Ruru Lodge

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 667 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

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About this property

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Spacious Accommodation: Ruru Lodge in Tawharanui Peninsula offers a spacious apartment with one bedroom and a living room. The property features a terrace and a garden, providing ample space for relaxation. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy sea views, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional facilities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and free toiletries. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 97 km from Auckland Airport, the apartment is near attractions such as Sculptureum (9 km) and Gibbs Farm (48 km). Highly rated for its scenic location and convenient position.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site

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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great location as we used this as a base to do a bit of exploring. The grounds of the property were beautiful and it was so quiet. Every little extra was provided and the hosts were very friendly.”
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A very friendly welcome and a clean, tidy and comfortable apartment. Great facilities with loads of stuff to borrow if needed, eg games, snorkels etc.”
  • Julian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Great location - near the regional park as well as Leigh, Matakana and Omaha etc. Amazing views. Lots of options for activities and equipment to borrow for these e.g. snorkels, boogie boards.”
  • Melinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, perfect base for exploring Tāwharanui Peninsula. Friendly welcome with great snacks provided. Great night's sleep and a fantastic view from the window in the morning.”
  • Stuart
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “Great location, nice 360 degree views. Owners friendly and helpful.”
  • Brigid
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “It was a beautiful location, very peaceful. The apartment was very spacious and comfortable.”
  • Phillip
    Australia Australia
    “Everything was provided that we needed;tea, coffee, milk, etc. Very generous. Fabulous view.”
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The little extras like museli and biscuit assortment were really appreciated”
  • Leo
    Germany Germany
    “We spent only one night here which was a mistake We had the upper flat and it has a stunning view over the bay. It is very well equipped with all you need in the kitchen, which is also the large living room. Very good beds, nice shower/ bathroom...”
  • Barrett
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The place is amazing. Even let our little fur baby stay ad well. Clean, quiet and just a perfect get away.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Alysn and Brian Midgelow-Marsden

10
Host review score
Alysn and Brian Midgelow-Marsden
Kotare House is our dream, forever home. We love to share it with guests in the lodges, either 1 bedroom Ruru Lodge or Kaka Lodge which has a 1, 2 or a 4 bedroom layout for you. Set on a ridge overlooking Christian Bay to Kawau Island at the front and with acres of native bush to explore or just enjoy from the house at the back. We are a short hop to the amazing Tawharanui Park, to Omaha Beach, to Matakana village and many other spectacular places. The Lodges are very comfortable and well stocked with everything you need for a stay. Several wedding venues such as Tahwaranui Lodge and Koru Hideaway are very close to us. It is important that you are aware that we are not a party destination and 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.
Alysn is an artist, working and offering workshops and creative retreats from the studio at Kotare House, Brian loves the garden and surfing. We live in another section of Kotare House so are around if you need help or advice about the lodges and the area we are there for you.
The nearest eating is the Stables Bar and Restaurant or the café at the Country Park. Next door to that is the Sculptureum with its Rothko restaurant. Other venues include the Rusty Pelican (Burger night on Monday, 2 for 1 pizza on Tuesday and Thursday), The Vintry, The Matakana Inn, Matakana Market Kitchen , Jin Jin (Facebook @jinjinmatakana), the Vietnamese truck, fish and chip shop and more. The Sawmill Brewery makes a range of craft beers which we sample regularly. They do serve other drinks and food too! Brick Bay Vineyard and Sculpture Trial makes for a relaxing half day whether you eat or simply wander the trail. If you are partial to vegan, raw, paleo and gluten free diets then the Hungry Elephant is a good place to try out, they also have a grocery and eco product store. For more special occasions the Plume Vineyard Restaurant or the Ascension Wine Estate. Many of the local bars including the Sawmill Café at Leigh (don’t confuse with the Sawmill Brewery) have regular live music. The Matakana cinema is a fabulous boutique, 3 screen cinema is well worth a visit as is the renowned Saturday Market. Golf, beaches (and all activities), horses and walking etc.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
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Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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