Title: Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Beachfront holiday home in Ruakaka with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home ![TV - Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66820000/66813900/66813850/w1918h1277x0y0-bf17f6fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66820000/66813900/66813850/a470e199.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66820000/66813900/66813850/9cc32f34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66820000/66813900/66813850/a884b764.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66820000/66813900/66813850/a09c5067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 6.8 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110349300/110349277/3a32044d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Serenity - Ruakaka Holiday Home Ruakaka - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=110349277&PinnedHotelID=110349277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105557600/105557560/0ccadcab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment-One Tree Point One Tree Point - Kitchen - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=105557560&PinnedHotelID=105557560&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113290000/113286800/113286793/ee89e2d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverfront gem in Ruakaka Ruakaka - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=113286793&PinnedHotelID=113286793&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113703200/113703151/ef771cf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-bedroom house overlooking Baylys Beach with WiFi and large garden and deck Baylys Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=113703151&PinnedHotelID=113703151&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110628900/110628817/18bc1306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront weekend stay. 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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 - Waipu Cove Beach \- 19 min drive \- 13.9 miles - Lang's Beach \- 20 min drive \- 16.4 miles - Town Basin Marina \- 22 min drive \- 23.1 miles - Mangawhai Heads Beach \- 30 min drive \- 23.5 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬8 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪little RED - ‬8 min drive - ‪FEOH Espresso Waipu - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home? ### Where is Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bream Bay Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance K. 31 Jan 2024 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 ##### Lance K. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Stephen C. 18 Feb 2024 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. ##### Stephen C. Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bruce R. 13 Feb 2022 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 ##### Bruce R. 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