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Relaxed quiet home away from home!
Ruakaka apartment with kitchen
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
- Outdoor Space
- Free WiFi
- Ocean view
Explore the area
Ruakaka, Ruakaka
- Ruakaka BeachPlace, Ruakaka Beach16 min walk
- Waipu CavesPlace, Waipu Caves17 min drive
- Waipu Cove BeachPlace, Waipu Cove Beach21 min drive
- Whangarei (WRE)Airport, Whangarei (WRE)35 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Ruakaka
Close to the beach.Stay at this Ruakaka apartment and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Ruakaka Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Refining NZ Visitors Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Waipu Museum and Waipu Caves.
What's nearby
- Ruakaka Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
- Refining NZ Visitors Centre - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
- Waipu Caves - 17 min drive - 9.2 miles
- Waipu Cove Beach - 21 min drive - 13.3 miles
- Ocean Beach - 54 min drive - 16.7 miles
Getting around
- Whangarei (WRE) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
- Ruakaka Tavern - 4 min drive
- Ainga - Asian Fusion Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Waipu Tavern - 7 min drive
- Two Birds Cafe & Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Wicked Cafe & Take Away - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Relaxed quiet home away from home!
Tucked away down a long driveway you will find Ridge Haven. A family owned and operated studio apartment on the bottom floor of our home which offers the relaxed quiet home away from home feel. If you don’t fancy visiting the close by cafe’s and restaurants the apartment has all that you need to cater for yourself. Fully equipped with fridge/freezer, oven, microwave and all the necessary kitchen utensils you will require. The studio apartment accommodates up to 4 people comfortably with a queen bed, single bed and fold out sofa bed all in an open plan living area. The kitchen opens out onto a private patio and lawn area with BBQ, seating and hammocks hung from the palm trees in the summer months and views through the Pohutakawa Tree out to sea! Bathroom with shower only and lots off street parking available.
Our beach culture is what we love most about living in Ruakaka. The picturesque beach is surf patrolled during summer months, with safe swimming for young children at the estuary. Other nearby activities include paddle boarding, surfing, fishing, horse treks, coastal walks, golf, markets, museums, restaurants, diving and fishing boat charters and beauty spas. Marsden Cove Marina is 10 minutes away and North Port, Marsden Point Oil Refinery only 7 minutes. Just under 1.5 hours from Auckland City and 20 minutes to Whangarei Ruakaka makes the perfect spot to stop on your travels North or South. The local supermarket and shops are a few minutes’ drive or stroll to the dairy for an ice-cream or the weekend newspaper or cafe for morning coffee.
Our pets – Carlo is our part time dog; he is a big softy and super friendly. Goldie (fluffy/ ginger) and Smokey (grey) our cats are also super friendly and like to sneak into the unit at any opportunity they get! But I ask if you please stop them from entering the unit as we do have guests who are allergic to animals.
Special conditions: On departure and in true kiwi tradition you are expected to wash the dishes and leave the property clean and tidy as found on arrival. Cleaning supplies are provided. $20 linen charge.
Check-in time 2pm, check-out time 11am - Smoking OUTSIDE only
Extras: Linen (Required, NZ$20.00 per stay)
Our beach culture is what we love most about living in Ruakaka. The picturesque beach is surf patrolled during summer months, with safe swimming for young children at the estuary. Other nearby activities include paddle boarding, surfing, fishing, horse treks, coastal walks, golf, markets, museums, restaurants, diving and fishing boat charters and beauty spas. Marsden Cove Marina is 10 minutes away and North Port, Marsden Point Oil Refinery only 7 minutes. Just under 1.5 hours from Auckland City and 20 minutes to Whangarei Ruakaka makes the perfect spot to stop on your travels North or South. The local supermarket and shops are a few minutes’ drive or stroll to the dairy for an ice-cream or the weekend newspaper or cafe for morning coffee.
Our pets – Carlo is our part time dog; he is a big softy and super friendly. Goldie (fluffy/ ginger) and Smokey (grey) our cats are also super friendly and like to sneak into the unit at any opportunity they get! But I ask if you please stop them from entering the unit as we do have guests who are allergic to animals.
Special conditions: On departure and in true kiwi tradition you are expected to wash the dishes and leave the property clean and tidy as found on arrival. Cleaning supplies are provided. $20 linen charge.
Check-in time 2pm, check-out time 11am - Smoking OUTSIDE only
Extras: Linen (Required, NZ$20.00 per stay)
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
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.
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
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Relaxed quiet home away from home! Apartment
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Relaxed quiet home away from home! to the airport?
This apartment is 22.6 mi (34-min drive) away from the Whangarei (WRE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Relaxed quiet home away from home!?
As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxed quiet home away from home! on Oct 27, 2025 start from $97.33, excluding 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 for more accurate prices.
Does Relaxed quiet home away from home! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Relaxed quiet home away from home! to the beach?
This apartment is 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Ruakaka Beach and 11.2 mi (20-min drive) from Waipu Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Relaxed quiet home away from home! offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Relaxed quiet home away from home!?
No, there is no casino at this apartment.
What time is check-in at Relaxed quiet home away from home!?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Relaxed quiet home away from home!?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Relaxed quiet home away from home! have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does Relaxed quiet home away from home! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is Relaxed quiet home away from home! to downtown Ruakaka?
This apartment is 0.2 mi away from Ruakaka.