About this property

Spacious Accommodations: The Top House Lodge in Russell offers a spacious villa with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room features a fireplace and comfortable seating areas. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The property includes a hot tub and outdoor seating area, perfect for enjoying the scenic views. Modern Facilities: The villa provides free WiFi in public areas, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and TV. Prime Location: Located 20 mi from Bay of Islands Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Christ Church (3.1 mi), Russell Museum and Flagstaff Hill (3.7 mi). Boating is available in the surroundings. Highly rated for its scenic location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Hot tub/Jacuzzi


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Kevin
Australia Australia
Sensational location & views over the sound. Hot tub bliss even in the rain(there was a lot of rain) Fireplace..even in autumn, with abundant firewood. Essentially everything. Beautiful tiny NZ lodge.
Natasha
New Zealand New Zealand
Absolutely stunning! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Lennie
New Zealand New Zealand
Communication was great with the owner, friendly property managers that went above and beyond took our booking even though they didn't take same day reservations. The location was private and peaceful and the views were stunning The facilities...
Barbara
Australia Australia
This is one of the best homes I have stayed in. The facilities were amazing, with every need catered for. What a location! The views and the night sky were magnificent.
Clare
New Zealand New Zealand
Breakfast was over to us. We provided it ourselves.
Anna
New Zealand New Zealand
Stunning views all around. Beautifully and tastefully appointed house, sparkling clean, has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The host was welcoming and quick to response to queries (not that we had many). A short drive to Russell. On a...
Carl
New Zealand New Zealand
Fantastic house in a very private location with stunning views
Cameron
Australia Australia
Beautiful location with excellent accomodation. Communication was excellent.
Michael
Australia Australia
Very well presented and clean The view was spectacular
Jenny
New Zealand New Zealand
Absolutely everything. The peace. The privacy. The pictures. The panorama. It was a perfect paradise.

Hosted by Christine

9.9
Host Review Score
Christine
The Top House, so named because of its location, with 270 degree views, has unrivalled privacy, and it's own helipad. This recently renovated 3 bedroom house is located on 330 acres of private farmland. The house has been finished to a high standard, with excellent amenities, including hot tub with amazing views, outdoor dining and lounge spaces on 360 degree decks, WiFi, two TVs, heaps of parking, modern kitchen and luxury bathrooms, and comfortable stylish furniture throughout.
The Farm The Top House is located on large family farm. There are no permanent occupants and while there maybe family holidaying in other houses on the farm the privacy of this location is excellent. No Pets There are Kiwi living on the property so we are unable to accept bookings with pets. The Area The village of Russell is located in the stunningly beautiful Bay of Islands. Russell is an historic place with buckets of character. It's home to several historic buildings, including NZ's oldest licenced premises, and an old wooden church still bearing musket bullet holes! Many of the historic buildings are right on the waterfront, and a walk along there is very atmospheric. Further afield there are many picturesque spots around the Bay of Islands and lots of activities and day trips available. Five fun activities in the area: 1. Explore the Russell village and sample great food from a range of different restaurants. 2. Check out the vineyards, both near Russell and the rest of the Bay of Islands. A lot of award winning wine is made in Northland. 3. Get out on the water - go see the Hole in the Rock, go game fishing, just head out to an island with a picnic and go swimming, or try para-sailing. 4. Go walking around Russell or further afield in the Bay of Islands. 5. Go to the beach - there are beautiful beaches just minutes from Russell. Driving The most convenient way to get to Russell is to take the car ferry from Opua to Okiato. It's a 5 minute drive to the Top House once you get off the ferry. The ferry is a 7 minute journey, and runs continuously from 6am - 10pm daily. Guest access The whole house is for your exclusive use. You'll also have access to a garage.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Top House Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Top House Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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