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175° East - Ruru House

Family-friendly holiday home in Great Barrier Island

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
Perched on a north-facing ridge, Ruru House offers ultimate luxury accommodation with a contemporary open-plan design. Enjoy the eastly sea views and mountain vistas from the living area or front deck, while relaxing in comfortable chairs by the fireplace. The secluded rear deck is perfect for intimate barbecues.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 70 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

175° East - Ruru House

This house is one of three for rent on the same property (Pitokuku, Ruru and Tree House). All houses are uniquely private and within a short walking distance through native bush, ideal for large families and groups.

Ruru House is a contemporary open plan design comprising kitchen, dining, lounge area, three bedrooms, set into the north facing ridge full of manuka and kanuka, directly behind Medlands Beach this is ultimate luxury accommodation.
The house has lovely timber floors with bedrooms at each end. The living and dining area is connected to front and back deck making the most of the eastly sea view and views west into the mountains. The rural setting with sea views makes this location truly a slice of paradise.
One of the bedrooms has large ensuite, with the other two bedrooms next to a large wet room bathroom.
The house has walk around decks to the front and a secluded deck and lawn for intimate bbq's to the rear. All Parts of the house are open to you.
A fireplace sets the perfect environment to relax in the colder months, with comfortable chairs and couch to lounge in along with a large outdoor shower which greets you from the beach after a session in water.

Washing machine, dryer and Wifi, a smart TV and Sono's sound system are all available for guest use.

The name Ruru is inspired by the Ruru (Morepork) that frequent the property and often can be seen catching the Green Puriri moth off the front deck!

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
175° East Medlands View
Medlandsview Beachhouse
Medlands View Beach House
175° Ruru House Great Barrier
175° East - Ruru House Great Barrier Island
175° East - Ruru House Private vacation home
Medlandsview Beachhouse (Luxury with sea view)
397262

About the area

Map
Great Barrier Island, Medlands

What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 17 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Awana Bay - 19 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Glenfern Sanctuary - 45 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪My Fat Puku - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pa Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Currach Irish Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Great Barrier Lodge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 175° East - Ruru House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 175° East - Ruru House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 175° East - Ruru House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 175° East - Ruru House located?

Located in Great Barrier Island, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Medlands Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Blind Bay. Awana Bay is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) away.

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