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Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Beach nearby
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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ruakaka, Northland
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipu Cove Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ruakaka

Located within a leisurely stroll of Ruakaka Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute drive of Refining NZ Visitors Centre. The cottage includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waipu Caves - 23 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Town Basin Marina - 23 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 24 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 45 min drive - 25.5 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪little RED - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Unit Six Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬3 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.

Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home

Positioned just a 5 minute walk to the patrolled Ruakaka surf beach, Ruakaka Sands is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Ruakaka holiday home with Wi-Fi. This modern, well presented house is an ideal option for your next Bream Bay getaway!

This 2 storey Ruakaka holiday home includes spacious, open plan living downstairs... There is ample room to relax and unwind, with fantastic indoor / outdoor flow for seamless summer living. The wraparound decking is perfect for socialising in the sun!

Upstairs at this Ruakaka accommodation, bedroom 1 has a queen bed. Downstairs, bedroom 2 has a queen bed, while bedroom 3 includes a sofa bed that is separated into 2 singles. To complete your group set up, there is a bathroom on each floor.

Whether you are after pure relaxation or adventure, Ruakaka Sands has you covered... Stroll to the beach via walkway - At road entrance turn left. Walk a short distance to end of cul-de-sac. To the right is a wooden walkway. Three walkways lead to beach - and back.

Ruakaka town centre is only a 5 minute drive away for local amenities and the local tavern. Plus, you are just a 10 minute drive to Waipu Village and cafes, a 10 minute drive to the boat ramp at One Tree Point, a 5 minute drive to Waipu Golf Course and a 15 minute drive to Waipu Caves walkway.

Ruakaka Sands welcomes you for a refreshing beach escape!
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 doesn't allow pets

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

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.

Property is also known as

596076
Ruakaka Sands Ruakaka Ruakaka
Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Ruakaka
Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Ruakaka within a short 10-minute walk of Ruakaka Beach. You'll also find Waipu Caves and Waipu Museum nearby.

Is there parking available at Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some cottage, as well as a garden.

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

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

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Whangarei (WRE), which is 24.2 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

No, you won't find cottage with balconies at Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home.

Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

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

Fantastic

Clean, tidy well equiped bach. A little walk to gorgeous beach. Would highly recommend. Wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful modern warm house, only a short walk to the beach.

Beautiful modern warm house, only a short walk to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025