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Beach nearby, beach towels
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Beach nearby, beach towels
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Tapeka Point (Russell), Russell
  • Tapeka Point
    1 min walk
  • Bay of Islands
    1 min walk
  • Hell Hole
    4 min drive
  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    56 min drive

Room options

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 two 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 or two 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
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Islands. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • Steps from Bay of Islands and Tapeka Point
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Bay of Islands Hideaways

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • 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

  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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

Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W., St. Louis MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Bay of Islands
Beautiful property! Amazing location!

10/10 Excellent

Youenn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!
Very nice house, we really enjoyed the view, and the fireplace!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kyle and Katie K.

Amazing stay!! Just perfect!
Amazing stay!! Just perfect! Kelly is a great host, the house has every you would need and the location is too good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Absolutely loved it! Would stay again.
Great location. Spacious and comfortable bedrooms. Fantastic views. Good kitchen and bathrooms with nice water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018