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Marotere - Waterfront beach house

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Ruakaka Inlet from the deck
Front deck
Beach
Exterior
Estuary entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
  • Place, Waipu Caves
  • Place, Waipu Cove Beach
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Corner Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom with Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Marotere - Waterfront beach house

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 from the 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow slips). We are unable to provide them.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ruakaka

Located in Ruakaka, this holiday home is on the beach. Old Library Arts Centre and Reyburn House 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 jet skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Ruakaka, Ruakaka

What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Waipu Caves - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 22 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Ocean Beach - 54 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marotere - Waterfront beach house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marotere - Waterfront beach house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marotere - Waterfront beach house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marotere - Waterfront beach house located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Ruakaka Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Refining NZ Visitors Centre and Waipu Museum. Waipu Caves and Waipu Cove Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a great location opposite the river and sea. Everything we needed. We had a very pleasant stay. Would highly recommend.
View from front of house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Perfect location for us

The property was close to shops, restaurants and pub and was well equipped. Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

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

Great stay

Great stay - thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla B.

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

Stunning water views in beautiful accomodation

Wonderful stay in modern well equipped home. Everything you need and more in superb location. Easy drive from Auckland
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Beautiful views!

What a lovely peaceful stay in a beautiful Bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

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

Fabulous

Wonderful property, very well equipped and amazing view of estuary. Could no fault it and enjoyed a great stay.Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J T.

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

Fab stay in beautiful quiet spot

All lovely apart from scary neighbourhood alarms! Luckily not a tsunami
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Amazing beachside bach

Modern, warm, stunning views of estuary. Perfect for family with adventurous kids. Kayak was a real bonus. Would definitely come back here :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

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

Catch up with friends

What a perfect spot for a get away. A special spot. The holiday home is in a quiet no exit street right across the road from the beach. We noticed there was a school camp nearby across the estuary and the children were out safely playing in the water, having a ball. It looked very safe. There is everything you need in the modern holiday home and it felt very spacious. We had some ducks wander into the lounge, we gently ushered them out and didn't feed them and they wandered off. They seemed quite friendly. We went to the main Ruakaka surf beach a couple of times and it took us about 5 mins to get there. It's a beautiful beach. We had everything we needed for a two night stay so didn't need to go to the main shops a few minutes drive down the road. We would definitely like to go back there. The instructions we were given were very clear for when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

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

Fantastic stay

Great location, immaculate property that has everything we needed. Spotlessly clean and tidy. 10/10. Thanks Grant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aalia V.

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

Great family breakaway

The property was clean and comfortable. We loved it!The location is convinient to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

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

Great place to stay

Great stay, great host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Ruakaka Stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryna R.

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

Gem in Ruakaka

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daesong L.

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

Nice

Very nice time on this property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Ruakaka Delight

Perfect weather, perfect location just to chill with family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Weekend Getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maider A.

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

Perfect

Hemos estado muy a gusto en la estancia. Todo bien
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kushla T.

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

Great place

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie A.

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

An awesome spot for rest and relaxation

Location amazing, house awesome, great set up for a relaxing holiday. Great inside/outside flow with deck and ranchsliders. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suraya E.

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

Fun, relaxing , beautiful stay

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Excellent location

Fully equipped, very clean and a great stay, Unfortunately the TV did not work.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy K.

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

Perfect!!!

Awesome place and Location would definitely return again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

Stunning

Great house with an amazing location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Relaxing break

A lovely sunny warm bach, even in July. Very quiet surroundings with a view of the water. A perfect place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Grant D

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What makes this property unique

New spacious light airy house in a quiet cul de sac

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests