The cabin is approx. 20sqm with toilet, shower, small main bedroom, and separate living/kitchenette.
The living area has a TV and DVD player and comfortable sofa, and the kitchenette is equipped with a hob, bench oven & small under-bench fridge with tiny freezer compartment. A set of French doors opens up the space, for indoor outdoor flow, to the small north facing deck and the garden. There is a wind-out awning to shade the deck during the day, and an outdoor table and chairs for you to sit outside & enjoy the sun & tree lined garden.
The bedroom has a queen size bed & a remote-controlled ceiling fan to cool you on those hot summer nights.
There is a small bathroom. The hot water cylinder is small (good for one long shower or 2 quick ones) & only takes 20-25 mins to heat up.
There is no washing machine on site, but Bream Bay has Laundromats…
• Bream Bay Laundromat at Sime Road, Ruakākā 0116 operating hours 24/7
• Waipu Laundromat at 38 Cove Road, Waipu 0510 currently open from 6am till 10pm
There is a Shed opposite the cabin which has a small underbench freezer that guest may use, and where they can store personal items/luggage.
The Area
You can walk to the local dairy, 'Bach' cafe at the surf beach, and it's a short drive to the local takeaway supermarket and a couple of other cafes.
Ruakaka is approx 90 minutes from Auckland. 10mins to Waipu and Marsden Cove and 25 mins to Whangarei and 35 mins Mangawhai. 5 min to Waipu Golf Club's links course with magnificent ocean views.
Special conditions:
IMPORTANT - You can choose whether you wish to bring your own personal linen (towels/sheets/pillow slips) otherwise we can provide linen/bath-towels at extra cost of $20 per stay, and beach towels extra $5 per towel.
NOTE: Our sewer system is a Mascerator system. Strictly toilet paper only down the toilet.
On departure you are expected to wash the dishes and leave the property clean and tidy as found on arrival. Cleaning supplies are provided.
Check-in time 2pm, check-out time 11am. No Smoking/Vaping on property
Minimum 1 night stay. 4 nights during the high season and 3 nights over Easter weekend.
Please check-in after 2pm and check-out by 11am.
We may ask you for a bond to be paid at the time of the final payment. After inspection at conclusion of your stay to be returned to you less the cost of any damages.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay)