Title: Family Tides - Ruakaka Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Tides - Ruakaka Holiday Home Vacation home in Ruakaka with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Family Tides - Ruakaka Holiday Home ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Family Tides - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100931000/100930944/52601da1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Family Tides - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100931000/100930944/830459ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Family Tides - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100931000/100930944/e9a3bf0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Family Tides - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100931000/100930944/336c8a5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Family Tides - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100931000/100930944/0f8159ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience seamless indoor-outdoor living at Family Tides, where you can enjoy freshly brewed coffee and plan your day on the deck. With 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a superb cafe just a short walk away, this holiday home is perfect for families to unwind. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family Tides - Ruakaka Holiday Home This peaceful holiday home is perfectly set up, hitch up the boat and travel less than two hours north from Auckland and you've arrived. Open the doors to seamless indoor-outdoor living with the bonus of stunning views and amazing white sands 5 minutes drive away - the perfect summer with the family awaits. Wake in the morning and kick each day off right with freshly brewed coffee from the barista-style coffee machine, whip up a tasty brunch for yourselves to enjoy while you make a plan for the day, or simply relax on the deck. Sleeping up to nine across four bedrooms, this spacious and comfortable holiday home has 2-bathrooms making it perfect for 2 families. There is a superb cafe just a short walk away, so if you like a barista-made flat white in the morning, this is the spot for you. With the wildlife refuge 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. Spend your days revelling in the sunshine and making a splash in the ocean waves - your new favourite Ruakākā family holiday spot awaits at Family Tides! Please note there is a slight drop-off at the back of the property, and adults should closely supervise young children around this area as it is not fenced. 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. ## Property amenities ### 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 - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63940000/63932300/63932267/cf50319e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Restful Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home Ruakaka - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=63932267&PinnedHotelID=63932267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106120000/106117700/106117675/3b7ef32c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home Waipu - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=106117675&PinnedHotelID=106117675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116430000/116429500/116429464/050eb5be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bennett's Bach - Waipu Holiday Home Waipu - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=116429464&PinnedHotelID=116429464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56860000/56851000/56850957/c34e69bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lookout over Beautiful Perehipe Beach Karikari Peninsula - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space 9.0 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=56850957&PinnedHotelID=56850957&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107492600/107492578/68449778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home away from Home in Mangawhai Heads. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 634580 ## About the area Ruakaka is home to this vacation home. Old Library Arts Centre and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Town Basin Marina and Mangawhai Golf Club. 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