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Stunning secluded beach-front studio home

Stunning secluded beach-front studio home

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Ruru Whare Studio House
Sunset at Ruru Whare
Ruru Whare Vista
Modern Kitchen
Your Private Deck

Overview of Stunning secluded beach-front studio home

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Aotea, Kawhia
  • Popular LocationMaketu Marae17 min drive
  • Popular LocationKawhia Beach39 min drive
  • AirportHamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)74 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhale Bay93 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio House

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Stunning secluded beach-front studio home

Studio house with great modern kitchen, lounge, bathroom and bedroom area.Your private deck is a lovely place to enjoy a wine and the amazing views.
Your privacy is assured as there are no neighbours around my property. So you wake up only to the sound of birds and the gentle of lap of the water.
You are only a few minutes walk from the sandy beach, with great swimming and a boat ramp right in front of the house.
A pristine harbour offers good fishing spots, plus ideal for sailing, kite surfing, paddle boarding or kayaking.Price includes 2 good sea kayaks.
With summer on it's way it is the ideal place for a relaxed get away, so you can curl up with a good book and a glass of wine to watch the sun go down.

We have lovely walking tracks in the area or it is a 15 minute drive to the Kawhia Golf Course.
There is a local horse trek available (in summer) or if you have your own horses we are happy for you to use our post and rail paddock facilities.
There are also Cafe's and some good local craft shops in nearby Kawhia.

This is also an area of historic cultural significance, with an old Pa site as our back drop. You can sit in the shade of our 1000+ year Pohutukawa tree and enjoy the ambience.

Although we are on the coast, Aotea is still central to a number of key tourist attractions in the region.
Less than 20 minutes you can be sitting in the Te Puia Hot Springs on the beach at Kawhia, watching the sun go down.
45 minutes south to the Otorohanga Kiwi and Native Bird House
45 minutes north to the Raglan Bridal Veil Falls
60 minutes scenic drive to Marokopa Falls and Mangapohue Natural Stone Bridge
1 hour drive to the world famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves or go Caving or Black Water Rafting


If it is a romantic weekend away or just a break from the city you require,then this property has it all.
Ideal to prepare a legal brief, review a book or just unwind and relax.
Internet access and cell phone coverage is available.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside
Dogs considered upon request
Kayaks available

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

Annette Gane
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kawhia

Located in Kawhia, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kawhia Beach and Manu Bay Nature Reserve, while Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Raglan & District Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
Map
Aotea, Kawhia

What's nearby

  • Maketu Marae - 17 min drive
  • Kawhia Beach - 39 min drive
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 68 min drive
  • Manu Bay Nature Reserve - 88 min drive
  • Whale Bay - 93 min drive

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rusty Snapper - 16 min drive
  • Kawhia Fish Shop - 16 min drive
  • Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • Annie's Cafe & Restaurant - 16 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian S., Pender Island, British Columbia , Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruru Whare
This is a very nice property. Aotea is a very small community, lovely to walk about the holiday homes. Great beach walk from here. Kawhia (nearby town) an exceptionally well kept small community. Interesting for us to visit. Bring your own supplies, not much available nearby, but therei is a gas station! (Kawhia). A lovely visit at a great property. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and comfy house, great location
We spent couple of amezing day. A perfectly equipped house in a delightful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10
Great place to stay for forced relaxation. Nothing beats the sound and the view of the water and mountains. Bach made to feel like a home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staycation
Beautiful house so clean and modern with amazing outlook. Peaceful relaxing place to stay for a small trip away from the hustle bustle and wonderful to be able to bring our dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over Delivered
Just Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Annette Gane

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What makes this property unique

Unique pristine coastal region great for relaxing and only hour from Hamilton or the Waitomo Caves

Languages:

English

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