Title: Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 Relax in your own seaside haven and unwind after days of beach adventures. Enjoy safe swimming spots just a short walk from your doorstep. ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110349300/110349277/3a32044d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110349300/110349277/d91a746e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110349300/110349277/a8c3928f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110349300/110349277/3436d6eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110349300/110349277/7e8f5810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom1399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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 ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103526300/103526295/1c18dffd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside Escape - 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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 Ruakaka is home to this vacation home. Waipu Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Library Arts Centre and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou. [Visit our Ruakaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ruakaka.dx553248625843172531) [View more Vacation homes in Ruakaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Ruakaka-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248625843172531-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 5 min drive - 7.3 km - Waipu Caves - 18 min drive - 15.1 km - Waipu Cove Beach - 22 min drive - 21.7 km - Ocean Beach - 54 min drive - 27.2 km ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home located? > Situated in Ruakaka, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ruakaka Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Refining NZ Visitors Centre and Waipu Museum. Waipu Caves and Waipu Cove Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## 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 10 ### 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 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen G. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Very plesant stay ##### Ellen G. 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