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Ruakaka holiday apartment rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, air con and walking

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  • Apartment
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.1 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Modern stylish two bedroom self-contained waterfront apartment on ground level in a quiet coastal town near Whangarei. No cleaning fees! Comfortable high end furnishings. Sunny private deck, BBQ, lovely gardens and an amazing view of Whangarei Harbour. Private entrance, air-conditioning, own laundry facilities, fully equipped kitchen, even a dishwasher! 40" & 32'' smart TVs in lounge and master bedroom with Sky sport and Netflix for your entertainment. Easy access to a safe swimming beach from the front lawn and a small private boat ramp. A two-man kayak and a dinghy available for guests to use at no extra charge, life jackets supplied.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Super King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Shower room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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    100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

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    No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
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    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Guests may not hold parties or events. Smoking outside only.

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    About the owner

    Russell And Michelle H.
    Calendar updated:
    28 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    7

    Based in:
    New Zealand
    Languages spoken: English
    This Apartment has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 28 Oct 2016. Located in Northland Region, it has 10 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £634.
    The property’s calendar was last updated on 28 Apr 2024.
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    KOBES34

    Holiday
    Nov 2019

    Very nice place, beautiful view outside the room, facing the sea and just touching the beach. Very nice host and the rooms are kept exceptionally clean. 25 km to Whangarei from the place. Ideally a go… More 

    Reviewed 13 Nov 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Thank you so much. Really glad you enjoyed yourselves here. Hope to see you again some time.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Jaci13
    Swansea, United Kingdom

    Dream bach
    Jan 2019

    Russell and Michelle have been perfect hosts and nothing is too much trouble for them. We arrived to a wonderful welcome and immediately felt at home. The property is beautifully maintained and has ev… More 

    Reviewed 30 Jan 2019

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    Owner's reply:
    Thank you so much Jaci! We enjoyed meeting you all and hope to see you again some day.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    PaulH9780

    Fantastic Stay!
    Jul 2018

    Russell and Michelle are a wonderful couple and have set up a really well appointed unit - comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen, great bathroom, even a lovely deck outside to have breakfast on. We d… More 

    Reviewed 16 Jul 2018

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    Owner's reply:
    Thanks for your kind comments, Paul. We'd be glad to have you back any time.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    rosebudstomacare
    Auckland, New Zealand

    Peace and Quiet
    Feb 2018

    Lovely clean apartment. Gorgeous decor and immaculate. Lovely peaceful setting with stunning sea views. Michelle and Russell are the perfect hosts. Even comes with a lovely friendly puss cat.

    Reviewed 26 Feb 2018

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    Owner's reply:
    Thanks Jacqui. We enjoyed meeting you both and are glad you enjoyed staying here. Hope to see you again some day if you are back this way.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    jflesdeux

    Fantastic accommodation
    Feb 2018

    We spent three nights at Russell and Michelle's place over the heavy rain weekend. What an amazing place. It is the best self contained accommodation that we had ever stayed in terms of utilities… More 

    Reviewed 17 Feb 2018

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    Owner's reply:
    Thanks very much. It was very nice meeting you both. Such a shame the weather wasn't the best. We hope to see you again one day.

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    Review 1-5 of 10

    FAQs

    How do I find more info about the property?

    You can get in touch with Russell and Michelle (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

    If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

    What if I have questions before I book?

    Send Russell and Michelle (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

    How do I contact Russell and Michelle (the owner)?

    Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

    If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Russell and Michelle the owner's contact details or send them a message.

    What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Russell and Michelle (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

    Or send Russell and Michelle (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

    What is a booking request?

    When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Russell and Michelle (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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    How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

    Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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    You can also request a quote from Russell and Michelle (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

    How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

    You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

    How do I pay for my holiday?

    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Russell and Michelle (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

    If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

    Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

    Why can't I call Russell and Michelle (the owner) before booking?

    You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

    If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

    How do damage deposits work?

    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

    How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

    You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

    We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

    How can I retract my booking request?

    You’ll need to contact Russell and Michelle (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

    How do I cancel my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Russell and Michelle (the owner) a message.

    If Russell and Michelle (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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