Captain's Lookout
Spectacular views over the Russell Harbor!!
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Price Range: NZ$200 – 395 per night
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With 180 degree views of the Russell Wharf, township and Veronica Channel beyond, the Captain’s Lookout at Russell is one of the best spots to soak up the delights of the Bay of Islands whilst only being 5 minutes walk from the Russell shops, cafes and bars. The charming ‘Zig Zag’ track 1 house away takes you down to the village.
Beautifully renovated, this original 1960’s weatherboard home makes the most of its location, and also features all the luxuries you enjoy at home. With sundrenched decks off the lounge and two of the three bedrooms, you can soak up the outstanding views from many spots. The Master Bedroom is a haven which features a modern en suite with shower, built in wardrobing, and sliding doors onto a private deck with its own deluxe sun loungers to soak up the sun and enjoy the views over Russell away from the rest of the family. A new designer King-size slat bed and matching furniture give this room a light, chic and relaxed feel. The second bedroom is a large room with ample space to spread out. Includes a new Super king-size designer metal frame bed, built in wardrobing and relaxed furnishings. Situated at the rear of the house, this room is cool peaceful and private. Twin bedroom/kids room – this really is the lookout! The highest room in the house features two King single beds and a chest of drawers. Light and airy, this room also opens onto its own deck meaning that guests can step out and enjoy the sun or the stars without going through the living area, and a truly spectacular view of Russell and the Veronica Channel beyond. The room is designed for two adults to share, or two kids. Deck furniture includes kids size deck chairs and a mini table, whilst there are two comfy outdoor chairs for the grown ups to enjoy this deck! There is a large modern main bathroom for the other rooms to share, featuring shower cubicle and bath, as well as toilet and basin vanity. There is also a lavatory off the fully equipped laundry which itself features washing machine and dryer. The modern open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area has ample living space for cooking and food storage (including a large larder), dining, and relaxing with both a sophisticated hi fi, and LCD TV and DVD player, and Sky Digital Satellite TV and WI-FI/broadband connection. Modern dining includes a large table with 6 chairs. Two new 3 seat sofas means there should be room for everyone to relax. The kitchen comes complete with easy holiday cooking utensils so whatever you fancy making will be easy, plus a mix of essential cooking ingredients (seasoning, herbs and spices) and tomato sauce. The views truly are spectacular including a view directly over and into central Russell and the busy wharf, and beyond to all the yachts and boats passing by in the Veronica Channel. A large outdoor table and chair set, and modern BBQ, mean you can both cook and relax and make the most of the outstanding location. Our gardens include fig, plum, apple and lemon trees. When in season, help yourself but spare some for the next visitor! There is a two car lockable garage (with space to store a boat) and off street car parking for at least 4 cars.
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Please note: For your comfort Captains Lookout is a pet free and non-smoking property you are more than welcome to smoke outside.
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Minimum night stay
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3 peak, shoulder low season and 7 nights between 20th Dec - 9th Jan
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Home information
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Self-catering
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Bedrooms
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3 (sleeps 6)
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Bed configuration
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1x super-king 1 x king 2 x king single
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Living & dining
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Accommodates 6 people
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Bathrooms
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En-suite off master bedroom (walk-in shower, toilet & vanity) - main bathroom (walk in shower, bath, toilet and vanity) plus and additional toliet of the laundry upstairs.
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Household facilities/equipment
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Fridge/freezer plus additional fridge
Microwave
Kitchen – fully equipped
Heat Pump
Washing machine, dryer and airing rack
Duvets/Pillows supplied
Electric heating
Iron & ironing board
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Electric oven and gas hobs
Pantry - provisions guests area welcome to use
Flat screen TV, DVD, Stereo with IPod docking connection, CD player
Play Station WI-FI / Broadband
Library of books and magazines, Playstation games and board games - DVD library and access to town DVD shop selection
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Outdoor facilities
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BBQ
Garden
Boat parking
Outside furniture
Off street parking for at least 4 cars
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Rear lawn area area
Outside lighting
Double Garage
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Perspective
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Village, Sea views
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Things to see & do near by
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Russell's historic township and once the colonial capital of New Zealand
Russell Museum
Big game fishing in the outer waters of the Bay of Islands Adventure park
Art galleries
R Tucker Thompson tall sailing ship which cruises the islands
Walkway from Rawhiti to the historic whaling station (now closed) at Whangamumu
Walkway from Okiato to Orongo Bay
Walkway to Cape Brett Lighthouse
Sunset cruising
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Restaurants' – Café's – Wineries
Boat cruises around the Bay of Islands
The 'Hole in the Rock'
Horse riding
The Okiato-Opua car ferry
Kayaking in the sheltered waters of the harbor
Opua to Paihia Coastal walk
Orongo Bay oyster farms
Sport fishing
Sunday markets at Kerikeri - 45 minutes north
Water-sports, diving, snorkeling and surfing
Yachting and twilight sailing (seasonal)
Native forests and glow-worm caves.
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Points of Interest
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Christ Church,
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
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Pompellier Mission
Flagstaff/Te Maiki Hill etc
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Important Locations
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Russell Village: 2 min driving - 8 min walking
Beach: 3 min driving - 20 min walking
Russell Wharf: 2 min driving - 10 min walking
Airport: Bay of Islands/ Kerikeri Airport 55min (driving)
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The house is well setup, superbly positioned, and has excellent provisions. Thanks.
We had a wonderful time, great views, very stylish family home. it is a bit far from home to come back frequently though, so sad, Great place.
What a lovely place to stay - we never tired of the view!!
What a beautiful holiday - great views, great memories.
We all thank your for letting us use your holiday house as our own. We all have numerous comments but in a few words we loved the bay down the road, the awsome birdwatching and the comfy sofas.
Thank you for letting us pick your sweet apples, we had many wonderful deserts out of them, thanks for everything.
I asked the girl at the pub if "I had died - beacuse I think I am in heaven!" A truly beautiful town a great place to stay and go fishing wiht Karl - 4 Reel Fishing Charters, he puts you right on the fish...
A little slice of heaven - thanks you for sharing you house so generously and the views are superb, thanks from, Aldlaide Australia.
Fantastic accommodation with million dollar views across the harbour and easy access to town, if you can find it! I would absolutely recommend Captains Lookout.
10.10.10 - Hows that date!! Fantastic time - its a holiday we wont forget i na hurry - accommodation first class & hospitality even better. See you next time... Thanks.
Wonderful time in this great house. We so enjoyed the views. We were met by a lovely very helpful lady. Russell is a delight. We loved the market in Kerikeri nad the deserted beaches on Karikari Peninsular. 90 mile beach was really exciting too. The restaurant kamakura by the jettyn was absolutely superb.
One word of warning! -- If you hear the siren it is not amegeddon!! It is just the volunteer fire brigade being called out...
The view is truley magnificent, serene and idealic! We had a great family Christmas here, members from Auckland NZ, Stratfor Upon Avon & Surbiten UK. we recommend the Cultur North Show. Russell is charming, a delight to walk around, a great mix of shops, coffee places and restaurants - many thanks.
Fantastic holiday home tht met all of our desires. Great weather and glas we arae able to enjoy it on the deck. Days at the beach, evening around the BBQ - magical.
Captains Lookout was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the Bay of Islands. We thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed lifestyle of Russell. The house was a dream, fantastic views, well equipped with lots of goodies , spacious, in fact the ideal location after a whirlwind tour of NZ.
The zig zag road kept us fit fo the week. Great restaurant at the Gables on the waterfront.
WOW! A fab location for a fab house! Gables is a great place to eat, the house BBQ is great too and the steaks cooked by Tony our chef...
Love to come back here soon. The house is one of the best equipped houses i have stayed at for years...
What a lovely family holiday home, superb views, very enjoyable.
We stayed here while house hunting - yes we caught the bug!! Excellent place to stay and we are sorry to go...
Beautiful place, love the kitchen and BBQ, amazing views and nice local fish & chips.
Wonderful time. Beautiful views, fantastic BBQ. We had great fun bobbing about on the water, great pub in Russell.
I love Russell and now that we have found this place , we will be back even more often. Great job with the bach - lovely and uncluttered - plus Lesley was superb when we contacted her to book the perfect birthday bach - thanyou...
WOW! What a wonderful beach house, we were very happy with the standard of accommodation, particually how well equipped it is. View amazing and felt like a "home from home'. Great fish and the local restaurant Kamakura!!
We felt we could do with a chair lift to get us up zig zag track hill :) Thank you very much, we will come back soon.
