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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Russell, Pipiroa Bay Homestay is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation.
Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Pipiroa Bay Homestay offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette.
Guests of Pipiroa Bay Homestay are also welcome to enjoy a hot tub and barbeque facilities, located on site. For travellers arriving by car, free parking is available.
Close to some of Russell's most popular landmarks, such as Pompallier Mission and Printery (2.7 mi) and Christ Church (2.9 mi), Pipiroa Bay Homestay is a great destination for tourists.
While in Russell, you may want to check out one of the nearby Italian restaurants, which include Hone's Garden and Bayside Restaurant and Bar.
Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out an art gallery, such as Just Imagine Gallery.
Pipiroa Bay Homestay is sure to make your visit to Russell one worth remembering.
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Rightly, the region here in dr Bay of Islands is considered the most beautiful in the North Island. And here we have found a wonderful accommodation that makes us feel like in paradise. A great location, beautiful accommodation, a loving hostess and a great breakfast made our stay more than pleasant. Unfortunately we could only stay for one night!
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Date of stay: January 2025
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We stayed with Gary and Paula for three nights at the beginning of our visit to NZ from the UK. They are a charming and helpful couple who made us feel like family friends from day one, even greeting us with tea and cake! The property is built on a slope, with a great deal of privacy and lovely views of the bay. Our apartment had a separate bedroom, living room, a fully equipped kitchen, private (though small) bathroom, a beautiful veranda with stunning views and a lovely, home-made breakfast was included. The town of Russell is walk-able (just) along the coast, but a car is essential as the home-stay is in quite a rural (although gorgeous) location. Overall good value for money with charming and hospitable owners.
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Date of stay: March 2015
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This lovely property has stunning views over the bay from the terraces. A great place to watch the sun go down, glass of excellent local wine in hand. Delicious breakfasts and faultless, friendly hospitality from Gary & Paula. Lots to do nearby, especailly if you like walking (aka 'tramping') and boat trips.
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Date of stay: March 2015
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:All rooms good but the apartment offers more space.
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My wife and I were doing the north region as part of our honeymoon. Gary and Paula made their place an excellent spot to dwell and use as a hub for all activities in the area. Price is excellent and breakfast is superb (you'll barely need to have lunch). The place is very well equipped and they upgraded us to the self contained apartment for free. The view to the bay is amazing and we managed to do everything around the area despite the bad weather. Gary can also arrange for fishing, kayaking and sailing around the bay of islands. Walk down to the bay down the house and even see some glow worms! Do consider the need to take the vehicle ferry (also needed to reach the MUST town of Russell), it's a 10min ride but each one way crossing is $11NZD. Even so, everything before the ferry would not be worth it.
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Date of stay: December 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Gary and Paula helped to make our dream holiday in New Zealand with a warm welcome, good company, a comfortable ensuite bedroom, our own relaxing conservatory, wonderful views of the bay and delicious breakfasts with fresh fruit and scrummy egg dishes. The house sits in a beautiful and interesting garden with an intriguing maze of pathways leading down to the beach, perfect for a stroll in the sunshine. I was also inspired by the beautiful artwork that decorated Pipiroa, especially the handmade quilts. Bed and breakfast is definitely the best way by which to experience the true character of the country and Pipiroa Homestay is one of the best examples.
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Date of stay: March 2014
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Two couples so we were in the apartment downstairs. All clean and everything we needed. We certainly enjoyed our meals on our deck with the stunning views of the little bay. Host booked the Cream trip for us which was great and we had a lovely three nights here. Gardens down to the little bay are splendid and obviously a labour of love.
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Date of stay: February 2014
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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What a brilliant place. Lovely hosts and inspirational garden.
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The fabric artwork and patchwork are incredible. More inspiration!! Thanks for warm welcome. Make sure you fully explore the gardens as there are lots of beautiful nooks and crannies.
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Date of stay: February 2014
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I had a ensuite room and a lounge attached to it, with a view on the sea. Superb views. Breakfast was taken on a balcony, with my hosts, facing the sea- having breakfast in front of the sea, in the sun, felt like a dream... Considering how wet it is back home! The breakfast was great, and Paula even cooked for me a savory breakfast because I do not really go for sweet things. How nice of her! We had nice discussions and put the world to rights!... What a pleasure...
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Date of stay: February 2014
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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My husband and I stayed in the B & B at Pipiroa last year and we would agree with all the previous comments. Arriving in the afternoon we were greeted with tea and home-made cake on the terrace and really made to feel welcome. The garden down to the bay is amazing with lots of little pathways and interesting plants. Paula's breakfasts on the terrace were excellent, something different each of the three days we were there. On our final evening we had a delicious dinner with Paula and Gary. As I mentioned in their visitor book, it felt more like dinner with friends than as paying guests. A really lovely place to stay.
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Date of stay: April 2011
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The apartment is situated on a lovely quiet bay. Gary's garden down to the beach is beautiful. There is a wonderful hike you can do into the Russell townsite that is about 7 k away. Great place to relax and enjoy the sea.
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Date of stay: February 2012
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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$195 - $201 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandNorthland RegionBay of IslandsRussell
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