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Reviews of Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden

Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden
Tawharanui Peninsula, Matakana

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with everything you need & lovely view. Comfy sofas to relax in & bed was good too. Only complaint was the TV was the size of a monitor and set well back from the sofas, so we practically had to squint to see it. It's nice to relax in the evening & watch a movie but that spoilt it a bit for us. All in all a very nice accommodation though, about a 10 minute drive from the country park area which has great eateries & arts & crafts, plus kids activities including pony rides & playground.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Easy access to town. Super clean. Great place to stop on our way to Coromandel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

christina c.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful;
lovely outlook
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Final Farewell
Very pleasant, Thank-you!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!!
We juat had the best time at the most beautiful place. Everything we could have dreamt of and more. We came back relaxed and content with amazing memories of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location ruined
The setting is tranquil and view stunning, with incredible bird song. First night divine. Second night ruined with a full on stag do in the two downstairs units that was in full swing when we arrived back at 5.00pm after a day out. Couldn’t get a park because of all the stag do attendees. We ended up packing up and leaving at 6.20pm because of the loud music and raucous behaviour. Owners did give us a refund but beware and check out who’s status when you want to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Christchurch NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed.
Welcoming hosts, very well equipped, comfortable, clean, warm. Beautiful location which was an ideal base for exploring the things we wanted to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
Beautiful location and so comfortable. Very well organised and outstanding comms. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
Lovely host, great stay- thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the lodge where we had a wedding to attend. Lucky we had a taxi to the venue and return as we would never have walk up that extremely steep hill. Dislike the fact that when I did my hair the plug socket was on the opposite side to the mirror which made it very difficult. Had to dry a little bit then cross the room to see how it looked then back to dry another bit and back across the room. They was no plug in the bathroom for my husband to plug in his shaver.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend
Thank you for a fantastic stay. Right next to the wedding venue and the lodge is perfectly appointed with anything you could possibly need. Clean, tidy, homely and made our stay so easy and enjoyable. Thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2022
Thank you. We are so pleased that you had a great time and that the wedding went so well.

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Quiet, peaceful and great location. Stunning views from the garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Grant R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Peacefulplace. friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Princess C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Koru House
We stayed on this beautiful place for one night for a friend’s wedding. The place is so clean and tidy with a wonderful view. And its just a few minutes away from the beach and market. Alysn is so accommodating and good in communication, she replies to my inquiries straight away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review, we are very pleased that you found it clean, tidy and perfect for your visit.

10/10 Excellent

Hamish C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna M., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Spot with excellent Hosts
A beautiful tranquil spot that was dog friendly which is a huge plus for us. Our hosts Alysn and Brian went over and above ensuring everything we needed was at our finger tips … couldn’t have asked for more! Will definitely be back to enjoy a glass of Bubbles on the front lawn overlooking the Bay - unfortunately the weather wasn’t great to allow this activity during our stay :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2021
Look forward to seeing you and Holly again. Lovely to meet you.

10/10 Excellent

Pik ki O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay away from the city
We love the place so much. Tranquil, relaxing and with a great view. Wish we can stay a bit longer. Thanks so much to the host :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2021
It was great to meet you and the family and we are glad you enjoyed it. Please come again.

10/10 Excellent

jesse b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax with a view!
From arrival to departure our experience was fantastic. This is a great place to stay which is a stones throw away from Matakana where we first enjoyed the farmers markets(a must do). Alysn allowed for us to have an early check in. At arrival we were greeted by two cute playful dogs! The house is gorgeous with a spacious living area and has a breathtaking view. Alysn was a fantastic host and really did go out of her way to make it an amazing experience! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing.
Very comfortable and homely place to relax and stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Hosts, Alysn and Brian (not forgetting Idris and Stjarna) were very friendly, helpful, informative and non-intrusive. Ruru Lodge is in a beautiful location, close to several Regional parks and lots of great beaches. The apartment itself is very attractive and very well equipped. The nearest supermarket is in Matakana, about ten minutes down the road, but, as suggested by Alysn, we drove a little further to shop at the big Countdown in Warkworth. There are great walks on the Tawharanui Peninsula and we enjoyed our morning strolls down to the local beach. Coming back up the hill gives you a real appetite for breakfast. Waupo Caves are about an hour away and worth a visit. Take torches and shoes you can paddle in. The glowworms are an amazing sight. There are a few vineyards near the property. We visited Brick Bay for a tasting and a look at their weird and wonderful sculpture trail. There is just so much choice of things to do in the area. I wouldn't hesitate to stay at Ruru Lodge if we ever get back to beautiful New Zealand.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Ruru lodge
Very comfortable, immaculate and well equipped in a lovely rural setting . Will definitely book for a longer stay in the future .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Beautiful and peaceful
On behalf of my parents.. The lodge was beautiful and perfect for their needs as it was almost next to the wedding venue. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M., Coles Bay, Tasmania

Location, Style and Attention to detail
Part of a large house, Ruru Lodge is a lovely upstairs one bedroom apartment with double and single bed. Large open plan living area with new kitchen well fitted out. Air conditioner just added was well appreciated! Wonderful natural bush surrounds and very close to small beach. Great place and hosts delightful. Thanks Alysn and Brian.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eisa Q., New Zealand

Lovely hosts and property! Great location to surrounding beaches.
Hosts and property all great! Good attention to detail, warm welcome, and relaxed setting. We very much enjoyed our stay and look forward to visit again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Fantastic apartment with stunning views
Absolutely amazing hosts, great spot with beautiful views over the bay. Tidy clean spacious apartment with ever you need to make the stay comfortable, plus a few extra special personal touches
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

A Relaxing and very Comfortable Stay
Ruru Cottage was perfect for us. We really liked it. It had everthing that we were after for a long weekend from Auckland. We defintely would like to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018