Seaside stay .A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Pakawau Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Kahurangi National Park. Collingwood Recreation Ground is within 6 miles (10 km) and Collingwood Museum is within 9 miles (15 km).
Collingwood Recreation Ground - 7 min drive - 6.3 miles
Parapara Beach - 13 min drive - 11.8 miles
Cape Farewell - 32 min drive - 13.4 miles
Abel Tasman National Park - 59 min drive - 43.8 miles
Restaurants
Collingwood Tavern - 7 min drive
The Courthouse Cafe - 7 min drive
Collingwood Cafe - 7 min drive
Poss - 8 min drive
Old School Cafe - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway
Loose yourselves in the tranquility of the surroundings. A perfect place for a family or group of friends to relax together. Ruru is tastefully built in sustainably harvested native timbers and macrocarpa. It is snugly tucked on a stream confluence at the foot of Kahurangi National Park and enjoys a rich "dawn chorus" and "morepork" (native owl) song in the evenings. A great log fire warms you on cooler evenings and a streamside bush bath awaits you after your day walking, horse trekking or finishing the Heaphy Track. The local beach is only 300m down the road.
Special conditions: Dishes expected to be washed and put away. The stream is unfenced and young children need supervision. Smoking allowed outside only. No Pets allowed. Be aware of ladders to lofts. Shower and toilet inside but bush bath is outside beside stream. Washing machine. Mobile signals vary..may need to walk down driveway.
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 807 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Ruru Cottage Cosy Native Forest Hideaway
Ruru Cottage - Cosy Native Forest Hideaway Cottage
Ruru Cottage - Cosy Native Forest Hideaway Collingwood
Ruru Cottage - Cosy Native Forest Hideaway Cottage Collingwood
Frequently asked questions
Does Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway to the beach?
This cottage is a short 11-minute walk from Pakawau Beach and 10.2 mi (22-min drive) from Farewell Spit. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway to downtown Collingwood?
This cottage is 4.1 mi away from Collingwood.
Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
braden s.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace of heaven
Beautiful setting lovely cabin cottage private. Close to everything we wanted to see. Outdoor bath was the highlight under the stars with the creek running behind us.
braden s.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara S.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing holiday away
Lovely space, peaceful surroundings. Perfect for a weekend getaway to unwind!
Sara S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Quentin S.
Feb 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mates 50th birthday trip
Perfect place to finish a week long 50th birthday fishing trip, beautiful little part of the world, would love to come back here with my family to enjoy the natural surroundings.
Quentin S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Drew W.
Jan 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to have a break
Cosy house to relax with the family and have a break. Kids loved the loft bedrooms. Will book again next time we are in the region.
Drew W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth D.
Dec 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Tucked away with the birds and the bush
This is a real NZ bach - and the setting is refreshing and relaxing and very private. The two upstairs bedrooms are accessed by ladder - just great for a family holiday - kids especially would love it. There is a stream at the bottom of the garden and its sound along with the birds and the beautiful canopy of bush -sitting on the verandah - just makes this place perfectly aligned with the remoteness of the location.
Elizabeth D.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
John L.
Mar 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good hideaway in great location
Bach good very rustic .which we like a little difficult to find .good facilities clean basic bach stuff enjoyed our stay very much 6 Adults from Nelson
Very special wooden cottage set in quite large private grounds half surrounded by bush, stream running through.
Great location near Pakawau beach.
Well equipped for cooking, we ate in most nights.
Signage/communication could be better and a few worn cushions/outdoor chair covers could be replaced, a bit of paint here and there also needed.
James
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anna J.
Jan 5, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely secluded spot surrounded by lush bush
We were after somewhere quiet to rest after hiking the Abel Tasman and this was a perfect base to explore the area. The house is private and quiet and surrounded by bush and the bubble of a small stream. It is a rustic cottage with comfy beds and all the kitchen items you'll need. We didn't miss tv and the wifi is patchy but that was fine with us. Pakawau Beach is lovely and a few mins up the rd. We left refreshed and relaxed and really enjoyed our stay.
Anna J.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 2, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway in beautiful location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ruru cottage. The location is perfect for either relaxing in the garden, the beach or making trips and walks in the area. The cottage is well kept and cosy, even on a rainy day. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful, and we would be happy to come again!
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
simon J.
Dec 3, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We stayed here prior to the heaphy track
Great location and close to the beach.
Fire was great on a windy night
simon J.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Chrissi P.
Jan 25, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage, great setting, beautiful place
We had a fantastic time at Ruru Cottage. We loved the private setting in the bush, a perfect place for relaxing after a day exploring and sit and read a book and listen to the native birds. The children had a great time playing in the garden and stream. Jonathan is a great host and provided us with all we needed and we will be definitely back. Thank you ,
Chrissi ans Jules ( Wanaka)
Chrissi P.
10/10 Excellent
MIchele C.
Jan 13, 2019
Peaceful, comfortable bush cottage
this is a comfortable secluded get away place to regenerate and relax. It is in a great location, 250m to beach, bath walk out the back door, audience of this and bellbirds for your hot water on tap bush bath. Farewell spit close by and 15mins to Takaka.
Ladders to additional bedrooms are not for the old or very young, but we loved the attic rooms. Well kitted out with bbq and great verandahs for every time of day.
The owner is lovely and could not be more helpful.
MIchele C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Helen T.
Jan 7, 2019
Brilliant setting, loved the Bach perfect rustic cottage. Lots of outdoor space. Had everything we .
Great setting, loved the cottage, everything we needed provided. We’ll be back
Helen T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Juliet W.
Nov 19, 2018
Exactly what we were looking for
Beautiful property located an easy drive away from Wharariki Beach and Farewell Spit. It had everything we needed, including a bit of internet (enough to check a few work emails and stay in touch with family). We really enjoyed the lofts and the view of the stars at night. The bush walk was a fun adventure.