10/10 Excellent
Dom M., Sydney, Australia
26 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of heaven
Dom M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Entire home
175° East - Ruru House
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 70.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Great Barrier Island, Medlands
Medlands Beach
4 min drive
Kaitoki Beach
17 min drive
Blind Bay
20 min drive
Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
9 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
175° East - Ruru House
Ruru Houseis a contemporary open plan design comprising kitchen, dining, lounge area, three bedrooms,set into the north facing ridge full of manuka and kanuka, directly behind Medlands Beach this is ultimate luxury accommodation.
The house has lovely timber floors with bedrooms at each end. Theliving and dining area is connected to front and back deck making the most of the eastly seaview and views west into the mountains. The rural setting with sea views makes this location truly a slice of paradise.
One of the bedrooms has large ensuite, with the other two bedrooms next to a large wet room bathroom.
The house has walk around decks to the front and a secluded deck and lawn for intimate bbq's to the rear. All Parts of the house are open to you.
A fireplace sets the perfect environment to relax in the colder months, with comfortable chairs and couch to lounge in along with a large outdoor shower which greets you from the beach after a session in water.
Washing machine, dryer andWifi, a smart TV and Sonus sound system are all available for guest use.
The name Ruru is inspired by the Ruru (Morepork) that frequent the property and often can be seencatching the Green Puriri moth off the front deck!
The house has lovely timber floors with bedrooms at each end. Theliving and dining area is connected to front and back deck making the most of the eastly seaview and views west into the mountains. The rural setting with sea views makes this location truly a slice of paradise.
One of the bedrooms has large ensuite, with the other two bedrooms next to a large wet room bathroom.
The house has walk around decks to the front and a secluded deck and lawn for intimate bbq's to the rear. All Parts of the house are open to you.
A fireplace sets the perfect environment to relax in the colder months, with comfortable chairs and couch to lounge in along with a large outdoor shower which greets you from the beach after a session in water.
Washing machine, dryer andWifi, a smart TV and Sonus sound system are all available for guest use.
The name Ruru is inspired by the Ruru (Morepork) that frequent the property and often can be seencatching the Green Puriri moth off the front deck!
Property manager
Ian Cawson
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glenfern Sanctuary and Medlands Beach.
Great Barrier Island, Medlands
What's nearby
- Medlands Beach - 4 min drive
- Kaitoki Beach - 17 min drive
- Blind Bay - 20 min drive
- Glenfern Sanctuary - 48 min drive
- Windy Canyon Lookout - 64 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Innkeeper's Lodge & Currach Irish Pub - 12 min drive
- Mulberry Grove General Store - 16 min drive
- Tipi & Bobs Waterfront Lodge - 13 min drive
- Great Barrier Lodge - 28 min drive
- Barrier Social Club - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Campbell S.
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic views
Campbell S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Audrey B.
27 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aotea Stay
Audrey B.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
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21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jamie A.
23 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Jamie A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet H.
8 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise with a view
Janet H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew L.
20 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barrier Beauty!
Andrew L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca O.
17 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot to get away
Rebecca O.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brett S.
18 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious comfort
Brett S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anna Y.
4 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Anna Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrew L.
7 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Medlands Views
Andrew L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
CHRIS P., Auckland, New Zealand
10 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
CHRIS P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Leanne L.
3 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruru
Leanne L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nicola T.
11 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a relaxing break
Nicola T.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cruchanan M.
19 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tino Ataahua Pai
Cruchanan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Megan F.
30 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luv the Sunrise
Megan F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Damien C.
29 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barrier weekend
Damien C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent
6 Oct 2020
Fantastic place to stay with everything you could possibly need and more (i.
10/10 Excellent
victoria m.
24 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Spot
victoria m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Courtney T.
8 Jan 2019
Clean, tidy, and modern house with amazing views over Medlands beach area,...
Courtney T.
10/10 Excellent
Andrew C., Auckland, New Zealand.
24 Dec 2018
One of the best in Medlands.
Andrew C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Angela O.
12 June 2018
Wow.
Angela O.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rhys D.
8 Feb 2018
Be hard pressed to find a better batch was awesome location prefect for us
Rhys D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dan A.
23 Oct 2017
Thank you so much for having us.
Dan A.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
17 Apr 2017
Very central on Great Barrier Island and only a short walk to the beach.
About the host
Hosted by Ian Cawson
Lyn and Bob have resided on Great Barrier for 15 years and have enjoyed the simplicity of this place/ magical.
What makes this property unique
Private and quiet location
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