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Overlooking Christian Bay and Kawau Island, Ruru Lodge at Kotare House offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy flexible sleeping arrangements, a fully equipped kitchen diner, lounge area with BBQ access outside on the lawn or explore the protected bush nearby.
Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
Popular amenities
The current price is ¥28,070
¥40,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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About this property
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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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A car is required for transportation to and from this property
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Matakana, Tawharanui Peninsula
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Modern, light, convenient, fully fitted space with sea views and spacious garden Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
May 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pik ki O.
Mar 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay away from the city
Pik ki O.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Janis B.
Sep 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Janis B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim P.
Feb 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Final Farewell
Kim P.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leigh
Jul 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Leigh
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn B.
Feb 24, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Carolyn B.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Janet D.
May 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Janet D.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
christina c.
Mar 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful;
christina c.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew B.
Oct 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!!
Andrew B.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
2/10 Terrible
Maria T.
Sep 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Beautiful location ruined
Maria T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda H., Christchurch NZ
Jun 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed.
Linda H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrew B.
Mar 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
Andrew B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Sheila
Feb 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sheila
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie T.
Jan 31, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend
Stephanie T.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Graham H.
Jan 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Graham H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Grant R.
Jan 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Grant R.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Princess C.
Jan 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Koru House
Princess C.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hamish C.
Nov 2, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Hamish C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Donna M., Auckland, New Zealand
Oct 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Spot with excellent Hosts
Donna M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
jesse b.
Feb 16, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax with a view!
jesse b.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kim D.
Jul 15, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing.
Kim D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jane R.
Apr 29, 2019
Ruru lodge
Jane R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
Julie R.
Mar 3, 2019
Beautiful and peaceful
Julie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Bridget M., Coles Bay, Tasmania
Feb 18, 2019
Location, Style and Attention to detail
Bridget M.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Eisa Q., New Zealand
Jan 26, 2019
Lovely hosts and property! Great location to surrounding beaches.
Eisa Q.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019