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Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub

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A deck with a lounge chair, a small garden with various plants, and a view of the sea.
A garden with a hot tub, a statue, and a view of the ocean.
A waterfront building with a sign reading "Apple Sauce." It has multiple windows and appears to be a single-story structure.
A spacious living room with a large window, a television, and comfortable seating.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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Ruby Bay, Tasman Region
  • Place, Kina Peninsula
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Tasman Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Mapua Wharf
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mapua

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ruby Bay, a neighbourhood in Mapua. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kahurangi National Park and Grossi Point Reserve, while Motueka District Museum and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider SimPit Technologies and Pic's Peanut Butter World. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Ruby Bay, Tasman Region

What's nearby

  • Kina Peninsula - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Mahana Estates - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Tasman Golf Club - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mapua Wharf - 13 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Neudorf - 14 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jellyfish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mapua Village Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moutere Hills Vineyard & Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Golden Bear Brewing - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ruby Bay holiday home is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Mapua Wharf and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Grossi Point Reserve. Tasman Golf Club and Kina Peninsula are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 46 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and quirky with beach access, lots to do right on your doorstep! Beds are comfortable and thr house stays quite warm
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, heaps of room for extended family, kayaks were a lot of fun too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most beautiful sunrises! Worth the stay just to witness these. Thanks to wonderful hosts we had a relaxing time.C & G & G
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation. Clean spacious and well equipped. The garden and outdoor seating was amazing with beautiful views and right on the beach. Welcoming and friendly host. Would definitely stay again next time we’re in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay

We loved our stay. It was the perfect spot for our family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Beautiful property with everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and the house. The house was the perfect size for our group. The house was clean, the linen and towels were good quality. The kitchen was well equipped and everything it excellent working order. Loved the retro touches right down to the dinner plates.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was really quick on the answers, the place was amazing and really clean, the view is incredible and we had more than everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2025
Thanks Élisabeth. Glad you enjoyed yourselves.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great location, made even better by the comfortable, well appointed and unique house! This is a perfect base to explore all that the region has to offer - in all directions. Cosy for a couple but great also for a larger group. If you’re looking for a relaxing holiday by the sea, you’ll love this. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little spot with amazing views

Great holiday bach! Excellent size and facilities for large groups. Great location to access both the Abel Tasman and Nelson.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place and views

Lovely home, amazing property and spectacular views. Great communication with the owner. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five star

This property is excellent. Has everything we needed.situated right on the beach, time was spent kayaking, beach walking & relaxing in the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Fab stay, great house, awesome gardens, lovely cafe close by (best fish ever). Host very responsive, everything easy. Lovely lady next door too. 10/10. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot

Lovely location, beautiful comfortable home. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place!

Costa Ruby was everything and more than we expected. Incredible location, great rooms and easy to organise arrival and departure, thank you Sue, we will be back and tell all our friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We'll be back!

Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return. Fantastic view and loved the mix of retro and modern.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2023
It was great to host Marilyn and her guests. They respected my property and communication was easy. I would recommend to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very luxurious

Costa Ruby was such a great place for a family to relax and enjoy ourselves- would thoroughly recommend. Loved the decore
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We throughly enjoyed our stay in this charming , slighty quirky (a renovated 1970s house with double glazing & up to date bathrooms) holiday home right on the beach front. Wonderful views around the bay, easy access to the beach. A very well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, great shower pressure. The host responded quickly to any query ( including my suggestion that the pillows could be updated). I recommend this Ruby Bay property. We loved it, you will too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay for some R&R!

We had a great time, staying three nights with our two kids (4 and 1). Great cozy house (we just stayed upstairs) and very accessible to the various tourist spots across Tasman/Golden Bay + accessible to Nelson/Richmond and Motueka. Kids loved the place and especially the container of duplo! Thanks for having us Sue!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

Fantastic beach house to stay at, so friendly and welcoming with everything you could need. We fished right off the beach in front of the house...many snapper were caught. Sue and Whitney are awesome to deal with. Hopefully we will return to Costa Ruby at Ruby Bay one day.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2021
It was great to host Claudette and her guests. They respected my property and communication was great. Would recommend to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

My sister and two nieces stayed from Auckland. It was a wonderful break with treasured family. We only used the hot tub once as we were so busy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly

Great property, kitchen had all we needed. Great outdoor seating for all weather. Easy access to beach. Quirky decor with stunning views. Thanks Sue
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great views and unbelievable deck.

Great views and amazing setting. Appliances functional but not modern. Fantastic amenities outside
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2023
Thanks for your review Kevin. The ONE appliance I think you are referring to is the oven. As shown in the Air BNB photos this oven reflects the retro feel of the house and I would not want it any other way. Everyone knows how to use these ovens also.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a magical gem in an amazing location

This has been one of our favorite picks in the Tasman / Nelson area. The property is quirky, stylish, functional and lovely. The beach right out back is gorgeous. Nearby Māpua wharf became a regular visit for the family and we enjoyed every aspect of this place, the walking paths, the food, the shells. A little slice of heaven on earth.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect holiday!

A wonderful holiday home, with some much love and details put in. Thank you for a great holiday! The view is spectacular and the house has everything you could need. Starry spas were a winner for us. We will definitely return! Absolutely brilliant!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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