Title: Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience 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) # Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience Farm stay in Te Poi ## Photo gallery for Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience ![Dining - Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience (Te Poi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116530000/116524100/116524009/9c23bafc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience (Te Poi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116530000/116524100/116524009/008b94f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience (Te Poi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116530000/116524100/116524009/b59c6e71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience (Te Poi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116530000/116524100/116524009/e4a360bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience (Te Poi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116530000/116524100/116524009/a33dfc08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience provides a garden and more. 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[Visit our Te Poi travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Poi.dx553248635926198097) [View more Agritourism in Te Poi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Poi-Agritourism.d553248635926198097-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.911674,175.84912&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zvjfF_php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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZrpfHOLBzpKWYOxtHe7pGNwQnu4=) Te Poi, Waikato Region ### What's nearby - Founders Park 11 min drive \- 11.6 miles - Wairere Falls 11 min drive \- 11.6 miles - Te Waihou Walkway 11 min drive \- 11.4 miles - Little Tirau Library 12 min drive \- 9.8 miles - Firth Tower Museum 13 min drive \- 12.3 miles ### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) 42 min drive ### Restaurants - Te Poi 3 min drive - Fitzgerald Glade Cafe 7 min drive - Okororie Pub 6 min drive - Te Poi Country Pub 3 min drive - Ndhuwur Kursi 11 min drive ## About this property ### Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience Property highlights Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 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Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven ### More - Fireplace - Heating ## 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Remove personal items Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience? ### How much does it cost to stay at Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience? ### Where is Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron W. 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Needed a place to stay for a night. This was clean, affordable, and comfortable. ##### Aaron W. 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