Marotere - Waterfront beach house

Ruakaka, Ruakaka
$144 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Modern house with unobstructed waterfront views to capture the ever changing Ruakaka estuary and beautiful views out to Bream Bay, the Hen and Chicks and Whangarei Heads.

Tranquil location in a quiet cul-de-sac with the estuary offering safe swimming, kayaking and paddle-boarding. The surf is 500m away across the estuary or three minutes in the car to the patrolled area.

Modern spacious house with a funky vibe, huge decks and a large flat lawn to play on. Fabulous views fromthe open plan living area and all the bedrooms have a smaller sea view and open onto the decks. Enjoy the ukuleles for a sing along!

Off street parking for up to 4 cars and a boat. Boat ramp 300m away for easy access to renowned Bream Bay.

Ruakaka Estuary is a wildlife refuge home to many species of seabirds and a breeding colony for rare dotterels and fairy terns as well as oystercatchers. So sorry no pets .

You can walk to the dairy, cafe at the surf beach and the local takeaway and it's a short drive to the supermarket and a couple of other cafes.

90 minutes from Auckland. If you ever want to leave, it's about 10mins to Waipu and Marsden Cove and 25 mins to Whangarei and Mangawhai. 5 min to Waipu Golf Club's links course with magnificent ocean views.

Special conditions:

IMPORTANT - In Kiwi bach tradition you need to bring your own personal linen (towels/sheets/pillow slips)

Minimum 2 night stay. 4 nights during the high season and 3 nights over Easter weekend.

Cancellation within 7 days of booking will result in no refund unless we can re-let the property for the dates booked. No refunds for bookings held during peak times.

Please check-in after 4pm and check-out by 11am.

We may ask you for a bond to be paid at the time of the final payment. After inspection at conclusion of your stay to be returned to you less the cost of any damages.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$90.00 per stay);

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon monoxide detector On The Property But There Are Gas Appliances; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector With You On The Trip) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1292 Sq Ft (120 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Limited Onsite Parking (max 4 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cave Exploring Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Stereo TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Stephen H.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2026

    Stayed Feb 8, 2026

    Everything about the bach is dialed in. Host is welcoming and communicative. Great location. Great views. Great design.

  • Victoria R.

    Submitted Feb 5, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    Fabulous location and great house with everything you need.

  • Colleen C.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 10, 2026

    the worst thing was the flies! Maybe need to get house sprayed??. Everything else was great. Lovely relaxed tranquil spot but close enough to amenities and activities to make for a really enjoyable break

  • Anita G.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    Great location and well equipped Bach

  • Trevor W.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2025

    Stayed Nov 11, 2025

    Very peaceful stay in this well equipped holiday home

  • Pat S.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    Lovely house in a great location opposite the river and sea. Everything we needed. We had a very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend.

  • Sarah O.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    The property was close to shops, restaurants and pub and was well equipped. Perfect place to stay.

  • Andy P.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Great location, immaculate property that has everything we needed. Spotlessly clean and tidy. 10/10. Thanks Grant.

  • Aalia V.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    The property was clean and comfortable. We loved it!The location is convinient to explore.

  • Brett L.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    Great stay - thank you!

  • Ross S.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    Great stay, great host

  • John F.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 19, 2025

    We couldn't have found a better better property for our group of 2 couples. Grant's house is in a gorgeous location with stunning views from dawn to dusk, and we could have happily have stayed for much longer as it is so well equipped and furnished that everything has been thought of. There were 4 different ways to make coffee, not counting instant! We loved it here and would come back in a heartbeat.

  • Maryna R.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 23, 2025

    We had a fantastic stay at this holiday home! The location was absolutely stunning, offering beautiful surroundings and a peaceful atmosphere. The home itself was spotless and well-maintained, which made our stay even more enjoyable.The only minor inconvenience was having to organise our own bed linen and towels, which required extra planning since we were visiting from Australia. However, this didn’t take away from the overall experience.I can definitely recommend this place to all visitors — it's a wonderful spot for a relaxing getaway!

  • Daesong L.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 2, 2025

    Very nice time on this property

  • Sara R.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Mar 11, 2025

    Perfect weather, perfect location just to chill with family

  • Christine W.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    Fantastic location for swimming and views. Plenty of room on deck and inside living area. Large bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. Didnt have to leave our little paradise all weekend. Too busy in the water and on the beach.

  • Kushla T.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2025

    Stayed Feb 6, 2025

    Thank you so much grant. Your house was absolutly perfect and was an absolute pleasure to stay at. Lovely clean and tidy and exactly what we hoped for and more. Fantastic location.

  • Anne-Marie A.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2025

    Stayed Feb 11, 2025

    Location amazing, house awesome, great set up for a relaxing holiday. Great inside/outside flow with deck and ranchsliders. Highly recommend!

  • Priscilla B.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 20, 2025

    Wonderful stay in modern well equipped home. Everything you need and more in superb location. Easy drive from Auckland

  • Suraya E.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    This was one of our best holidays in a while. We were perfectly surrounded by nature, estuary and beach. The pix online does not do justice to the house itself. The only regret I have is 8 days we’re not enough.

  • Teresa O.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 9, 2024

    Wonderful property, very well equipped and amazing view of estuary. Could no fault it and enjoyed a great stay.Would definitely recommend.

  • Cheryl F.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    Fully equipped, very clean and a great stay, Unfortunately the TV did not work.

  • J T.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 4, 2024

    All lovely apart from scary neighbourhood alarms! Luckily not a tsunami

  • Missy K.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    Awesome place and Location would definitely return again

  • Craig C.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 30, 2024

    Great house with an amazing location.

  • Liz S.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    A lovely sunny warm bach, even in July. Very quiet surroundings with a view of the water. A perfect place to relax and unwind.

  • Lauren E.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    Absolutely immaculate! Beautiful, beautiful home, stunning views. Easy communication with host. Comfortable bedding and couches and living area for our group of five ladies. Even in middle of winter, was just wonderful. Will most definitely be back. Us ladies would love to make it an annual retreat.

  • Gary H.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Excellent warm home with great facilities. Experienced upper north island power cut & Grant (host) made contact to ensure all was okay. Shopping complex with all facilities & Ruakaka Tavern & Restaurant all close by. Tavern had a great variety of meals if required. Ruakaka Beach also very close. Would recommend.

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$144+
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