Title: Ruru Retreat - peaceful oasis set off the road, pet friendly! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635975857518&destination=Tuateawa%2C+Waikato%2C+New+Zealand&selected=118707864&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Ruru Retreat - peaceful oasis set off the road, pet friendly! ## Photo gallery for Ruru Retreat - peaceful oasis set off the road, pet friendly! ![Exterior - Ruru Retreat - peaceful oasis set off the road, pet friendly! (Coromandel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118710000/118707900/118707864/c46e53f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Ruru Retreat - peaceful oasis set off the road, pet friendly! (Coromandel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118710000/118707900/118707864/ed7a2c9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Ruru Retreat - peaceful oasis set off the road, pet friendly! (Coromandel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118710000/118707900/118707864/282fcdbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Ruru Retreat - peaceful oasis set off the road, pet friendly! (Coromandel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118710000/118707900/118707864/0eb4bff7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Ruru Retreat - peaceful oasis set off the road, pet friendly! (Coromandel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118710000/118707900/118707864/48816514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Ruru Retreat - peaceful oasis set off the road, pet friendly! provides everything that you need. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ruru Retreat - peaceful oasis set off the road, pet friendly! Unwind at this peaceful oasis set well off the road in a bush setting. A private and secluded one bedroom cottage with a 5 minute walk to the coast and small boat access. Great snorkeling, diving, swimming, water sports and bush walks at your doorstep. Tuateawa is 19 km (30 min drive) from shops in the Coromandel town on a road that is partially sealed. Wake to the sound of bird calls and go to sleep with the sound of Ruru (Moreporks). Pets welcome, however property is not fenced and is surrounded by bush. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Standard Glamping Pod | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57490000/57481200/57481159/5bb5b126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park Coromandel - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 113 reviews £41 includes taxes & fees 3 May - 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area Tuateawa is home to this cabin. Honepoto Rock and Little Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Driving Creek Railway and The Coromandel Smoking Co.. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ruru Retreat - peaceful oasis set off the road, pet friendly! 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 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed our stay here. Tucked away on a hill in the bush, it felt private, peaceful, and perfect for switching off. The house was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up. It’s also very well located for easy day trips - the scenery up there is something else and well worth the trip! We’d happily stay again and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing and peaceful getaway. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f1833f08-25db-4c3a-852e-00308589cfbd-1768515656324.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edmund A. 26 Jan 2026 ##### Edmund A. 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