Title: TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views - 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 # TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views Vacation home in Ruakaka with kitchen and fireplace ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109824100/109824097/e69e8d79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109824100/109824097/c053a32f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109824100/109824097/da92b647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109824100/109824097/223bc957.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109824100/109824097/b112cf53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views provides amenities like an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views Snuggled in the hills overlooking the majestic Whangarei Heads, Mount Manaia and pristine Bream Bay, our 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, complete with games room sleeps upto 8 people and we are pet friendly too Surrounded by native bush we have a plethora of bird life to listen to and observe Enjoy the tranquility for a total relax Wonderful for star gazing, watching the clouds go by, day dreaming and meditation Perfect for those who have to work away from home The games/rumpus room provides a pool table, dart board and sofas to chill, play board games read books or practice yoga and meditation. This is NOT a party house A random selection of games, books and DVDs are provided for guests use Outside BBQ dining area Smart TV Fireplace Dishwasher Microwave We are a 10minute ride from: Ruakaka Beach, shops, takeaways, cafe, bakery, pubs and restaurants Marsden Cove Marina boat ramp, restaurant, bakery and shops One Tree Point Yacht club &boat ramp 15-25 minutes from Historic Waipu, Waipu Cove and Whangarei respectfully Bring the boat and fishing rods to explore the Harbour, the Bay and the surrounding Hen and Chicken islands or the Poor Knights for the more adventurous Bring your golf clubs for a round or two on the incredible oceanside Waipu golf course and it's iconic donut cafe/restaurant Hike your way around the Bay on various challenging tracks along the Whangarei Heads like 'The Lions Back' and Mount Manaia Meander the scenic Waipu Coastal track; housing Northlands own pancake rock formations and stunning views Or simply stroll the extensive beaches from Uretiti to Marsden Point or river mouth PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BYO Bring Your Own linen and towels. Sheets and pillowcases are NOT provided We provide duvets and pillows Under kiwi tradition you are expected to leave the house tidy and do the dishes before you leave We are a small working farm with stock up a long gravel driveway ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Video library ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30230000/30220200/30220132/65e9278c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Only 40 metres to the 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 Registration Number 20062935 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.91676,174.39433&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tbezEqklg%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40SBQ%40UBOBSBQBQBQBQDQDQBSDQDQDQDQFODQFQFODQHOFQFMFOHQFOHMHOFOHMJOHKHOHOJIHOJKJKJOJKJKJKJKLIJKLKJILGJMLGLILGLILGLILELGNGLGLELENELENENCLENALGNANCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NFN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLDLFLFNFLDLHLFLHLFLHJFLLLFJHLJJJJHJJLJJJJJHNLJHJJNHHJNHNHJHNHLHNHNFLHNHPFNFLFPFNFPFNDPFPDNFPDPDPDPBRDPDPBPBPBPBPBRBN%40T%40PBR%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPATAPAPATAPCPAPATCPCPCPCRCNCREPEPCPEPEPERGPENGNERGLGPGNGPGNGLIRILGNINILINILILILKNIJKLILMJILKJKLMJKHKHKJMLKFMHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMDOHMDMHMDODMDODMDO%40MDOBODM%40OBOBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOCOAMEOCMEOAOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMEMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIKGMMKKMIKIKKKMKKKMKKKMIMKKIOIMIMKMIOGMIOIOGMISGMGOGQIOEQGMGSEOGOEQESEQEQCQEQEQCSCOCSCQCQCQAUCQAQAQAUAQAQAU%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iLQdjoOhabEvpciGvppRkmcyC1E=) Ruakaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Ruakaka Beach - 21 min drive - 14.6 km - Waipu Caves - 24 min drive - 9.6 km - Waipu Cove Beach - 33 min drive - 22.5 km - Town Basin Marina - 41 min drive - 35.6 km - Mangawhai Heads Beach - 49 min drive - 37.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬19 min drive - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬19 min drive - ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬16 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬19 min drive - ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### Where is TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views located? > Situated in Ruakaka, this vacation home is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Waipu Museum. ## Have a question? 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