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Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, a sliding barn door, and a view of the backyard.
A modern living room with a fireplace, yellow bean bags, and a sign reading "Beach House".
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, two yellow bean bags, and a chair with a beach-themed cushion.
A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, black chairs, and yellow stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ruakaka Beach

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Ruakaka, Northland
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
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 Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves.
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Map
Ruakaka, Northland

What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 23 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 24 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Lang's Beach - 25 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 45 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Escape - Ruakaka Holiday Home located?

Situated in Ruakaka, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ruakaka Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Refining NZ Visitors Centre and Waipu Museum. Waipu Caves and Waipu Cove Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Nice and clean and can walk to the beach.Will be starting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for another amazing experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Very good house, close to the beach, nice and quiet. Strongly recommend. I would have appreciated better communication from owners. We had questions during the stay but never got replies. Still recommend the place!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the house and its quiet location. Thank you for sharing your feedback about communication during your stay, as this is important to us and will be reviewed with the team. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Bachcare. We’d love to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No pets were present
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear everything went smoothly during your stay. While this property is pet friendly, we appreciate you noting that no pets were present during your visit. We hope to welcome you back again. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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