175° East - Ruru House | Off Grid Luxury | Medlands Beach
Great Barrier Island, Medlands
3
Bed
2
Bath
Private Vacation Home
Property Type
7
Max Sleeps
Ruru House — Off-Grid Luxury at Medlands Beach
Perched on a north-facing ridge among native bush, Ruru House is a contemporary retreat with wide ocean and mountain views from every deck. Fully off-grid, solar-powered, and a five-minute bush walk to Medlands Beach.
Open-plan living with warm timber floors and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Three bedrooms — master with ensuite, two sharing a large wet-room bathroom. Wraparound decks capture sunrise over the Pacific to t
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Features
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PETS
No Pets Allowed -
BEACH
Beach Towels -
DINING
Dining Table -
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided -
GENERAL
100% Renewable Energy At Least 80% Lighting From LEDs Composting Comprehensive Food Waste Policy Property Does Not Allow Children Recycling Unit Size: 1076 Sq Ft (100 Sq M) -
KITCHEN
Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer -
PARKING
Onsite Parking -
INTERNET
Free WiFi -
OUTDOORS
Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture -
BATHROOMS
2 Bathrooms Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided -
LANGS SPOKEN
English -
ENTERTAINMENT
Books Games Stereo Smart TV -
LIVING SPACES
Dining Room Fireplace Living Room -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Heating -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
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SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES
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SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Smoke-free Property
Check-in : 02:00 PM
Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 7
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Ian N.
Submitted Nov 5, 2025
Stayed Oct 28, 2025A perfect spot for either a short or long stay, very clean and everything you need is here to ensure a comfortable, peaceful stay, the fire was appreciated at night and the wood was bone dry so dead easy to get a roaring fire underway. We both slept like logs which means the beds were super comfy and supportive. Having decks on both sides of the house is a plus if the wind makes things uncomfortable. We'll be back!
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anne s.
Submitted Mar 13, 2025
Stayed Mar 6, 2025Quiet space, lovely views. Close to Medlyn's Beach.
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Victoria B.
Submitted Feb 23, 2025
Stayed Feb 15, 2025Had a lovely 3 night stay at Ruru as a group of 5. Place was just as described, Ian was a responsive host. Would happily stay again.
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Campbell S.
Submitted Apr 12, 2024
Stayed Apr 5, 2024Lovely stay in one of the best and most accessible spots to reach the rest of the island. Thanks.
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Dom M.
Submitted Mar 26, 2024
Stayed Mar 21, 2024We had such an amazing stay at Ruru house, it was perfect and had everything you could need. We will be back!
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Audrey B.
Submitted Feb 27, 2024
Stayed Feb 16, 2024Great week on Aotea. Blessed with the weather. Ruru was amazing place to stay - great views and very comfortable. Loved the outdoor shower after an afternoon on the beach. The microbrewery at the bottom of the hill was a great little spot in the afternoons. Loved the mermaid pools at Medlands Beach. Eating out and food options are limited. A car is a good idea to get out and about.
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Submitted May 21, 2023
Stayed May 19, 2023Very comfortable and peaceful, with stunning views of the ocean and mountains. Great host and communication.
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Jamie A.
Submitted Apr 23, 2023
Stayed Apr 19, 2023Thank you for having us - we had such a great stay. Beautiful spot with everything you need, would highly recommend!
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Janet H.
Submitted Mar 8, 2023
Stayed Feb 28, 2023Beautiful setting. House had everything we needed. Fantastic view of Medlands beach. Had a wonderful weeks holiday with friends.
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Andrew L.
Submitted Jan 20, 2023
Stayed Jan 11, 2023We enjoyed staying at the house again with its elevated position and modern amenities. The house has great outdoor living and is handy to the beach and Medlands is our pick of places to stay on the Barrier!
