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Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway

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A rustic wooden cabin with a porch, large windows, and a sloped roof.
A kitchen with a window, a vase with flowers, and a sink.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a garden with a picnic table.
A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and small refrigerator. A wooden ladder and shelves with kitchenware are also visible.
A cozy attic bedroom with two beds, a small bench, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Golden Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Pakawau Beach, golden bay
  • Place, Golden Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pakawau Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Queen Loft

1 Queen Bed

Twin Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Ruru Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

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Located in Collingwood, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Bay and Pakawau Beach, while Aorere Museum of Art and Collingwood Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Map
Pakawau Beach, golden bay

What's nearby

  • Golden Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pakawau Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pohara Beach - 44 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 53 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Tata Beach - 58 min drive - 59.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Balcony - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tickled Pink - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway on 12 Mar 2027 start from AU$238, 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 Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Golden Bay and Pakawau Beach. Collingwood Recreation Ground and Aorere Museum of Art are also within 6 miles (10 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. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing holiday away

Lovely space, peaceful surroundings. Perfect for a weekend getaway to unwind!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to have a break

Cosy house to relax with the family and have a break. Kids loved the loft bedrooms. Will book again next time we are in the region.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful cottage. The garden is lovely and has a creek running through it. ideal if you want a base for exploring Kahurangi National Park and Farewell Spit, but would also be a great place to spend some time relaxing in the garden.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Several good things :- the cosy style of the cottage, - the bedrooms on highs,- no noise, the incredible 'calm',- every thing we needed was provided !- the kindness of the staff.
Wharariki Beach
Near Cape Farewell
A bird looking for food
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mates 50th birthday trip

Perfect place to finish a week long 50th birthday fishing trip, beautiful little part of the world, would love to come back here with my family to enjoy the natural surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace of heaven

Beautiful setting lovely cabin cottage private. Close to everything we wanted to see. Outdoor bath was the highlight under the stars with the creek running behind us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic cottage in the bush. Outdoor bath sensational. Well equipped, expect log cabin, old school, rural vibes Loved it
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good hideaway in great location

Bach good very rustic .which we like a little difficult to find .good facilities clean basic bach stuff enjoyed our stay very much 6 Adults from Nelson
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely off the beaten track spot to stay while visiting Farewell Spit. Cute little cottage with everything you need for a night or two stop! The bathroom amenities are basic but do the trick for sure.There is a little stream in the garden, nature surrounds the cottage as well as other accommodation spaces on the property but it still felt very private. Heather the host was very welcoming and friendly. She was available if needed and quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tucked away with the birds and the bush

This is a real NZ bach - and the setting is refreshing and relaxing and very private. The two upstairs bedrooms are accessed by ladder - just great for a family holiday - kids especially would love it. There is a stream at the bottom of the garden and its sound along with the birds and the beautiful canopy of bush -sitting on the verandah - just makes this place perfectly aligned with the remoteness of the location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very cute cottage with loft beds that our family of five loved.

Very cute cottage with loft beds that our family of five loved. The ladders were steep so not suitable for very young children but our three tweens thought it was fantastic! Small and cosy. The kitchen had all we needed. Beds were comfortable. We made use of the board games each night. During the day we cruised around Golden Bay. The cottage is an easy drive to our favourite beach - Wharariki.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great relaxing stay

Rustic bach with all you could need, loved the warm outside bath and peace and quiet of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Very special wooden cottage set in quite large private grounds half surrounded by bush, stream running through. Great location near Pakawau beach. Well equipped for cooking, we ate in most nights. Signage/communication could be better and a few worn cushions/outdoor chair covers could be replaced, a bit of paint here and there also needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely secluded spot surrounded by lush bush

We were after somewhere quiet to rest after hiking the Abel Tasman and this was a perfect base to explore the area. The house is private and quiet and surrounded by bush and the bubble of a small stream. It is a rustic cottage with comfy beds and all the kitchen items you'll need. We didn't miss tv and the wifi is patchy but that was fine with us. Pakawau Beach is lovely and a few mins up the rd. We left refreshed and relaxed and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway in beautiful location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ruru cottage. The location is perfect for either relaxing in the garden, the beach or making trips and walks in the area. The cottage is well kept and cosy, even on a rainy day. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful, and we would be happy to come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We stayed here prior to the heaphy track Great location and close to the beach. Fire was great on a windy night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage, great setting, beautiful place

We had a fantastic time at Ruru Cottage. We loved the private setting in the bush, a perfect place for relaxing after a day exploring and sit and read a book and listen to the native birds. The children had a great time playing in the garden and stream. Jonathan is a great host and provided us with all we needed and we will be definitely back. Thank you , Chrissi ans Jules ( Wanaka)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful, comfortable bush cottage

this is a comfortable secluded get away place to regenerate and relax. It is in a great location, 250m to beach, bath walk out the back door, audience of this and bellbirds for your hot water on tap bush bath. Farewell spit close by and 15mins to Takaka. Ladders to additional bedrooms are not for the old or very young, but we loved the attic rooms. Well kitted out with bbq and great verandahs for every time of day. The owner is lovely and could not be more helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant setting, loved the Bach perfect rustic cottage. Lots of outdoor space. Had everything we .

Great setting, loved the cottage, everything we needed provided. We’ll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exactly what we were looking for

Beautiful property located an easy drive away from Wharariki Beach and Farewell Spit. It had everything we needed, including a bit of internet (enough to check a few work emails and stay in touch with family). We really enjoyed the lofts and the view of the stars at night. The bush walk was a fun adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

We loved the privacy,the bush the clean stream running in the bottom of the garden,the bath in the g

We loved the privacy,the bush the clean stream running in the bottom of the garden,the bath in the garden,a very well set up kitchen and great beds.
Archival

8/10 Good

It's extremely quiet, and mostly private except on the rare occasion when guests in the front house

It's extremely quiet, and mostly private except on the rare occasion when guests in the front house wander up the path.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very quiet place, cozy and well equipped cottage, the outdoor bath under the stars by the creek is a

Very quiet place, cozy and well equipped cottage, the outdoor bath under the stars by the creek is a must-do.
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