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Thistle Do Beach Bach - Ruakaka

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Exterior

Dining Area / Kitchen

Outdoor dining

Lounge

Beautiful Ruakaka Beach

9.8Outstanding

(79 Ratings)

"The weather was biblical but the welcome so warm. Everything was immaculate and cosy. We had lovely breakfast supplies in the fridge. Thoroughly enjoyed the fresh eggs! Lovely toiletries, which we rea..."

Frankie B.

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9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(79 Ratings)

House in Auckland Region

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Our newly renovated bach is located meters off State Highway 1 at Ruakaka. We are an easy 15minute walk to the beautiful white sands of Ruakaka Beach, and even closer to the popular calm waters of Ruakaka Estuary. Our bach is a 2 bedroom home away from home. The master bedroom has a comfy king size bed and the 2nd bedroom has a king single bed, the lounge has a single bed & sofa bed, we can cater for up to 4 adults, if your group is larger please enquire. The open plan lounge and kitchen has large windows and doors that allow maximum light and airflow, while the doors open onto a sun drenched deck with gas BBQ and outdoor setting. Inside the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need, including fridge/freezer, microwave, cooktop, electric frypan and dishwasher. A healthy continental breakfast is provided for your first nights stay including fresh eggs (when available), cereal, toast, spreads, milk, Juice, tea & coffee.
Our property is on one level however there are 4 steps up to the deck.
You're welcome to bring your small - medium sized dog, however please be aware that our property is not fenced. The 3m x 8m deck can be secured to keep them safe.

Amenities at Thistle Do Beach Bach - Ruakaka

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Auckland Region

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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Top rated by guests

9.8Outstanding

(79 Ratings)

"The weather was biblical but the welcome so warm. Everything was immaculate and cosy. We had lovely breakfast supplies in the fridge. Thoroughly enjoyed the fresh eggs! Lovely toiletries, which we rea..."

Frankie B.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(79 Ratings)

House in Auckland Region

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Auckland Region

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Auckland War Memorial Museum

About this house rental

Our newly renovated bach is located meters off State Highway 1 at Ruakaka. We are an easy 15minute walk to the beautiful white sands of Ruakaka Beach, and even closer to the popular calm waters of Ruakaka Estuary. Our bach is a 2 bedroom home away from home. The master bedroom has a comfy king size bed and the 2nd bedroom has a king single bed, the lounge has a single bed & sofa bed, we can cater for up to 4 adults, if your group is larger please enquire. The open plan lounge and kitchen has large windows and doors that allow maximum light and airflow, while the doors open onto a sun drenched deck with gas BBQ and outdoor setting. Inside the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need, including fridge/freezer, microwave, cooktop, electric frypan and dishwasher. A healthy continental breakfast is provided for your first nights stay including fresh eggs (when available), cereal, toast, spreads, milk, Juice, tea & coffee.
Our property is on one level however there are 4 steps up to the deck.
You're welcome to bring your small - medium sized dog, however please be aware that our property is not fenced. The 3m x 8m deck can be secured to keep them safe.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(79 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

The weather was biblical but the welcome so warm. Everything was immaculate and cosy. We had lovely breakfast supplies in the fridge. Thoroughly enjoyed the fresh eggs! Lovely toiletries, which we really appreciated and a bed that had an electric blanket should you need it! We would definitely stay again. Thanks Merril for having us.

10.0 / 10.0

The place was everything you needed and could take our little puppy with us .

10.0 / 10.0

Nice and cosy and friendly

10.0 / 10.0

After moving house we needed a quiet retreat, before beginning long travel- there was nothing better than this gorgeous place, with all things set up for us, in case we needed it. host was lovely too, as was the home. thanks so much blessings, Elly

10.0 / 10.0

Truly wonderful place to stay. Welcomed our cat too! The supplied breakfast things unexpected and very welcome. The best we have stayed at, and you cannot go pass this one. Perfect in every way!

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage was well stocked and very clean. Close to Raukaka beach. The host greeted us and explained everything we needed to know. Our only regret was we couldn't spend more time here.

10.0 / 10.0

Easy to town and the beach

10.0 / 10.0

Great kiwi Bach with everything you need. Clean and tidy. Handy location to beach and campsite. Would recommend to others.

10.0 / 10.0

really nice well thought out cottage - so many treats left for us really nice. Owner was lovely and very accomadating. Very close to a great park for the dogs and the beach also within walking distance.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location for golf. Right next to the course. Easy walk into town for food and close to the shops.

10.0 / 10.0

All the comforts of home. Up to date, warm, clean, safe and simply delightful. Hosts were top-notch. Definitely top drawer. I'd love to come back

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely little place with everything you need. Lovely hosts to meet us. Would love to come back one day.

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely love this place. Its the nost practical bach has everything you need. Hosts are amazing. This is pur second time staying here. Its great for surfers as you can pick if you go up the coast or down as you are in the middle. The products in the bathroom are amazing.. and the other little extras make this place a 10/10

8.0 / 10.0

Very tidy and comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

Very clean and tidy, with all of the ammenities you'd have at home. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Was a great place to stay & handy to everything. Bobbi dog loved his stay too!! Highly recommended & would go again.

10.0 / 10.0

Great little family bach for a weekend getaway. Everything you need and great hosts.

10.0 / 10.0

Just perfect , neat and clean, good location and very friendly and helpful couple renting out there property. Highly recommended. Thanks so much.

10.0 / 10.0

Awesome property Friendly & Helpful Host Highly recommended

10.0 / 10.0

Everything was really neat and tidy. We had a lovely stay 🙂

8.0 / 10.0

House was great for 5 of us. Note there are only 4 dining chairs (as stated in the property description). One teen slept on the couch as arranged with Merrill. Parking was a little tricky due to narrow access road and steep driveway. Our walk to the beach definitely took us longer than 15 mins - but perhaps we didn't go the shortest route? Brekkie provisions were appreciated. No eggs but we didn't have time for eggs anyway as we had an early start. The shower products were a lovely treat. Merrill was friendly and checked we had everything we needed. We can recommend Indian Spice Route local restaurant - their lamb korma was delicious and tender, and naans are a generous size

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely little property with so much thought put in by the hosts. Basket of feijoas, milk, eggs, butter, cereal, yogurt etc all provided. Towels fresh and folded, board games, really nice touches. And the cleanest property I’ve ever stayed in!

10.0 / 10.0

We had a great stay here. The owners were incredibly thoughtful and included everything we needed including breakfast! Merril even checked in with us during a massive storm to make sure we were ok. Property is very conveniently located a couple of minutes off the highway

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely place to stay, in walking distance of Ruakaka beach. Merrill thought of everything and was very friendly and obliging. Really enjoyed our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect place will definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Enjoyed our stay. Would recommend

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect position, Merril and Graham were lovely, accommodation was perfect, would recommend the place very highly

10.0 / 10.0

Highly recommend this place !! Good for kids, good for dogs, nice and clean, personal touchs from the owner, beds were nicely made, nice layout. Will definitly re book for next trip.

10.0 / 10.0

Great host - great amenities and grateful to be able to have our pet with us. Recommended to all.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect Spot

Perfect Spot

Such a great property, everything you may need along with some extra touches which made it that much better. Highly recommend this accomodation.

8.0 / 10.0

Was a lovely little Bach but on a very busy and noisy road. Sleeping was difficult.

Was a lovely little Bach but on a very busy and noisy road. Sleeping was difficult.

Overall was a nice place but wouldn’t stay again because of location to main roads

10.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable

Very comfortable

Very comfortable for weary travellers, plus dog, looking for an over night stay.

10.0 / 10.0

A lovely little bach

A lovely little bach

The hosts have gone the extra mile with providing breakfast and gorgeous bathroom products. We enjoyed walking to the beach and the local Indian restaurant. The house was clean and tidy and we loved our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful clean Bach equipped with everything you would need.

Wonderful clean Bach equipped with everything you would need.

Awesome the lovely jams and goodies in the frigde were an added bonus. Toys for the children and pet friendly.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely batch, very clean, comfortable, new, indoor/outdoor flow onto deck area. Friendly hosts.

Lovely batch, very clean, comfortable, new, indoor/outdoor flow onto deck area. Friendly hosts.

Very comfortable batch, lovely modern, even provided breakfast food and feijoas and guavas. Good beds and nice bathroom and kitchen. Unfortunately the only thing we found was that the noise from the motorway woke us up. Lovely friendly hosts.

10.0 / 10.0

Overnight stay

Overnight stay

The bach was perfect for our overnighter - friendly owner there to welcome us and accommodation had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, with generous breakfast provisions as well.

10.0 / 10.0

Clean, tidy and perfect for us

Clean, tidy and perfect for us

We had a lovely stay at Thistle Do with our 2yo daughter and dog Penny. Merril very kindly set up a portacot and high chair for us so we didn't have to bring with us. Walking distance to the lovely inlet reserve and not too far from Ruakākā Beach. An easy drive to the beautiful Waipu Cove and Langs Beach. The house was lovely and clean and had everything we needed including continental breakfast bits. Thanks so much Merril!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely little bach

Lovely little bach

Beautiful set up bach with an easy walk to the beach. Host was excellent & provided a lovely breakfast. Best thing was that it was dog friendly which made our 1st holiday with our puppy a lovely experience. Thank you so much.

10.0 / 10.0

Clean & comfy!

Clean & comfy!

Great little spot for our family! So clean and tidy, with everything we could need. Would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Great short stay lovely beach vibe

Great short stay lovely beach vibe

Sweet, comfy, beachy, roomy, sooooo clean and lovely to have fresh eggs, milk, orange juice, yogurt, cereal… bread, butter, jams …That just topped it off. The beds were so cosy with the bestest, softest bed spread ever. Very lovely service thank you kindly

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