As an affordable accommodation this Air BnB offers extra value in its great location and full kitchen including a large fridge and a stove. Situated in a lovely, quiet neighbourhood, the apartment has a small, comfortable living area and a large, modern bathroom plus a pleasant deck to enjoy the outdoors. While perhaps not ideal for everyone, the loft bed is comfortable if you don’t mind climbing up and down. Wifi is good but there’s no TV, just DVD. There is only one window with a screen to open at night which is i the living area, but fans are provided for air circulation. You can walk downtown from the property in about 20-25 minutes (or drive there in 5) as well as up and over the hill with a little more effort to Long Beach. Russell is a lovely town that has so much to offer. The hosts, Robin and Rick, are kind and helpful people. They own Phantom Sailing and offer a full day excursion around the Bay of Islands which is well worth booking during your stay – we did, and it was one of the best experiences of our time in New Zealand, very highly recommended.