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9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Ruakaka, Northland

Ruakaka Beach8 min drive
Waipu Caves16 min drive
Whangarei (WRE)38 min drive
Ocean Beach74 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great location with a short stroll to the beach. Nice yard for kids to play. Have a lovely stay with the family.

Brett

Feb 29, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - Pukeko

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Kiwi

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Tamure

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - Tuatara

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Main

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo

Bathroom 2 - Corner Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

1 MINUTE WALK = RUAKAKA BEACH

A one minute walk across a reserve to Beautiful Ruakaka beach!

Clean and tidy 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 Toilet home with sleep out on flat, fully fenced section. PLEASE NOTE: There is NO Linen provided. Please make sure you have sheets, pillowcases, duvets/blankets and towels.

No car access to this part of the beach keeps it nice and quiet all year round!

Plenty of room on the reserve out front for the kids to play, ride bikes etc without the worry of cars.

Outdoor shower to rinse off after one of the many trips to the beach.

Full insulated with Heat pump and HRV ventilation system keeps the house dry and warm/cool when you need it.

Original Kitchen with F&P appliances, Stove, Dishwasher and Ice & Water refrigerator.

Huge wrap around deck with 4 burner gas BBQ and a Kettle BBQ if charcoal is more your thing, please bring your own charcoal etc…

Multiple outdoor entertaining areas so you can follow the sun throughout the day.

Hopefully not, but if you feel the urge to do a bit of work or you just want a break away to work there is unlimited Fibre broadband at your disposal.

Enough parking for 6 vehicles outside the gate keeping the kids away from the cars.

If boating is your thing, a super wide gate makes backing the boat in a dream.

A 2min drive or 10min walk to Ruakaka shopping centre which has everything you need! Bakery, Fish n Chips, Sushi, Cafe, Butcher, Supermarket, Kebab/Pizzeria, Doctors…

Next to the shopping centre there is a playground as well as a skatepark if you get sick of the beach.

Only 90min north of Auckland or 20min south of Whangarei makes it so easy to get to.

Nearby we have the Waipu caves, Waipu golf course, plus all of the attractions of Whangarei.

Bedroom 1:
Queen Bed, TV (Not Smart)

Bedroom 2:
Queen Bed, Desk

Bedroom 3:
King Bed, Toddler Bed, Smart TV

Sleepout:
Double Bed

Lounge:
Huge corner couch with foldout double bed and 55” Smart TV

Special conditions:
The bach comfortably sleeps eight, but can accommodate up to 10 people with fold out sofa bed in lounge.

The property is fully fenced; lowest fence is about 1 metre high.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO LINEN PROVIDED.
Please make sure you have sheets, pillowcases, duvets/blankets and towels.

Property manager

Rikki Bendall

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

About the area

Ruakaka

Located in Ruakaka, this holiday home is by the sea. Waipu Museum and Reyburn House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bream Head Coast Walks and Town Basin Marina. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.

Ruakaka, Northland

What's nearby

Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 7 min drive
Ruakaka Beach - 8 min drive
Waipu Caves - 16 min drive
Waipu Cove Beach - 26 min drive
Ocean Beach - 74 min drive

Getting around

Whangarei (WRE) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Land & Sea - ‬9 min drive
‪Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - ‬19 min walk
‪The Deck - ‬53 min drive
‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬53 min drive
‪Off the Hook Cafe and Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 MINUTE WALK = RUAKAKA BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 MINUTE WALK = RUAKAKA BEACH?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 MINUTE WALK = RUAKAKA BEACH?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 MINUTE WALK = RUAKAKA BEACH located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Refining NZ Visitors Centre and within 9 miles (15 km) of Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Museum. Waipu Caves is 12 mi (19.4 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brett

29 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great location with a short stroll to the beach. Nice yard for kids to play. Have a lovely stay with the family.

6/10 Okay

Frank E.

3 July 2023

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

Good stay

Nice place, but could use the following to make it all the more convenient: hair dryer, cork screw, blankets , decent pilllows. Otherwise great location and amenities Would recommend place and host Rikki was really responsive. Thanks

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamee H.

20 Mar 2023

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

Family/Group friendly modern accommodation near the beach

We stayed in the fully furnished single storey friendly 3 bed home with outdoor barbecue deck. There were 5 of us who were able to stay. Unfortunately 2 extra family members couldn’t because they brought their doggy ('thems' the rules) otherwise we had everything we needed, so comfy and quiet and within walking distance to the beach. Highly recommended for families/groups.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Corrina P.

16 May 2024

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

Great location

Great home, close to the beach with a well equipped kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Simranjeet S.

25 Apr 2024

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

Good

Bach was nice and tidy. But Barbecue was so dirty we not able to use it. I have photos to show how dirty it was.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

2 Apr 2024

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

Absolute Perfection

Cozy, comfy, everything you need and out the gate a few steps to the beach. We watched the sunrise with our coffee every morning and slept like logs in the comfy beds. Kids had a blast, already planning when we can come back. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy C.

13 Mar 2024

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

Great spot and bach

We had a very nice stay. The bach met expectation and the beach location was fantastic. Could have used a few more basic sundries (tea towels, TP), but overall nice comfortable bach.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne B.

22 Feb 2024

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

Peace and quiet

The house had everything we needed and more. The only TV we could get to work was in the front bedroom and only 1 channel so that was a bit disappointing. It was a very quick car trip to the main beach, which is quite stunning. There was every shop we needed locally and we especially enjoyed our take out Indian. Plenty of hot water for showers and huge fridge. Would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillida A.

17 Feb 2024

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

Wonderful

Great stay with easy access to the beautiful white sand beach and a great house

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Monique J.

5 Feb 2024

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

Location, location, location

Nice and close to the beach. Plenty of room. Accessible to everything. Excellent communication with property owner.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia A.

27 Jan 2024

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

Family batch in a great location

Everything we needed for a relaxing holiday by the beach. Good outdoor areas with plenty of space for relaxing or playing games. Great location just a short walk from the beach. Spacious bedrooms with plenty of storage to unpack if you want to. Overall a great place that we would be keen to visit again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta O.

21 Jan 2024

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

Great property

We had a great stay at this property. It was clean when we arrived, is in a great location and I thought it was great value. Rikki was easy to deal with.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Paul S.

16 Jan 2024

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

Great Spot

We had a really good family holiday. Just about had the beach to ourselves.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelby C.

30 Dec 2023

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

Great property, handy to shops/beach, tidy and private.

Lovely tidy property so close to the beautiful beach. We really enjoyed the stay and were grateful for the air conditioning and the outdoor shower. We did have some trouble with a tv in the bedroom and couldn't get it working (maybe user error) One recommendation I would make is for there to be more cleaning products on hand for the departure day. I did my best with what there was on hand but I would like to of done a better job. I looked for the vacuum for 20 mins. lol

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine J.

22 Dec 2023

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

Attending family event

Great set up would make really nice base for a beach holiday. Only conern was many of the cleaning produces were close to empty. And i'm not sure mopping the wooden floors is the right treatment for them.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rohit S.

28 Nov 2023

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

Great Escape to the Beach

The location is amazing, right next to Ruakaka beach. The house is a nice small location for a gathering and having friends. The property is well maintained and has a great sense of getting away from the stress of work and technology. Overall had a great time and would love to visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

A.N, Auckland, Nz

24 Nov 2023

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

Perfect place by the beach

Super comfy and clean home. Literally a minute walk to the most beautiful beach,wish we could stay longer. Felt right at home.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

16 Nov 2023

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

Fishing sojourn

Place was well suited for a fishing sojourn as plenty of space to park a boat , quiet and private but close to shops and the ram as well as a very short walk to the beach. Cupboards were well stocked with the condiments ( very much appreciated) and all other amenities were just fine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Anna H.

30 Oct 2023

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

Great house for families

Had a really lovely stay here, great house and outdoor area for family nice and close to the beach. Rikki was really responsive and a pleasure to deal with.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kennett G.

26 Oct 2023

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

Review

Spacious, comfortable and good amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

12 Oct 2023

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

Amazing beach

Loved our stay. Rikki was amazing and quick to reply when booking.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

3 Oct 2023

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

Awesome spot near the beach

Location ia perfect. Short walk to the beach. House had everything we needed for our stay and enough room for our group. Rikki communicated well and was very understanding. Thank you for having us.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

6 Sept 2023

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

Perfect

Perfect for us to attend a whanau event. Comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Excellent, prompt and friendly communication with the host made our last minute visit stress free. Thanks. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

27 Aug 2023

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

Awesome stay

Nice homely stay, has everything you need. Big back yard for the kids to play, nice & close to the beach. Easy booking process. Will definitely be returning again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl W.

11 Aug 2023

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

A week of peace

Warm comfortable break away from the cold south. Loved being so close to beach and walking distance to shops. Cleaning products a little lacking though. Would return again

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023