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Marotere - Waterfront beach house

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Ruakaka Inlet from the deck
Front deck
Beach
Exterior
Estuary entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Ruakaka, Ruakaka
  • Ruakaka Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Waipu Cove Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Corner Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom with Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Marotere - Waterfront beach house

Near new house with unobstructed waterfront views to capture the ever changing Ruakaka estuary and beautiful views out to Bream Bay, the Hen and Chicks and Whangarei Heads.

Tranquil location in a quiet cul-de-sac with the estuary offering safe swimming, kayaking and paddle-boarding. The surf is 500m away across the estuary or three minutes in the car to the patrolled area.

Modern spacious house with a funky vibe, huge decks and a large flat lawn to play on. Fabulous views from the open plan living area and all the bedrooms have a smaller sea view and open onto the decks. Enjoy the ukuleles for a sing along!

Off street parking for up to 4 cars and a boat. Boat ramp 300m away for easy access to renowned Bream Bay.

Ruakaka Estuary is a wildlife refuge home to many species of seabirds and a breeding colony for rare dotterels and fairy terns as well as oystercatchers. So sorry no pets .

You can walk to the dairy, cafe at the surf beach and the local takeaway and it's a short drive to the supermarket and a couple of other cafes.

90 minutes from Auckland. If you ever want to leave, it's about 10mins to Waipu and Marsden Cove and 25 mins to Whangarei and Mangawhai. 5 min to Waipu Golf Club's links course with magnificent ocean views.
Special conditions:
Minimum 2 night stay. 4 nights during the high season and 3 nights over Easter weekend.

Cancellation within 7 days of booking will result in no refund unless we can re-let the property for the dates booked. No refunds for bookings held during peak times.

Please check-in after 4pm and check-out by 11am.

We may ask you for a bond to be paid at the time of the final payment. After inspection at conclusion of your stay to be returned to you less the cost of any damages.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$85.00 per stay);

In Kiwi bach tradition you’ll need to bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow slips)

Property manager

Grant D
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

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 on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves, while Waipu Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Ruakaka, Ruakaka

What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Waipu Caves - 11 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Ocean Beach - 71 min drive - 65.5 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Central - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Feoh Espresso - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marotere - Waterfront beach house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marotere - Waterfront beach house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marotere - Waterfront beach house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marotere - Waterfront beach house located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Ruakaka Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Refining NZ Visitors Centre and Waipu Museum. Waipu Caves and Waipu Cove Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maryna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem in Ruakaka
We had a fantastic stay at this holiday home! The location was absolutely stunning, offering beautiful surroundings and a peaceful atmosphere. The home itself was spotless and well-maintained, which made our stay even more enjoyable.The only minor inconvenience was having to organise our own bed linen and towels, which required extra planning since we were visiting from Australia. However, this didn’t take away from the overall experience.I can definitely recommend this place to all visitors — it's a wonderful spot for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Amazing place to stay! Family friendly, lovely and clean. Grant was super easy to communicate with. Waking up and sitting on the deck..best way to start the day! Kids swam, kayaked..can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Great stay, great host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruakaka Stay
We couldn't have found a better better property for our group of 2 couples. Grant's house is in a gorgeous location with stunning views from dawn to dusk, and we could have happily have stayed for much longer as it is so well equipped and furnished that everything has been thought of. There were 4 different ways to make coffee, not counting instant! We loved it here and would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daesong L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Very nice time on this property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruakaka Delight
Perfect weather, perfect location just to chill with family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Fantastic location for swimming and views. Plenty of room on deck and inside living area. Large bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. Didnt have to leave our little paradise all weekend. Too busy in the water and on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maider A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Hemos estado muy a gusto en la estancia. Todo bien
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kushla T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Thank you so much grant. Your house was absolutly perfect and was an absolute pleasure to stay at. Lovely clean and tidy and exactly what we hoped for and more. Fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An awesome spot for rest and relaxation
Location amazing, house awesome, great set up for a relaxing holiday. Great inside/outside flow with deck and ranchsliders. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning water views in beautiful accomodation
Wonderful stay in modern well equipped home. Everything you need and more in superb location. Easy drive from Auckland
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suraya E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun, relaxing , beautiful stay
This was one of our best holidays in a while. We were perfectly surrounded by nature, estuary and beach. The pix online does not do justice to the house itself. The only regret I have is 8 days we’re not enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Wonderful property, very well equipped and amazing view of estuary. Could no fault it and enjoyed a great stay.Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Excellent location
Fully equipped, very clean and a great stay, Unfortunately the TV did not work.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab stay in beautiful quiet spot
All lovely apart from scary neighbourhood alarms! Luckily not a tsunami
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!!!
Awesome place and Location would definitely return again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Great house with an amazing location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing break
A lovely sunny warm bach, even in July. Very quiet surroundings with a view of the water. A perfect place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mums weekend away, 40th birthday retreat for mums
Absolutely immaculate! Beautiful, beautiful home, stunning views. Easy communication with host. Comfortable bedding and couches and living area for our group of five ladies. Even in middle of winter, was just wonderful. Will most definitely be back. Us ladies would love to make it an annual retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodation for NZIB nationals
Excellent warm home with great facilities. Experienced upper north island power cut & Grant (host) made contact to ensure all was okay. Shopping complex with all facilities & Ruakaka Tavern & Restaurant all close by. Tavern had a great variety of meals if required. Ruakaka Beach also very close. Would recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lois e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time at Ruakaka
Beautiful location, quiet, well appointed light and airy. We really enjoyed our time at this accommodation. All family members enjoyed the accomodation except the young adult and teen were disappointed by the lack of Wifi.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views!
What a lovely peaceful stay in a beautiful Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Renton, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
Great and quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Great stay
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed this property. Only negative is there is no wifi. We are from out of country so had no data and having no wifi made it very difficult to communicate with other people we were there with for a wedding. And no mention in the add that there is no wifi. But we would stay there again for sure!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Grant D

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What makes this property unique

New spacious light airy house in a quiet cul de sac

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests