Title: Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38800000/38793800/38793782/079e933e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38800000/38793800/38793782/dc72c395.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38800000/38793800/38793782/5a3e6f52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38800000/38793800/38793782/3ba259a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38800000/38793800/38793782/311b9f60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the Ruby Coast, this beachfront oasis in Ruby Bay offers a serene retreat. Enjoy kayaking on the bay, relaxing in the hot tub under starry skies, or unwinding by the outdoor fire. With four bedrooms and plenty of space for everyone to spread out. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub About this space: Situated on the Ruby Coast at the gateway to the Tasman Region, our oasis is the perfect place to relax or explore the Abel Tasman National Park. As soon as you arrive, you will be mesmerized by the uninterrupted sea views and beautifully landscaped gardens. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, there is plenty of space for everyone. Facilities include a hot tub, outdoor fire, kayaks, BBQ area, outdoor lounges, fully enclosed lawn and gardens & more. The space: Located right on the beach front in Ruby Bay, our place is the perfect spot to unwind and relax, or make the most of the outdoors. Our house is the perfect mix of modern and retro; you will have fun exploring some of the eclectic decor. It is as comfortable and as homely as you can get. There are four bedrooms with two bathrooms. External stairs connect the upstairs and downstairs. There is a caravan available on request if you have extra guests. Enjoy the outdoor hot tub, take the kayaks out on the bay in front of the house, wash the sand off in the outdoor shower and have a drink on the deck while the sun goes down. Getting there couldn't be easier. Less than 30 mins drive from the airport, the Tasman region has a plethora of activities at the ready. From award winning restaurants and cafes at the Mapua wharf, to breweries, galleries, Abel Tasman National Park, and the Great Taste Trail on your doorstep. \- Drive on access with plenty of off street parking \- Free unlimited high speed internet \- All linens provided \- Full service kitchen with quality appliances, pots, pans & crockery \- Heat pump + Indoor fire \- Washing machine \- Baby friendly - Portacot + Highchair (upon request) Guest access: \- Hot tub under the stars \- Full use of kayaks \- Outdoor Fire & BBQ Area \- Outdoor lounges \- Full wrap around deck for entertaining \- Indoor Fire place \- Fully enclosed private lawn + gardens Other things to note: Upstairs and Downstairs areas are connected with external stairs. For the safety of everyone outside security cameras are installed on roadside and on the beach side of the property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking OUTSIDE only. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking OUTSIDE only. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Absolute Beachfront House With Sea Views Mapua Absolute Beachfront House With Sea Views Private vacation home ## About the area Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ruby Bay, a neighbourhood in Mapua. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kina Peninsula and Rough Island Equestrian Park, while Motueka District Museum and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider SimPit Technologies and Pic's Peanut Butter World. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling. [Visit our Mapua travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mapua.dx6128794) [View more Holiday homes in Mapua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mapua-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6128794-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.235123,173.08383&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lzszF%7Dll_%60%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%40Q%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40QBU%40U%40QBSBUBQBUBUDQBSDSDQBSDSDQFSDSFQDQFQFQFQFQFOHQFSHMFQHOHQHOHMHOHMJOHOJMJMHMJOJKJKJOLKJKJKLKJKLILKLGJMLGLILGLILINGLELILENELGNELENCLENENCLCNCNCNALCNAN%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FPBL%3FN%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNDNDLBLDNDNFLDLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLHLFLLLFJJLHLJJJLJJJJJJNJJJJJNJJJNHLJNHNHLHNJLHNHPFNHPFLHRFPFNHPFPFPDPFPDPFRDRDPDRDRDPBRDRBPBTBTBPBTBRBP%40T%40T%40PBT%3FR%40T%40T%3FP%40R%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FPATAT%3FRCRARARATCPCTCTCPCTCRCPETCPEPETEPERERGRENGREPGPGPIPGNGPIPGNIPGNIPILKNINILINKNILKNKJKLKLKHKNKJKJMLKJMJMFKLMFMJMHMHMFMHMFMHOBMHMDMDOHODMDMBODODM%40ODOBO%40MBO%40OBM%3FQ%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOCMEOAOEMEOCMEOEMIOEMEMIMCOIMGMIMGMIMIKKMGMMMGKKMKKMKKMKKOKIKMKMIOKKKMIOKOIMIOIOIMIQIOGQIOGQIQGOGQGQGQGQESGOESGSESEQCUEQEQCUEQCSCUCQCUCUAQAUCSASASASAU%3FUAQ%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4VXchw_j2kpk0UsCOBDkUGGTolE=) Ruby Bay, Tasman Region ### What's nearby - Mapua Wharf - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles - Richmond Mall - 23 min drive - 15.7 miles - Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 32 min drive - 21.5 miles - Kaiteriteri Beach - 33 min drive - 21.3 miles - Trafalgar Park - 36 min drive - 23.8 miles ### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 27 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Java Hut - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sprig & Fern Mapua - ‬3 min drive - ‪Jellyfish - ‬4 min drive - ‪Rabbit Island Coffee Co. - ‬4 min drive - ‪Rimu Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub located? > This Ruby Bay holiday home is on the beach, 2 mi (3.1 km) from Mapua Wharf, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tasman Golf Club and Kina Peninsula. Mahana Estates and Seifried Estate Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Absolute Beachfront Oasis with Sea Views & Hot Tub Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa B. 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay We loved our stay. It was the perfect spot for our family holiday. ##### Melissa B. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania H. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Five star This property is excellent. Has everything we needed.situated right on the beach, time was spent kayaking, beach walking & relaxing in the hot tub. ##### Tania H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann H. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time My sister and two nieces stayed from Auckland. It was a wonderful break with treasured family. We only used the hot tub once as we were so busy. Highly recommend. ##### Ann H. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hazel K. 11 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place and views Lovely home, amazing property and spectacular views. Great communication with the owner. Would highly recommend staying here. ##### Hazel K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 26 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little spot with amazing views Great holiday bach! Excellent size and facilities for large groups. Great location to access both the Abel Tasman and Nelson. ##### Sarah H. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin Spicer S. 25 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Fab stay, great house, awesome gardens, lovely cafe close by (best fish ever). Host very responsive, everything easy. Lovely lady next door too. 10/10. Thanks ##### Kevin Spicer S. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan P. 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay for some R&R! We had a great time, staying three nights with our two kids (4 and 1). Great cozy house (we just stayed upstairs) and very accessible to the various tourist spots across Tasman/Golden Bay + accessible to Nelson/Richmond and Motueka. Kids loved the place and especially the container of duplo! Thanks for having us Sue! ##### Ryan P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Letitia L. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Place! Costa Ruby was everything and more than we expected. Incredible location, great rooms and easy to organise arrival and departure, thank you Sue, we will be back and tell all our friends! ##### Letitia L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn C. 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We'll be back! Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return. Fantastic view and loved the mix of retro and modern. ##### Marilyn C. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie J. 18 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family friendly Great property, kitchen had all we needed. Great outdoor seating for all weather. Easy access to beach. Quirky decor with stunning views. Thanks Sue ##### Debbie J. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudette B. 5 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place to stay Fantastic beach house to stay at, so friendly and welcoming with everything you could need. We fished right off the beach in front of the house...many snapper were caught. Sue and Whitney are awesome to deal with. Hopefully we will return to Costa Ruby at Ruby Bay one day. ##### Claudette B. Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose E. 26 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect holiday! A wonderful holiday home, with some much love and details put in. Thank you for a great holiday! The view is spectacular and the house has everything you could need. Starry spas were a winner for us. We will definitely return! Absolutely brilliant! ##### Rose E. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin H. 17 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views and unbelievable deck. Great views and amazing setting. Appliances functional but not modern. Fantastic amenities outside ##### Kevin H. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spot Lovely family villa. We all stayed on the top floor no issues and used the bedrooms below to store luggage. Gorgeous spot on the beach. We cycled and went for long walks. The takeaway next door had great Thai! ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. 27 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning Decks and Gardens! Immaculately clean house. Our party of 6 loved the deck which wrapped the house for all day sun or sit by the outdoor gas fire at night. Loved the retro touches. Beautiful gardens. Would highly recommend, Thanks for our stay. ##### Lisa S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Savana V. 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect We Loved our stay at Costa Ruby - such an amazing place to relax and unwind. Comfy beds, great shower, stunning views and of course the Hot Tub! Love the retro theme upstairs and all the little Knick knacks. so much thought has gone into everything. Very cool! ##### Savana V. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rona W. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning location with every detail taken care of. The Costa Ruby was the perfect place to stay, we were not disappointed. Every detail was taken care of, making it a home away from home. Sue & Whitney were fantastic hosts, they were very organised and the communication we received from the time we booked, lead up to our arrival, the information booklet at the property and responsiveness to our texts showed we were important to them. The home was well appointed, even catering for your entertainment needs with kayaks, hot tub, games and local information. Absolutely loved the decor - it made the home feel so welcoming. Highly recommend this place, we would certainly come back and stay at this location again Thanks for having us - 5 stars from us!! ##### Rona W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cheryl N. 11 Mar 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location! Dishes, hot tub were dirty. Cleanliness standards were not met. Owner was notified and will rectify. ##### Cheryl N. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Neil 22 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great, laid-back spot, right on the beach. Quiet neighborhood. House is very well set up. Has pretty much everything you need. The house is like a late '60s, early 70's time warp! The owners have gone to great lengths the keep its original vibe with the decor & furniture, which we really liked! The only negative is the hot tub needs a service maybe, as only a couple of jets were working. I would have liked it to get a little hotter too. That said, however, we still enjoyed using it a couple of times. Definitely recommend the property & would stay there again. ##### Neil Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue P. 13 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing spot Lovely location, beautiful comfortable home. We had everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay. Thank you ##### Sue P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel H. 15 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a magical gem in an amazing location This has been one of our favorite picks in the Tasman / Nelson area. The property is quirky, stylish, functional and lovely. The beach right out back is gorgeous. Nearby Māpua wharf became a regular visit for the family and we enjoyed every aspect of this place, the walking paths, the food, the shells. A little slice of heaven on earth. ##### Joel H. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana B. 26 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very luxurious Costa Ruby was such a great place for a family to relax and enjoy ourselves- would thoroughly recommend. Loved the decore ##### Diana B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne S. 23 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 Star Beach House Our 3 night stay at Ruby Bay with family at this amazing beach front property was fantastic. Massive out door balcony area extremely well equipped with sun lounges, BBQ, tables the list goes on. Kitchen had everything you needed and oven was excellent. Loved the décor, that 70's feeling took us all back. Great bedrooms and comfortable beds. View was wonderful and you are steps away from the beach. Take away next door which was handy but took full advantage of the BBQ and balcony and fantastic view. My only negative for this property was there was a little too much chlorine in the spa, but apart from that would highly recommend and would not hesitate staying again. Central location to explore the Tasman Region which is a magical part of NZ. Thank you Sue, your property from the front gate to the beach is 5 Star ##### Suzanne S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen B. 11 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place to relax and enjoy a holiday A lovely and unique home, set in a beautiful garden with beach access and a stunning view. Perfect spot for a holiday to be both relaxing and active. Thank you for sharing! ##### Helen B. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Adam W. 15 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great Beachside Stay! Thanks for an excellent stay! We really enjoyed the house and the facilities. The host was most helpful and the hot tub fantastic! We would suggest some really clear instructions in regards to the TV operation and also the external gas heating. Everything else was fantastic! ##### Adam W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022