Title: Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37909920&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Cottage in Ruakaka with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home ![Beach nearby - Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37910000/37909920/69c7623a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37910000/37909920/b1adda0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37910000/37909920/0dc4a0f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37910000/37909920/w1435h1920x562y0-e883d4aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37910000/37909920/f2738fb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Just a 5-minute stroll to Ruakaka surf beach, Ruakaka Sands is an ideal retreat for your next Bream Bay getaway. This modern 3-bedroom holiday home features spacious living areas, wraparound decking perfect for socialising in the sun and Wi-Fi to stay connected. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - 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. ### Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Positioned just a 5 minute walk to the patrolled Ruakaka surf beach, Ruakaka Sands is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Ruakaka holiday home with Wi-Fi. This modern, well presented house is an ideal option for your next Bream Bay getaway! 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 a sofa bed that is separated into 2 singles. 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 via walkway - At road entrance turn left. Walk a short distance to end of cul-de-sac. To the right is a wooden walkway. Three walkways lead to beach - and back. Ruakaka town centre is only 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! 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 - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - 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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 596076 Ruakaka Sands Ruakaka Ruakaka Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Ruakaka Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.90812,174.45622&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rlczEknxg%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FQ%40U%40Q%40S%40S%40Q%40QBS%40SBQBSBQBQBQBQDQDQBQDSDQDQDQFODQFQFODQHOFQFMFOHQFOHMFOHOHOJMHKHMHOJKHOJKJKJKJOJKJKJILKJKJKLILGJKLILGLILILGLILELGNELILELENELENENCLENALENCNCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLBNDN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLDLHLDNFLDLHLFLHLHLFJHLJLFJHLJJJJJJHLJJJJJHNLJHJJNHJJNHLHJHLHNHNHNFLHNHPFNFLFPFNFPFNDPFPDNFPDPDPBRDPDPBPDPBPBPBPBRBP%40R%40RBP%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FTAPAPATAPCPAPATCPCPCPCPCREPCPEPEPCPEPERGPELGREPGLGPGNGPGNGNIPILGNINILINILILILKNIJKNIJMJILKJKLMJKFKJKJMLKFMHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMDOHMDMHMDODMDODMDO%40MDOBODM%40OBOBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOCOAMEOCMEOAOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMEMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIMGKMKKMKKGKKKMKMKKKKKKIOKKIOIMIMKMIOIMGOIOGMIQGOGOGQIOEQGMGQESGMEQESEQEQCQEQEQCQCSCQCQCQCQAUCQAQAQAUAQAQAU%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=116SbF3j6BGZfqhcZbkjWplzSxM=) Ruakaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Ruakaka Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Waipu Cove Beach \- 19 min drive \- 21.3 km - Lang's Beach \- 20 min drive \- 25.2 km - Town Basin Marina \- 22 min drive \- 37.2 km - Mangawhai Heads Beach \- 30 min drive \- 36.7 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬9 min drive - ‪little RED - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home? ### Where is Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen G. Jan 11, 2024 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. ##### Helen G. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 14, 2017 #### Beautiful modern warm house, only a short walk to the beach. Beautiful modern warm house, only a short walk to the beach. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Nantes](https://www.expedia.ca/Nantes-Hotels.d6051052.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [JW Marriott Essex House New York](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Essex-House-New-York.h534143.Hotel-Information) > > [Cottages Whitehaven](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitehaven-Cottages.d3000440943-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels near Banff National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-National-Park-Hotels.0-l602291-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Quality Inn Boston - Revere](https://www.expedia.ca/Boston-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Boston-Revere.h458272.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandals South Coast - ALL INCLUSIVE Couples Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitehouse-Hotels-Sandals-South-Coast-ALL-INCLUSIVE-Couples-Only.h1108287.Hotel-Information) > > [Oceanfront Hotels in Marathon](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Oceanfront-Hotels.0-0-d2437-tOceanfrontHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Geysir](https://www.expedia.ca/Blaskogabyggd-Hotels-Hotel-Geysir.h35127378.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Osaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Osaka-Hotels.d179897.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Caribbean](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Caribbean-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6022969-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Once in Mykonos - Designed for Adults](https://www.expedia.ca/Mykonos-Hotels-Once-In-Mykonos-Luxury-Resort.h60424211.Hotel-Information) > > [Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-TI-Treasure-Island-Hotel-And-Casino.h15930.Hotel-Information) > > [BestWestern Hotels in Squamish](https://www.expedia.ca/Squamish-Hotels-Best-Western.0-0-d57377--bBestWestern.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [5 Star Hotels in Algonquin Park](https://www.expedia.ca/5Star-Algonquin-Park-Hotels.s50-0-d6343000.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Sidney (YYJ) to Kastrup (CPH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyj/cph/victoria-to-copenhagen) > > [Flights from Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.) to Edmonton (YEA-All Airports)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yea/vancouver-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Oshawa (YOO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/yoo/ottawa-to-oshawa) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Cancun (CUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/cun/toronto-to-cancun) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Savoy (CMI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/cmi/toronto-to-champaign) ### Activities ### Packages > [Science World](https://www.expedia.ca/Science-World-Downtown-Vancouver.d503167.Vacation-Attraction) ### Vacation Rentals ### General > [Visit Downtown Kelowna](https://www.expedia.ca/Kelowna-Downtown-Kelowna.dx3000662835)