TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views Autumn/Winter Specials Book Now

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A spacious living room with a sofa, armchair, and a table. Large sliding glass doors lead to a balcony with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a statue, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a stove, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and a wooden coffee table. A kitchen area is visible in the background with a bar and seating.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen counter, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ruakaka, Northland
  • Place, Waipu Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipu Caves
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower

Downstairs separate toilet

Toilet

Master bedroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Ruakaka

Ruakaka is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Waipu Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waipu Caves and Ruakaka Beach.
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Ruakaka, Northland

What's nearby

  • Waipu Museum - 19 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 23 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 24 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Waipu Caves - 26 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 33 min drive - 22.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bream Bay Takeways - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ynot - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views Autumn/Winter Specials Book Now pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views Autumn/Winter Specials Book Now?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views Autumn/Winter Specials Book Now?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views Autumn/Winter Specials Book Now?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is TOTARA RIDGE - A Private Escape with Ocean views Autumn/Winter Specials Book Now located?

Situated in Ruakaka, this holiday home is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Waipu Museum.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just perfect, this is a fantastic spot - the amenities were great, incredible view and the house is spacious, well laid out and with the added bonus of the pool table and darts board kept us all entertained. Would definitely want to come back again. Karen is a great hostess, easy to communicate with. Can highly recommended this property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, spectacular views. Be aware that the master bedroom is a loft and is not soundproof downstairs.Very spacious and lots of great outdoor space especially the games room. Overall wonderful for a family and groups of people reuniting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here, the location is absolutely gorgeous and there’s heaps for families to do on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just loved this bach. We stayed over winter and even on a mega rainy day it was perfect. The games room is a total win! Comfy beds, cosy fore, great kitchen, amazing book selection and great for teenagers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay! The house is set in a beautiful location, was spotlessly clean, and had all the amenities we needed. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views, amazing property we loved it !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great views, lots of space especially with a billiards/recreation room in a second building. Best to arrive in the day time as signage is minimal and ignore google map's instruction to 'turn right' 100m before Totara Ridge Lodge! We used the woodstove on the first night - it was an easy light and quickly warmed the place. The cane woodbasket needs to be kept well away from the woodstove - you can see a scorch mark where an earlier visitor must have moved it too close to the heat.....
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our long weekend at this property. The hosts were incredibly kind and accommodating; they allowed us to check in early and check out late, which they certainly didn't have to do, but it was a gesture we truly appreciated. The home is beautiful and very well-equipped, and the views are spectacular. Additionally, the fireplace heats the entire house, so even though we stayed in July, the upstairs bedroom remained nice and warm.100% recommended and we would love to come back! Thank you, Karen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing place for a family break away. Always prompt and Friendly communication from the owners. Highly recommended
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic weekend stay. Communication with the host was excellent from start to finish. They were quick to reply, helpful with any questions, and made the whole booking process really smooth.The house is perfect for a group. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax without feeling crowded.The kids especially loved the pool room and there was so much for them to do in there.There are also plenty of activities close by. We easily drove into Whangarei and Waipu for outings, which made for a great mix of downtime at the house and exploring the area.Overall a really enjoyable stay, we’d happily return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, nice and quiet retreat with plenty of amenties. Was awesome for a group of friends getting some downtime from work :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and warm stay

We had an amazing time. the property is at absolutely great location. Perfect place for getaway from your busy life. Will definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a quiet area. kids loved the outdoor and dogs could run all day. Pool table, bbq, good kitchen. Overal, it is a nice house if you are looking for a family friendly and quiet holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is lovely the view is amazing Karen is a great communicator Lovely big kitchen and fire place heats the whole house What I would suggest is finding the property once you get off the main road No street Lighting and part of the way is gravel Driveway to property is long and unlite you will need to keep a look out forthe sign that says Totara Heights
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2026
Thankyou for your kind thoughts and bringing to our attention people arriving during dark. We will improve our signage and add a note onto our address and directions information Many thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was an amazing stay. Beautiful property with good facilities: pool table, darts, fire place. The rooms had amazing views. Karen was very responsive and ready to help. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely view

Comfortable and a lovely view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay

We stayed for 2 nights in this beautiful place just 10 minutes from Ruakaka beach in a lovely farm setting. We loved the fantastic views and enjoyed the BBQ. Super clean and comfy. With an awesome shed with pool and dart board whixh the kids very much enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Was a great home away from home. Lovely and clean. Nice quiet spot to relax. Suitable for all ages. Great location to be based from to so some day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful private escape

Our stay was more than we expected beautiful views, clean place, the games room was lots of fun and heaps of space for everyone to relax in. Karen was A Beautiful host great communication from beginning to end.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Highlight was the games room with a view!

We loved hanging out as a family in the games room,and looking at the epic view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful home with a beautiful view. Great garage with a pool table and darts, and comfy beds. Karen was very accommodating and a great host. I will definitely be booking again in the futre
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had an amazing stay at Karen’s property. We stayed for four nights and there was always something to do around the area or in the games room. There was a lot of space for outdoor activities. The house was clean and it had everything that were listed. Karen was great to communicate with and really made us feel welcoming and comfortable. I highly recommend this place if you’re with family and love the outdoor as there’s so much variety around and space to create an outdoor activities for yourselves. Thank you so much Karen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect weekend getaway!

Had the best time staying at Totara Ridge! What a gem of a spot. The house was so spacious and comfortable which made us feel right at home. The ocean views were absolutely stunning—such a peaceful vibe to wake up to each day. The games room was a hit with everyone, we spent hours playing and just having a laugh. The place had everything we needed and more, from the kitchen to the amenities. Highly recommend it if you’re after a chill, private getaway with some stunning views. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot and a great setup for family. Our dog enjoyed his stay and nice to have the property fenced off. The road is a little windy and steep in places but we got our motorcross trailer to the house no worries and good amount of space to maneuver it around. Karen was great with the comms and process was really easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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