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Stones Throw Beach House

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Distance to Beach 100m
Ruakaka Beach, Safe Patrolled Swimming
Deck and out door entertaining area 2
Large outdoor covered BBQ / entertaining area
Fully Fenced section

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Ruakaka, Northland
  • Ruakaka Beach
    3 min walk
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre
    7 min drive
  • Waipu Museum
    7 min drive
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    36 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

master room 1 ensuite

1 King Bed

master room 2

1 Queen Bed

room 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

room 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

room 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom + shower

Bathtub · Shower only

On Suite bathroom main bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Separate Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Stones Throw Beach House

Freshly renovated inside for 2024, Only 100m to the Beach. 1and 1/2 hours from Auck. There is room for everyone here. Great beach house for a large group or two families holidaying together. Full fenced section, Five good sized bedrooms, huge lounge and dining area. A home away from home. Minutes to Awesome Surfing, Fishing, Diving, Sailing, Golf, kayaking, Marine / Bird reserves etc.......

The property is situated within a few meters to the beautiful white sand beach of Ruakaka ( Safe Patrolled Swimming). Easy to nip back for the forgotten item, to shower, lunch, etc. Great place for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, fishing, gathering shellfish or beach walking. There is also an estuary with wildlife reserves.

Only 90 minutes north of Auckland and 25 mins south of Whangarei City, Ruakaka has much to offer the visitor:
* 5 minute drive to the stunning Waipu 18 hole all weather golf course
* 10 minute drive to the boat ramp at One Tree Point, awesome sailing, fishing and diving to be had!
* 10 minute drive to Waipu village with it’s numerous cafes/restaurants, small shops and museum
* 15 minute drive to Waipu Caves and walkway
* 5 minute drive to Ruakaka town centre, where there is a Supervalue supermarket, video rental store, GP, cafe, tavern
* 5 minute walk to local dairy
* Also in the area are fishing and diving charters, Kayak hire, horse trecks and some fantastic driving scenery

Located in the front section of paradise shores with slight sea views, this is the perfect place to get together, relax and enjoy this fantastic beach
Special conditions:
Christmas to Waitangi weekend (1st week of February)- weekly bookings only. Out of peak season - a minimum stay applies for public holiday weekends and 2 night minimum stay on weekends.
$500 bond for all stays, refundable upon return of key and a satisfactory inspection of property.
Check-in time 3 pm, check-out time midday.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi batch tradition you are expected to: Clean the house before you leave so its ready for the next guest. We do offer a cleaning service at an extra cost, if you don't wish to do this.

Property manager

heleay817

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fully fenced section, house is setup for familys

Events

No events allowed
Reasonable noise please respect our neighbours

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Please ask for exception

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
Note from host: Reasonable noise please respect our neighbours
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ruakaka

Located in Ruakaka, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Old Library Arts Centre and Reyburn House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Town Basin Marina and Bream Head Coast Walks. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ruakaka, Northland

What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 3 min walk
  • Waipu Caves - 12 min drive
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 22 min drive
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 39 min drive
  • Ocean Beach - 72 min drive

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Central - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Porthouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stones Throw Beach House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Stones Throw Beach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stones Throw Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stones Throw Beach House located?

This family-friendly Ruakaka holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Ruakaka Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Waipu Museum and Refining NZ Visitors Centre. Waipu Cove Beach and Waipu Caves are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary Ann S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Summary and Feedback of our stay
1. Communication with host is good. 2. Location and neighborhood is great. 3. We did not use the oven as it was mouldy and dirty. 4. Pots and pans was not cleaned properly. ( suggest replacing some.of them). 5. Overall , it was a relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Bach
Fantastic. Great location and helpful owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday House
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really good
Good place, good communication just some little issues with some stuffs not entirely clean. But overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We have used this house several times now and it is great. Close to the beach. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous week
We had another great stay at this holiday home. Our second year staying here and we love it. The renovations of the interior are fantastic and the location is perfect. A wonderful holiday home for 2 families. We are going to book again for next summer - Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kriselle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay at Ruakaka
We had beautiful weather for our stay, the property fit all 10 of us well and was easy access to the beach (2 min walk). Would come back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepak S., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good place
We all enjoyed . Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, Peaceful and Relaxing
Nice property, spacious, good indoor outdoor flow. Close to beach. Maybe will need a makeover in the near future. But we were very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surf Life Saving
Great house for our team of 10 people. Easy and close to the beach. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our experience
Everything we needed and more more then enough room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay
Loved our stay. Everything you need is there.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Michel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful venue for a relaxing family holiday!
The bach was just the right place for our family reunion, some from overseas. It was wonderfully close to the beach and the house is well designed for a relaxing holiday. It does however, need some maintenance, as all houses do. But communication with the host on this was very positive and I can commend them on their bach. I hope to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property to stay at
A very spacious property for two families to stay at, great that we could take a small dog with us. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Celebration
We had a wonderful stay and this bach had plenty of room and everything we needed. The lounge was lovely and big, with lots of seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a wonderful location and everything as advertised:-)
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Grant T., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well positioned
Property is a bit tired and beds are likewise a bit tired (singles) Easy location, plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Christelle v.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Terrible property
This property is the dirtiest and least maintained we have ever stayed in across New Zealand. This meant that upon arrival on Friday my husband and I spent most of the day cleaning rather than having a holiday with our little girl, before our guests arrived on the Saturday morning:( The kitchen counters were sticky, and dust covered, the toaster has never been cleaned out, the kettle had pieces of stuff coming off its inside when boiled, the microwave was not cleaned and we had to wash all of the plates, cups, glasses and utensils before use. The pans in the kitchen are rusted and the rust came off onto the eggs we tried to make on Sunday morning. The floors had balls of dust and hair everywhere in the living area, dining room and all the bedrooms. The matrasses had bugs and human hairs of different colors on it (we only saw this on the day we left as we were instructed to clean all the lined and the whole house before we left), a courtesy we were definitely not afforded. The linen in the twin single room was dusty:( The toilet had urine and black curly hairs on it upon arrival. Neither the baths nor the sinks were cleaned. The BBQ was used but has not been cleaned in a very long time, and the grills could not be leaned well enough to actually use so we had to organise for our own grills to be brought with friends from Auckland. We discussed the fact that the place was so dirty with the owner face-to-face on Friday, who responded by saying that "well this is Kiwi-bach rules, you get the place the way it's left by the previous people". This was surprising as we were the first people to go into this house for summer, meaning the owners did not clean it/have it cleaned since it was closed up in winter. This was a terrible experience for 3 families with small children. Supplying a clean place is the MOST IMPORTANT thing we needed but was not granted. This after I was sent instructions a week prior to arrival of how the house needed to be cleaned, linen washed and dried and replaced (this was not on the house rules when I booked it). The only positive is the location and the size of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfect setup for our extended family. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stones Throw House
Beautiful property met all of our expectations, plenty of room close to the beach so we walked to watch the sunrise, close to all amenities. I would recommend this house . We were a family of 10 and there was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Enjoyed our time in beautiful Ruakaka. Very handy location and great property. Friends brought dogs so it was great leaving them when out or a meal and knowing they were secure. Thanks Helen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stones throw Ruakaka
Great location - only 2 minute walk to a lovely surf beach. The layout of the house worked well for us. A big lounge with seating for everyone. There were clear instructions for cleaning up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

helmer z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach holiday
Situated in the perfect location with really easy and quick access to the beach. Had all the comforts of a home away from home. Easily accomodated two families. Enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, everything is there.
Outstanding place, so close to beach and everything you need is there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by heleay817

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What makes this property unique

Close to all activities

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English
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