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# Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views.

Cottage in Ruakaka with kitchenette

## Photo gallery for Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views.

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 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. 

## Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Beach view

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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. 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)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

### Rules

There are two rubbish bins on the rear deck, put bottles, tins, cans, plastic and cardboard in the green bin. 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

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Ruakaka, Northland

#### What's nearby

- Refining NZ Visitors Centre \- 9 min drive \- 8.3 km
- Ruakaka Beach \- 10 min drive \- 9.0 km
- Waipu Museum \- 16 min drive \- 20.2 km
- Waipu Cove Beach \- 26 min drive \- 29.6 km
- Town Basin Marina \- 26 min drive \- 37.9 km

#### Getting around

- Whangarei (WRE) - 37 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
- ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬13 min drive
- ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
- ‪little RED - ‬13 min drive
- ‪FEOH Espresso Waipu - ‬13 min drive

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## Ruakaka Retreat, heavenly views. Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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10 - Excellent

4

8 - Good

2

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

### 8.8

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

### 10

Eco-friendliness

### 9.0

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Harata D.

Sep 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I loved the quiet and calm atmosphere. The view was fantastic, and the batch had all the basics for a comfortable stay. It’s close to interesting towns and not far from the beach. Mark was considerate and easy to communicate with. Thank you I had a lovely, relaxing time at a good price. Highly recommend. 

##### Harata D.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Chris

Feb 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We really enjoyed our stay at this quaint little cottage. Stunning views of Bream Bay and a nice outlook overall. We are definitely keen to come back to stay. Thank you!

##### Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Ocean F.

Dec 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### 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. 

##### Ocean F.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Tash S.

Aug 18, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it here so lovely quiet relaxing just perfect

##### Tash S.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Linda M.

Jun 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Quiet and serene

Great location. Mark was prompt with communication. Comfy, warm and cosy.

##### Linda M.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Shawny

Jan 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

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.

##### Shawny

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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