Title: The Waterfront Ruakaka - 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 # The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home Cottage in Ruakaka with a fitness center and a sauna ## Photo gallery for The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home ![Dining - The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49097300/49097224/0432449b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49097300/49097224/82159d47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster - The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49097300/49097224/ce0f9242.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49097300/49097224/f47898f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49097300/49097224/8ec28772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Right alongside the water's edge of Ruakaka River, The Waterfront Ruakaka offers an idyllic beachy holiday with unrivalled views. Spend your days soaking up the sun or catching some waves at Ruakaka surf beach and come home to fire up the BBQ and relax in a 3-person sauna. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Gym - 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. ### The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home Launching your good life from The Waterfront Ruakaka doesn't get any closer than right alongside the water's edge of Ruakaka River, the perfect backdrop to your stay! This place captures the essence of a beachy holiday with its take on the traditional bach, with unrivalled views over the river. If you're looking for a great summer base camp to call home - look no further. Spend your days soaking up the sun or catching some waves down at Ruakaka surf beach, or come home and fire up the BBQ and enjoy a gorgeous home-cooked meal paired with a glass of red while you watch the sun come down over the river. There's even a newly-installed 3 person sauna to relax in. With plenty of space to bring your furry friends to come and join the fun! Built just 4-years ago, this property looks and feels new! With an outdoor dining area perfect for al fresco style dinners or an ideal spot to tuck into a good book or even better right up from the river so you can pop in for a swim whenever you feel like it! Fitness enthusiasts will rejoice as there is plenty of equipment available for use and if you're into your fishing there is plenty of space to park a boat along the driveway. Just 1-km out from the beach and a 7-minute drive to Ruakaka Surf Club. For day trips head to Marsden Point, a 5-10 minute drive away, or Waipu is 15-minutes away. If it's a balance of comfort, style and location that you're after, then look no further than The Waterfront Ruakaka! As the property has unfenced access to the tidal river estuary, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.Please note there is a 3 person sauna in the property.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 ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym - Cycling nearby ### 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 ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144100/33144007/e2f0f83d.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 Vrbo Property The Waterfront Ruakaka Ruakaka The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home Ruakaka 596286 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.88704,174.45573&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zh_zEikxg%60%40%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40SBQ%40UBQBQBQBQBQBQDQDSBQDQDQDSDOFODQFQFODQHOFQFOFMHQFOHOFMHOHMJOHKHOHOJKHMJMJIJMJMJKJKJILKJKJILKLGJMLGLILGLILGLILELINELCLILENELENENCLENCLENANCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDNBLDNDLDNDLHLBLDNHLDLHLFLHLFLHJFLLLFJJLHJJJJJHLJJJJLHLLHHLJLHJJNHNHJHNHLHNHLFNHNHPFLFNFPFNFPFNDPFPDNFNDRDPBPDPDRBPDPBPBPBPBPBP%40T%40PBR%40P%40T%40P%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAPARARCPAPATCPCPCPCPCPEPCREPEPCPEPEPGRELGPERGLGPGNGPGNGLIPINGLINININILIJINKNIJKLIJMLIJKLKJMLKFKJKJMHKJMHMJKFMHMFMHMHMFMDOHMDMDMFODMFODMBOBMDOBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCMEOCOCMEOGMEMGMEOEMIMEMGMIMIMGMIMGKKMIMKKIKKMKKGKMKKKMKKKMKKIMKKIOIOIKKMIOIOGOIMGOIQGMGOGQIOEQGMGSEQGMESEQEQEQCQEQESCQCQCQCQCQCQAUCQAQASASAQASAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=saXeLjzUWMh_pw-JPHck42ZhoRQ=) Ruakaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Refining NZ Visitors Centre \- 3 min drive \- 4.0 km - Ruakaka Beach \- 4 min drive \- 4.7 km - Waipu Museum \- 10 min drive \- 15.9 km - Waipu Caves \- 20 min drive \- 18.3 km - Waipu Cove Beach \- 21 min drive \- 25.2 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬4 min drive - ‪McLeod Bay Fish and Chips - ‬52 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home? ### Where is The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Waterfront Ruakaka - 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 #### James H. May 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place The parking lot is very spacious and the garbage is comfortable. Also, there was a Ruakaka stream in front of the garden, so it was good as a healing point. If there is a heat pump, it will be a recommended accommodation for four seasons that I really want to visit even in hot summer and cold winter. ##### James H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz C. Jul 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Awesome accommodation, spotless, not far from Auckland. Great communication with Jeanie and Jesse. We will be back. ##### Liz C. 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