Title: Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage 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 # Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage Holiday home in Ruakaka with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage ![Dining - Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83626100/83626091/5e000871.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83626100/83626091/89f69d58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster - Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83626100/83626091/7d4c1588.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83626100/83626091/71129548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage (Ruakaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83630000/83626100/83626091/25841ac8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Sea View Cottage, unwind in a bright and cosy space boasting gorgeous views of Ruakākā’s verdant landscape. With a well-equipped kitchenette, Weber Q BBQ, and plush queen-sized bed you'll feel right at home. Enjoy your stay on the outdoor table and chairs or take advantage of boat parking for days out on the water. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning - 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. ### Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage Bright, cosy and boasting gorgeous views of Ruakākā’s verdant landscape, ocean and distant Whangārei Heads, this Ruakākā holiday unit will be the ideal base for you to relax at in between exploring the gorgeous surrounding area. Welcome to Sea View Cottage! Surrounded by over five acres of landscaped gardens, you’ll have no trouble switching into holiday mode right on arrival here. An idyllic park-up spot awaits you on the outdoor table and chairs. Imagine pouring you and your loved ones an ice-cold beverage, and raising a toast to the beginning of your perfect getaway. It doesn’t get much better than this! You’ll love the cosy and carefully curated interior here at Sea View Cottage. Put your feet up and alter the temperature to your taste with efficient heat pump technology, tuck into a great book, or flick on the TV with Freeview. Creating your favourite holiday meals will be a breeze with the well-equipped, sleek kitchenette and bench-top oven. Or on those warm summer nights, fire up the Weber Q BBQ and cook outside. Dish up a romantic dinner, to be enjoyed at the dining table, or alfresco on a balmy evening. If you've brought the boat for days out on the water, there's even plenty of boat parking available on site. Rest your head on the plush, queen-sized bed, or additional sofa bed, at Sea View Cottage after a jam-packed day of exploring this stunning part of Northland. A contemporary bathroom completes the set-up for your stay, stocked up with Ashley and Co products for maximum relaxation. Despite the tranquil and secluded feel of this Ruakākā accommodation, you’re only an eight-minute drive from the town centre, where you can stock up on supplies at the General Store or FreshChoice. There’s even a variety of takeaway options or cafés if you’re not in the mood to cook yourself. When it’s time to indulge in some surf, sand and sun, the spectacular Ruakākā Beach is only a four-minute drive from your doorstep. Blissful relaxation awaits you, here at Sea View Cottage! Please be aware that there is another dwelling on site that will be occupied during your stay.While this property allows pets, please note that the property is not fully fenced therefore you will need to closely watch your pet. Please be aware this property does not have a full kitchen. A kitchenette with fridge/freezer, microwave, bench-top oven, toaster, kettle, stovetop, and Nespresso coffee machine are available for use during your stay.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 ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106120000/106117700/106117675/24b63875.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Haven - Waipu Holiday Home Waipu - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=106117675&PinnedHotelID=106117675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70030000/70026600/70026517/1858520e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pohutukawa Peace - Mangawhai Holiday Home Mangawhai Heads - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=70026517&PinnedHotelID=70026517&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626839/a81aa1ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waipu Cove Resort Waipu - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 114 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 11 Dec - 12 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=9626839&PinnedHotelID=9626839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1217600/1217506/0256f466.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Sands Hotel Omapere - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 145 reviews £95 includes taxes & fees 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=1217506&PinnedHotelID=1217506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 612712 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.917564,174.44177&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tgezEatug%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%40U%3FQ%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40SBS%40QBSBOBSBQDQBQDQDSBQDQFQDQDOFQFQDOFQFOFQFOHMFQHOFMHOHOHMHOHKJOHMJMHMJKHKLOJKHKJKLKJILKJKJILGLKLILGJILILGLINELGLELINELENELELENCNELANENCLCNANCLANCN%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBNBLDN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLFLDNHJFLHLHLFLHJJLFLHJJLJJHJJJJJJJJJNJJJJHLJLHLJNHJHNHLHNFNHLHNFPFLFNHPFNFPDNFPDPFNDPDPDPDPDRBPDPBPDPBR%40NBRBPBR%40R%40PBP%40T%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FPATAN%3FRARCRAPAPCTCPCPAPCPEPCREPCPEPEPEREPEPGLERGPELGPGNIPGNGNGPINILGNILINILILKLINKJINKJKJKLKJKLKHKLKFMJKLMFMHKJMFMHMHMFKHOFMFMFMDOHMDMDOBMFODM%40ODOBMDO%40MBO%40OBOBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOCOAMCOAOEMCOEOAMEMGOCMEOEMIMEMGOGMGMIMGKIMIMGMKMIKGKMMKKGMMKIIMKKMMIKKKIOKKIOKMIMIMIOIMIOGMIOGQIOGOGQGOGQEMGQGSEMEQGQESCQEQEQCQESCQCQCQCQAQCUAQCQASASAS%3FOAUAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uOsc8B2HvuaRMFmuXhQ3guoTbCA=) Ruakaka, Northland #### What's nearby - Ruakaka Beach \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Refining NZ Visitors Centre \- 5 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Waipu Museum \- 8 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Waipu Caves \- 17 min drive \- 8.7 miles - Waipu Cove Beach \- 18 min drive \- 13.0 miles #### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Waipu Pizza Barn - ‬8 min drive - ‪Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪little RED - ‬9 min drive - ‪FEOH Espresso Waipu - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage? ### Where is Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sea View Cottage – Ruakaka Holiday Cottage Reviews ## Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Daniel 5 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Instructions on how to find the location were terrible, the address does not exist, had to find property from neighbors, also TV channels did not work, once found property was quite nice and very quiet. ##### Daniel Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie C. 12 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful accommodation wirh views Great place for a couple to relax after exploring the local beaches ##### Stephanie C. 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