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175° East - Ruru House

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 70 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Great Barrier Island, Medlands
  • Medlands Beach
    4 min drive
  • Kaitoki Beach
    17 min drive
  • Blind Bay
    20 min drive
  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    9 min drive

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About the area

Great Barrier Island

When you stay at this vacation home in Great Barrier Island, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Medlands Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Blind Bay and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Kaitoki Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 17 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Blind Bay - 20 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Mount Hobson - 35 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Windy Canyon Lookout - 64 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Innkeeper's Lodge & Currach Irish Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Great Barrier Lodge - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬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.

175° East - Ruru House

Ruru Houseis a contemporary open plan design comprising kitchen, dining, lounge area, three bedrooms,set into the north facing ridge full of manuka and kanuka, directly behind Medlands Beach this is ultimate luxury accommodation.
The house has lovely timber floors with bedrooms at each end. Theliving and dining area is connected to front and back deck making the most of the eastly seaview and views west into the mountains. The rural setting with sea views makes this location truly a slice of paradise.
One of the bedrooms has large ensuite, with the other two bedrooms next to a large wet room bathroom.
The house has walk around decks to the front and a secluded deck and lawn for intimate bbq's to the rear. All Parts of the house are open to you.
A fireplace sets the perfect environment to relax in the colder months, with comfortable chairs and couch to lounge in along with a large outdoor shower which greets you from the beach after a session in water.

Washing machine, dryer andWifi, a smart TV and Sonus sound system are all available for guest use.

The name Ruru is inspired by the Ruru (Morepork) that frequent the property and often can be seencatching the Green Puriri moth off the front deck!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ian Cawson

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Unit size: 1 sq ft (0 sq m)
  • 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

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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
175° East Medlands View
Medlandsview Beachhouse
Medlands View Beach House
175° Ruru House Great Barrier
175° East - Ruru House Great Barrier Island
175° East - Ruru House Private vacation home
Medlandsview Beachhouse (Luxury with sea view)
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175° East - Ruru House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Campbell S., Christchurch New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic views
Lovely stay in one of the best and most accessible spots to reach the rest of the island. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dom M., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of heaven
We had such an amazing stay at Ruru house, it was perfect and had everything you could need. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aotea Stay
Great week on Aotea. Blessed with the weather. Ruru was amazing place to stay - great views and very comfortable. Loved the outdoor shower after an afternoon on the beach. The microbrewery at the bottom of the hill was a great little spot in the afternoons. Loved the mermaid pools at Medlands Beach. Eating out and food options are limited. A car is a good idea to get out and about.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Very comfortable and peaceful, with stunning views of the ocean and mountains. Great host and communication.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Thank you for having us - we had such a great stay. Beautiful spot with everything you need, would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise with a view
Beautiful setting. House had everything we needed. Fantastic view of Medlands beach. Had a wonderful weeks holiday with friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barrier Beauty!
We enjoyed staying at the house again with its elevated position and modern amenities. The house has great outdoor living and is handy to the beach and Medlands is our pick of places to stay on the Barrier!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely spot to get away
We had a wonderful relaxing experience in this home. The home is beautiful and well appointed. The layout was perfect, a gorgeous view from just about every room - very comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious comfort
Comfortable, clean, spacious and beautiful setting. Comfortable beds and reasonably well provisioned. Lovely outside dining areas on decks back and front.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Fabulous spot- great views- easy walking to the beach and the brewery!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Medlands Views
Our family had a great stay and loved the house so have booked again! Although it is a walk from the beach we liked being elevated with great views and bird life from the house and large decks. The wood burner kept the house super warm for our winter stay. Thanks Ian
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS P., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great position and superb facilities. Best accom experience from many visits to the Barrier
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruru
Really loved our stay. The best view. Short walk to the beach. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a relaxing break
A lovely modern property, up on the hill so quiet with a great view over Medlands but a short walk to the beach. Great spot for a relaxing break.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cruchanan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tino Ataahua Pai
Great views of the sea at sunrise. Spacious accommodation. Gracious hosts and only just a phone call away. Everything needed was available. Totally enjoyed coming back to the property each evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luv the Sunrise
Easy access, great spacefkr two couples plus thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Damien C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barrier weekend
Great place, plenty of space and well set up for weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

victoria m.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Spot
After roughing it on our hike around Mt Hobson for two days, coming to stay at the Melands Batch was a welcome haven. Stunning views, immaculate property, we couldn’t have chosen a better spot to unwind tired muscles with a beer in front of the fire. Thank you so much for having us :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C., Auckland, New Zealand.

One of the best in Medlands.
Perfect property to stay at with all amenities that you would expect.Great views from the deck and a nice open plan kitchen and living space. An easy short walk to a fantastic quiet beach. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018