Title: Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience 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) # Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience Farm stay in Te Poi ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116530000/116524100/116524009/e4a360bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116530000/116524100/116524009/aa6d0b3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116530000/116524100/116524009/9c23bafc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116530000/116524100/116524009/435ebc93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](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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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTe-Poi-Hotels-Rubys-Nest-A-Countryside-Experience.h116524009.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTe-Poi-Hotels-Rubys-Nest-A-Countryside-Experience.h116524009.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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 - Te Waihou Walkway - 12 min drive - 11.4 miles - Founders Park - 14 min drive - 11.6 miles - Wairere Falls - 14 min drive - 11.6 miles - Firth Tower Museum - 16 min drive - 12.3 miles - Lake Karapiro - 21 min drive - 19.3 miles #### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Te Poi - ‬3 min drive - ‪Okororie Pub - ‬6 min drive - ‪Fitzgerald Glade Cafe - ‬7 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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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? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience? > As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience on 23 Nov 2025 start from £164.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Te-Poi-Hotels-Rubys-Nest-A-Countryside-Experience.h116524009.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Ruby’s Nest – A countryside experience located? > Situated in Te Poi, this farm stay is within 12 miles (20 km) of Founders Park, Wairere Falls and Te Waihou Walkway. Firth Tower Museum and Tīrau Domain are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 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. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025