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Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.
A beach with a mountain in the background, clear skies, and calm water.
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a floor lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ruakaka, Northland
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Ruakaka

At this cottage, you'll be 0.9 km (0.5 mi) from Ruakaka Beach and 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from Refining NZ Visitors Centre. .Accommodation features a washing machine, 2 bathrooms and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 23 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 24 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Lang's Beach - 26 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 45 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bream Bay Takeways - ‬6 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

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 two single beds. 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 just minutes from your door, or head into Ruakaka town centre 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!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site 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

Are there any beaches close to Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

Yep, Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home is a short 10-minute walk from Ruakaka Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

No, Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

No, pets are not allowed.

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025