Title: Driftwood Retreat - Tutukaka - 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 apartment # Driftwood Retreat - Tutukaka Apartment in Tutukaka - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Driftwood Retreat - Tutukaka provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Driftwood Retreat - Tutukaka Discover the charm of Tutukaka at Driftwood Retreat, this spacious 3-bedroom haven is perfect for your next getaway. Nestled in a serene location, just minutes drive away from the swimming beach Pacific Bay and the Golden sands of Wellingtons Bay. 10 minutes from surf beaches of Matapouri and Sandy Bay. This home offers essential comforts including air conditioning, Wifi, fully equipped kitchen with espresso machine. Three Bedrooms each with a Queen bed. Room for the whole family, the house has two lounges, games, tv and ample space for everyone to have time apart while they holiday together. The private garden patio with covered outdoor living area and weber bbq so you can enjoy outdoor dining in all conditions with style and comfort. Secure and fenced for little ones to play. While the sloped and sprawling yard at the back gives older explorers space and open bush to venture out. Private balconies overlooking the lushes native bush of the coast provide relaxing scenery to enjoy a quiet moment with a morning coffee or a late afternoon glass of wine. The entire home , gardens, parking and lawn are reserved for the guests private use. We are close by to assist however you need us, but access is contactless and we leave our guests to their privacy. We have compulsory linen hire and cleaning with all stays to ensure our properties consistently meet the highest level of cleaning and comfort. A service fee for this is included which means you dont need to worry about all the details. Rubbish removal is not included in our cleaning fee, though a rubbish collection service is available by contacting us prior to your departure. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144100/33144027/974de77d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### High Tides - Ngunguru Holiday Home Ngunguru - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=33144027&PinnedHotelID=33144027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37995800/37995732/90477ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quintessential Kiwi Bach right on the Beach !! 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 380442 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.62299%2C174.53624&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=d8NK9J4JPUFsY1fVJtne0RuNSYY=) Tutukaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Whangaumu Bay - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Tutukaka Marina - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Dive Tutukaka - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Tutukaka Headland - 4 min drive - 3.6 km - Matapouri Bay - 12 min drive - 11.2 km #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oceans Resort Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Marina Woodfire Dining - ‬4 min drive - ‪Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Marigolds - ‬4 min drive - ‪Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Driftwood Retreat - Tutukaka pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Driftwood Retreat - Tutukaka? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Driftwood Retreat - Tutukaka? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Driftwood Retreat - Tutukaka located? > Situated in Tutukaka, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rahomaunu Island, Philip Island, and Whangaumu Bay. Motutara Island and Tutukaka Marina are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Driftwood Retreat - Tutukaka 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 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Haydon May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We liked the cool beachy vibe of the house - it was comfortable and clean, wish we could have stayed longer. ##### Haydon Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Torrent River Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hawkes-Bay-Hotels-Torrent-River-Inn.h37843565.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Lisbon District](https://www.expedia.ca/Lisbon-District-Hotels.d178278.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Renaissance Austin Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Austin-Hotels-Renaissance-Austin-Hotel.h8075.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Canadian Rockies](https://www.expedia.ca/Canadian-Rockies-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d6057834-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Toronto.h8301308.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Czechia](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Czechia-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d46-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Cheap Hotels in Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d6023515-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Romantic Hotels in Collingwood](https://www.expedia.ca/Collingwood-Hotels-Romantic-Hotel.0-0-d11938-tRomanticHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Village St Luce Pierre & Vacances](https://www.expedia.ca/Sainte-Luce-Hotels-Village-Pierre-Vacances-Sainte-Luce.h914005.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Saint Joseph's Oratory](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-Josephs-Oratory-Hotels.0-l501876-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Kingston (YGK) to Sudbury (YSB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ygk/ysb/kingston-to-sudbury) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/las/vancouver-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Prince George (YXS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yxs/calgary-to-prince-george) > > [Flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/pit/yeg/pittsburgh-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Cali (CLO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/clo/montreal-to-cali) > > [Flights from Seattle (SEA) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sea/las/seattle-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Delhi (DEL) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/del/yvr/delhi-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Sandy Lake (ZSJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqt/zsj/thunder-bay-to-sandy-lake) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yeg/toronto-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Timehri (GEO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/geo/edmonton-to-georgetown) > > [Air Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-Canada-Flights.cAC.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/yeg/halifax-to-edmonton) > > [Air France](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-France-Flights.cAF.Travel-Guide-Airlines) ### Cars > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Bromont](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Bromont.d10666-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Packages > [Wildwood Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Wildwood-Beach-North-Wildwood.d6079815.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Las Vegas Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas.d178276.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Dominican Republic](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/50/Dominican-Republic) ### General > [Visit Curepipe](https://www.expedia.ca/Curepipe.dx6257619)