The Top House Lodge

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The Top House Lodge

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.6
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1615 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: 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, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and free toiletries. Prime Location: Located 32 km from Bay of Islands Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Christ Church (5 km), Russell Museum (6 km), and Flagstaff Hill (6 km). Boating is available in the surrounding area. Highly rated for its scenic location.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.”
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing property. The views were incredible and it was just so peaceful.”
  • Jenny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The wonderful views with the peace and tranquility. The property was comparable to none facilities wise. We have stayed in many rental holiday properties but Top House Lodge was by far the best.”
  • Sara
    Australia Australia
    “5 minutes from Russell. Stunning views . Open fire , clean and very comfortable”
  • Youngdipper
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The views were absolutely amazing, watching the sun rise from the spa pool was one of the highlights of our stay. The house is beautiful and was always warm with it's modern heating. Fully equipped and fulfilled every need, The Top House Lodge...”
  • Navneet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The Top house was truely an incredible stay! The property managers did an amazing job keeping the place nice and tidy, and left a number for us to call if we needed anything. The property was sooo luxurious, and the views were amazing. This...”
  • Greg
    Australia Australia
    “This was the most amazing property. From the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left we had a fabulous time. The views from the house were so beautiful and ever changing with the light of the day we almost didn't want to go anywhere. ...”
  • Silke
    Germany Germany
    “Super tolle Lage mit rund rum toller Aussicht aufs Wasser . Außerdem ein wirklich schönes Haus. Da kann man sich nur wohlfühlen. Kann ich nur jedem empfehlen”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Christine

9.5
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

Property surroundings

House rules

The Top House Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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 is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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