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Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
The price is AED 643
AED 946 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden

Ruru Lodge at Kotare House is set overlooking Christian Bay and Kawau Island with light all day.
We think the Ruru Lodge is especially suitable if you are a couple or have young children who can share your sleeping area. The living spaces in the Ruru Lodge are spacious, light and airy, comfortably smart and modern. The private entrance leads to well-appointed, self-contained rooms including a fully equipped kitchen diner, lounge, a bedroom and a bathroom on the first floor. Flexible sleeping arrangements mean that the bedroom has both a queen double and two singles. The bathroom has a walk-in shower, hand basin and toilet. All toiletries are provided.
There is a dress rail and sets of drawers in the bedroom. There are spare linen and towels, beach towels and extras to make your stay convenient, and if you have forgotten essentials such as toothpaste, we have an honesty box system with these ready for you. Cots (and linen etc) are also available on request. Please use the outdoor bbq to cook fish and other pungent foods.
The cottage is fully appointed for you to live and eat during your visit (though with so many local eating places you may not need to cook!). Heating and cooling is by heat pump, topped up if needed with electric heaters or a fan in each room. Outside has large lawns, games, barbeque area, seating, fabulous views and protected bush.
Enjoy a drink sitting on the lawn overlooking protected bush with many native bird species or over the sea to Kawau Island. You have access to most of the courtyard, lawns and are free to explore the covenanted bush. If you wish to do this, make sure you bring suitable shoes as it is a steep valley with a stream at the bottom. The area is perfect for a getaway which still has access to characterful, high quality food, drink, music, cinema, galleries, shopping and a wide range of activities. With the Tawharanui Regional Park only 3km away you have access to one of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand, great for surfing and body boarding. Walking through the bush you will see Takahe, Kiwi, Saddlebacks, North Island Robins and loads more.
The area has golf courses, art destinations, fishing, shopping, a three screen boutique cinema and so much more. There is a local publication called 'Junction' which we will leave in the rooms for you, listing everything going on.
We are ideally located for local event venues such as Tawharanui Lodge. Our local beaches are the superb Anchor Bay, Omaha, Goat Island and Pakiri.
Art venues abound such as the Sculptureum, Morris and James, Art Matakana, Artform and Brick Bay Sculpture Trail to name but a few. Eating or drinking locally you are spoilt for choice including restaurants, cafes, craft breweries (The Sawmill Brewery is one of our favourites), pubs, food trucks and markets.
Whilst here, if you can drag yourself away from the views from the garden or the beach, you will be in easy reach of many watersports, cycling, horse riding, golf, walking, vineyards, the cinema and more.
Alysn and Brian love living in this beautiful area and being able to share it with visitors. Alysn is an artist working from her studio at Kotare house and offering creative experiences.

The Lodge is adjoined to Kaka Lodge (below) and the host's main residence.
The space is tranquil and to keep this we do not accept bookings for party occasions.
It is important that you are aware that we ask for quiet after 11pm. If this is not suitable for you, please cancel the booking and if you do not respect this we will ask you to leave.
Other accommodation options are:
Kaka (4 bedroom option, sleeps up to 8);
Kaka (2 bedroom option, sleeps up to 4);
Kakariki 1 bed.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Linen (included)

Property manager

AlysnM47

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Tawharanui Peninsula, Matakana

What's nearby

  • Tawharanui Regional Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Matakana Country Park - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Matakana Village - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Omaha Beach Golf Club - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Omaha Beach - 34 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sandspit - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Parsley Pot Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪8 Wired Brewing - Barrelworks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sawmill Brewery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Morris & James Pottery Tileworks & Cafe Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tawharanui Regional Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Baddeleys Beach and Action Ninja World. Matakana Country Park and Matakana Cinemas are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with everything you need & lovely view. Comfy sofas to relax in & bed was good too. Only complaint was the TV was the size of a monitor and set well back from the sofas, so we practically had to squint to see it. It's nice to relax in the evening & watch a movie but that spoilt it a bit for us. All in all a very nice accommodation though, about a 10 minute drive from the country park area which has great eateries & arts & crafts, plus kids activities including pony rides & playground.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Easy access to town. Super clean. Great place to stop on our way to Coromandel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

christina c.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful;
lovely outlook
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Final Farewell
Very pleasant, Thank-you!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!!
We juat had the best time at the most beautiful place. Everything we could have dreamt of and more. We came back relaxed and content with amazing memories of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location ruined
The setting is tranquil and view stunning, with incredible bird song. First night divine. Second night ruined with a full on stag do in the two downstairs units that was in full swing when we arrived back at 5.00pm after a day out. Couldn’t get a park because of all the stag do attendees. We ended up packing up and leaving at 6.20pm because of the loud music and raucous behaviour. Owners did give us a refund but beware and check out who’s status when you want to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Christchurch NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed.
Welcoming hosts, very well equipped, comfortable, clean, warm. Beautiful location which was an ideal base for exploring the things we wanted to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
Beautiful location and so comfortable. Very well organised and outstanding comms. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
Lovely host, great stay- thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Sheila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the lodge where we had a wedding to attend. Lucky we had a taxi to the venue and return as we would never have walk up that extremely steep hill. Dislike the fact that when I did my hair the plug socket was on the opposite side to the mirror which made it very difficult. Had to dry a little bit then cross the room to see how it looked then back to dry another bit and back across the room. They was no plug in the bathroom for my husband to plug in his shaver.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend
Thank you for a fantastic stay. Right next to the wedding venue and the lodge is perfectly appointed with anything you could possibly need. Clean, tidy, homely and made our stay so easy and enjoyable. Thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Quiet, peaceful and great location. Stunning views from the garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Grant R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Peacefulplace. friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Princess C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Koru House
We stayed on this beautiful place for one night for a friend’s wedding. The place is so clean and tidy with a wonderful view. And its just a few minutes away from the beach and market. Alysn is so accommodating and good in communication, she replies to my inquiries straight away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hamish C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna M., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Spot with excellent Hosts
A beautiful tranquil spot that was dog friendly which is a huge plus for us. Our hosts Alysn and Brian went over and above ensuring everything we needed was at our finger tips … couldn’t have asked for more! Will definitely be back to enjoy a glass of Bubbles on the front lawn overlooking the Bay - unfortunately the weather wasn’t great to allow this activity during our stay :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pik ki O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay away from the city
We love the place so much. Tranquil, relaxing and with a great view. Wish we can stay a bit longer. Thanks so much to the host :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

jesse b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax with a view!
From arrival to departure our experience was fantastic. This is a great place to stay which is a stones throw away from Matakana where we first enjoyed the farmers markets(a must do). Alysn allowed for us to have an early check in. At arrival we were greeted by two cute playful dogs! The house is gorgeous with a spacious living area and has a breathtaking view. Alysn was a fantastic host and really did go out of her way to make it an amazing experience! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing.
Very comfortable and homely place to relax and stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Hosts, Alysn and Brian (not forgetting Idris and Stjarna) were very friendly, helpful, informative and non-intrusive. Ruru Lodge is in a beautiful location, close to several Regional parks and lots of great beaches. The apartment itself is very attractive and very well equipped. The nearest supermarket is in Matakana, about ten minutes down the road, but, as suggested by Alysn, we drove a little further to shop at the big Countdown in Warkworth. There are great walks on the Tawharanui Peninsula and we enjoyed our morning strolls down to the local beach. Coming back up the hill gives you a real appetite for breakfast. Waupo Caves are about an hour away and worth a visit. Take torches and shoes you can paddle in. The glowworms are an amazing sight. There are a few vineyards near the property. We visited Brick Bay for a tasting and a look at their weird and wonderful sculpture trail. There is just so much choice of things to do in the area. I wouldn't hesitate to stay at Ruru Lodge if we ever get back to beautiful New Zealand.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Ruru lodge
Very comfortable, immaculate and well equipped in a lovely rural setting . Will definitely book for a longer stay in the future .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Beautiful and peaceful
On behalf of my parents.. The lodge was beautiful and perfect for their needs as it was almost next to the wedding venue. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M., Coles Bay, Tasmania

Location, Style and Attention to detail
Part of a large house, Ruru Lodge is a lovely upstairs one bedroom apartment with double and single bed. Large open plan living area with new kitchen well fitted out. Air conditioner just added was well appreciated! Wonderful natural bush surrounds and very close to small beach. Great place and hosts delightful. Thanks Alysn and Brian.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eisa Q., New Zealand

Lovely hosts and property! Great location to surrounding beaches.
Hosts and property all great! Good attention to detail, warm welcome, and relaxed setting. We very much enjoyed our stay and look forward to visit again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019