Title: Sea Serenity - 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 # Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home Vacation home in Ruakaka with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110349300/110349277/3a32044d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110349300/110349277/a8c3928f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110349300/110349277/3436d6eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110349300/110349277/d91a746e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110349300/110349277/7e8f5810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the perfect coastal retreat at Sea Serenity. With its seamless indoor-outdoor flow, enjoy quality time together on the private deck with a BBQ or lounging in the fresh sea air. This holiday home also features a generous front lawn for family games, Sky Sport and TV with Chromecast for entertainment, as well as dedicated boat parking. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom1399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - 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. ### Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home Step inside to an open-plan living area with seamless indoor-outdoor flow onto a private deck, complete with a BBQ and plenty of outdoor furniture. Relax and enjoy quality time together—whether dining alfresco, cooking up a storm, or simply lounging in the fresh sea air. Equipped with everything you need for a laid-back holiday, Sea Serenity offers a generous front lawn for family games of cricket or unwinding in the sun. You’ll also enjoy the convenience of Sky Sport, TV with Chromecast, and a dishwasher to make cleanup a breeze. The owners have left games, puzzles and kids toys for all to enjoy. This renovated 1970’s holiday home that the owners love and use often, comfortably accommodates up to six guests across three bedrooms, furnished with two queen beds, a double bunk bed, and a bunk bed—ensuring everyone has a restful night’s sleep after days of beach adventures. Outside, there’s ample off-street parking for cars, plus dedicated boat parking for vessels up to 7 meters, with a nearby boat ramp at the marina allowing you to hit the water with ease. Located just 800 meters from the beach, Sea Serenity promises fun for all ages, with safe swimming spots, sandy shores, and the surf beach—patrolled over the summer—just a short walk away. The Ruakaka Town Centre, with its mini-supermarket and specialty stores, is only 70 meters from your doorstep, providing easy access to essentials. Sea Serenity is your ideal base for a relaxing and memorable coastal 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 ### 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 - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106400000/106391200/106391138/34b5a485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 100m to Beach! 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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 645622 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.90753,174.45094&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7EhczEkmwg%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40S%40SBSBQBQBQBQBQDQDSDQBQDQDQFSDMFQDQFOFQFOFQFMFOHQHOFMHOHOHMHOHKHOJMHKJOHKJKJKJOJKJKLIJKJKLKJILGLKJILILGLILGLILENGLGLGLENELENELENCLENANGLANANCNCLANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBNBN%40N%40LFN%40LDNBLDNDNDLDLDLFNFLFLDLHLFLHLFLHLHJJLFLHJJJJLJJHJJJJJJJNJJJJHNJJHLHNHJJNHLHNFNHLFNHPFNFLFPHNDPFNFPDPFLDRDPDPDPBPDRDPBPBPBPBPBPBR%40RBR%40P%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPATAPAPATAPAPCPATCPCPCPCPCPCREPEPCPEPEPERENGNEPGRGLEPINGPGNGLIRGLINGLININKLIJININKJILKLKJKLKJKLKJKFMJKJKLMFMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMHMBMHODMFMFMBOFODMDO%40MDOBMDO%40OBO%40MBOBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAMCOCOAOCMAOEOCMEOAMEOEMGOCMGMGMEOIMCMIMIMGMIMIKGMKMIKGMMKKKKMGKKKMKMKKKKIMKMIKKOIOIKIMIOIOIMGOIMISGMGOGQGOGQGMESGQEOGOESEQCQEQEQEQCSCQCQCQCQCQAUAQCQAQAUAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EvApvhaMcFRn4JpW5igtcp3zy8E=) Ruakaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Ruakaka Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Waipu Cove Beach \- 18 min drive \- 22.0 km - Town Basin Marina \- 22 min drive \- 36.8 km - Mangawhai Heads Beach \- 30 min drive \- 37.4 km - Matapouri Bay \- 52 min drive \- 78.5 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬8 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪little RED - ‬8 min drive - ‪FEOH Espresso Waipu - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sea Serenity - 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen G. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Very plesant stay ##### Ellen G. 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