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Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home

Beachfront vacation home in Ruakaka with kitchen

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TV
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
TV
TV
On the beach

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91399 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ruakaka, Northland
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipu Cove Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ruakaka

Located within a leisurely stroll of Ruakaka Beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Refining NZ Visitors Centre. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 19 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Town Basin Marina - 22 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 30 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Matapouri Bay - 52 min drive - 49.0 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home

Blue skies, sunshine, and the ultimate summertime getaway location awaits - Only a 2 minute walk to the beach, Cafe and Surf Club - Welcome to Bream Bay Sands!

With a charming, comfortable and coastal atmosphere, this two-bedroom holiday home with a sleep-out is just waiting to host a family looking to ditch the work attire, get the sunnies and jandals on, and soak up some Kiwi sunshine.

With great indoor-outdoor flow, there is enough space for everyone to kick back and stretch their legs. Hang out on the sundeck around the outdoor dining table under the sun-shade, or lounge out on a bean bag with a good book.

The externally accessed sleep-out is ideal for the younger members of your group, with plenty of extra space and sleeping up to 4 guests.

Whip up a few tasty holiday meals in the fully equipped kitchen, where a Nespresso machine also waits to ensure you start the day off right. The all-important BBQ is also outside, ready to grill up a classic summer feast!

This place certainly comes alive in summer, but a mid-winter stay is well-catered for as well. With heating options, WiFi, and a TV with Freeview, you and the family will be looked after during those indoor days or cosy nights in.

Be sure to bring the boat, there's plenty of parking space here, and the boat ramp only 4kms away. You'll love being able to get out on the water and bring home your fresh catch.

Being less than a three-minute walk from the beach, you can spend your days heading to and from the white sandy shore for a swim or some beach cricket.

With the Kiwi sanctuary just up the road, Waipu Cove and Piroa Falls nearby, and the Hen and Chicken Islands just a day trip on the boat away, there's no shortage of breathtaking scenic spots to visit.

For your next beach getaway, Bream Bay Sands awaits!
Please note, property is now fully fenced, so is child and dog safe. Photos will be updated soon. Please note that trampoline pictured has been removed from the property and is now no longer available. All guests should take extra care on the deck as there is no barrier to prevent falls.Guests should bring their own coffee pods compatible to a Dolce Gusto coffee machine to make use of the available coffee makerPlease be aware bathroom 2 at this property is outside, and that the sleepout is accessed externally and does not have a bathroom.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Bream Sands Ruakaka Ruakaka
601704
Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Ruakaka
Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Ruakaka within a short 5-minute walk of Ruakaka Beach. You'll also find Waipu Museum and Reotahi Bay nearby.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

At this beachfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Does Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Whangarei (WRE), which is 23.4 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home.

Reviews

Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Reviews

6.8

6.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Stephen C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs renovation.

The actual location was brilliant. The accommodation inside was just adequate but filthy. Needs a good spring clean. We could not get into the wardrobes and pantry because of the owners “stuff”. When I am paying good money I expect to be able to have good cupboard space. The kitchen utensils were dirty and I had to wash knives etc before using. The table and chairs on the deck need to be reviewed as some of the chairs were so fatigued that one collapsed on my husband who is on his eighties and it has left him badly shaken and bruised and has left his hip replacement very painful. The rusting on the deck is very rusted and a danger of collapsing. Many of the above are health and safety issues which need to be addressed by the owner if he wants to let the property to the public. As we paid in full about 6 months ago and had the use of our money all that time I think a lot of these issues should have been addressed. The place looks good on the Book a Bach site but unfortunately this is not so.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing as always

2nd time here and even better than the first. New fence around the property helped contain our dog. Property is immaculate and has everything you need. Looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce R.

Ruakaka getaway

Overall we enjoyed the great location and properties layout. However the cleaning and maintenance team need to up their game. Perhaps implement some basic check lists. We arrived to find a lot of flies and ants in the house, noticeably more ants in kitchen area. The fly spray was empty so of no use, then we discovered that a rubbish bin in the bench marked compost. It was full of rotten food, hence the ants and flies. I put it outside and cleaned the bench including around and under toasted as that area was uncleaned. The kitchen spray and wipe was also empty as was the BBQ Gas bottle. I left a note for the cleaners regarding these issues, trusting that they will follow up on our concerns. Regards Bruce Rosoman
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022