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.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(77 Ratings)

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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.

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    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 / 10.0
    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.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Sue and James are delightful hosts who make you feel so welcome from the minute you arrive. Clendon House provides a unique historical stay in a truly beautiful location. This provided a brilliant opportunity to experience the winterless north and the endless outdoor activities and stunning islands nearby. Thank you for helping our family make so many wonderful memories we will cherish for a lifetime.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Absolutely stunning spot for a little mid-winter getaway. We had fun using the kayaks at high tide and the fire pit was lovely on the cold nights for the kids to roast marshmallows. James and Sue were lovely hosts! We all had a ball and would love to come back again in the future! We comfortably slept 4 x adults and 4 x little boys in the homestead. Lovely new kitchen with everything you could possibly need.
    10.0 / 10.0
    An incredible piece of paradise. Loved everything about this place. Location, cleanliness, hosts were amazing.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had two great days at Sue and James beautiful homestead. Even though we had 130mm of rain at the second night we were still able to squeeze in a kayak paddle in the cove and the nearby Whangamumu walk. The rest of the stay we enjoyed the beautiful homestead, cooked in the well equipped kitchen, watched a movie on Netflix and had the best of times...
    10.0 / 10.0
    The only downside was the cyclone. Otherwise our stay was perfect - comfy beds, beautiful linen, every mod con, great bathrooms, never been in such a well equipped kitchen, immaculate and sue and james the hosts with theost...can"t say enough
    10.0 / 10.0
    Such a beautiful spot steeped in so much history. The house is immaculate and every possible need taken care of. The boat launch is superb and was such a pleasure. Sue and James were so wonderful! Will certainly visit again!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Beautifully presented. James and Sue arr very welcoming hosts. Couldnt fault our stay. Throughly enjoyed our time and the view was amazing.

    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.

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