You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ripples-n-Tide Relaxing Waterside Studio
Relaxing, modern and contemporary studio offers guest a relaxing retreat from the busy life in town. Only 5 minutes from Onerahi shopping center, 15 minutes from Whangarei Town Basin. 8 minutes from Parua Bay Tavern and Restaurant and 7 minutes to Parua Bay boat ramp. With a Golf course near by, guests have a range of activities close by. For those who want a challenge walk the Mt Mania track and the several bush walks nearby. A range of white sand beaches maximum 35 minutes drive. Watch the sun set at night and sunrise in the morning. Special conditions: Smoking allowed outside only. Property not suitable for small children as it is on the waters edge. Gay friendly owners.
Extras: Linen (included); Bath robes (included); Beach towels (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to Mt Manaia. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
Free WiFi
Just a 4-minute drive from Mt Manaia and 9 minutes from Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tamaterau apartment.
Property manager
Raewyn Tucker
Languages
Dutch, English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Car required
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Spices
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Bathrobes
Soap
Shampoo
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Stereo
Books
Outdoor areas
Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine
Near a laundromat
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Smoking is permitted outside only.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Near a hospital
Things to do
Fitness facilities nearby
Kayaking on site
Swimming nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking nearby
Golf nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Energy-saving switches
Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number RIPPLE N TIDE STUDIO
Property is also known as
Ripples-n-tide Relaxing Waterside Studio Condo Parua Bay
Ripples-n-tide Relaxing Waterside Studio Condo
Ripples-n-tide Relaxing Waterside Studio Parua Bay
Ripplesnti Relaxing Watersi S
Ripples n tide Relaxing Waterside Studio
Ripples-n-tide Relaxing Waterside Studio Apartment
Ripples-n-tide Relaxing Waterside Studio Tamaterau
Ripples-n-tide Relaxing Waterside Studio Apartment Tamaterau
Ripples-n-Tide Relaxing Waterside Studio Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 231 reviews
10 - Excellent
200
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 231 reviews
8 - Good
28
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 231 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 231 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 231 reviews
2 - Terrible
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
John
5 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Restful
Nice place easy gi check in well equipped and supplied kitchen Very private No shampoo hut a lot of body lotion in the bathroom. Handy to shops and safe swimming Will return
John
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew P.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Northland Holiday
This is a unique holiday unit to stay in . At high tide the waterline is to the lawn of the property making it a great place to rest and relax , our second stay at this property and if we are up that way again we would definitely return .
Andrew P.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas E.
14 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Waterview serenity
Wonderful location, very well equipped, spacious, everything and more for a great stay.
Nicholas E.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shalom W.
31 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing place to unwind
We arrived to the place easily with the very thorough directions and settled in quickly. The place has everything you could need and the view was just lovely. Wish we had the time to stay longer and make use of the kayak to get out on the water. Will have to come back for another stay.
Shalom W.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Ineke B.
31 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable and clean
Lovely spot, quiet and peaceful, right by the sea, very clean and comfortable, would recommend staying here
Ineke B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zayn G.
25 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely get away
A lovely little studio to unwind at. Short drive to Mt Manaia and the heads. Just wish I got my timing better with the tide to use the kayak.
Zayn G.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen K.
8 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Would return
Lovely rrlaxing spot. Excellent hosts.
Karen K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Grant T.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Great
Peaceful
Grant T.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark C.
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gateway to Northland NZ
Lovely comfortable unit right on the estuary, near to Whangarei and its lovely falls, gardens, and cafes/culture of the basin area and a short drive to the [challenging for us] walk up Mt Manaia. Would stay again.
Great start to our ravels around Northland.
Mark C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth M.
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate studio
Fantastic, well thought out property. The hosts have thought of everything! The location was lovely, just a short drive out of town. Lovely view and so quiet.
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anne A.
17 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birdlife heaven
Sadly we only had one night in this beautiful place.
Check in was so easy, my husband was straight out with camera while I settled into comfortable accomodation.
Bed super comfortable, bedlinen so soft.
We always cook because I'm coeliac and lactose intolerant. Very good cooking facilities including plug in frying pan. Large fridge with separate freezer, great for freezing our chiller bag blocks.
Anne A.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marina G.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
I wish I could have stayed longer
Lovey place to stay, I loved waking up and looking out across the water with the pukekos wandering by.
Everything I needed (and more) was there.
Sad I wasn't able to stay a bit longer and the weather right for an opportunity to go for a paddle.
Marina G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Simon, KP W.
1 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sleep interrupted
It is a good place to stay. But I am a shallow sleeper, there are noise from upstairs from time to time. That was my main concern.
Simon, KP W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela R.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Calming & comfortable
Lovely exterior and interior. Set up to caterer for any occasion.
Loved the extra treats available.
Comfortable bed and chilled surroudings
Apart from the noisey fridge, it would had been perfect.
The property was as described on website. Very clean property, very well equipped kitchen area. Good shower and bathroom. Raewyn and Theo are the most wonderful hosts. Relaxing stay and would book again.
Philip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
JANE V.
13 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Water View's
Ripples has everything you need for a very comfortable stay, with fantastic water view's right at your doorstep.
We loved the view and location was perfect! Wished we had stayed longer.
Nancy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ian D.
8 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location.
A lovely well set-up, spacious studio apartment. The location is great - so nice to be right on the water. Highly recommended.
Ian D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
linda r.
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Studio
This studio had everything we needed including a kayak to take out on the water....Owners were very friendly and helpful. Location was good for day trips around the North end. Short drive to the market and eateries.
linda r.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vivienne B.
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Travellers
Well appointed large, clean unit with all facilities Lovely, friendly hosts and very accommodating. Will stay again. Thanks
Had a lovely time here a good sized apartment with everything you need for a stay.
Right on the edge of the water good area in front of the property with table chairs and large umbrella.
Close to Whangarei (15 minutes)or restaurants etc and 20 minutes to ocean beach