From
$281 / night
Total guests, Nights

Villa Du Fresne – Home 3740454 House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.25 mi
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Absolute waterfront at Tapeka Point, Russell, Bay of Islands New Zealand

1, 2 or 3 bedroom (each with own ensuite bathroom) self contained luxury villa, fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining room, laundry. Bedrooms and lounge have spectacular water views out to the islands of the bay, and open on to a glassed in conservatory where guests enjoy having breakfast

Lounge has piano, log fire for cold weather use, and the villa is furnished like a "home away from home"

Enclosed garden area with BBQ expressly for guest use. Off street parking, wireless internet available.

One bedroom queen bed with own ensuite bathroom

Second bedroom also has own ensuite bathroom and queen bed

Accommodation not suitable for children under the age of 10

Please note the rate for 4 persons is based on 2 couples using 2 rooms. We are happy to make the 3rd bedroom available for bookings that do not fall into this category however please note there is a NZ$50.00 cleaning charge applicable to open the 3rd bedroom. Please let us know on booking if you wish to use this option.

We do not take arrivals on Christmas Day sorry.

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Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
  • 2 Full baths

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Boat available
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Russell historic village just 5 minutes over the hill by car or about a 20 minute walk. Passenger ferry across to Paihia, 10 minute ride Waitangi Golf course 30 minutes by car and Kerikeri 45 minutes.

Interaction with guest

A locally based Property Manager is available should you ever need assistance. If possible the manager will arrange to meet you on arrival

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Kelly B.
Calendar last updated:
26 Apr 2024
Years listed:
12
Based in:
New Zealand
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
21 reviews

Excellent
21
Very Good
0
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0
Poor
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Terrible
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“Tolle Villa mit Meerblick”

Reviewed 2 May 2019

Tolle Villa mit Meerblick. Etwas Abseits von Russel, direkt am Meer. Alle Zimmer mit Meerblick. Alle Schlafzimmer mit eigenem Bad. Wohnzimmer mit Kaminofen. Waschküche vorhanden. Toller Kontakt m… More

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“One of the best”

Reviewed 14 Apr 2016

This is not the most modern of accommodation but it is one of the most comfortable with the most magnificent of views. We were made most welcome by Maureen and Ron who live on site in a separate hous… More

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“Cosy appartment with stunning views and excellent hosts”

Reviewed 23 Jan 2016

Villa du Fresne has been the prefect place to stay with our son (12 months). We enjoyed the stunning view on the bay of islands, and the beach is only a two minutes stroll away. Maureen and Ron have b… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your honest review and it was so lovely to have you stay at Villa Du Fresne and hope to see you back some time

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“Hat alle Erwartungen weit übertroffen - in jeder Hinsicht”

Reviewed 9 Jan 2016

Wir haben die Weihnachtsfeiertag 2015 mit unserer 7 jährigen Tochter in der Villa verbracht. Es war hinreißend. Schon die Korrespondenz mit Maureen war überaus freundlich und herzlich.… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your review, and so pleased to have had you stay at Villa Du Fresne. It was a pleasure meeting you

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“superb in every way”

Reviewed 28 Mar 2015

Retired I, my wife and our female cousin adored our six days. More a boutique hotel than a holiday let; each morning, starting with our personal sunrise we enjoyed the stunning views from the cliff t… More

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“Spectacular direct view of the ocean, comfortable accommodations and fantastic hosts.”

Reviewed 16 Jan 2015

My husband and I stayed with friends in January 2015 and were amazed at the spectacular direct view of the ocean. It was wonderful to open the floor to ceiling glass doors after a sound night's s… More

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“Heavenly Villa Du Fresne is my idea of Paradise.”

Reviewed 12 Mar 2014

My husband and I arrived on 30 January and had the most wonderful four night stay in this idyllic apartment. We were warmly welcomed and made to feel we were family. Maureen and Ron are very hospita… More

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“The best rest in NZ”

Reviewed 16 Jan 2014

Maureen and Ron Redwood have this idyllic B&B; with the most fantastic view across the Bay of Islands. Always on hand to help and provide whatever you need, the hosts have thought of all the thing… More

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“Mediterranean-like views”

Reviewed 9 Jan 2014

Villa du Fresne was a place with magnificent views and an owner who paid attention to every detail. It was was spacious, clean and well-appointed. The owners were friendly and thoughtful.

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“Very comfortable with amazing views over the sea.”

Reviewed 8 Jan 2014

We stayed for just 2 nights at the start of our holiday in New Zealand and we wished we could have stayed longer. The villa is level throughout on the ground floor and is very spacious, comfortable an… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Kelly (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Kelly (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Kelly (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Kelly the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Kelly (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Kelly (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Kelly (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Kelly (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kelly (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Kelly (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Kelly (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kelly (the owner) a message.

If Kelly (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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