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The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1!

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A dining table with wicker chairs, a potted plant, and candles. - The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1! (Russell)
A marina with boats docked, a pier, and a rocky shoreline. - The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1! (Russell)
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At The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1!, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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About this property

The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1!

  • Welcome to The Sunshine House! Named perfectly by our 7-year-old beacause of its true characteristics - it is light, spacious and sunny all day long! Lush palm trees and native planting surround this property & the elevated vista is an instant holiday vibe!
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    The perfect accommodation for a large family or two whole families that want a holiday together! The Sunshine House can sleep 17 with the beds that are set up. Plus 3 infants in the cots that are here. Bring Grandma and Grandpa, the extended family and friends! This house beautifully accomodates large groups wanting to enjoy the best the Bay of Islands has to offer.
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    Essentially two houses in one that work autonomously from each other; the upstairs has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a well-equipped large kitchen flowing into an open-plan dining and inviting lounge with views of the sea out over historic Russell village.
    Enjoy the luxury of two bathrooms upstairs, one that has a bath and one that has a shower and is fitted with a washer and dryer.
    The Master bedroom has a super king bed and views out onto the wraparound deck. The Sunshine room is the first to get the sun's rays in the morning and has two king singles. They can be separated or joined to make a California King size bed. The third room - 'Nautical room' - has a queen bed and a foldup wooden cot for baby or toddler.
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    Enjoy the flat, sheltered courtyard with native plants & birdlife just outside the upstairs kitchen. With a webber bbq, a raised bed garden for your fresh herbs and a wrap-around deck with plenty of spots for outdoor dining...you'll enjoy outdoor dining throughout your stay.
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    The downstairs is a calm space with three bedrooms and its own porch in the shade and views of the sea.
    Fitted with a basic kitchenette - including two fridges - it can be used to create tasty meals in-between beach outings!
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    The spacious Rumpus room/Media room can sleep 5 with a king bed & a set of bunks with a trundler bed. Perfect for cousins and friends to bunk down in! This large room can also be used for a movie afternoon on a rainy day or a family movie at night using the 65inch wall-mounted screen and an array of DVDs to choose from.
    The Coral Room has a queen bed and the Green Room also has a queen bed. A portacot, complete with bedding is folded downstairs ready to be set up in your chosen room.
    The large living room downstairs also has a day bed with a trundler bed underneath.
    A spacious bathroom complete with towels & washer + dryer means you can easily have fresh washing during your stay.
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    All the bedrooms are fitted with blockout curtains or blinds for a good night's rest or for those important daytime naps!
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    Enjoy the convienience of a short walk to Historic Russell or a short walk using the scenic track down to the beautiful Long Beach...Bring your own boat to launch just a minute down the road for all your marine adventures or enjoy the use of our selection of kayaks/surfboards/boogie boards.
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    This home has been tailored to suit families with young children and has a selection of toys, puzzles, books, colouring pencils and games, both upstairs and down. There is a pram in the lean-to for easy travelling while you're out and about with a toddler or baby. Also a potty and a travel high-chair.
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    We supply all linen except beach towels. Bath towels must not be taken to the beach please.
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    The Sunshine House is our young family's first home which we greatly cherish, so please, absolutely no loud partying whatsoever! In Kiwi tradition you are expected to leave the place tidy, put dishes in the dishwasher and leave rubbish in the bins provided.
    There is space for four off-street parks, or one boat and three cars.
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    Book now for a memorable stay in the beautiful Bay of Islands!
    **please note we have the property blocked out most of the time for our use but please reach out and we will gladly see what we can do to suit your preferred dates 🌞

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About the area

Located in Russell, this holiday home is near the beach. Pompalier House and Pompallier Mission are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Action World and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider The Parrot Place and Makana Confections. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Russell travel guide
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Russell, Northland

What's nearby

  • A pebbly beach with a pier extending into calm waters, boats, and a clear sky.
    Russell Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A wooden pier with a sign reading "Kororareka" overlooking a calm harbor with several boats.
    Bay of Islands
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A cemetery with white headstones, a church, and a cross on the roof.
    Russell Christ Church
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A museum with a green roof, a blue entrance, and hanging flower baskets.
    Russell Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Long Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Seaside
    9 min walk
  • Bad Habits
    27 min drive
  • Charlotte's Kitchen
    26 min drive
  • El Cafe
    26 min drive
  • Breeze Cafe
    28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1!?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1! located?

This family-friendly Russell holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Tapeka Point and Bay of Islands. Long Beach and Russell Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Sunshine House 🌞 Spacious & family friendly! 2 houses in 1! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a big family or group Very good facilities.. excellent hosts with great communication Close to township
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Sunshine House, it suited our large family and had enough space for everyone. The house has a lot of things for guests to use which helped keep our stay fun, including bbq, fire pit and fishing rods. We loved the proximity to town and Longbeach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Stay at The Sunshine House

We had an incredible stay and was such a beautiful whare. Amazing amount of space and beds and wonderful spaces to gather and hang out. Easy and quick access to the beach. Beautiful deck and view. Amazing comms from the host who were super helpful with any questions we had. Could not recommend more, whether you are a family or work group as we were. This was an outstanding stay with incredible hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

We booked the Sunshine House for three generations to celebrate my Mum’s 65th birthday. It is a fabulous location, walking distance to Long Beach and Russell. The house is perfect for hosting a wide range of ages with multiple living zones and a number of bedrooms. Awesome views and indoor/outdoor living with a great deck. A full kitchen makes catering for babies, kids & adults easy and we liked being able to use the Weber BBQ. The hosts were easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We would definitely recommend this bach as a holiday destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025