| parking is free. the 3 cosy rooms feature free wi-fi and private or en suite bathrooms; 1 has a ceiling fan and another includes a sitting area. minimum-stay rules may apply, and kids age 15 and over are welcome. overlooking matauwhi bay, this upscale b&b is set in a 2-storey house dating from the early 20th century. there are 2 suites with separate sitting rooms, and some rooms/suites offer decks with bay views. there are 2 living rooms, a library, a garden and a kitchen. home-cooked breakfast is served on the front deck overlooking the bay. it's an 8-minute walk from the russell museum and 2 km from the flagstaff hill historic reserve. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Bay of Islands Airport 1 hr 9
Christ Church, Russell (7 min)
Church and history Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve (3 min) Cruise to the Hole in the Rock (48 min)
Popular catamaran cruise to see dolphins & visit a legendary rock formation, a Maori freehold site. Urupukapuka Island (40 min)
Camping and kayaking Hundertwasser Public Toilets (55 min)
Quirky restrooms created by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser with bright recycled glass & mosaics. Haruru Falls (53 min)
Popular spot for scenic photos & kayaking near a small waterfall, with benches & picnic tables. Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa) (1 hr 15)
A short, simple walk leads to this waterfall cascading into a swimming hole bordered by vegetation. The Rock Adventure Cruise (48 min) Motuarohia Island / Roberton Island (6 min) Pompallier Mission and Printery (9 min)
Set in an 1842 historic building, this waterfront museum provides heritage exhibits & guided tours. The Stone Store (1 hr 14)
This rustic 1832 landmark, the nation's oldest store, is now a gift shop for antique-chic goods. Russell Museum (7 min)
The history of the local Maori & incoming European settlers & whalers is examined at this museum. Waitangi Treaty Grounds (52 min)
Protected site of the signing of the first accord between the British Crown and the Maori people. | 
