10/10 Excellent
Katie E.
16 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a relaxing break
Katie E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Apartment
Relaxed quiet home away from home!
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ruakaka, Ruakaka
- Ruakaka Beach18 min walk
- Waipu Caves10 min drive
- Waipu Cove Beach20 min drive
- Whangarei (WRE)34 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)
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)
Property manager
Terrianne
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 ecotours nearby.
Ruakaka, Ruakaka
What's nearby
- Ruakaka Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
- Waipu Caves - 10 min drive - 14.8 km
- Waipu Cove Beach - 20 min drive - 18.1 km
- Ocean Beach - 70 min drive - 64.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Two Birds Cafe, Ruakaka Cafes - 4 min drive
- Land & Sea - 10 min drive
- Waipu Pizza Barn - 7 min drive
- Waipu Central - 7 min drive
- Feoh Espresso - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kevin Jan C.
18 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruakaka Stay
Kevin Jan C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karina G.
12 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Karina G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris C.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chris C.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris R.
2 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Chris R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sina A.
8 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace of paradise
Sina A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Roger R.
11 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Space and comfort in Ruakaka
Roger R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
29 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than staying in a hotel!
Mark M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
2/10 Terrible
Mike O.
4 May 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrible
Mike O.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
tonia M.
22 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful easy living
tonia M.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karin M.
13 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Karin M.
10/10 Excellent
Dion O.
12 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th birthday party
Dion O.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kerryn S.
1 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short and Sweet
Kerryn S.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mingyi H.
2 May 2019
Perfect place to stay for family at Ruakaka
Mingyi H.
10/10 Excellent
Violet S.
8 April 2019
100
Violet S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Antonia B., Wellington
31 March 2019
Very peaceful
Antonia B.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good
Debra H.
14 January 2018
A lovely comfortable and clean place.
Debra H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
13 May 2017
Cozy, super clean and great location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
20 April 2017
Great location and clean and simple bach which is great for a couple of days escape!
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8/10 Good
1 April 2017
alsome place lovely & quiet clean on arrival everything provided as stated.
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8/10 Good
11 February 2017
the house and location made our holiday.
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8/10 Good
12 January 2017
Great location close enough to the beach and the local shops, property clean and equipped with ever
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10/10 Excellent
30 December 2016
The place is pristine and well kept!
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8/10 Good
2 November 2016
Spacious downstairs room/ unit with lovely outlook.
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10/10 Excellent
27 June 2016
Property is a gem, you couldn't ask for anything more.
About the host
Hosted by Terrianne
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
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