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'LA CASITA' in the beautiful Bay of Islands

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Beach/ocean view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

'LA CASITA' in the beautiful Bay of Islands

Great family bach right in the heart of the Bay of Islands. Has all the facilities you need, close to the beach and Russell township, 50-60 minutes drive to Kerikeri via Okiato Ferry or alternatively you can get the passenger ferry to Paihia.
There is fishing and boating right on your doorstep with charters all year round, or you have the option of bringing your own boat. There is a boat ramp down in Russell township, along with great cafes and restaurants. Trips out to the islands are daily and can be booked in town.
This is our family bach and has been for many years, so please enjoy it and look after it.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition please leave the house as you found it and please do not leave dishwasher on and pump off when you depart as dishwasher requires pump to be on.
Washing of linens is done by owner - please just strip beds of sheets and pillow cases only that have been used and leave in bathroom with used towels and flannels.
Wifi is NOT provided.
Please do not leave refuse/recycling - this is to be disposed of before departure by guests.

Property manager

TaniaFo1

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Children are welcome
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 20031010ha

Property is also known as

Casita' Beautiful Bay Islands House Long Beach
Casita' Beautiful Bay Islands Long Beach
'LA Casita' in the Beautiful Bay of Islands Russell
'LA Casita' in the Beautiful Bay of Islands
'LA CASITA' in the beautiful Bay of Islands Russell

About the area

Map
Long Beach (Russell), Russell

What's nearby

  • Russell Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Flagstaff Hill - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Paihia Beach - 26 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 27 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Marina Cafe Opua - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hone's Garden - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paihia Wharf - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Charlotte’s Kitchen - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'LA CASITA' in the beautiful Bay of Islands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'LA CASITA' in the beautiful Bay of Islands?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'LA CASITA' in the beautiful Bay of Islands?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'LA CASITA' in the beautiful Bay of Islands located?

Located in the heart of Russell, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tapeka Point and Bay of Islands. Long Beach and Russell Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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'LA CASITA' in the beautiful Bay of Islands Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Lovely holiday
Lovely house, good location. An easy place to stay in a beautiful town.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hamish R.

Lovely family holiday
Fantastic location, just a short walk from the beach and a slightly longer walk to Russell township. It was lovely to see to wake up to the views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana B.

Great bach, awesome location
The bach is in a perfect location just a short walk to the beach, beautiful views, and has a full kitchen if you want to do some cooking. We were very happy with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Great location to enjoy Russell
We had a lovely stay in Russell. This house was perfectly located- between the beach and the town with lovely views in all directions. Decks on both sides with outdoor eating options. We were very happy.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aiden P.

Awesome kiwi batch with great views!
Had a really amazing time over the NYS period, house was clean and well equipped for groups. Amazing view out to the island as well as down to Russell/Paihia.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nathan m.

a bit of paradise
Great location. Well appointed and easy to deal with the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

lesley t.

family break
enjoyed the surrounding activities from a bach with fantastic views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Fantastic Place!
Quirky, comfortable, spacious bach with beautiful sea views from decks front and back. Surrounded by lovely trees, the garden is beautiful, full of flowering hibiscus and with a resident weka. A weka! We loved the place, and the hosts were great to deal with during the booking process.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Wonderful and classic
This bach was very homey, and a classic kiwi bach. Perfect location for walking to Long beach with a nice view looking out towards Long Beach, and the opposite towards Russell/Paihia. Bach was nice and clean, good outdoor area. Overall, ideal stay with friends or family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Relaxing kiwi home
Great views. Bbq table front and back so always somewhere in sun to sit. Airy and spacious. Would definitely book again. Short walk to Long Beach or Russell waterfront. Relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

CHRIS S., Calgary

Great location
This was a nice property that was a little dated and had an odd layout. Location was great but it is hard to get a bad location in Russell. Do note a few things though. 1) there is no wireless here which had become quite important. VRBO posting was accurate but we missed that. 2) you will need to take your garbage to the dump for a fee which was not noted.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Conrad P.

Peaceful, easy walk to town. Helpful hosts.
Nice, unrenovated cottage with ocean views. Great fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, drier, shower, 2 toilets. Comfortable beds. No wifi (glad). TV and aircon (we did not use it). Weird layout but plenty of space. I believe the window next to front door needs a latch. Most flyscreens are functional. Both decks are great (be careful of the front outside picnic table). Back door lock ineffective so use the plank of wood supplied. Our family of 5 had 9 great days here. Not cheap but very happy if rent can fund improvements.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry O.

Great views and location.
Had problem with hot water but owner responded immediately so problem resolved.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Anna P.

Quirky kiwi bach with great views
Simple bach with wonderful views to Long Beach and down to Russell. Great place to stay with the fam. You access two of the bedrooms through the bathroom so keep that in mind. It didn’t bother us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

4 older adults doing a northland jaunt
Great position and great view, all in all a great stay

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Good for us
All good booked for 3 nights then added another 4 loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Homely bach with stunning view
Bach is very comfortable and well-equipped. Loved all the insect screens and the resident weka! Great views, 5 min walk to stunning safe swimming beach and Russell township. Owners very responsive to queries. Access to two bedrooms is through the bathroom/ toilet and to get to the third bedroom you have to walk through the bathroom and the second bedroom. This didn't bother us but does mean you need to be relaxed about privacy. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Bach At Long Beach
Great place to stay. Well set up with off road parking.

10/10 Excellent

michelle f.

Excellent location and stunning views
Excellent location and views would definitely recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Magical stay in Russell
Adored the quirkiness of the house. It's the perfect batch experience. Amazing view and location to explore Russell. Fabulous host to boot. Would not hesitate to recommend to others based on our wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shar H.

Perfect holiday home
La Casita is a truly wonderful home with amazing views and truly comfortable facilities. Had an amazing holiday - sad to leave ....
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sonja N.

A wonderful family bach
Thanks for wonderful place to stay with our family. Perfect location and everything was great. Lots of swimming and time in the sun. Loved the lack of wifi as it let us put away the technology and really relax! Thanks again. We hope to be back again one day😀
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Grant P.

Awesome
Beautiful property! Fantastic communication

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Beautiful setting:)
We loved our stay in Russel. The view is amazing. The area was quiet and the beds were comfortable. However, there is no WiFi and there is limited WiFi in Russell businesses. Moreover the house could benefit from basic maintenance to replace burned out light bulbs and inoperative electrical outlets. You will need to bring your own hair dryer as one is not provided. The availability of a washer and dryer was a big plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Robyn M.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Authentic kiwi Bach
Great authentic kiwi Bach in a perfect location. Well provisioned. The only change we would suggest is perhaps to get new mattresses for the queen and double beds to improve comfort for couples. We loved it otherwise.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019