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# Kihi Retreat - Ruakaka Holiday Home

Cottage in Ruakaka with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Step into The Kihi Retreat, a vibrant coastal bach with an open-plan living area and large floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to the spacious outdoor sundeck. Enjoy alfresco dining, BBQs, or lounge in the sun during warmer months; unwind indoors by the second TV lounge in winter. With WiFi and a short walk to Ruakaka Beach and Bream Bay, this 3-bedroom holiday home is perfect for your next family getaway.

## Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

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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.

### Kihi Retreat - Ruakaka Holiday Home

A modern bach popping with colour - get ready to relax and escape to some peace and quiet. Welcome to The Kihi Retreat!  
  
Make the most of the downtime with your group or family from the bright and well-appointed open-plan living with big floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that open wide out onto the spacious outdoor sundeck.  
  
Set yourself up on the deck for alfresco summer living when the weather is warmer. Fire up the BBQ and lounge out in the sun around the outdoor dining area. Or in winter unwind indoors, with a second TV lounge available for everyone to spread out in.  
  
The Kihi Retreat is a 3-bedroom Ruakaka holiday home with WiFi, the large master bedroom has its own ensuite and opens directly onto the deck. Everything you need for a refreshing and memorable stay is on hand.  
  
Enjoy this coastal town, with the stunning stretch of white sand and crashing waves of Ruakaka Beach and Bream Bay just a short walk from your front door. Just a 2-minute drive from the local store and restaurants if you need supplies or feel like venturing out for a meal. When you feel like exploring, this is a great location to explore Whangarei and the Tutukaka coast.  
  
The Kihi Retreat is ready to host your amazing getaway!  
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

### Beach

- Beach nearby

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Shower

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### 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

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## 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

Pets not 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

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

### Property is also known as

596327

## About the area

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Ruakaka, Northland

#### What's nearby

- Ruakaka Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km
- Waipu Cove Beach \- 21 min drive \- 20.6 km
- Lang's Beach \- 22 min drive \- 24.5 km
- Town Basin Marina \- 26 min drive \- 37.5 km
- Mangawhai Heads Beach \- 33 min drive \- 36.0 km

#### Getting around

- Whangarei (WRE) - 35 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
- ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬9 min drive
- ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
- ‪little RED - ‬9 min drive
- ‪FEOH Espresso Waipu - ‬9 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## Kihi Retreat - Ruakaka Holiday Home Reviews

## Reviews

9.4

### Exceptional

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