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Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ruakaka, Northland
  • Place, Ruakaka Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Mangawhai Heads Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home

Blue skies, sunshine, and the ultimate summertime getaway location awaits - Only a 2 minute walk to the beach, Cafe and Surf Club - Welcome to Bream Bay Sands!

With a charming, comfortable and coastal atmosphere, this two-bedroom holiday home with a sleep-out is just waiting to host a family looking to ditch the work attire, get the sunnies and jandals on, and soak up some Kiwi sunshine.

With great indoor-outdoor flow, there is enough space for everyone to kick back and stretch their legs. Hang out on the sundeck around the outdoor dining table under the sun-shade, or lounge out on a bean bag with a good book.

The externally accessed sleep-out is ideal for the younger members of your group, with plenty of extra space and sleeping up to 4 guests.

Whip up a few tasty holiday meals in the fully equipped kitchen, where a Nespresso machine also waits to ensure you start the day off right. The all-important BBQ is also outside, ready to grill up a classic summer feast!

This place certainly comes alive in summer, but a mid-winter stay is well-catered for as well. With heating options, WiFi, and a TV with Freeview, you and the family will be looked after during those indoor days or cosy nights in.

Be sure to bring the boat, there's plenty of parking space here, and the boat ramp only 4kms away. You'll love being able to get out on the water and bring home your fresh catch.

Being less than a three-minute walk from the beach, you can spend your days heading to and from the white sandy shore for a swim or some beach cricket.

With the Kiwi sanctuary just up the road, Waipu Cove and Piroa Falls nearby, and the Hen and Chicken Islands just a day trip on the boat away, there's no shortage of breathtaking scenic spots to visit.

For your next beach getaway, Bream Bay Sands awaits!
Please note, property is now fully fenced, so is child and dog safe. Photos will be updated soon.

Please note that trampoline pictured has been removed from the property and is now no longer available.

All guests should take extra care on the deck as there is no barrier to prevent falls.

Guests should bring their own coffee pods compatible to a Dolce Gusto coffee machine to make use of the available coffee maker

Please be aware bathroom 2 at this property is outside, and that the sleepout is accessed externally and does not have a bathroom.

Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

About the area

Ruakaka

Located in Ruakaka, this holiday home is on the beach. Old Library Arts Centre and Reyburn House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hundertwasser Art Centre and Quarry Arts Centre.
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Ruakaka, Northland

What's nearby

  • Ruakaka Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waipu Cove Beach - 21 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Lang's Beach - 22 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 26 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Mangawhai Heads Beach - 33 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Unit Six Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Nonna Italian Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪little RED - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bach Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home on 7 May 2026 start from AU$300, 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 Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 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).

Reviews

6.8
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

6.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

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

Amazing as always

2nd time here and even better than the first. New fence around the property helped contain our dog. Property is immaculate and has everything you need. Looking forward to our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stephen C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Needs renovation.

The actual location was brilliant. The accommodation inside was just adequate but filthy. Needs a good spring clean. We could not get into the wardrobes and pantry because of the owners “stuff”. When I am paying good money I expect to be able to have good cupboard space. The kitchen utensils were dirty and I had to wash knives etc before using. The table and chairs on the deck need to be reviewed as some of the chairs were so fatigued that one collapsed on my husband who is on his eighties and it has left him badly shaken and bruised and has left his hip replacement very painful. The rusting on the deck is very rusted and a danger of collapsing. Many of the above are health and safety issues which need to be addressed by the owner if he wants to let the property to the public. As we paid in full about 6 months ago and had the use of our money all that time I think a lot of these issues should have been addressed. The place looks good on the Book a Bach site but unfortunately this is not so.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I’m very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced. It’s clear that your stay was not up to the standard we aim to provide, and I truly regret that you had such a disappointing experience. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the location, but I’m incredibly concerned about the cleanliness, the condition of the kitchen utensils, and the issues with the furniture and deck. The fact that your husband was injured by the chair is absolutely unacceptable, and I sincerely apologize for the distress it caused. I also apologize for the cleanliness issues you encountered. That’s not the standard we expect, and I’ll be speaking with our cleaning team to ensure the property is thoroughly cleaned and all kitchenware is properly sanitized before guests arrive. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and I’m taking immediate steps to address these concerns. We want to ensure that the property is safe, comfortable, and well-maintained for all future guests, and I truly appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruce R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruakaka getaway

Overall we enjoyed the great location and properties layout. However the cleaning and maintenance team need to up their game. Perhaps implement some basic check lists. We arrived to find a lot of flies and ants in the house, noticeably more ants in kitchen area. The fly spray was empty so of no use, then we discovered that a rubbish bin in the bench marked compost. It was full of rotten food, hence the ants and flies. I put it outside and cleaned the bench including around and under toasted as that area was uncleaned. The kitchen spray and wipe was also empty as was the BBQ Gas bottle. I left a note for the cleaners regarding these issues, trusting that they will follow up on our concerns. Regards Bruce Rosoman
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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