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Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden

Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden

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Ruru living, dining, kitchen
Patio area to sit and look out over the sea, shared with Kaka Lodge guests.
Kotare House
Ruru Exterior, parking in front of garage
Side of Kotare House showing entrance door

Overview of Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Tawharanui Peninsula, Matakana
  • Popular LocationTawharanui Regional Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMatakana Village12 min drive
  • Popular LocationOmaha Beach23 min drive
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Ruru Cottage, Kotare House

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden

Ruru Lodge at Kotare House is set overlooking Christian Bay and Kawau Island with light all day.
We think the Ruru Lodge is especially suitable if you are a couple or have young children who can share your sleeping area. The living spaces in the Ruru Lodge are spacious, light and airy, comfortably smart and modern. The private entrance leads to well-appointed, self-contained rooms including a fully equipped kitchen diner, lounge, a bedroom and a bathroom on the first floor. Flexible sleeping arrangements mean that the bedroom has both a queen double and two singles. The bathroom has a walk-in shower, hand basin and toilet. All toiletries are provided.
There is a dress rail and sets of drawers in the bedroom. There are spare linen and towels, beach towels and extras to make your stay convenient, and if you have forgotten essentials such as toothpaste, we have an honesty box system with these ready for you. Cots (and linen etc) are also available on request. Please use the outdoor bbq to cook fish and other pungent foods.
The cottage is fully appointed for you to live and eat during your visit (though with so many local eating places you may not need to cook!). Heating and cooling is by heat pump, topped up if needed with electric heaters or a fan in each room. Outside has large lawns, games, barbeque area, seating, fabulous views and protected bush.
Enjoy a drink sitting on the lawn overlooking protected bush with many native bird species or over the sea to Kawau Island. You have access to most of the courtyard, lawns and are free to explore the covenanted bush. If you wish to do this, make sure you bring suitable shoes as it is a steep valley with a stream at the bottom. The area is perfect for a getaway which still has access to characterful, high quality food, drink, music, cinema, galleries, shopping and a wide range of activities. With the Tawharanui Regional Park only 3km away you have access to one of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand, great for surfing and body boarding. Walking through the bush you will see Takahe, Kiwi, Saddlebacks, North Island Robins and loads more.
The area has golf courses, art destinations, fishing, shopping, a three screen boutique cinema and so much more. There is a local publication called 'Junction' which we will leave in the rooms for you, listing everything going on.
We are ideally located for local event venues such as Tawharanui Lodge. Our local beaches are the superb Anchor Bay, Omaha, Goat Island and Pakiri.
Art venues abound such as the Sculptureum, Morris and James, Art Matakana, Artform and Brick Bay Sculpture Trail to name but a few. Eating or drinking locally you are spoilt for choice including restaurants, cafes, craft breweries (The Sawmill Brewery is one of our favourites), pubs, food trucks and markets.
Whilst here, if you can drag yourself away from the views from the garden or the beach, you will be in easy reach of many watersports, cycling, horse riding, golf, walking, vineyards, the cinema and more.
Alysn and Brian love living in this beautiful area and being able to share it with visitors. Alysn is an artist working from her studio at Kotare house and offering creative experiences.

The Lodge is adjoined to Kaka Lodge (below) and the host's main residence.
The space is tranquil and to keep this we do not accept bookings for party occasions.
It is important that you are aware that we ask for quiet after 11pm. If this is not suitable for you, please cancel the booking and if you do not respect this we will ask you to leave.
Other accommodation options are:
Kaka (4 bedroom option, sleeps up to 8);
Kaka (2 bedroom option, sleeps up to 4);
Kakariki 1 bed.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Linen (included)

Property manager

AlysnM47
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ruru and Kaka Lodges are adjoined as one larger propery, so noises from other guests or ourselves might be heard.
It is important that you are aware that we are not a party destination and ask for quiet after 11pm.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tawharanui

Located in Tawharanui, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Heron's Flight and Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Matakana Village and Matakana Weekend Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Action Ninja World and Blue Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Tawharanui Regional Park - 3 min drive
  • Matakana Village - 12 min drive
  • Omaha Beach Golf Club - 18 min drive
  • Omaha Beach - 23 min drive
  • Goat Island - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • 8 Wired Brewing - Barrelworks - 10 min drive
  • Cafe Sandspit - 23 min drive
  • Rusty Pelican Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Salty Dog Inn - 22 min drive
  • The Matakana - Village Pub - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden located?

This family-friendly Tawharanui cottage is located by the sea, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tawharanui Regional Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Action Ninja World and Baddeleys Beach. Blue Adventures and Morris & James are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location to the lodge where we had a wedding to attend. Lucky we had a taxi to the venue and return as we would never have walk up that extremely steep hill. Dislike the fact that when I did my hair the plug socket was on the opposite side to the mirror which made it very difficult. Had to dry a little bit then cross the room to see how it looked then back to dry another bit and back across the room. They was no plug in the bathroom for my husband to plug in his shaver.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

5/5 Excellent

Janis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Easy access to town. Super clean. Great place to stop on our way to Coromandel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/5 Good

christina c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful;
lovely outlook
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by AlysnM47

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Alysn and Brian love living in this beautiful area and being able to share it with visitors. Alysn is an artist working from her studio at Kotare house and offering creative experiences. We have 2 friendly collie dogs who are partial to a bit of fuss and play with visitors.

What makes this property unique

The famous Matakana Saturday market. Local food, music, crafts and more.

Languages:

English

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