Absolute Beachfront Ruby Bay - Spectacular Views, step straight on to the beach
Description:
Large Kiwi 'bach' property on the beachfront at beautiful Ruby Bay North facing, elevated with full views of the sea and Tasman bay from Nelson, D'Urville Island across to Abel Tasman. Large very private deck and gardens running right on to the beach. Nice grass front lawn, sun loungers. Safe swimming and boating ride in front of the house. Kayaks available for guest use Cozie 'Firepit' for evening cooking or campfire. Gas BBQ New kitchen. Beautiful bathroom with tiled double shower and basins Fast broadband WIFI Small pool table
Note - This is our much loved holiday house, it meant to be enjoyed for summer holidays and long weekends. It is not set up as a high end rental property.
Feature Indoor garden and large domed skylight.
Right in the center of the Nelson to Kaiteriteri 'Taste trail' cycleway. The hourly Mapua ferry takes you across to the forests and ocean beach of Rabbit Island.
Two mins. drive to Mapua - charming restaurants, supermarket, boutique brewery, wine bar, cafes and craft shops. 15 Wineries with 10mins. drive.
Excellent bush walks just 500mtrs. away
Enjoy amazing sun and moon rises from the large private deck.
2 bedrooms in total. Max of 6pers. 2 double bedrooms (1 x king, 1 x queen), + 2 single beds 2 toilets, 1 bathroom (all separate) Large open plan living / dining / kitchen area with adjoining deck and conservatory - full sea views from all these rooms.
Interesting Octagonal shaped house. Good off street car parking, Parking for 4-5 cars Covered parking for 2 cars. Use of 2 older Kayaks
. Special conditions: General Min. 5 nights stay
Sorry we cannot accept children under 5 years.
Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$10.00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to vacuum through, clean up the house and do the dishes etc. before you leave; We don' t have a cleaning service.
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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 and a first aid kit
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
About the area
Mapua
Ruby Bay, a neighbourhood in Mapua, is home to this holiday home. Kina Peninsula and Marsden Recreation Ground reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include SimPit Technologies and Pic's Peanut Butter World. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Skydive Abel Tasman or Trafalgar Park. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre Restaurant - 7 min drive
Alberta's - 4 min drive
Mapua Village Bakery - 3 min drive
Rimu Wine Bar - 5 min drive
Java Hut - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Absolute Beachfront Ruby Bay - Spectacular Views, step straight on to the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Absolute Beachfront Ruby Bay - Spectacular Views, step straight on to the beach?
As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Absolute Beachfront Ruby Bay - Spectacular Views, step straight on to the beach on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$495, 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.
How much is parking at Absolute Beachfront Ruby Bay - Spectacular Views, step straight on to the beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Absolute Beachfront Ruby Bay - Spectacular Views, step straight on to the beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Absolute Beachfront Ruby Bay - Spectacular Views, step straight on to the beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Absolute Beachfront Ruby Bay - Spectacular Views, step straight on to the beach located?
Located in Ruby Bay, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mapua Wharf and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kina Peninsula and Mahana Estates. Tasman Golf Club and Seifried Estate Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Fabulous spot. Chilled interactions with the hosts.
Jeremy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Anne J.
7 May 2018
For us this was a great location and space, so much to do in the surrounding area.
For us this was a great location and space, so much to do in the surrounding area.
Currently the property is under repair but did not impact on our stay.
Bonus was the Kayaks to use.
The sea views are stunning from the kitchen and living areas. This is the standout feature of this beachfront property. It is accurately described as a 'kiwi bach' rather than a holiday home. A 'lived in' family bach... a little tired around the edges in places.
One of our group noted that a couple of the current photos are out of date...new kitchen and open plan living areas now. Both a bonus.😊
We enjoyed our stay in the area and loved the views.
Fabulous spot right on the lovely Ruby Bay shore. We stayed for 5 days and very much enjoyed the personality and quirks of this place. Great kitchen and living areas walking right out onto decks with perfect views of Tasman Bay. Lovey breeze so no mosquitos, incredible mornings and evenings from the kitchen window. Things to know: You are clearly staying in the owners full time place, so its not a sterile hotel room. There are personal items surrounding you- and the place is obviously used. The bedrooms are on the road side of the place - so there's a bit of car noise , was not a problem for us and every place down the stretch will be the same. There are ants- We were warned about this from the owner- we weren't bothered by them and kept the kitchen clean as not to attract more. But its a thing so better to be aware of it. We really enjoyed the spot - And the owners were easy and pleasant to deal with .
mack d.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2025
Mack, Thanks for the nice review.
We have just double glazed 1 back bedroom & the other will be done soon.
Mostly we just hear the sound of the surf breaking just 20-30mtrs from the house.
This is our permanent house now, so we only take a few rentals each summer, its’ too nice a place to be away from !
Ants are seasonal, they are small and don’t bite they are in the whole area here, normally they live in the garden but in the dry season we have to be careful not to leave open food out or they will come in
Trying to modify our booking with bookabach was hopeless. The website is based in Texas and set up to be user unfriendly. The local NZ owner was very helpful and available at all times.
Really enjoyed our stay at Ruby Bay. The property was ideally located. It was great being so close to the ocean.
Owner's communication was good.
Unfortunately the condition of some of the items listed in the advert were in poor condition. Several plugs didn’t work, the dart board didn’t have any numbers, pool que ends missing on all but one que and the kayaks had holes in the bottom. This was disappointing as some of the items had attracted us to the listing. This is our reason for scoring the listing a 4/5. Other than the items listed above, our stay was satisfactory. A great kiwi bach.
Kelly B.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Hi Kelly,
Thanks - sorry about the dart board and pool cues - we had some very rough guests staying just before you and many things were broken by them.
Some things were also missing.
Loved the entire experience, great bach in a great area really close to Nelson and other amazing parts like Kaiteriteri. Will be staying there again.
Shayne M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louise R.
8 May 2019
Beach view Ruby Bay
This is a quiet location with great sea views and sunshine. We walked to mapua in about forty minutes to enjoy the restaurants and cafes.
Plenty room in the property and everything you need to be comfortable.
Spent a great couple of evenings outside by the fire pit while star gazing
Nick was very quick to respond to any questions or issues.
Would recommend.
Louise R.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Many thanks Louise
It was lovely to have your group here.
Great that you could enjoy all the lovely places in the area
Archival
8/10 Good
Karen R.
8 November 2017
what a delightful place to stay.
what a delightful place to stay. The situation of this property could not be better. Absolute beachfront is absolutely true! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
Karen R.
Archival
8/10 Good
4 April 2017
Great location - really interesting house
Great location - really interesting house
Archival
10/10 Excellent
21 September 2012
Good location.
Good location. House is a little basic, but well heated with great views, and we felt it was good value for money overall.
About the host
Hosted by nickfe448
Nick and Jenny have lived in several parts of New Zealand and have also spent nearly half of their lives, living abroad in Europe and Asia. We are passionate outdoor Kiwis who love biking, hiking and all forms of watersports.
Why they chose this property
A very unique property, directly on a lovely beach, yet very quiet.
What makes this property unique
Small pool table , 3 mins walk to takeaway shop, 2 mins. drive to Mapua with supermarket and many good restaurants. Free broadband WIFI Beautiful native bush walk starts 300 mtrs from our gate.