• Entire home
  • 689 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Thistle Do Beach Bach is located in Ruakaka, just 1.3 miles from Uretiti Beach and 19 miles from Northland Event Centre. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Town Basin Marina is 19 miles from the vacation home and Whangarei Art Museum is 19 miles away. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property, and guests can go windsurfing and fishing nearby. Claphams Clock Museum is 19 miles from the vacation home, while Ah Reed Kauri Park is 21 miles away. The nearest airport is Whangarei Airport, 24 miles from Thistle Do Beach Bach.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ruakaka
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  • Cindy
    United States of America United States of America
    Fantastic unit that was extremely functional and very cute beach vibes. Very convenient to the highway and the beach, but you don’t hear road noise. Excellent home, super value, very well set up. The kitchen had everything we needed, nice sharp...
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely place near the beach. Merril is a great host looking to make everything perfect for the guests.
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    lovely home 10- 15 minute walk from beach. Breakfast foods in the fridge made our stay all the more special- great accommodation!

Hosted by Merril & Graham

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Merril & Graham
Our newly renovated bach is located meters off State Highway 1 at Ruakaka. We are an easy 15minute walk to the beautiful white sands of Ruakaka Beach, and even closer to the popular calm waters of Ruakaka Estuary. Our bach is a 2 bedroom home away from home. The master bedroom has a comfy king size bed and the 2nd bedroom has a king single bed and the lounge has a single, we can cater for up to 4 guests, however if your group is larger please enquire. The open plan lounge and kitchen has large windows and doors that allow maximum light and airflow, while the doors open onto a sun drenched deck with gas BBQ and outdoor setting. Inside the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need, including fridge/freezer, microwave, cooktop, electric frypan and dishwasher. A healthy continental breakfast is provided for your first nights stay including fresh eggs (when available), cereal, toast, spreads, milk, Juice, tea & coffee. Our property is on one level however there are 4 steps up to the deck. You're welcome to bring your small - medium sized dog, however please be aware that our property is not fenced. The 3m x 8m deck is able to be secured to keep them safe.
We look forward to hosting you and ensuring your stay is a comfortable and enjoyable one. We live on the property in a separate dwelling, so we are on hand if needed.
We are within walking distance or a short drive to Ruakaka Beach, Estuary, restaurants, cafes, takeaways & shopping centre. Historic Waipu is a 10 minute drive south on SH1, with a WWI display at the Museum, and the annual Highland Games held on New Years Day. A further 5 minute drive to the popular surf beach at Waipu Cove. Waipu Glow Worm Caves are located a short distance off SH1 between Waipu and Ruakaka.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Thistle Do Beach Bach
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
NZD 20 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed by request
NZD 20 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib and 1 extra bed available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thistle Do Beach Bach of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Thistle Do Beach Bach

  • Check-in at Thistle Do Beach Bach is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Thistle Do Beach Bach can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Thistle Do Beach Bach on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 0.8 miles from Thistle Do Beach Bach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Thistle Do Beach Bach is 3.1 miles from the center of Ruakaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Thistle Do Beach Bach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Thistle Do Beach Bach has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Thistle Do Beach Bach offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach

  • Yes, Thistle Do Beach Bach is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Thistle Do Beach Bach on this page.