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7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Ruru House — Off-Grid Luxury at Medlands Beach
Perched on a north-facing ridge among native bush, Ruru House is a contemporary retreat with wide ocean and mountain views from every deck. Fully off-grid, solar-powered, and a five-minute bush walk to Medlands Beach.
Open-plan living with warm timber floors and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Three bedrooms — master with ensuite, two sharing a large wet-room bathroom. Wraparound decks capture sunrise over the Pacific to the east and rugged ranges to the west.
Your space:
- Full kitchen with quality appliances
- Fireplace for winter evenings
- Outdoor shower — perfect after a beach swim or polar plunge
- WiFi, Smart TV, Sonos
- Washing machine & dryer
- Secluded back deck and lawn with BBQ
At your doorstep:
- Medlands Beach — 5-minute walk
- Aotea Brewery — short stroll
- Tryphena & airport — 10-minute drive
After dark:
Great Barrier is a certified Dark Sky Sanctuary. Step outside and the Milky Way stretches horizon to horizon. The native Ruru (Morepork) owls are regular visitors at dusk — watch them catch green Pūriri moths right from the front deck.
One of three private homes at 175° East, each secluded in native bush.
Perched on a north-facing ridge among native bush, Ruru House is a contemporary retreat with wide ocean and mountain views from every deck. Fully off-grid, solar-powered, and a five-minute bush walk to Medlands Beach.
Open-plan living with warm timber floors and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Three bedrooms — master with ensuite, two sharing a large wet-room bathroom. Wraparound decks capture sunrise over the Pacific to the east and rugged ranges to the west.
Your space:
- Full kitchen with quality appliances
- Fireplace for winter evenings
- Outdoor shower — perfect after a beach swim or polar plunge
- WiFi, Smart TV, Sonos
- Washing machine & dryer
- Secluded back deck and lawn with BBQ
At your doorstep:
- Medlands Beach — 5-minute walk
- Aotea Brewery — short stroll
- Tryphena & airport — 10-minute drive
After dark:
Great Barrier is a certified Dark Sky Sanctuary. Step outside and the Milky Way stretches horizon to horizon. The native Ruru (Morepork) owls are regular visitors at dusk — watch them catch green Pūriri moths right from the front deck.
One of three private homes at 175° East, each secluded in native bush.
Amenities at 175° East - Ruru House | Off Grid Luxury | Medlands Beach
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Perfect. Thx.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
A perfect spot for either a short or long stay, very clean and everything you need is here to ensure a comfortable, peaceful stay, the fire was appreciated at night and the wood was bone dry so dead easy to get a roaring fire underway. We both slept like logs which means the beds were super comfy and supportive. Having decks on both sides of the house is a plus if the wind makes things uncomfortable. We'll be back!
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2025
Quiet space, lovely views. Close to Medlyn's Beach.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
Had a lovely 3 night stay at Ruru as a group of 5. Place was just as described, Ian was a responsive host. Would happily stay again.
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