Title: Seaside Escape - 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 # Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home Vacation home in Ruakaka with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103526300/103526295/1c18dffd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103526300/103526295/5508925d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103526300/103526295/5039b39b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103526300/103526295/85e2079c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103526300/103526295/d27daa34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into Seaside Escape, where the Ruakaka coast comes alive. This charming holiday home offers a seamless indoor-outdoor flow with glass sliding doors opening to the fully fenced garden - perfect for basking in blue skies and savouring the coastal breeze. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - 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. ### Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home Get ready to embrace the summer vibes in this impeccably presented Ruakākā holiday home - welcome to Seaside Escape! Conveniently located near town and Ruakaka Beach, this holiday haven comes packed with all the essentials for an unforgettable stay. From the moment you step inside, you'll feel right at home in this charming Ruakākā accommodation. Glass sliding doors seamlessly connect the indoors to the backyard, where you can bask in blue skies in the garden. It's an ideal spot to return to after a day of adventures, and the perfect backdrop for savouring the refreshing coastal breeze all day long. This Ruakākā retreat is conveniently less than a five-minute drive to Ruakākā's town centre, offering various dining options and shopping. You can easily access the beach via a sandy track, just a flat 5-minute stroll away, to enjoy the renowned Ruakaka Beach with its pristine sands and surf. Seaside Escape also has ample parking for your boat, and with the Marsden Bay Boat Ramp only a 10-minute drive from your doorstep, you'll be swiftly setting out onto the sparkling waters for a day of fishing. Seaside Escape ticks all the boxes for the perfect summer retreat. Your seaside adventure begins here! 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.Please note there are two security cameras at this property, one is covering the car pad at the front of the house and the other one is covering the front door. They are turned off when guests are at the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112290000/112288000/112287939/0059eba8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunshine on Seabreeze - Mangawhai Heads Bach Mangawhai Heads - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=112287939&PinnedHotelID=112287939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119370000/119366500/119366500/88d69634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mangawhai Family Fun - Mangawhai Heads Escape Mangawhai Heads - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=119366500&PinnedHotelID=119366500&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49130000/49125600/49125513/b67abf17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Sunshine Bungalow - Mangawhai Heads Home Mangawhai Heads - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=49125513&PinnedHotelID=49125513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104400000/104399900/104399818/10e59dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Olive Hut - Mangawhai Holiday Home Wellsford - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=104399818&PinnedHotelID=104399818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144100/33144007/0568c381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tauranga Bay. 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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 638719 ## About the area Ruakaka is home to this vacation home. Old Library Arts Centre and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Seaside Escape - 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 #### Tony L. Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Nice and clean and can walk to the beach.Will be starting again. ##### Tony L. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian B. Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy No pets were present ##### Brian B. 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