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Relaxed quiet home away from home!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Experience the relaxed, quiet atmosphere of Ridge Haven, a family-owned studio apartment. The open-plan living area comfortably accommodates up to 4 people with a queen bed, single bed and fold out sofa bed. With a fully equipped kitchen and private patio with BBQ and seating areas surrounded by palm trees, this home away from home has everything you need.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view
The current price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

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About this property

Entire place

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

Relaxed quiet home away from home!

Tucked away down a long driveway you will find Ridge Haven. A family owned and operated studio apartment on the bottom floor of our home which offers the relaxed quiet home away from home feel. If you don’t fancy visiting the close by cafe’s and restaurants the apartment has all that you need to cater for yourself. Fully equipped with fridge/freezer, oven, microwave and all the necessary kitchen utensils you will require. The studio apartment accommodates up to 4 people comfortably with a queen bed, single bed and fold out sofa bed all in an open plan living area. The kitchen opens out onto a private patio and lawn area with BBQ, seating and hammocks hung from the palm trees in the summer months and views through the Pohutakawa Tree out to sea! Bathroom with shower only and lots off street parking available.
Our beach culture is what we love most about living in Ruakaka. The picturesque beach is surf patrolled during summer months, with safe swimming for young children at the estuary. Other nearby activities include paddle boarding, surfing, fishing, horse treks, coastal walks, golf, markets, museums, restaurants, diving and fishing boat charters and beauty spas. Marsden Cove Marina is 10 minutes away and North Port, Marsden Point Oil Refinery only 7 minutes. Just under 1.5 hours from Auckland City and 20 minutes to Whangarei Ruakaka makes the perfect spot to stop on your travels North or South. The local supermarket and shops are a few minutes’ drive or stroll to the dairy for an ice-cream or the weekend newspaper or cafe for morning coffee.

Our pets – Carlo is our part time dog; he is a big softy and super friendly. Goldie (fluffy/ ginger) and Smokey (grey) our cats are also super friendly and like to sneak into the unit at any opportunity they get! But I ask if you please stop them from entering the unit as we do have guests who are allergic to animals.

Special conditions: On departure and in true kiwi tradition you are expected to wash the dishes and leave the property clean and tidy as found on arrival. Cleaning supplies are provided. $20 linen charge.
Check-in time 2pm, check-out time 11am - Smoking OUTSIDE only

Extras: Linen (Required, NZ$20.00 per stay)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Children are welcome

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Relaxed Quiet Away From
Relaxed quiet home away from home! Ruakaka
Relaxed quiet home away from home! Apartment
Relaxed quiet home away from home! Apartment Ruakaka

About the area

Located in Ruakaka, this apartment is near the beach. Old Library Arts Centre and Reyburn House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Town Basin Marina and Mangawhai Golf Club. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Ruakaka, Ruakaka

What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Waipu Caves - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 21 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Ocean Beach - 54 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxed quiet home away from home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxed quiet home away from home!?

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxed quiet home away from home! on 29 Sept 2025 start from NZ$244.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Relaxed quiet home away from home!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxed quiet home away from home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxed quiet home away from home! located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is 0.9 mi (1.5 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).

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