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Ruakaka River and Beach Apartment

Riverside apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Experience the tranquil atmosphere at this brand new, fully self-contained apartment. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of a quiet cul-de-sac and private security gate, with a short drive to Ruakaka Surf Beach and Bream Bay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Ruakaka River and Beach Apartment

Brand new, well appointed two bedroom apartment, fully self contained. Located within close proximity of main house but is a separate building. One carpark is allocated for guests, with extra parking if required. The property is located in a quiet cul-de-sac, very private and has a security gate. Parking available for a boat as well.

We are located on the Ruakaka River, and just a 2 min drive to Ruakaka Surf Beach, Bream Bay. Just a short drive to the World class Marsden Point Marina (5kms). Waipu (10kms), Waipu Cove & Whangarei City are all within easy reach.

All amenities very close by - Supermarket, Medical Centre, Bank, Chemist, Liquor Store, Takeaways, Dentist and more.

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
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside on the deck only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside on the deck only.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Ruakaka River & Beach
Ruakaka River & Beach Apartment Ruakaka
Ruakaka River & Beach Apartment Apartment
Ruakaka River & Beach Apartment Apartment Ruakaka

About the area

Located in Ruakaka, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Old Library Arts Centre and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Town Basin Marina and Mangawhai Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring. Visit our Ruakaka travel guide
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Ruakaka, Northland

What's nearby

  • Waipu Cove Beach
    Waipu Cove Beach
    23 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre
    3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ruakaka Beach
    4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Waipu Museum
    12 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Waipu Caves
    20 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Nonna Italian Bakery
    4 min drive
  • Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • McLeod Bay Fish and Chips
    49 min drive
  • Ruakaka Tavern
    13 min walk
  • Wicked Cafe & Take Away
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruakaka River and Beach Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ruakaka River and Beach Apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ruakaka River and Beach Apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruakaka River and Beach Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ruakaka River and Beach Apartment located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Refining NZ Visitors Centre and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Ruakaka Beach. Waipu Museum and Waipu Caves are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Ruakaka River and Beach Apartment Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, clean and comfortable property! Fabulous being next to the river and a short drive from the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
awesome location, just out of the city but ..... close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Host is generous in supplying basic comforts in the cottage! Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

Fantastic, clean facilities, lovely spot next to the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little spot with relaxing vibes. All the amenities you need! Great comms with the property manager. We loved it so much we had to stay an extra night. Will definitely stay here again. Great for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Such a convenient location to explore and make fabulous day trips to beautiful spots, both north and south- highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top of class in all areas

Overall 10/10 lovely property great ammenities. Good location.
Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Really helpful owner, lovely location, quiet location with river views. Easy walk to shops. Excellent kitchen facilities. Great shower and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Lovely quiet place and close to all activities-spacious with lots of unexpected little touches to make the place feel like home-will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little slice of paradise

We absolutely loved our stay in Ruakākā and the accommodation was perfect for us. Very clean and tidy, it had everything we needed and it made for a very relaxing start to our holiday. Really close to ammenities and the most wonderful beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy, cozy, all we needed.

We stayed here for two nights as a helpful halfway between family in Waipu and the airport in Whangarei. Was everything we needed and the hosts are great! Lovely location too. Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

What a wonderful peaceful place to spend for 3 days. We where able to explore the beach which was relatively close just a shhort drive from the home. The 2 small shopping areas where within easy reach one was only a short walk from the home and the other was a short drive away. I would give it in our eyes a 5 star rating. We also enjoyed a walk along the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable!

Our whole stay was easy. Nice and comfortable. Kitchen well equiped. True to the photos. Great place to stay to explore the whole of Bream Bay/Ruakaka Coast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Due to the terrible weather some days ,we were able to play board games that were in the home stay. We had a very relaxing time. The house was spacious, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable little cottage

My friend and I stayed for a weekend. The cottage is comfortable and clean. It has everything needed, even nice pillows. One thing to note is that the front sliding door comes in through a bedroom. There is another entrance one the other side that can be used so it's not a huge issue. I would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

virginia p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation

This accommodation was perfect for our stay. Set in a peaceful location on the rivers edge, beautifully clean, and fully-equipped with everything we needed. We received great communication from our hosts, which made check in a breeze. Ideally situated close to the motocross track, supermarket and shops. Would highly recommend as a place to stay, and will hopefully return some time in the future! Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G., Kelowna British Columbia Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute 10 out of 5

This was our first time using a vrbo, going to our daughter's wedding in the local area. Carol & Gordon our hosts were great, always keeping us up-to-date as our trip got closer, and promptly responded to our emails. We were totally impressed /surprised when they invited us to their own home for a "home cooked meal ". Carol /Gordie your amazing hosts. The BnB is centrally located in Ruakaka, close to shops, the beach, lots of pubs/restaurants for your dining pleasure. The park like atmosphere of the BnB backyard was wonderful both morning and afternoon relaxing with a coffee or a glass of wine. We would/will definitely have to make a return trip. Thanks again for dinner!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot on the river

We had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Florencia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Nice place to expend the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful place to stay

This is a very peaceful and well appointed accommodation. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clayton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot to explore the area

We really enjoyed our stay here, Carol & Gordy were so keen to make sure we had everything for our stay. There are some thoughtful touches that elevate it from just a basic holiday home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway for young kids

Clean,tidy, safe and warm.place was great for our two boys. Lots of board games to play and books to be read in between beach play and caves. Spacious enough so that we didn't feel cramped if the weather had turned
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place.

Very lovely and restful place to stay. Love the colour scheme! Everything we needed and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very well equipped, lovely and comfortable holiday home. Nice, comfortable beds and sofas. Roomy living space and good outside seating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfy

It was a lovely place to stay....clean and very comfortable. There is not alot to do in the area except the beach BUT....if Ruakaka is your destination, this is the place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024