relax and share in this special piece of paradise

Special conditions:
Please note that due to the property being on a cliff above the beach, the property is not suitable for children under 10 years.

One, two or three bedroom and bathrooms as required/requested. As a rule - 2 guests have access to one bedroom with ensuite, 3-4 guests have access to 2 bedrooms and 2 ensuites etc. Additional charges may apply if you require different configurations, please let us know.

Smoking is not permitted in any of the indoor areas of the property including the enclosed glass terrace

Sorry, We do not accept arrivals on Christmas Day.

Bed Linen and towels included in rate

COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Should you be unable to travel for your confirmed booking due to a Covid-19 level change we will happily rebook your dates to a suitable time in the future at no extra charge and can do so as many times as needed

Property manager

Bay of Islands Hideaways

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Absolute Waterfront With Privacy Views
Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views Tapeka Point

About the neighborhood

Russell

Located in Russell, this vacation home is near the beach. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pompalier House and Treaty House. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Bay of Islands - 1 min walk
  • Flagstaff Hill - 15 min walk
  • Russell Beach - 4 min drive
  • Paihia Wharf - 29 min drive
  • Paihia Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is steps from Tapeka Point and Bay of Islands. Tapeka Point Historic Reserve and Flagstaff Hill are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top location
Place was clean and tidy with everything you need as well as extras. Location is perfect right on the beach with excellent, uninterrupted views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutly stunning!
We had such a reat time here. 40th get away with my partner. Fishing was amazing, views very distracting, amazing wildlife, fire to keep us warm at night. Sky TV when and if u pull urself away from views. Bed was super comfy, fully set up for a long stay. I highly recommend if ur truly into an east coast fishing an adventure/beachfront relaxing environment. Money well spent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Whangarei

Liked: Cleanliness
A great experience
Super position & location, which met all our expectations, especially being 2nd time renters. Highly recommended. Steve
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C., Haumoana

Liked: Cleanliness
Aweome location
A bit of a ugly duckling but stunning views and location. Very comfortable and well equipped. Recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Whangarei

Liked: Cleanliness
A wow experience
A super well appointed, very clean property, in a great location with stunning views. We will definitely be back. Thank you Kelly for making the Check-in process so easy, thru regular updates. Cheers, Steve
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Jo T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! What a view!
We were very happy with the accommodation. It had all you needed and the view is spectacular. We would definatley stay there again for much longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaime R., Goat Island, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular!
This property was perfect for a long weekend away. It is private and the views are absolutely spectacular. Everything we needed was provided and the house is well set-up. The place was very clean and tidy and the bed was comfortable. We enjoyed our stay here a lot and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
The view is stellar
Walk into the home and you're captured by the ocean vista. Sit down on the patio and you calculate how you can buy the property next door. House was clean, beds very comfortable and location quiet and private. The short Tapeka Track is right outside the door and takes you to another stunning vista. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jo J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations
Breathtaking ocean view, lovely home, well furnished, excellent communication with the property manager, easy check-in. This was the most beautiful and luxurious accommodation we booked during our month in New Zealand. Had we known how great it would be, we'd have booked it for longer. Would definitely go back!!!

10/10 Excellent

Denelda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful one day, perfect the next.
The location is perfect and the house was perfect for our group of 3 couples. The view is to die for - we even saw orcas passing one day. We enjoyed swimming at Tapeka Point every day. The house was perfectly equipped for when we wanted to stay in and close to everything when we wanted to go out. We would all go back in a flash given a chance.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019