Apartment

Relaxed quiet home away from home!

Apartment in Ruakaka with kitchen and patio

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Private kitchen
Dining
Room
Bathroom
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Ruakaka, Ruakaka
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipu Caves
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipu Cove Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Open plan living area

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxed quiet home away from home!

Tucked away down a long driveway you will find Ridge Haven. A family owned and operated studio apartment on the bottom floor of our home which offers the relaxed quiet home away from home feel. If you don’t fancy visiting the close by cafe’s and restaurants the apartment has all that you need to cater for yourself. Fully equipped with fridge/freezer, oven, microwave and all the necessary kitchen utensils you will require. The studio apartment accommodates up to 4 people comfortably with a queen bed, single bed and fold out sofa bed all in an open plan living area. The kitchen opens out onto a private patio and lawn area with BBQ, seating and hammocks hung from the palm trees in the summer months and views through the Pohutakawa Tree out to sea! Bathroom with shower only and lots off street parking available.
Our beach culture is what we love most about living in Ruakaka. The picturesque beach is surf patrolled during summer months, with safe swimming for young children at the estuary. Other nearby activities include paddle boarding, surfing, fishing, horse treks, coastal walks, golf, markets, museums, restaurants, diving and fishing boat charters and beauty spas. Marsden Cove Marina is 10 minutes away and North Port, Marsden Point Oil Refinery only 7 minutes. Just under 1.5 hours from Auckland City and 20 minutes to Whangarei Ruakaka makes the perfect spot to stop on your travels North or South. The local supermarket and shops are a few minutes’ drive or stroll to the dairy for an ice-cream or the weekend newspaper or cafe for morning coffee.

Our pets – Carlo is our part time dog; he is a big softy and super friendly. Goldie (fluffy/ ginger) and Smokey (grey) our cats are also super friendly and like to sneak into the unit at any opportunity they get! But I ask if you please stop them from entering the unit as we do have guests who are allergic to animals.

Special conditions: On departure and in true kiwi tradition you are expected to wash the dishes and leave the property clean and tidy as found on arrival. Cleaning supplies are provided. $20 linen charge.
Check-in time 2pm, check-out time 11am - Smoking OUTSIDE only

Extras: Linen (Required, NZ$20.00 per stay)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ruakaka

Located in Ruakaka, this apartment is near 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Ruakaka, Ruakaka

What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Waipu Caves - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 21 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Ocean Beach - 54 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxed quiet home away from home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relaxed quiet home away from home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxed quiet home away from home!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxed quiet home away from home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxed quiet home away from home! located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is 0.9 mi (1.5 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).

About the host

Hosted by Terrianne

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Hello, I'm Terrianne the owner of Ridge Haven Accommodation. Having spent 5 years living in London and travelling extensively I returned to Ruakaka and co-managed a Motel for eight years. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting people and sharing my knowledge of what our area has to offer. On purchasing my home I realised I miss the interaction with meeting people so decided to convert the bottom floor of my home into accommodation.

What makes this property unique

10 minutes drive to Marsden Cove Marina, Marsden Point Refinery, Port Marsden.

Languages:

English