Title: Bream Bay Sands - 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 # Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66820000/66813900/66813850/w1918h1277x0y0-bf17f6fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66820000/66813900/66813850/9cc32f34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66820000/66813900/66813850/a884b764.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66820000/66813900/66813850/a470e199.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66820000/66813900/66813850/a09c5067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bream Bay Sands, a charming coastal retreat just 2 minutes from the beach, offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for families. Unwind on the sundeck with outdoor dining or lounge in a bean bag with your favorite book. Whip up meals in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy BBQs outside. 6.8 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### 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 makerPlease 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. 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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 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 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 Bream Sands Ruakaka Ruakaka 601704 Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Ruakaka Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.90953,174.4561&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nuczEsmxg%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40Q%40UBQBQBQBSBQBQDQDSBODSDQDQFQDODQFQFOFQFMFSFMFOHQFOHMHOHOHMHOHKHMJOHKJOHKJKJKJOJKJKLIJKJKLKJGLIJKLGLILILGLILILENGLELILENELELENENCLENANELCNANCLCNANAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40N%40LBNBN%40LBNDN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLDLHLDNFLDLHLHLFLHLHLFJJLHJFLJJJJJLHJJJJJJJNJJHJJNJJHNHLHJHNHLHNHNHLFNHPFNFLFRFLFPFNFPDPDNFPDPDPDRBNDRDPBPBPBRBPBPBP%40TBP%40P%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPATAPAPATAPAPCPATCPCPCPCRCPCPEPEPCPEPEREPGPENEPGPGNGPGLGPGNGNIPGLINININILINIHININKJKNIJKJKNKJKJKJMFKLKJMJKFMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFMFOFMDMHMDODMDODMDOBMDO%40ODMBO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOAMCOCOAMCOEOAMEOCOEMEMEOEMEMIMEOGMGMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIKGMKKKKMMGKKKKKOKKKKIKKOIKKOIOIIIOIMIOIOIOGMIQGOGOGQGMGQGOGQEQEOGQEQESEQCQEQEQCQCQCSCQCQCQAUAQCQAQAUAQAQAU%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1C-9t3vw8h1UZJJTqkKZt5HmPsU=) Ruakaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Ruakaka Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles - Waipu Caves - 18 min drive - 9.6 miles - Waipu Cove Beach - 22 min drive - 13.7 miles - Ocean Beach - 55 min drive - 17.2 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ruakaka Tavern - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Waipu Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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