Title: Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views. Cottage in Ruakaka with kitchenette ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109380000/109373000/109372940/e5fe972b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109380000/109373000/109372940/ec4de867.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109380000/109373000/109372940/20f079a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109380000/109373000/109372940/c2d120dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109380000/109373000/109372940/60d8b6b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views. provides a garden and more. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### 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. 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of towels on request ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling 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) ## Similar properties ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99357700/99357601/3bd36ef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside Kiwiana Stay with Rustic Path to the Beach Tamaterau - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews CA $84 CA $168 total includes taxes & fees Nov 12 - Nov 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=99357601&PinnedHotelID=99357601&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570100/33570025/c2d223a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverfront Cottage Waipu Waipu - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 42 reviews CA $96 CA $136 total includes taxes & fees Nov 10 - Nov 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=33570025&PinnedHotelID=33570025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31550000/31548100/31548008/7adb1572.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ripples-n-Tide Waterside Studio Parua Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 244 reviews CA $93 CA $133 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=31548008&PinnedHotelID=31548008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37990000/37990000/37989990/3d2f7064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxed quiet home away from home! 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Put any other rubbish in the black bin. Please use the small compost bin provided for vegetable scraps etc., but no meat fish chesses etc. and empty it to the main compost bin. No cooking of really really spicy food please Please don't make up the Sofa Bed, it will be made up for booking's over 2 guests. ### 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 Long-term renters welcome This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 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 Registration Number DP191401 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.91331,174.4029&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bmdzEcang%60%40%3FO%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40S%40SBQBSBQBQBQBQDSDQBQDQDQDQFQDOFQDQFOFQFOFQFMFOHQHOFMHOHOHMHOHKHOJMHKJOHKJKJOJKJKJKLIJKJKLKJILIJILILILGLILGLILENGLGLGLENELELENENCLENCNELANCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBLDNBLDNDNDLDLDLFNFLFLDLHLFLHLFLHLHJHLHJHLJJJLHJJJJJJJJJNJJHJJNJJHLHNHJJNFLHNHNHLFNHPFNFLFPHNDPFNFPDPDNFPDPDPDPBPDPDRBPBPBPBPBRBP%40RBR%40P%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FN%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPATAPAPATAPAPCPATCPCPCPCPCPCRENERCPEPEPERGPELEPGRGNENINGPGNGLIRGLINILINGNKLIJININKJKLILKJKLKJKLKJKJMHKHMLKFMFKLMFMHMFMHMHMFMDMHODMHMDMDODODMDO%40MFO%40MDO%40OBO%40MBOBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMCOAOCMAOEOAMGOAOEMEMEOEMEMIMEOIMEMGMIMIMGMIMGKMMGKGMMKIKMMGKKKMKKKMKKIMKMIKKOIOIKIMIOIOIMGOIMISGMGOGQGOGOGOESGQEMGQESEQEQCQESEOCSCQCQCQCQCQAUAQCQAQAUAQAQAU%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Bcviw0_mIptIA_TNvlwOuyNtzuY=) Ruakaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Ruakaka Beach - 10 min drive - 9.0 km - Waipu Caves - 26 min drive - 22.7 km - Waipu Cove Beach - 30 min drive - 29.2 km - Town Basin Marina - 32 min drive - 37.9 km - Mangawhai Heads Beach - 45 min drive - 44.6 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬5 min drive - ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬13 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views.? > As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views. on Nov 10, 2025 start from CA $87.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Ruakaka-Hotels-Ruakaka-Retreat.h109372940.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views.? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views. located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Refining NZ Visitors Centre and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Museum. Waipu Caves and Waipu Cove Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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