Title: Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37909920&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Cottage in Ruakaka with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home ![Beach nearby - Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37910000/37909920/69c7623a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37910000/37909920/f2738fb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37910000/37909920/0dc4a0f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37910000/37909920/b1adda0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37910000/37909920/w1435h1920x562y0-e883d4aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Just a 5-minute stroll to Ruakaka surf beach, Ruakaka Sands is an ideal retreat for your next Bream Bay getaway. This modern 3-bedroom holiday home features spacious living areas, wraparound decking perfect for socialising in the sun and Wi-Fi to stay connected. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - 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 cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Positioned just a 5 minute walk to the patrolled Ruakaka surf beach, Ruakaka Sands is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Ruakaka holiday home with Wi-Fi. This modern, well presented house is an ideal option for your next Bream Bay getaway! This 2 storey Ruakaka holiday home includes spacious, open plan living downstairs... There is ample room to relax and unwind, with fantastic indoor / outdoor flow for seamless summer living. The wraparound decking is perfect for socialising in the sun! Upstairs at this Ruakaka accommodation, bedroom 1 has a queen bed. Downstairs, bedroom 2 has a queen bed, while bedroom 3 includes a sofa bed that is separated into 2 singles. To complete your group set up, there is a bathroom on each floor. Whether you are after pure relaxation or adventure, Ruakaka Sands has you covered... Stroll to the beach via walkway - At road entrance turn left. Walk a short distance to end of cul-de-sac. To the right is a wooden walkway. Three walkways lead to beach - and back. Ruakaka town centre is only a 5 minute drive away for local amenities and the local tavern. Plus, you are just a 10 minute drive to Waipu Village and cafes, a 10 minute drive to the boat ramp at One Tree Point, a 5 minute drive to Waipu Golf Course and a 15 minute drive to Waipu Caves walkway. Ruakaka Sands welcomes you for a refreshing beach escape! 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 - 3 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111100000/111091600/111091560/f444e96e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbour Escape - Paparoa Holiday Home Paparoa - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=111091560&PinnedHotelID=111091560&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122320000/122312500/122312482/c6917cf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home Away From Home - Ruakaka Escape Ruakaka - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=122312482&PinnedHotelID=122312482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96890000/96887400/96887309/16d7927a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun Chaser's Lookout - Mangawhai Heads Home Mangawhai Heads - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=96887309&PinnedHotelID=96887309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75030000/75026800/75026791/758d1fc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Sunrise Bach - One Tree Point Holiday Home One Tree Point - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=75026791&PinnedHotelID=75026791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111680000/111674400/111674337/66facdab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Cove Escape - Waipu Holiday Home Waipu - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=111674337&PinnedHotelID=111674337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69804300/69804255/24817684.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The cabins with 50 acres of private bush Te Arai - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.0 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=69804255&PinnedHotelID=69804255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116510000/116502200/116502139/61ef2031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tui Cottage - Waipu Holiday Retreat Waipu - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=116502139&PinnedHotelID=116502139&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114377700/114377604/eafb7d09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Couples Retreat – Mangawhai Heads Unit Mangawhai - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=114377604&PinnedHotelID=114377604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89154000/89153987/f4fe5545.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glorious Galmping tent - within 15 minutes to beaches, water falls & Waipu town. 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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 596076 Ruakaka Sands Ruakaka Ruakaka Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Ruakaka Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.90812,174.45622&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rlczEknxg%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FQ%40U%40Q%40S%40S%40Q%40QBS%40SBQBSBQBQBQBQDQDQBQDSDQDQDQFODQFQFODQHOFQFMFOHQFOHMFOHOHOJMHKHMHOJKHOJKJKJKJOJKJKJILKJKJKLILGJKLILGLILILGLILELGNELILELENELENENCLENALENCNCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLBNDN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLDLHLDNFLDLHLFLHLHLFJHLJLFJHLJJJJJJHLJJJJJHNLJHJJNHJJNHLHJHLHNHNHNFLHNHPFNFLFPFNFPFNDPFPDNFPDPDPBRDPDPBPDPBPBPBPBRBP%40R%40RBP%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FPAP%3FTAPAPATAPCPAPATCPCPCPCPCREPCPEPEPCPEPERGPELGREPGLGPGNGPGNGNIPILGNINILINILILILKNIJKNIJMJILKJKLMJKFKJKJMLKFMHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMDOHMDMHMDODMDODMDO%40MDOBODM%40OBOBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOCOAMEOCMEOAOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMEMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIMGKMKKMKKGKKKMKMKKKKKKIOKKIOIMIMKMIOIMGOIOGMIQGOGOGQIOEQGMGQESGMEQESEQEQCQEQEQCQCSCQCQCQCQAUCQAQAQAUAQAQAU%3FQAQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=116SbF3j6BGZfqhcZbkjWplzSxM=) Ruakaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Ruakaka Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Waipu Cove Beach \- 19 min drive \- 13.2 miles - Town Basin Marina \- 22 min drive \- 23.1 miles - Mangawhai Heads Beach \- 30 min drive \- 22.8 miles - Matapouri Bay \- 52 min drive \- 49.0 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬9 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪little RED - ‬9 min drive - ‪FEOH Espresso Waipu - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home? ### Where is Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ruakaka Sands - Ruakaka Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen G. 11 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Clean, tidy well equiped bach. A little walk to gorgeous beach. Would highly recommend. Wish we had stayed longer. ##### Helen G. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 14 Apr 2017 #### Beautiful modern warm house, only a short walk to the beach. 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