[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage Vacation home in Ruakaka with kitchen ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83626100/83626091/5e000871.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83626100/83626091/71129548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83626100/83626091/25841ac8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83626100/83626091/89f69d58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83626100/83626091/7d4c1588.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Sea View Cottage, unwind in a bright and cosy space boasting gorgeous views of Ruakākā’s verdant landscape. With a well-equipped kitchenette, Weber Q BBQ, and plush queen-sized bed you'll feel right at home. Enjoy your stay on the outdoor table and chairs or take advantage of boat parking for days out on the water. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning - 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 View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage Bright, cosy and boasting gorgeous views of Ruakākā’s verdant landscape, ocean and distant Whangārei Heads, this Ruakākā holiday unit will be the ideal base for you to relax at in between exploring the gorgeous surrounding area. Welcome to Sea View Cottage! Surrounded by over five acres of landscaped gardens, you’ll have no trouble switching into holiday mode right on arrival here. An idyllic park-up spot awaits you on the outdoor table and chairs. Imagine pouring you and your loved ones an ice-cold beverage, and raising a toast to the beginning of your perfect getaway. It doesn’t get much better than this! You’ll love the cosy and carefully curated interior here at Sea View Cottage. Put your feet up and alter the temperature to your taste with efficient heat pump technology, tuck into a great book, or flick on the TV with Freeview. Creating your favourite holiday meals will be a breeze with the well-equipped, sleek kitchenette and bench-top oven. Or on those warm summer nights, fire up the Weber Q BBQ and cook outside. Dish up a romantic dinner, to be enjoyed at the dining table, or alfresco on a balmy evening. If you've brought the boat for days out on the water, there's even plenty of boat parking available on site. Rest your head on the plush, queen-sized bed, or additional sofa bed, at Sea View Cottage after a jam-packed day of exploring this stunning part of Northland. A contemporary bathroom completes the set-up for your stay, stocked up with Ashley and Co products for maximum relaxation. Despite the tranquil and secluded feel of this Ruakākā accommodation, you’re only an eight-minute drive from the town centre, where you can stock up on supplies at the General Store or FreshChoice. There’s even a variety of takeaway options or cafés if you’re not in the mood to cook yourself. When it’s time to indulge in some surf, sand and sun, the spectacular Ruakākā Beach is only a four-minute drive from your doorstep. Blissful relaxation awaits you, here at Sea View Cottage! Please be aware that there is another dwelling on site that will be occupied during your stay.While this property allows pets, please note that the property is not fully fenced therefore you will need to closely watch your pet. Please be aware this property does not have a full kitchen. A kitchenette with fridge/freezer, microwave, bench-top oven, toaster, kettle, stovetop, and Nespresso coffee machine are available for use during your stay.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 - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - 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: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109824100/109824097/e69e8d79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views Ruakaka - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=109824097&PinnedHotelID=109824097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28860000/28857200/28857156/60ed0a08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet. 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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 612712 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.917564,174.44177&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tgezEatug%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%40U%3FQ%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40SBS%40QBSBOBSBQDQBQDQDSBQDQFQDQDOFQFQDOFQFOFQFOHMFQHOFMHOHOHMHOHKJOHMJMHMJKHKLOJKHKJKLKJILKJKJILGLKLILGJILILGLINELGLELINELENELELENCNELANENCLCNANCLANCN%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBNBLDN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLFLDNHJFLHLHLFLHJJLFLHJJLJJHJJJJJJJJJNJJJJHLJLHLJNHJHNHLHNFNHLHNFPFLFNHPFNFPDNFPDPFNDPDPDPDPDRBPDPBPDPBR%40NBRBPBR%40R%40PBP%40T%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FPATAN%3FRARCRAPAPCTCPCPAPCPEPCREPCPEPEPEREPEPGLERGPELGPGNIPGNGNGPINILGNILINILILKLINKJINKJKJKLKJKLKHKLKFMJKLMFMHKJMFMHMHMFKHOFMFMFMDOHMDMDOBMFODM%40ODOBMDO%40MBO%40OBOBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOCOAMCOAOEMCOEOAMEMGOCMEOEMIMEMGOGMGMIMGKIMIMGMKMIKGKMMKKGMMKIIMKKMMIKKKIOKKIOKMIMIMIOIMIOGMIOGQIOGOGQGOGQEMGQGSEMEQGQESCQEQEQCQESCQCQCQCQAQCUAQCQASASAS%3FOAUAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uOsc8B2HvuaRMFmuXhQ3guoTbCA=) Ruakaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Ruakaka Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Waipu Caves - 17 min drive - 14.0 km - Waipu Cove Beach - 21 min drive - 20.6 km - Mangawhai Heads Beach - 37 min drive - 35.9 km - Ocean Beach - 55 min drive - 28.3 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage located? > Situated in Ruakaka, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ruakaka Beach, 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 View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6/10 Okay #### Daniel Feb 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Instructions on how to find the location were terrible, the address does not exist, had to find property from neighbors, also TV channels did not work, once found property was quite nice and very quiet. ##### Daniel Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie C. Oct 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful accommodation wirh views Great place for a couple to relax after exploring the local beaches ##### Stephanie C. 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