Near new 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: 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$85.00 per stay);
In Kiwi bach tradition you’ll need to bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillow slips)
Property manager
Grant D
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruakaka Beach and Waipu Caves, while Waipu Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Ruakaka, Ruakaka
What's nearby
Ruakaka Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Waipu Caves - 11 min drive - 15.5 km
Waipu Cove Beach - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
Mount Manaia - 49 min drive - 58.0 km
Ocean Beach - 71 min drive - 65.5 km
Getting around
Whangarei (WRE) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - 4 min drive
Land & Sea - 9 min drive
Waipu Pizza Barn - 8 min drive
Waipu Central - 8 min drive
Feoh Espresso - 8 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 6 miles (10 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Maryna R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Cheryl F.
21 Dec 2024
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.
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.
Beautiful stay. We hired this place as I was working in the area and it was just what we needed. Loved having a coffee watching the sunrise through the lounge
Beautiful location, quiet, well appointed light and airy. We really enjoyed our time at this accommodation. All family members enjoyed the accomodation except the young adult and teen were disappointed by the lack of Wifi.
Excellent warm home with great facilities.
Experienced upper north island power cut & Grant (host) made contact to ensure all was okay.
Shopping complex with all facilities & Ruakaka Tavern & Restaurant all close by. Tavern had a great variety of meals if required. Ruakaka Beach also very close.
Would recommend.
Gary H.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Grant D
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