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Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub

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Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Dining
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ruby Bay, Tasman Region
  • Place, Kina Peninsula
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tasman Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mapua Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub


About this space:

Situated on the Ruby Coast at the gateway to the Tasman Region, our oasis is the perfect place to relax or explore the Abel Tasman National Park.

As soon as you arrive, you will be mesmerized by the uninterrupted sea views and beautifully landscaped gardens.

With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, there is plenty of space for everyone.

Facilities include a hot tub, outdoor fire, kayaks, BBQ area, outdoor lounges, fully enclosed lawn and gardens & more.

The space:

Located right on the beach front in Ruby Bay, our place is the perfect spot to unwind and relax, or make the most of the outdoors.

Our house is the perfect mix of modern and retro; you will have fun exploring some of the eclectic decor. It is as comfortable and as homely as you can get. There are four bedrooms with two bathrooms. External stairs connect the upstairs and downstairs. There is a caravan available on request if you have extra guests.

Enjoy the outdoor hot tub, take the kayaks out on the bay in front of the house, wash the sand off in the outdoor shower and have a drink on the deck while the sun goes down.

Getting there couldn't be easier. Less than 30 mins drive from the airport, the Tasman region has a plethora of activities at the ready. From award winning restaurants and cafes at the Mapua wharf, to breweries, galleries, Abel Tasman National Park, and the Great Taste Trail on your doorstep.

- Drive on access with plenty of off street parking
- Free unlimited high speed internet
- All linens provided
- Full service kitchen with quality appliances, pots, pans & crockery
- Heat pump + Indoor fire
- Washing machine
- Baby friendly - Portacot + Highchair (upon request)

Guest access:

- Hot tub under the stars
- Full use of kayaks
- Outdoor Fire & BBQ Area
- Outdoor lounges
- Full wrap around deck for entertaining
- Indoor Fire place
- Fully enclosed private lawn + gardens

Other things to note:

Upstairs and Downstairs areas are connected with external stairs.

For the safety of everyone outside security cameras are installed on roadside and on the beach side of the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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 allowed: in designated areas
Smoking OUTSIDE only.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Mapua

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ruby Bay, a neighbourhood in Mapua. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kina Peninsula and Marsden Recreation Ground, while Motueka District Museum and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider SimPit Technologies and Pic's Peanut Butter World. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Ruby Bay, Tasman Region

What's nearby

  • Kina Peninsula - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Tasman Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mapua Wharf - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mahana Estates - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Neudorf - 11 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mapua Village Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alberta's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Java Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Mapua - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$297, 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 Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub located?

This Ruby Bay holiday home is on the beach, 2 mi (3.1 km) from Mapua Wharf, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tasman Golf Club and Kina Peninsula. Mahana Estates and Seifried Estate Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, heaps of room for extended family, kayaks were a lot of fun too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Beautiful property with everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Élisabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was really quick on the answers, the place was amazing and really clean, the view is incredible and we had more than everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great location, made even better by the comfortable, well appointed and unique house! This is a perfect base to explore all that the region has to offer - in all directions. Cosy for a couple but great also for a larger group. If you’re looking for a relaxing holiday by the sea, you’ll love this. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Beautiful stay

We loved our stay. It was the perfect spot for our family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We throughly enjoyed our stay in this charming , slighty quirky (a renovated 1970s house with double glazing & up to date bathrooms) holiday home right on the beach front. Wonderful views around the bay, easy access to the beach. A very well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, great shower pressure. The host responded quickly to any query ( including my suggestion that the pillows could be updated). I recommend this Ruby Bay property. We loved it, you will too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania H.

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

Five star

This property is excellent. Has everything we needed.situated right on the beach, time was spent kayaking, beach walking & relaxing in the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Amazing spot

Lovely location, beautiful comfortable home. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

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

Fantastic place and views

Lovely home, amazing property and spectacular views. Great communication with the owner. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Great little spot with amazing views

Great holiday bach! Excellent size and facilities for large groups. Great location to access both the Abel Tasman and Nelson.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Family Time

My sister and two nieces stayed from Auckland. It was a wonderful break with treasured family. We only used the hot tub once as we were so busy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Spicer S.

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

Great Place

Fab stay, great house, awesome gardens, lovely cafe close by (best fish ever). Host very responsive, everything easy. Lovely lady next door too. 10/10. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Letitia L.

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

Amazing Place!

Costa Ruby was everything and more than we expected. Incredible location, great rooms and easy to organise arrival and departure, thank you Sue, we will be back and tell all our friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

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

We'll be back!

Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return. Fantastic view and loved the mix of retro and modern.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Great place to stay for some R&R!

We had a great time, staying three nights with our two kids (4 and 1). Great cozy house (we just stayed upstairs) and very accessible to the various tourist spots across Tasman/Golden Bay + accessible to Nelson/Richmond and Motueka. Kids loved the place and especially the container of duplo! Thanks for having us Sue!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Very luxurious

Costa Ruby was such a great place for a family to relax and enjoy ourselves- would thoroughly recommend. Loved the decore
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

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

Family friendly

Great property, kitchen had all we needed. Great outdoor seating for all weather. Easy access to beach. Quirky decor with stunning views. Thanks Sue
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudette B.

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

Amazing place to stay

Fantastic beach house to stay at, so friendly and welcoming with everything you could need. We fished right off the beach in front of the house...many snapper were caught. Sue and Whitney are awesome to deal with. Hopefully we will return to Costa Ruby at Ruby Bay one day.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin H.

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

Great views and unbelievable deck.

Great views and amazing setting. Appliances functional but not modern. Fantastic amenities outside
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

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

What a magical gem in an amazing location

This has been one of our favorite picks in the Tasman / Nelson area. The property is quirky, stylish, functional and lovely. The beach right out back is gorgeous. Nearby Māpua wharf became a regular visit for the family and we enjoyed every aspect of this place, the walking paths, the food, the shells. A little slice of heaven on earth.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose E.

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

Perfect holiday!

A wonderful holiday home, with some much love and details put in. Thank you for a great holiday! The view is spectacular and the house has everything you could need. Starry spas were a winner for us. We will definitely return! Absolutely brilliant!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Beautiful spot

Lovely family villa. We all stayed on the top floor no issues and used the bedrooms below to store luggage. Gorgeous spot on the beach. We cycled and went for long walks. The takeaway next door had great Thai!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Stunning Decks and Gardens!

Immaculately clean house. Our party of 6 loved the deck which wrapped the house for all day sun or sit by the outdoor gas fire at night. Loved the retro touches. Beautiful gardens. Would highly recommend, Thanks for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savana V.

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

Perfect

We Loved our stay at Costa Ruby - such an amazing place to relax and unwind. Comfy beds, great shower, stunning views and of course the Hot Tub! Love the retro theme upstairs and all the little Knick knacks. so much thought has gone into everything. Very cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Fabulous and funky

A fabulous retro 2 bed house upstairs and a modern apartment downstairs. Well appointed and great extras like the kayaks and the spa pool which both got lots of use. Close to lots of fun stuff like Abel Tasman, Biking / mountain biking vineyards etc. The whole family loved our stay, and owners went the extra mile to send us back a key we left behind.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sue

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Hi, I'm Sue !
A born and bred Kiwi, I am so proud to share my beautiful place with you.
I love travelling to Bali, dancing with friends, and running after my grandchildren.
Most days you will find me out on my paddle board, walking the beach or taking part in a yoga class.

Why they chose this property

After holidaying in the region for the past 20 years, it was time to have our own place to call our own. Drawn to the warm climate, friendly locals and being so close to the water, it was an easy decision to make.

What makes this property unique

The absolute sea views will have you hooked the entire stay !! Wake up to the sound of the waves, have your morning coffee whilst watching the sun rise over the horizon and get out walking along the beach. Your soul will feel instantly cleansed.

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