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Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views.

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
View from property
Interior
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Ruakaka, Northland
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Waipu Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Ruakaka Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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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 Retreat, heavenly views.

Set just 4 km off state highway 1 up in the hills, this quiet unique free-standing cottage is the perfect get-away. Ruakaka beach is 6-7 minutes' drive and Whangarei is 25 minutes to the North and Waipu just 15 minutes' drive away, you have so much to do. Have a wander through the large garden area out front.
There is one bedroom with a queen-sized bed and there is a very comfortable fold out bed in the dining kitchen area also if required for extra guests. The kitchen has a fridge, microwave, Air Fryer, Rice cooker and hot plate, with pot and pans for cooking. I also have some cooking basics also, Rice, Flour, Oats, Cooking oil etc,If you are staying for 3 days or more there is a washing machine / drier available (please ask if you require this).
There is wi-fi available and excellent Cell phone coverage also.
Feel free to wander around the property and take a walk along the (hardly any traffic) road, there are beautiful views everywhere, and it's worth a visit to Wilsons Dam, which supplies Whangarei with water.
I have two Sea Kayaks and life jackets available to use, but you will need a way to transport them or ask me and if I am around, I can help with this.
Feel free to ask if you need anything at all.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Ruakaka Beach. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • The cottage offers a kitchenette, a fridge and a microwave
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • 7 minutes by car from Refining NZ Visitors Centre and 12 minutes from Waipu Museum
Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views. offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Ruakaka cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Mark Meyer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number DP191401

Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shawny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the lil cottage, the only thing I didnt like was the long gravel road to the cottage. Also theres no soap in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ocean F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem with reasonable price
We loved the location and the amazing view of Ruakaka beach from the house. It was very clean and the sofa bed was set up for us upon arrival. Good indoor space for us (2 adults and 1 kid) and there are great outdoor areas for exploring. All come with a very reasonable price tag during holiday season. Mark and his partner were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024