Title: The Waterfront Ruakaka - 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 # The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home Cottage in Ruakaka with a fitness center and a sauna ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49097300/49097224/0432449b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49097300/49097224/f47898f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49097300/49097224/ce0f9242.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49097300/49097224/8ec28772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49097300/49097224/82159d47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Gym - 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. ### 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) - 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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 - 4 min drive - 4.0 km - Ruakaka Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km - Waipu Caves - 21 min drive - 18.3 km - Waipu Cove Beach - 25 min drive - 24.9 km - Ocean Beach - 53 min drive - 21.9 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Porthouse - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Waterfront Ruakaka - Ruakaka Holiday Home located? > Situated in Ruakaka, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Refining NZ Visitors Centre and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Museum. Waipu Caves is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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