Emma's Little Red Shed was perfect for a restful few days after our campervan trip of South and southern part of North Island. The Shed is quaint, quirky and very cosy, and we appreciated the story behind its creation. We loved being so close to the waterfront and the local shops provided all our food requirements. Great, too, for general browsing and purchasing locally crafted gifts. Russell is a beautiful spot and was easily reached via Opua ferry (16 dollars). We caught the ferry over to Paihia and enjoyed the 20min stroll along to Waitangi Treaty Grounds (an excellent experience if you wish to find out about New Zealand's heritage and watch a Maori Cultural Experience).
Emma was an excellent host, ensuring that we had everything we needed whilst at The Little Red Shed. Nice welcome bar of Whitaker's chocolate and a drink on arrival. (Sadly we left what remained of our chocolate in the fridge - hope someone enjoyed!) Would definitely recommend this property.