Title: Beauty on Bream Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home 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 # Beauty on Bream Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home Cottage in Ruakaka with kitchen ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40590000/40588500/40588494/8c4b836f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40590000/40588500/40588494/aaf26277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40590000/40588500/40588494/5b04c193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40590000/40588500/40588494/70928fb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40590000/40588500/40588494/1811a350.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the tranquil shores of Ruakaka at Beauty on Bream Bay. Unwind with family and friends on the expansive sundeck, equipped with outdoor dining furniture and a new BBQ perfect for hosting classic Kiwi gatherings. Inside, modern furnishings adorn an open plan living area while WiFi and Smart TV provide entertainment options. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beauty on Bream Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home Beauty on Bream Bay is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Ruakaka holiday home. This modern home has ample space, and sits in an ideal location just a stone's throw from the oceans edge, making it the perfect spot for your next family or group beach retreat. Head out to the sundeck and kick your feet up on the outdoor dining furniture. This home has an expansive outdoor area, with tons of outdoor dining furniture or seating. And with a new BBQ on hand, your well equipped to host a classic Kiwi BBQ. The home also has a large sealed driveway with plenty of space to park your car or boat. The interior of this home is light and spacious, with an open plan living area featuring stylish furnishings and modern finishings throughout. And with space to sleep 9 across 4 bedrooms, there is plenty of space to accommodate multiple families or groups. For entertainment purposes and as an added benefit the home is also equipped with WiFi and a Smart TV with Freeview. The home is in a great location, just 2 minutes from the local beach. You're also just a 2 minute drive from the local store and restaurants if you feel like venturing out for a meal. Comfortable living, great location and plenty of space... Welcome to Beauty on Bream Bay. There is a single bed and an extra-long single bed in Bedroom 4.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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 596139 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.914497,174.45612&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ntdzEwmxg%60%40%3FO%3FU%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%3FQBU%40Q%40Q%40QBUBQBQBQ%40QDQBQDSBQDQDQDQDQDSFMDQFQDOFSFMHQFOFMHQFOHOFMHOHOJMHKHOHOJKHMJKJMJMJKJKJMJGJKLKJKLILIJKLGLILGLIJGNILELILENGLELENGLENELANENCLENALCNCNANANCL%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NBNBL%40NDLBNDN%40LDNDLFLDNDLFLDLHNDLHLFLHLFJHLFLJLHJHLJJJJFJJLLHJLJHLJLJJHLJJJNHNHJHLHNHNHLFNHNFPHLFNFPFLFRDNFPFPDLFRDPDPBPDPDPBRDPBPBPBPBPBP%40T%40PBP%40P%40T%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FN%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPARARAPCRAPARCRCPCPCPCPERCNEREPCPEPEPGPENGPGRELGPGNGPGLINGPINGNILINILINIJINKLKJINKJKJINMJIJMJKJKHKJMLKFMFMLMFKHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMFODMDMDOFMBOBODMBODM%40OBO%40OBMBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOCOAMCOAMEOCOEMCOCMGOEMEMEOGMEMIMEOIKGMIMGMIMGKMMGMGKMMKKKKIKKKKKKKOKKKKIOKKIMIOIKKOIMIOGMIOGOIQGOGMIQGOGQEMGSEQGOEQEQEQEQEQCSEOCSEQAQCQCQCSCSAQASAQCS%3FSAQAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gZwNQLzNNXUue8fL0MnydUcy8mQ=) Ruakaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Ruakaka Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Waipu Cove Beach - 19 min drive - 13.5 miles - Town Basin Marina - 23 min drive - 23.3 miles - Mangawhai Heads Beach - 31 min drive - 23.0 miles - Matapouri Bay - 53 min drive - 49.2 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wicked Cafe & Take Away - ‬4 min drive - ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬9 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beauty on Bream Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Beauty on Bream Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Beauty on Bream Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beauty on Bream Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beauty on Bream Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beauty on Bream Bay - Ruakaka Holiday Home 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We found this property perfect for two families both towing trailers - great amount of parking. Nice house in lovely area with beach nearby - would stay again. ##### Shannon Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine M. 10 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location Thanks for a fabulous weekend break! Clean, tidy, comfortable beds and plenty of games for the kids. 3minute walk down a track to the sea, ideal for beachy days. ##### Catherine M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynette F. 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location - lovely house with all the requirements. Just needed an outdoor shower. Fantastic 100% otherwise ##### Lynette F. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne C. 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Ruakaka Stay A wonderful place to stay - thank you. Location to the beach was excellent. Everything was so clean and tidy. 4 generations under the 1 roof. 9 weeks old to 90 years old. Nice and easy for everyone and the trampoline was great for Miss 3 and 8. So easy to get to the beach. Thank you! ##### Lynne C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley X. 22 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location and cleanest linens. House is located among with beautiful holiday houses, spacious and cleanest. Lounge and dining all open to the deck which is so easy. Minutes short walk to beautiful Ruakaka beach. Very enjoyed. ##### Shelley X. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylee L. 24 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Was a great place to stay and had everything needed for a weekend away. Fantastic outdoor areas with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Would highly recommend. ##### Kylee L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann B. 22 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location literally a stone throw away from a lovely beach. This place is a winner for young children as well as teenagers and adults. The property was fully fenced so our dog also had a good time. I highly recommend this home away from home for families wanting to share quality time together. ##### Ann B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie W. 28 Dec 2018 #### Lovely Bach with everything needed for a family stay Lovely Bach with everything needed for a family stay. Really close to the beach. Handy to lots of activities ##### Sophie W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry B. 16 Nov 2018 #### Presented Clean & tidy & most comfortable for Guests Presented Clean & tidy & most comfortable for Guests ##### Terry B. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [5 Star Hotels in Crediton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Crediton-Hotels.s50-0-d6145277.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Port Charlotte Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Islay-Island-Hotels-Port-Charlotte-Hotel.h34890084.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Wasing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wasing-Hotels.d3000715444.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Kinnotake Tonosawa - Adult Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hakone-Hotels-Kinnotake-Tonosawa-Adult-Only.h14773625.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Eastbourne Seafront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Seafront-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-0-d6249080-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Novello Blackpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Novello-B-B.h33123825.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Hyatt Dubai](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Hotels-Park-Hyatt-Dubai.h1273525.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral sea Holiday Resort & Aqua park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sharm-El-Sheikh-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Holiday-Resort-Aqua-Park.h11081826.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Resort, Malta St. Julian's](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Julians-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Resort.h63558.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Dublin (DUB) to Derby (EMA)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/dub/ema/dublin-to-east-midlands) > > [Turkish Airlines London (LHR) to Lagos (LOS) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/turkish-airlines-from-heathrow-to-murtala-muhammed-intl/tk/lhr/los) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Kolind (AAR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/aar/manchester-to-aarhus) > > [Flights from Delhi (DEL) to Mohali (IXC)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/del/ixc/delhi-to-chandigarh) ### Cars > [Car hire in Ware](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ware.d5460.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Van Car Hire in Manchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Van-Car-Rentals-In-Manchester.d2205-tVan.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) ### Activities > [Things to do in Guardamar del Segura](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Guardamar-Del-Segura.d6048974.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Cyprus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays/45/Cyprus) > > [Oia Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oia.d6051970.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Fairbanks Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fairbanks.d1190.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Athens Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athens.d178231.Holidays-City-Breaks)