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Ruakākā Beach Bach

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ruakaka, Northland
  • Ruakaka Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Waipu Caves
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Waipu Cove Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Family Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ruakākā Beach Bach

Our Bach is nestled in the sand dunes and has unimpeded views to Mt Mania, Whangarei Heads, Hen and Chicken Islands and beyond. Enjoy the secluded sand dune aspect with Pohutukawa trees for shade and privacy.

Cook on the well-equipped BBQ or in the kitchen, dine indoors or out, its perfect summer or winter. Use the covered verandah to stay out of the sun or rain, we've thought of everything so that you don't have to.

If you love beach walks, playing in the sand or swimming in the surf the white sandy surf beach is only a 2-minute walk away. If fishing is your thing there is a new marina boat ramp at One Tree Point (a 5-minute drive) or book a fishing charter with our neighbour. For shoppers there's local markets and bargains in the surrounding towns of Waipu and Whangarei. And there's a dairy or supermarket for your day to day needs just minutes away.

The property is big enough for all of your needs, bring the boat, tent and your dog for a complete family holiday. BOOK EARLY TO SECURE YOUR DATES!
Special conditions:
Long weekends three night stay minimum. Larger groups by negotiation.
The peak summer period, Christmas to Auckland anniversary weekend has a minimum rental period of 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday.

NOTE: 4-night stay minimum over the EASTER period.

Property manager

Hcab_Partnership

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please not on the furniture or beds. Not fenced.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ruakaka

Located in Ruakaka, this holiday home is near the beach. Town Basin Marina and Mangawhai Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves. Scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Ruakaka, Northland

What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Waipu Caves - 11 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 22 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Ocean Beach - 72 min drive - 66.0 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Central - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Feoh Espresso - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruakākā Beach Bach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Ruakākā Beach Bach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruakākā Beach Bach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ruakākā Beach Bach located?

This family-friendly Ruakaka holiday home is located by the sea, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) 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

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family bach with all you need

Relaxing convrnient to beach and shops restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEREK S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

Nice and cosy house near beach. Very helpful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get Away

Really Nice Location could not be better. Easy to find communication with host very easy close to beach, cafe and very well stocked dairy no need to drive anywhere! Would come again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

Lovely spot to relax, easy walk to the beach, nice deck to listen to the surf.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible beach house!

This is a wonderful house in a fabulous location! The deck and the view was beautiful every hour of the day. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Really good, will book again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Des L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot

Perfect place for us as the kids loved surfing and the boat ramp was only 10 minutes away. Roomy batch with a really awesome deck too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elinor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot and stay!

An wonderful spot, clean, tidy, well equipped and great communication with Maxine! The deck is a great spot for dinner. Back from the beach, so secluded and calm. Perfect for a weekend or longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very well kept and clean, with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gals Getaway

We had a lovely stay for a couple of nights. Perfect setting, so peaceful, comfortable & plenty of space inside and out. We were happy to be able to take the dog which was one draw card of this property. We will be back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peace and quiet with a beautiful view

A great 3 day stay with a group of old friends. The Kiwiana Bach was perfect, with 2 toilets and easy access bathroom. We are older couples and enjoyed the quiet area with beautiful view of Bream Head and Manaia. Maxine communicated well and we felt very welcomed, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Holiday in ruakaka beach.

Great location, and good amenities, Maxine was very helpful. We were lucky with the weather, Ruakaka beach very close by, 5 minutes walk away , very much enjoyed our stay, thank you, Lois + Peter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break in a fabulous location

Relaxing stay lazing on the fabulous deck with awesome views. Beautiful beach just down the road. Homely and comfortable bach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Carl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good holiday house

Nicely located, suit a large family for holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Great place sun or shine. Close to the beach Cafe around the corner and lovely Outlook.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Weekend away

Beautiful property and location, with easy beach access, and all amenities, close by. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Long Weekend

Fantastic Location. Lovely original Kiwi bach experience. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely bach and kind host

Our group (6 people + pup) had a wonderful stay at Maxine's Kiwiana bach. Maxine was very communicative and generous - and the spot would be hard to beat! Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julianne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Awesome host let us to check-in earlier and check out late. The amazing beach just outside of the back yard. Very quiet location, we really enjoy the wonderful book collections too. Kids had a lot of fun. We will be back. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bach

Lovely time with the family at this Bach. Nice and close to the beach with a lovely outlook across the sand dunes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne W., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing kiwi Bach beside the dunes with awesome views

Perfect spot to relax and recharge. Loved the kiwi Bach vibe and decor. Has everything you need, in a great central location. Loved the beach walks with the dogs, enjoyed the surf, the local beach cafe or the French Kitchen coffee cart for some great coffee/ breakfast. A short drive to Waipu village for dinner out at McClouds or a spot of browsing at the Black shed. We enjoyed evening bbqs by candlelight on the deck, rigged up with some warm blankets under the stars. A perfect little getaway - we will def be back. Thanks Maxine and Ruakaka.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Larissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very clean, spacious and great deck. Kids enjoyed the puzzles and board games hopefully the next time we can enjoy the stay better in summer :) Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Suited us perfectly

Well looked after, beautiful location - suited us perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maraea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay! Being down beach road again was nice I would highly recommend to anyone who is wanting a nice hideout. Thank you Maxine 😊☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Hcab_Partnership

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What makes this property unique

The bounty of the north is on your doorstep. Fishing, diving or boating the choice is yours

Languages:

English