We spent 5 nights in Russell and absolutely loved the town. The house had an incredible view and plenty of comfy deck furniture. It was well situated for easy access to town and, if you did not mind a bit of climb on the way back, walkable. The Flagstaff walk was right out the door as was the walk to Long Beach. The hosts had a great notebook with clear instructions and suggestions. Kitchen very well stocked and they even had some starter coffee and milk for the large French press. Washer and dryer were a great perk, as were the beach towels. The living area was comfortable with plenty of seating. Also, the screens were a godsend! We were worried a bit about the ferry but it was super easy and we only used it once to go golfing. The passenger ferry to Paihai was great for getting to our catamaran cruise on Barefoot Sailing. We had some fantastic meals and our favorite was Hone. The Foursquare was also well stocked for eating in. The hosts were attentive but not intrusive. Great stay!