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# Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home

Vacation home in Ruakaka with kitchen

## Photo gallery for Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

At Paradise at the Bay, unwind in your sun-soaked oasis just a 7-minute walk from the beach and cafe. Enjoy BBQs on the sundeck, or spend days exploring nearby beaches with essential amenities like WiFi and SKY TV.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91561 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available

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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.

### Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home

This sun-soaked oasis creates a perfect haven for your coastal retreat, just a 7-minute walk from the cafe and beach. Welcome to Paradise at the Bay — where the name says it all!  
  
Less than 2 hours north of Auckland, this location is perfect for a getaway. Whether you choose to unwind on-site, take a leisurely stroll to the beach and cafe, or embark on day trips to explore nearby beautiful beaches, the options are plenty.   
  
Offering a blend of modern open-plan living that seamlessly extends to the sundeck, creating an ideal space for BBQs while the kids enjoy the fully fenced backyard.  
  
This Bream Bay holiday home is a perfect family retreat, complete with essential amenities like WiFi and SKY TV.   
  
With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with an outdoor shower, this is an excellent option for days spent at the beach and rinsing off after a day in the sand and surf.  
  
During the summer months, Ruakaka boasts a patrolled beach, ensuring a safe swimming experience for the family. With the Kiwi sanctuary just up the road, Waipu Cove and Piroa Falls nearby, and the Hen and Chicken Islands just a day trip on the boat away, there's no shortage of breathtaking scenic spots to visit.   
  
Ruakaka eagerly awaits your visit for some well-deserved Paradise at the Bay!  
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 house: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 4 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: 1,561 square feet

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## Policies

### 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

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### 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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 is also known as

637192

## About the area

Located in Ruakaka, this vacation home is near the beach. Waipu Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Town Basin Marina and Mangawhai Golf Club. [Visit our Ruakaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ruakaka.dx553248625843172531)

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Ruakaka, Northland

### What's nearby

- ![Waipu Cove Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111694/7886553a-bb50-4ed4-99cb-1a92c460ab75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Waipu Cove Beach  
21 min drive \- 20.6 km
- ![Whangarei which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563223482/be6eb1b5-4dab-4aaf-8d22-a062deaf6860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Town Basin Marina  
26 min drive \- 37.5 km
- ![Mangawhai Heads Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111690/be6602d9-6264-4656-82dc-ecf396237805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Mangawhai Heads Beach  
33 min drive \- 36.0 km
- Ruakaka Beach  
8 min walk \- 0.7 km
- Lang's Beach  
22 min drive \- 24.5 km

### Getting around

- Whangarei (WRE)  
35 min drive

### Restaurants

- Waipu Pizza Barn  
9 min drive
- Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant  
6 min drive
- Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant  
6 min drive
- little RED  
9 min drive
- Ruakaka Tavern  
6 min drive

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## Paradise at the Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

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### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Simon M.

Feb 3, 2025

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

##### Simon M.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

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