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Reviews of Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub

Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub
Ruby Bay, Tasman Region

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Spicer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rose E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Decks and Gardens!
Immaculately clean house. Our party of 6 loved the deck which wrapped the house for all day sun or sit by the outdoor gas fire at night. Loved the retro touches. Beautiful gardens. Would highly recommend, Thanks for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We Loved our stay at Costa Ruby - such an amazing place to relax and unwind. Comfy beds, great shower, stunning views and of course the Hot Tub! Love the retro theme upstairs and all the little Knick knacks. so much thought has gone into everything. Very cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Lovely family villa. We all stayed on the top floor no issues and used the bedrooms below to store luggage. Gorgeous spot on the beach. We cycled and went for long walks. The takeaway next door had great Thai!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Letitia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star Beach House
Our 3 night stay at Ruby Bay with family at this amazing beach front property was fantastic. Massive out door balcony area extremely well equipped with sun lounges, BBQ, tables the list goes on. Kitchen had everything you needed and oven was excellent. Loved the décor, that 70's feeling took us all back. Great bedrooms and comfortable beds. View was wonderful and you are steps away from the beach. Take away next door which was handy but took full advantage of the BBQ and balcony and fantastic view. My only negative for this property was there was a little too much chlorine in the spa, but apart from that would highly recommend and would not hesitate staying again. Central location to explore the Tasman Region which is a magical part of NZ. Thank you Sue, your property from the front gate to the beach is 5 Star
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

8/10 Good

Cheryl N.

Beautiful location!
Dishes, hot tub were dirty. Cleanliness standards were not met. Owner was notified and will rectify.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to relax and enjoy a holiday
A lovely and unique home, set in a beautiful garden with beach access and a stunning view. Perfect spot for a holiday to be both relaxing and active. Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Neil

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, laid-back spot, right on the beach. Quiet neighborhood. House is very well set up. Has pretty much everything you need. The house is like a late '60s, early 70's time warp! The owners have gone to great lengths the keep its original vibe with the decor & furniture, which we really liked! The only negative is the hot tub needs a service maybe, as only a couple of jets were working. I would have liked it to get a little hotter too. That said, however, we still enjoyed using it a couple of times. Definitely recommend the property & would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beachside Stay!
Thanks for an excellent stay! We really enjoyed the house and the facilities. The host was most helpful and the hot tub fantastic! We would suggest some really clear instructions in regards to the TV operation and also the external gas heating. Everything else was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liesl G.

Liked: Cleanliness
You’ll want to keep it a secret!
We had an amazing stay at Costa Ruby, perfect for our “girls weekend”. The house has been perfectly set up and we can’t wait to come back with the guys. There is a wonderful mix of modern and retro that will be guaranteed to take you down memory lane. A total credit to the hostess:)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2022
It was great to host Liesl and her guests. Such a lovely bunch of “girls”! They respected my property and communication was easy. Would definitely recommend to other hosts Thanks ladies look forward to seeing you again

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location on the beach. Lounge has large windows overlooking the sea - spectacular sunrises
Plenty of room, outstanding gardens and multiple areas to dine outdoors and relax. Hot tub in immaculate condition. Retro style interiors, large TV and open fire or heat pump. Perfect for our 4 day stay and only 10 mins drive from Motueka. Interesting antique shops and cafes just 5 mins away in Mapua.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing accommodation, beautiful location
Can’t recommend this property enough, fantastic location, close to lots of activities, clean, very cool fit out, loved the spa and the view, we had the best time, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
It was great to host Danielle and her guests as they enjoyed special celebrations. Would highly recommend to other hosts. Thanks Danielle for respecting my property. 😃

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a relaxing break- would book again!
This bach suited us perfectly for a family of 6. We watched the sunrise and the kids kayak from the deck in the morning, dinner on the back deck at sunset, long walks on the beach at dusk. First book-a-bach we have stayed where we felt that really comfortable 'summer-bach-holiday' feeling. Bach has everything needed-plenty of space inside & outside & very clean and comfortable. hosts were super helpful and contactable. great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous and funky
A fabulous retro 2 bed house upstairs and a modern apartment downstairs. Well appointed and great extras like the kayaks and the spa pool which both got lots of use. Close to lots of fun stuff like Abel Tasman, Biking / mountain biking vineyards etc. The whole family loved our stay, and owners went the extra mile to send us back a key we left behind.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2021
Thanks Steve. Glad you enjoyed your stay. 😁

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Ruby
Lovely house. Retro and quirky upstairs, brand new downstairs. Fabulous decks with all day sun. Manicured gardens. Had everything we needed for our group of six. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duncan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant Bach
A real gem. A lovely combination of restored 70s kiwiana and modern bach. Very comfortable and clearly a lot of time and effort has gone into it. Also, great communication from the very personable owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach stay
Fabulous property - inside and out. Met our needs perfectly (a get together of 1974 University flat mates). Very quiet, beautiful gardens immaculately maintained and house very comfortable with great ambience. The communication from owners/property manager excellent. Definitely recommend this property Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness
That holiday you dreamed of
Everything we may have even dreamed of having was available - right down to the hairdryer. The house was so roomy, homely (nostalgia everywhere) and the property immaculate. The spacious deck provides plenty of options. It was the perfect getaway for a group of friends. Sue ensured we had the best possible stay in their patch of paradise.

10/10 Excellent

Phillippa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We had the most amazing stay here. The property is so interesting with artwork and interesting sculptures everywhere. The grounds are beautiful. The furniture and beds are super comfy. Everything you need and more. Lots of places to sit and soak up the views. Loved our stay so much. We will be back again. Many thanks.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2021
Thank you Phillippa for staying at Costa Ruby. We hope to see you again some time.

10/10 Excellent

Douceline D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely all round
Very well appointed house; brilliant location on beachfront and we all loved the landscaping and art/sculptures that were slowly discovered all round property. An inability to get dvd working was also quickly sorted. Would highly recommend it and go again. Thanks for lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect stay
We loved this holiday home, the beach, the comfortable beds, and the decks.. there is a deck for each part of the day ! It’s to be highly recommended , we would love to return . The Banks Family
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and accomodation
Sue and Whitney's property in Ruby Bay is in a fantastic location and has everything you need to have an awesome break (long or short). They're responsive to queries and a pleasure to deal with, We'll definitely be back..
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruby Bay
Fantastic location and the house is well catered for 2 families. Wonderful!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay Sharon. Thanks for respecting my house. Kind regards Sue

10/10 Excellent

Carole S., Bredon

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach bliss
Beautiful home in a stunning location with everything you could need
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy families in Ruby Bay
We were a large group of adults and some small children. Every need is comfortably catered for in the most fabulous of settings. I did keep congratulating myself as the one making the booking.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay. It is a magic spot eh! Thanks for being great guests and respecting my house.