CRAB SHACK (CAPITAL) COTTAGE

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3 / 16 Chapel Street, Russell 0202

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Fully equipped gourmet self-catering kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances at Crab Shack Cottage.

Open-plan living room lounge featuring comfortable coastal styling and deep seating at Crab Shack Cottage.

Spacious group lounge area showing the ambient gas fireplace and 55" smart TV layout at Crab Shack Cottage.

Large open-plan indoor dining table configuration seating eight guests at Crab Shack Cottage

Private courtyard veranda featuring a large timber outdoor dining table at Crab Shack Cottage.

Ground floor master bedroom layout configured with a luxury Super King bed at Crab Shack Cottage.

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Modern ground floor bathroom with a walk-in glass shower at Crab Shack Cottage.

Upstairs master bedroom featuring a Queen bed and French doors to a private balcony at Crab Shack Cottage.

Private tiled ensuite bathroom attached to the upstairs master bedroom at Crab Shack Cottage.

Large upstairs family bathroom with a deep soaking bath tub and separate shower at Crab Shack Cottage.

Architectural floor plan layout mapping the bedrooms and bathrooms of Crab Shack Cottage.

Secure on-site EV charging station available for guests at Crab Shack Cottage in Russell.

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Luxury 4-Bedroom Character Holiday Home in Central Russell

Welcome to Crab Shack Cottage (formerly known as Capital Cottage), a beautifully updated colonial-style villa offering premium group accommodation in ‘The Basin’, central Russell. Proudly positioned as an anchor property within the historic Russell Cottages Collection at 16 Chapel Street, this spacious holiday home sleeps up to 8 guests comfortably, making it the ultimate base for multi-family vacations, fishing trips, and boutique wedding guest accommodation in the Bay of Islands.

Guests at Crab Shack enjoy the perfect balance of a private, independent luxury rental combined with full access to the resort complex’s premier shared facilities. Spend your days relaxing by the fully gated heated swimming pool, unwinding in the hot tub spa, or watching the kids enjoy the children’s playground.

A modern, luxurious, 4-bedroom and 3-bathroom Bay of Islands holiday home set amongst a number of holiday cottages, Capital Cottage is only a short stroll from Russell waterfront, restaurants and cafes.

Prime Waterfront Proximity & Parking

Location is everything in the historic village of Russell. Crab Shack Cottage sits on an incredibly flat, level 300-metre walk (approximately 4 minutes) straight to the iconic Russell Waterfront Strand and Russell Wharf. Along this brief stroll, you will pass premier local eateries, artisan cafes, gelato stalls, and historic landmarks like The Duke of Marlborough Hotel and The Gables.

Unlike many hilly properties in the area, our flat terrain provides a massive logistical advantage for regional travelers and boaties. The cottage features two parking spaces alongside a private, secure EV charging station and on-site boat parking (two boat parks on first come first served basis) , providing total peace of mind for your coastal New Zealand road trip. Whether you are catching the Northland Ferries passenger ferry from Paihia or driving off the Opua Car Ferry at Okiato (just a 10-minute scenic drive away), arriving at your luxury coastal escape is completely effortless.

Premium Sleeping Arrangements

Designed with group privacy in mind, Crab Shack Cottage features four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including two separate master suites with private ensuites:

Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor Master Suite): A quiet, spacious retreat featuring a premium Super King bed and its own private modern ensuite bathroom. Perfect for guests preferring a stair-free stay.
Bedroom 2 (Upstairs Master Suite): A romantic room featuring a comfortable Queen bed, private ensuite bathroom, and beautiful French windows that open onto a private balcony overlooking the cottage grounds.
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs Queen Room): A sun-drenched Queen bed room featuring French windows and direct balcony access, with easy steps to the main family bathroom.
Bedroom 4 (Upstairs Twin Room): Configured with two Single beds and a cooling ceiling fan, making it the ideal bedroom space for children, teenagers, or family groups.
Main Family Bathroom: A large, modern upstairs bathroom complete with a deep soaking tub and separate shower amenities—perfect for families to wash off after a day at the beach

Luxury Layout & Cottage Amenities

Premium Sleeping Arrangements

Designed with group privacy in mind, Crab Shack Cottage features four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including two separate master suites with private ensuites:

Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor Master Suite): A quiet, spacious retreat featuring a premium Super King bed and its own private modern ensuite bathroom. Perfect for guests preferring a stair-free stay.
Bedroom 2 (Upstairs Master Suite): A romantic room featuring a comfortable Queen bed, private ensuite bathroom, and beautiful French windows that open onto a private balcony overlooking the cottage grounds.
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs Queen Room): A sun-drenched Queen bed room featuring French windows and direct balcony access, with easy steps to the main family bathroom.
Bedroom 4 (Upstairs Twin Room): Configured with two Single beds and a cooling ceiling fan, making it the ideal bedroom space for children, teenagers, or family groups.
Main Family Bathroom: A large, modern upstairs bathroom complete with a deep soaking tub and separate shower amenities—perfect for families to wash off after a day at the beach

Open-Plan Living & Self-Catering

The ground floor is dedicated to relaxed, spacious group entertaining, featuring high-quality finishes and an abundance of natural light:

Gourmet Designer Kitchen: Completely equipped for effortless luxury self-catering. Features premium modern appliances, a large refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, microwave, and all the cookware, crockery, and glassware required to feed a large group.
Spacious Group Lounge: A beautifully decorated coastal lounge area featuring deep, comfortable couches. Unwind with a movie on the large Smart TV, stay cool with air conditioning, or create a cozy evening atmosphere beside the premium ambient gas fireplace.
Effortless Indoor-Outdoor Flow: Beautiful French doors open out from the living spaces onto a wrap-around veranda deck. Enjoy your morning coffee or a sunset wine in a secure, private outdoor courtyard area located safely off the main road.
Full Laundry Facilities: For total convenience during long-stay Northland holidays, the cottage includes a washing machine, clothes dryer, and iron.

Book or Enquire About Crab Shack Cottage

Unlike the other boutique villas in our complex which are managed collectively by BOI Holidays, Crab Shack Cottage is proudly operated under independent local management.

Because we maintain our own secure, real-time booking calendar separate from the rest of the resort, guests looking to secure their stay at Crab Shack have two direct, hassle-free booking pathways:

Option 1: Instant Direct Booking (Recommended)
To instantly check our live summer tariffs, verify real-time calendar dates, and lock in your dates with a secure, commission-free checkout, please click through to the official Crab Shack Cottage Direct Booking page. This opens securely in a new browser tab.
Option 2: Email Our Independent Management Team
If you are planning a boutique corporate retreat, a multi-cottage wedding group stay, or have highly specific catering requests, you can email our private management desk directly at 3crabshack@gmail.com or call Robin at +64-27-576-5476.

Please note: For multi-cottage reservations involving Crab Shack alongside other resort villas, feel free to contact us directly first, and we will seamlessly co-ordinate your group spacing with the wider collective management team.