Waterfront Historic Homestead in Clendon Cove with tidal boat ramp, EV charging

Top rated by guests
Clendon Lodge Homestead circa 1840
Large eat-in kitchen set up for 10 guests
Homestead about 30m from water's edge. Table & chairs on deck plus picnic table.
Exterior view of Bedroom 2 & 3 lean to.
Bedrooms 2 & 3 exterior
review stars
9.9Outstanding
(77 Ratings)
Guests had a fantastic stay at the property, enjoying the beautiful house, stunning views, well-equipped amenities, and friendly hosts. They look forward to returning and recommend it highly.
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(77 Ratings)

House in Northland

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Historic homestead on 11 acres with stream, riparian rights, kayaks and kids swings, outdoor power for EV charging.

Peaceful location, family and child friendly for relaxing, biking, boating and outdoor activities. Ideal for extended or multi-family holidays.
Sleeps 9 (or a maximum of 10) in 5 bedrooms. Further 2 bedrooms can be booked in the separate studio). Base rate quoted is for up to 4 guests. Unless specifically requested, bookings are made for the 5 bedroom Homestead only.
Homestead has fully equipped kitchen for up to 10 guests, and even has a bread-maker.
Lounge has view through historic multi-paned windows to Clendon Cove with its ever changing tidal foreshore.
Two bathrooms each have shower, basin, toilet and wall heater. Laundry has front loader washing machine and heat pump dryer.
Kitchen is well equipped for at least 10 guests with two fridge-freezers, induction hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher.

Access is flat with heaps of space for cars and boat trailers.
Concrete launching ramp (suitable 2 hours each side of high tide) is OK for boats up to 6m and there is a fish bench. There is a gas califont outdoor shower that guests are encouraged to use after water activities.
All tide boat launching available at Te Uenga about 5km away.
No boat? Some guests fish from the complimentary kayaks or at low tide walk out to fish from Clendon Cove rocks.

Swimming is fun in the stream at high tide and there is shallow swimming from the beach (a long walk to get deep water). Good swimming at Jills Beach within walking distance. It is about 15 minutes drive to Elliot Bay on the East Coast for sand and surf, and about 20 minutes to Long Beach over the hill from Russell township.

For the adventurous walk to the old Whangamumu Whaling station (2.5 hours return) or even to Cape Brett.

In Russell about 15 minutes away (17 km) are cafes, restaurants, tours (e.g. Hole in the Rock), fishing charters, museum, the oldest church in NZ, Pompallier Mission and Printery, oyster farms and vineyards. The local mini bus tour is highly recommended.

Further afield Paihia, Waitangi and Kerikeri offer history, shopping, wineries and golf.

Your hosts live in nearby house on the property and can assist with baby sitting and meeting your needs.

Please bring your own beach towels, wet shoes and fishing rods.

Clendon Lodge is a multi-million dollar location with reasonable rates.
It is a stunning venue for marquee weddings and enquiries are welcome.
Special conditions:
Regretably we cannot allow the cooking of curry as we have found it impossible to guarantee the removal of the odour for subsequent guests.

Basic pantry supplies such as flour, sugar, breadcrumbs, oil are available for a donation towards replacements.

Guests are responsible for their rubbish and recycling although arrangements may be able to be made with owner to assist. Russell tip and transfer station opening hours are provided in information pack.

Amenities at Waterfront Historic Homestead in Clendon Cove with tidal boat ramp, EV charging

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

Map of Northland


Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(77 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests had a fantastic stay at the property, enjoying the beautiful house, stunning views, well-equipped amenities, and friendly hosts. They look forward to returning and recommend it highly.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
We had the best vacation here, amazing hosts and location. Already planning our next trip
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
Fabulous spot to unwind and chill.Great for kids and adults alike.RecommendedSue and James are lovely hosts. Very welcoming
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Hosted a family gathering and birthday event here. Worked perfectly for our needs. The location, home with everything possibly needed (and more)was all there. A very enjoyable stay. Boat ramp was perfect for our little boat to be launched. Sue and James are exemplary hosts.
5.0 / 10.0·Mar 2021
What a stunning spot, we chose to stay here for a week while doing business in the area. James and Sue were so incredibly accommodating.As long as you don't need super fast broadband this place is ideal for small team planning workshops, if given a choice between a Motel in Russell or Clendon, I know what I'd pick.Thanks Guys, look forward to seeing you again!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Waterfront Historic Homestead in Clendon Cove with tidal boat ramp, EV charging. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Waterfront Historic Homestead in Clendon Cove with tidal boat ramp, EV charging pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Waterfront Historic Homestead in Clendon Cove with tidal boat ramp, EV charging?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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