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Only 40 metres to the beach!

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A covered outdoor patio with a grill, wooden furniture, and a brick house in the background.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a blanket on an ottoman.
A compact laundry area with a sink and two front-loading washing machines.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a built-in microwave.
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ruakaka, Whangarei
  • Place, Refining NZ Visitors Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipu Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Room

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ruakaka

Located in Ruakaka, this holiday home is near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Waipu Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves. Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Ruakaka, Whangarei

What's nearby

  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • beach near Marsden Cove - 16 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Ruakaka Beach - 17 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Waipu Museum - 20 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 30 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Land & Sea - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bream Bay Takeways - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Nonna Italian Bakery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Only 40 metres to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Only 40 metres to the beach!?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Only 40 metres to the beach! on 16 November 2026 start from NZ$498, 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 Only 40 metres to the beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Only 40 metres to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only 40 metres to the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Only 40 metres to the beach! located?

This family-friendly Ruakaka holiday home is located by the sea, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Refining NZ Visitors Centre, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Museum. Waipu Caves is 12 mi (19.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 327 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved how close it was to the ocean! Such a treat to run from the house to the water for morning Dips! was perfect for the 5 of us
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2026
Thanks for your review. We also love how close the Bach is to the beach via the reserve - with no roads to cross. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property. Close to the beach. Loved being able to take the fur kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was like home away from homeWe all felt comfortable and relaxedWe wish we could stay longerThank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing stay we had - how spoilt we were to have the beautiful beach only a short stroll from the backyard (perfect for the tamariki). Well equipped, comfy beds and all round cosy home. The inside of the home was extremely clean and tidy, however, the outside needs some TLC. Cobwebs filled the outside windows and the place could have done with some weeding/pruning/tidying of the green areas (I'm being picky here!). Overall, we LOVED our stay and would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2026
Thanks for your detailed review and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Our family love how close the Bach is to the beach as well. We'll work on addressing the exterior cleaning and grounds maintenance you noted.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculatey clean bach, all needs met and as advertised. Proximity to the beach was ideal and plenty of space for our fur kid. We had a lovely time, thank you Carrie and John.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd visit here and it was great! Beautiful beach and wonderful house.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous property, very clean and comfortable, excellent bed and linen, very well equipped. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional host and Bach - everything was so easy from booking to our stay. Very family and dog friendly. Had all we needed for a lovely inter generational beach holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent facility clean whare beautiful part of the world
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach stay

Lovely clean, comfortable Bach, an easy stroll away from the dog friendly beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was so clean and had so much more available than any other places we have stayed at. The lovely back deck to sit under and so close to the beach. This was the perfect place for us to stay at with my older daughter and her husband child.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 2026
Thanks for your feedback, which I have passed on to our cleaner who works hard to make sure the Bach is nice and clean for guests. The gazebo over the deck is a new addition this summer and we are loving it too. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is lovely and so close to the beach. Loved the big deck. Had all our meals out there despite the storm!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2026
Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the deck despite the storm. The gazebo is a recent addition and we are happy that it makes the deck more usable in all weather conditions. I have added a photo of it to our listing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot!

What an absolute gem of a place to stay Everything you need is here… so comfortable Very clean and tidy Will be back for our next holiday soon
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay Theresa. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Quiet Clean Peaceful Great Beach Everything we needed nice considerate people to deal with Tha9
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2025
Thanks for your review Bernie. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So good to stay there - just one thing is only one toilet - most of all - super -
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Our young ones enjoyed the toys and our teens loved the led mirror in the bathroom (many many mirror selfies). The property was clean and the beds were comfortable, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thanks for your positive feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and instructions for a smooth check in and wifi details. Very comfortable and well equipped accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thanks for your feedback Debbie. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location. Kitchen quite basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home close to the beach

Lovely little property and so close to the beach! Nice big property for the dogs to enjoy which was nice also We would love to stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Thanks for your feedback Ally. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thanks for your review. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful beach & location for a quiet retreat

Prefect house with great beds, with everything you could need for an escape outside of Auckland. Plus many cool things to do within a 40min drive radius.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The most beautiful weekend!

An amazing place to getaway, so close to the beautiful beach and a wonderful bach with everything we needed to enjoy our stay, and more! Dogs had the best weekend too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2025
Thanks for your review Molly. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

Thank you for letting us to stay at your place. We loved every minute of our stay there. It's just perfect place for weekend getaway. It was our second time there and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2025
Thanks for your review Ewa. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

House is lovely. The whole area was really quiet but friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2025
Thanks for your review June. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cosy bach

Thank you for sharing your paradise was just perfect we hope to come again with the whole family in summer :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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