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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Explore the area
Ruakaka, Ruakaka
Ruakaka Beach
Place, Ruakaka Beach
3 min walk
Waipu Cove Beach
Place, Waipu Cove Beach
21 min drive
Town Basin Marina
Place, Town Basin Marina
26 min drive
Whangarei (WRE)
Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
32 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Downstairs large room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Downstairs small room
1 Double Bed
Master suite
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs room
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Ensuite Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Main bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beach house Paradise Shores, Ruakaka, close walk to beach
Get away from Auckland, kick back and relax on the deck or on the beautiful white sand beach, a 250m flat walk away. Located in the front section of Paradise Shores, street entrance behind the surf club. Suitable for a couple, a family, two families, multi-generational with grandparents, also for people working in the area. Spacious, modern four bedroom, two bathroom, beach house on two levels on flat section. Good beds and mattresses. Large open plan kitchen/living/dining opens out onto large upstairs deck via big stacker doors. Well equipped kitchen next to the eight seater dining table, plus five bar stools. Carpeted double garage with internal access.
Fibre internet Outdoor shower (hot and cold water) Gas BBQ Outdoor furniture
Smart TV plus Sky, including sport, Netflix etc. Sound system with sound bar Washing machine and clothes dryer, clothes racks Two portable cots, highchair, baby bath and infant potty Second fridge/freezer plus bar fridge in garage Books, magazines, games, puzzles, plus plenty of toys for younger children Hairdryer x 2
Two bedrooms upstairs, both queen beds. The master bedroom with ensuite has a large walk in wardrobe, perfect for a portable cot. The master bedroom also has access to the deck. Two bedrooms downstairs, one has a queen and a single bed, the other bedroom has a double bed. Bathroom on each level (one is ensuite off the master bedroom hallway) plus a third toilet with full vanity unit upstairs. There are bunks for children in the garage downstairs if the bedding configuration does not suit.
Bring the boat for fishing and diving, plenty of flat off street parking. Boat ramps at nearby estuary and Marsden Cove marina. The estuary is more suitable for paddle boarding and kayaks. Marsden Cove has excellent launching facilities. Beach is surf patrolled during summer months, also safe swimming for young children at estuary.
Five minute drive to Ruakaka town centre, supermarket, doctor, dentist, hairdresser, cafe, chemist, bottle store, bakery, sushi shop, variety store, tavern and several takeaway outlets. Bach Cafe at Ruakaka beach and the dairy a short walk away. Restaurants/cafes nearby at Marsden Cove and at Waipu, a ten minute drive away. Try the famous McLeod's Pizza Barn and Brewery.
Waipu 18 hole golf course five minutes drive away with fantastic sea views. They also have a cafe open to the public.
Flexible check in/check out depending on other bookings, minimum two night stay on week days and weekends, three nights long weekends and Easter.
No smoking in the house, smokers must be on the deck or outdoors.
We have fully refunded all guests that have had to cancel due to a Covid 19 lockdown.
Special conditions: Please bring with you your own linen, including sheets, pillowcases and towels. Linen is available on request. Needs to be arranged at time of booking. Beds all have duvet inners and covers and ample pillows. Linen $18.00 charge per person per stay.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$120.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$18.00 per person per stay)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Important information
You need to know
Property # 20011541ha
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Ruakaka
Located in Ruakaka, this vacation home is near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Waipu Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Is Beach house Paradise Shores, Ruakaka, close walk to beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beach house Paradise Shores, Ruakaka, close walk to beach?
As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach house Paradise Shores, Ruakaka, close walk to beach on May 11, 2026 start from $228, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beach house Paradise Shores, Ruakaka, close walk to beach?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beach house Paradise Shores, Ruakaka, close walk to beach?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beach house Paradise Shores, Ruakaka, close walk to beach located?
This family-friendly Ruakaka vacation home is located by the sea, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Ruakaka Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Waipu Museum and Refining NZ Visitors Centre. Waipu Cove Beach and Waipu Caves are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The house is really great, plenty of space, very clean, and well-equipped. The beach is within walking distance and the neighborhood is very nice as well.
Host was an incredible communicator, welcoming and kind. The home was in a great location, well equipped for our family to enjoy ourselves and the beautiful ruakaka beach. We will absolutely be booking again.
This house is just perfect, it has everything you need for your stay, it is spacious and in a fantastic location. Thank you for allowing us to stay :-)
Nick S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
So pleased your family enjoyed your stay, perfect quests, very welcome to stay again, thank you.
Thank you so much, it was perfect for family and friends. It was so close to the beach. We loved it! The place has everything, you could want for home away from home.
Fantastic stay at this lovely home. Really well designed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Short stroll to the beautiful beach and house had everything we needed and more. I couldn’t fault it, just perfect for our adult family to enjoy together.
Sue S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 10, 2021
A1 guests, very welcome to stay again. Left the house in perfect order, very respectful, prompt communication too. Thank you.
A spacious, modern and homely house situated at the end of a cul-de-sac close to the beach, surf club, dairy and cafe. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property to anyone wishing to enjoy the sun, sea and sights of Ruakaka and surrounds!
Gregory S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Excellent guests who respected the property and left it clean and tidy. No hesitation to recommend to others . Welcome back any time.
We had a wonderful stay at Leonie's Beach house. We had a range of all ages staying in the house and everyone was well catered to with games, puzzles, a highchair, a well equipped kitchen and very comfortable couches and beds. We hope to back again one day soon to enjoy this wonderful place for longer! Leonie was a fabulous hostess with clear and quick communication.
Paige B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 2022
Great guests, left our place extremely neat and tidy. Good communication. Welcome back anytime, very happy to recommend to other hosts. Thanks for staying, A1
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah P.
Apr 10, 2019
Perfect
The house was super clean and tidy, rooms were a great size and with 6 adults in the house the two bathrooms meant no waiting for showers. Great location as well - only a few minutes walk from the beach and a great little cafe. Leonie was also a great host - passed on thorough instructions and was really easy to deal with.
Sarah P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Lovely people to have stay, very happy to recommend them to others. Prompt communication and house was well looked after, welcome to stay again.
Really lovely home, very clean and tidy. Spacious, light, quiet. Outdoor tap around the side is great for cleaning feet after the beach, or shower if needed. Living area is on the top floor, so feel elevated which is lovely. Loads of light and air. I'd be quite happy to move in lol! Thanks :)
Tania B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 13, 2022
Perfect guests, thanks for leaving our place in immaculate order. Good communication too. Very happy to recommend to other hosts, A1.
We had a great stay, the house had plenty of room for our group of 8 to fee like everyone had room to relax. Super clean, great communication with Leonie and a great location only a short walk to the beach. Highly recommend.