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Private Bay Beachfront - Stunning Location!

Private Bay Beachfront - Stunning Location!

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Beach
Enjoy the wonderful peace and quiet of Ruffins Bay Beach
Your own private bay shared with only 6 houses
Ruffins Bay beach - kayaks are included!
Two kayaks available for guest use

Overview of Private Bay Beachfront - Stunning Location!

Reviews
4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Coromandel Township, Wyuna Bay
  • Popular LocationLong Bay3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoromandel Historical Museum8 min drive
  • Popular LocationDriving Creek Railway14 min drive
  • AirportWhitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom Four

Bedroom One

Bedroom Three

Bedroom Two

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private Bay Beachfront - Stunning Location!

Come and stay at The Cottage in Ruffins Bay for an unforgettable and magical experience.

This sublimely cool beach house has all the makings of a beach front retreat that will ensure that you, your friends and family create memories that will last a lifetime.

The cottage shares the bay with only 6 other houses which gives you the space and privacy to relax and unwind during your holiday.

Step outside the front door and have Ruffins Bay beach just metres away from you. Perhaps launch your boat at the private boat ramp or enjoy using the large beach front lawn for a picnic or game of cricket . The beach is really safe for swimming and kids have so much space to run around. As the sun goes down, the deck is the perfect place to be for happy hour and spending some quality time with those who you have come to Ruffins Bay with.

The house boasts 4 large bedrooms with luxe linens and comfy beds, a modern kitchen, large open plan living and dining and wonderful indoor / outdoor flow complete with an expansive deck that is perfect for soaking up the view, and cooking your catch of the day on the Weber BBQ. There is also a modern bathroom and second lounge area with TV which is a great place to send the kids to hang out if you want a bit of peace and quiet.

To top things off there is a dishwasher, full laundry facilities, bluetooth audio, and Netflix, however the cottage is the type of place where you put your phone away, forget about the chores and enjoy a kiwi holiday the way that they used to be.

There are also two sit on kayaks plus life jackets that guests can use to explore the beautiful bay.

Coromandel Town is only five minutes drive away for fantastic Restaurants, Cafes and Shopping.

The cottage has been in our family for three generations and we love to share the very special Ruffins Bay experience so please come and stay!

We have a port a cot and high chair available for guest use.

Special conditions:
- WIFI is not unlimited as unfortunately we can't get this in the bay and hence we request that guests don't excessively stream. Phone coverage is very good in the bay.
- No parties or events
- We are on tank water, please conserve water.
- Smoking strictly outside
- Max two boats per group unless otherwise agreed due to parking restrictions

Property manager

Paul and Emily
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Wyuna Bay

Located in Wyuna Bay, this vacation home is on the beach. Waiau Kauri Grove and Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coromandel Peninsula and Long Bay. Traveling with kids? Consider The Coromandel Smoking Co. and Driving Creek Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Long Bay - 3 min drive
  • The Coromandel Smoking Co. - 7 min drive
  • Coromandel Historical Museum - 8 min drive
  • Coromandel Goldfields Centre & Stamper Battery - 10 min drive
  • Driving Creek Railway - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coromandel Smoking - 7 min drive
  • Tidal Takeaways - 7 min drive
  • Star & Garter - 7 min drive
  • Coromandel Takeaways - 7 min drive
  • Coromandel Oyster Company - 12 min drive

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Absolutely wonderful in every way. Amazing location and beautiful cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical stay
We had friends recommend this place last year and say it was their favorite spot in all of New Zealand and it was exactly that. Seriously magical, quiet, remote (but not too far away) cottage tucked into this quiet bay. Explored with kayaks and saw tons of rays. Kids had a blast and we loved exploring all of coromandel to come back to this perfect home. Thank you so much for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Carrie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd Time Back
The most peaceful, safe, quiet bay. Beautiful homely well appointed holiday home with all the luxuries. Our third time back to the bay and even though the weather didn’t turn up for us we still had a very relaxing time. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Beautiful property! Everything was as expected. Thank you for the little extras..choc fish, coffee etc..Highly recommend to anyone else…Cheers Phil :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture Perfect and Peaceful
Loved everything about this property, its is a hidden gem. Birdsong and Sunrises breathtaking. Very comfortable and well presented. Thank you we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Emily

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Ruffins Bay is a very special place for our family, it was originally purchased by Paul's grandfather in 1950 and we were lucky enough to buy the cottage in Ruffins Bay in 2010. We now love sharing this magical place with our family, friends and the many guests who come and stay (some of whom we now call friends!).

We live in the beautiful city of sails Auckland with our young family and try to spend as much time as we can at Ruffins Bay with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

It is very rare to be able to stay in a private bay and Ruffins Bay really does have something special about it! Lots of our guests come back year after year and we just love sharing this magical piece of NZ with others.

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