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"Ruruwai" Perfect Piha Beach getaway

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 20.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Piha
  • Piha Beach
    12 min walk
  • Waitakere Ranges
    7 min drive
  • Karekare Falls
    10 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    66 min drive

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About the area

Piha

Located in Piha, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Piha Beach and Piha Surf School. .This vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Waitakere Ranges and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Karekare Beach.

What's nearby

  • Piha Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waitakere Ranges - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Karekare Falls - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Karekare Beach - 16 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Muriwai Beach - 74 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Avondale Station - 29 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blair's on the Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Piha Surf Life Saving Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Piha Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piha Rsa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Elevation Cafe & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

"Ruruwai" Perfect Piha Beach getaway

This near new, high end, 1 bedroom, apartment like property is situated in a prime Piha location walking distance to everything. This property combines hotel like luxury with a relaxed beach feel and all the mod cons you could ask for. Fully self contained, it boasts a full sized kitchen, and beautiful bathroom with walk in shower. Open up the huge sliding doors and look out to Lion Rock and across the river to the Waitakere Ranges national park across the road. There is spacious sun drenched terrace, a private outdoor courtyard and outdoor shower for after the beach. If you’d like to stay in, there is Wifi, a 50” TV, Netflix, chrome cast, aircon / heat pump and a super comfy sofa to sink into and relax. Fully appointed with linen, towels, beach towels, and guest amenities, so all you need to do is show up and chill out. All brand new, double glazed and fully insulated with a high-end finish – this is your home away from home! The name "Ruruwai" is a combination of Ruru (New Zealands native owl also known as the Morepork because of it's call) and "wai" meaning water. There are many native birds in Piha and you will see a lot of them, and hopefully hear the Ruru at night. You are a 2 min walk to the Piha Store, Café, Art Gallery, Bowling Club (for a beer and food) and a 5 min walk to the stunning Piha Beach and Lion Rock. Walking track to the Kitekite falls waterfall and Waitakere Ranges National Park at the end of the road and located right on the world famous Hillary Trail. You really can leave your car at the house and walk everywhere. Free carparking directly across the road. Garage below is reserved for the owners, but if you have bulkier items you need secure storage for let us know. The garage will open from time to time but this will be minimal and during reasonable hours only. Portacot and highchair also available on request. Guest access There are two houses on the property and the owners live in the house behind. The driveway and the first part of the stairs are shared. But your place is totally seperate, private and fully self contained. Where you'll sleep Bedroom. Mosquito screens over windows. Wardrobe. USB plugs either side of bed. Double glazed windows. Bedroom 1 queen bed What this place offers Kitchen Wi-Fi Free parking TV Washing machine Air conditioning Private patio or balcony Cot
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Amber

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1 sq ft (0.1 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

667062

"Ruruwai" Perfect Piha Beach getaway Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
What a lovely, relaxing place to stay. It was tucked away but we still had a lovely view and enjoyed the birdsong. Amber was super helpful and nice. It was a great break from stressful jobs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
Awesome spot, great host, lovely bach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piha getaway
My husband and I had a lovely weekend away staying at "Ruruwai" apartment. Very convenient location with very short walk to the store, gallery and of course the beach We also enjoyed a lovely bush walk from the end of the road we stayed on up to the Kitekite falls and were treated to a sighting of a Kereru (native wood pigeon) Amber and Willie - the hosts - were super helpful and friendly. The apartment is set away from the main house, so you can remain completely private if you wish. The apartment is beautifully clean and fully self contained with everything you could possibly need. Would definitely recommend for single or couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024