We call the Retreat home, not all the time but, frankly as much as possible. We are based in Auckland but go up whenever we get a chance. (But never fear, you do get local support as well!) Having travelled extensively, we have a long list of personal likes, most of which we've built into the Retreat as a place to visit; and dislikes, which we have avoided! It is a peaceful haven, a place to relax away from the stresses of the world; but it's also a fabulous base from which you can walk into the gorgeous heritage town of Russell, ferry over to Pahia, get involved in water activities or drive to any number of stunning beaches. Just check out the Area.
The Russell Retreat is a luxurious 3-bed house & the nightly rates are all inclusive for up to 6 guests. A one-off cleaning fee is the only additional charge. All linen & towels are provided & the beds are freshly made.
The Retreat AMENITIES
OUTSIDE
Gated access to property (with mobile remote access)
Extra parking spaces outside garage
Digital door lock (programmed with your own codes)
Security camera covering driveway access for peace of mind
Automatic plant watering system (6:30am)
Outdoor Rain Shower (shampoo & body wash provided)
Large 6-8 person Hot Tub (set at 39.4 degrees)
Manual winch assist for Hot Tub Cover
Hammock
Large Rotary drying line
Sheltered Garden Bench
GARAGE
Large internal garage with remote door opening
Dedicated clean ev charging circuit (plug in your own charger)
Bosch 8Kg front loading washing machine (powder provided)
Internal drying lines with hangers / pegs
Folding Drying Rack
Laundry sink
Iron & Ironing board
Umbrella
Storage for hammock, hanging chairs & outdoor furniture cushions
storage for 3 large fans
Colour coded rubbish & recycling bins
Fire Extinguisher
UPSTAIRS
Free unlimited fast fibre broadband & property-wide wi-fi
Large flat screen Smart TV
Netflix, Neon & Spotify
Freeview (Analogue & Digital)
BlueRay (multiregion DVD) Player with DVD collection
Sonos Bluetooth Speaker system
iPad for music, info, maps etc
Collection of board games - monopoly, cluedo etc
Heatpump
USB Power points
Touch dimming lights
Variety of USB cables & wireless chargers
Vacuum cleaner
Large deck with outdoor furniture
Shade sail over half of deck (Nov/Feb)
KITCHEN
Induction cooktop
Chef's knives - Robert Welch
Oven & Microwave
Smeg Kettle & Toaster
Nespresso Coffee maker (with capsule holder) & milk frother
Sodastream
Wine Rack
Insinkerator
F&P Dishwasher
F&P French Door Fridge Freezer with ice & filtered water
Pots, pans, cooking utensils
Hand Blender
Crockery, cutlery, mugs, glasses, plastic glasses (for hot tub)
First Aid kit
Fire Extinguisher
DOWNSTAIRS
All Bed linen & towels & bath mats provided
Dressing gowns for hot tub
Clothes hangers
USB Power Points
Touch dimming lights
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
- ensuite shower & bath
- heated towel rail
- hairdryer
- heat pump
- panel heater
- wireless chargers
- folding luggage rack
- door to bedroom deck
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
- panel heater
- wireless chargers
- folding luggage rack
- door to bedroom deck
Bedroom 3: Super King Bed (or x2 King Singles)
- panel heater
- wireless chargers
- folding luggage rack
Bathroom for Bedrooms 2 & 3
- walk in shower
- x2 heated towel rails
- hairdryer
Bedroom Deck with x2 hanging chairs
CONSUMABLES PROVIDED
Isn't it dreadful arriving at a new place later than planned, the shops are shut & you can't even make a decent cup of tea or coffee? We try to ensure that you can start off with the basics - coffee, tea, sugar, bread, butter, jams, milk & of course, wine! Plus we often add in a few nice surprises :)
Also, we endeavour to be as conscious of our environment as practicable, using sustainable or non-damaging products. We are not perfect, but as we discover new eco products that really work, we phase out the old ones. For example we now use sustainable toilet rolls, kitchen towels & tissues from with small.
Earthwise Dishwasher powder tablets
Dish Liquid, Handwash, Shampoo & Body Wash from EcoStore
Nearly all the cleaning products we use are sustainable.
We all need to do our bit, but it needn't make us uncomfortable.