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Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views

Holiday home with a sauna, steps from Bay of Islands

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, Villa Du Fresne is your private seaside retreat. Enjoy uninterrupted sea views from every room, relax on the glassed terrace with sliding doors and unwind to the soothing sounds of waves gently breaking below.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Washer

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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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 that 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

About the area

Located in Russell, this holiday home is near the beach. Russell Museum and Pompallier Mission are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pompalier House and Treaty House. Makana Chocolate Boutique and Action World are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Tapeka Point (Russell), Russell

What's nearby

  • Flagstaff Hill - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Russell Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Russell Christ Church - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Paihia Wharf - 30 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Paihia Beach - 30 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paihia Sports Bar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Bad Habits - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Ti Bay Takeaways - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Duke of Marlborough Hotel - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Absolute waterfront - with privacy and views located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps away from Tapeka Point and Bay of Islands. Tapeka Point Historic Reserve and Flagstaff Hill are also within 15 minutes.

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