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Beachfront hideaway in Ruffins Bay

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On the beach
On the beach
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Coromandel Township, Coromandel
  • Coromandel Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Long Bay
    3 min drive
  • The Coromandel Smoking Co.
    7 min drive
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    57 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront hideaway in Ruffins Bay

Arrive at Ruffins Bay and arrive in paradise. This private beachfront property exceeds the expectations of anyone who stays here.

Amazing, magical, beautiful, tranquil and a peaceful hideaway are just some of the words guests have used to describe Ruffins Rocks.

The well-equipped house boasts fantastic sea views across to Coromandel Town and the bi-folding kitchen connect the house to the beach. Alfresco dining couldn't be easier with the covered deck and the only thing separating the house from the beach is the large lawn perfect for backyard cricket or an afternoon snooze.

There’s plenty of parking for the boat and it can be launched from the beach in front of the house. The Coromandel is the perfect place for hooking a snapper or perhaps just go for a leisurely paddle in one of the property’s kayaks.

The bay is accessed from a private road along from Wyuna Bay and is only shared with six other properties so enjoy the exclusivity of having the beach to yourself.

Build a sandcastle with the kids, walk to the jetty at the end of the bay and dangle of a line, have a paddle in the calm water at high-tide or find a shady spot and simply relax.

A bush walk from the back of the property will take you up to the top of the hill where you will be rewarded by an impressive sunset.

The property is well-equipped with all the luxuries of home including wi-fi, gas stove top, dishwasher, washing machine and fireplace. It is modern, warm and comfortable.

Set slightly back from the beach, the three bedroom house (including sleep-out) offers privacy and birdsong.

A quick 7-minute car ride will take you into Coromandel Town for shops, cafes and restaurants where the are plenty of options for dining out.

Ruffins Rocks is the perfect setting for a romantic getaway, fishing trip, weekend away with friends or a family holiday to make memories with the kids.

For larger groups or extended families, a neighbouring property is also available for rent. Please ask for more details.

Special conditions:
* We are on tank water so please conserve during summer
* Firewood supplied during winter
* Gas bottle for BBQ supplied
* No tents, campervans or caravans
* WiFi is not unlimited
* No parties
* No smoking inside

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (Optional, NZ$60.00 per stay);
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Coromandel Peninsula. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Coromandel Peninsula and a 3-minute drive from Long Bay
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Nikki

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
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 is also known as

Beachfront Hideaway in Exclusive bay Ruffins Rocks @ Ruffins Bay

Beachfront hideaway in Ruffins Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jedda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Stunning!
A beautiful property and amazing scenery. So peaceful and relaxing. Hosts were wonderful and a highly recommend anyone to stay here. We will definately be back :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

danica v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The perfect spot to unwind with family! Property was clean and Tidy and suitable for kids. We took the kayaks for a paddle, fished at the end of the wharf, went swimming and enjoyed a few of the local kauri tree walks. Great holiday spot. Thank you for letting us share your Bach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie I., whangarei, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
What an amazing location for a holiday! Lovely house with a beautiful warm fire and spectacular views. We even had a visit from a large pod of dolphins into the bay which really made it a really special holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great property. Beautiful view . It’s well kitted out, all the comfort's of home. Clean and tidy. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Great location and property, easy access to beach, looking forward to staying again, fire was a massive bonus
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Break Fishing Trip
Wonderful bach. Had everything you need. We fished at the mussel farms and surrounds each day. Launching and retrieving the boat was easy enough at the bottom of the driveway - we have a 6.5 metre runabout. Nikki was fantastic to deal with.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
House was clean, well appointed, lovely views, 1 issue which was sorted very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean & Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful/amazing
We felt so relaxed the moment we walked in. Lovely, we would like to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short stay
Beautiful quiet bay for our coromandel adventure. Great place to stay with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su-Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Loved our stay here. We made great use of the kayaks, and the walk behind the house to the top of the hill was stunning. Breakfast every morning on the deck was always a fab start to the day and a great place to relax in the evening. The location was also a good base for things to do around Coromandel. The house had everything we needed for a Christmas we'll always remember fondly. Would love to come back one day. Thank you, Nikki!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice!
Just a two day getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Tauranga, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Wondrous Destination
The delight to see it the same, was awesome, the closeness to the beach our old realities managed the stairs and walk easily. The Californian Quail waiting at the v=back door when we woke was a delete, nicely furnished, well appointed, loved doing the linen extra this time!! Thanks we will be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Such a beautiful place to stay. We enjoyed the bach's view and comfort. We did the walk to Long Beach and Tuck Beach and around the Kauri tree - really recommend this walk. Thank you Char for being so accommodating with linen supply. Thank you Nikki for the privilege to use your bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bren
Wonderful place, loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

chloe r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We loved our time at this beautiful property and will definitely try to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher C.

Beautiful Getaway
My family and I really enjoyed this bach. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chilled weekend
Awesome spot. Would stay again for sure. Outside Rubbish’s bins we’re full when we got there so felt sink to put our two bags on ground. Hope the cats didn’t get in to them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

JEFFREY G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very relaxing get away
Beautifully clean, very quiet location. My only negative is had to do dishes and put them away before we left, normally you just put the dishwasher on and the cleaner puts them away, that's what the cleaning fee should include.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIE m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruffin Bay
Loved the location, great beach and lovely house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable bach with amazing views and great location
We chose this location because we were able to book two bach's side by side for our extended family holiday. We loved the location with it's private beach and boat ramp right outside. Our kids had an awesome time using the kayaks and exploring the surrounds. The bach itself was cosy and comfortable with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

steffy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Absolute paradise, loved everything about this peaceful location.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute bliss
Thank you for letting us spend Xmas in your wonderful place. Everything was perfect :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruffins magic
Great stay at an iconic kiwi bach & an almost private beach on the Coromandel, the weather didn’t quite play the part but you get that sometimes!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022