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Thistle Do Beach Bach

25 Marsden Point Road, 0116 Ruakaka, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>202</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a kitchen with a table and a kitchen with a large window at Thistle Do Beach Bach in Ruakaka
a living room with a television and a chair at Thistle Do Beach Bach in Ruakaka
a stairway leading to a beach with the ocean at Thistle Do Beach Bach in Ruakaka
a small bedroom with a bed and a window at Thistle Do Beach Bach in Ruakaka
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Thistle Do Beach Bach

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Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
202 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 689 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Thistle Do Beach Bach is located in Ruakaka. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.2 km from Uretiti Beach. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday 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. Northland Event Centre is 30 km from the holiday home, while Town Basin Marina is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Whangarei Airport, 38 km from Thistle Do Beach Bach.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Ruakaka
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    Australia Australia
    “Clean and comfortable. The fresh eggs and provided breakfast items were a nice touch.”
  • Sasha
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Loved the cleanliness, dust free, tidy. Very tranquil, serene setting. I ,oved the decor and the thoughtful little extras for our comfort and enjoyment.”
  • Tomoko
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The owner was very friendly, the room was clean, and breakfast was provided. I would like to stay here again. Thank you.”
  • Amrita
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The location, the little extras like the eggs, juice, milk, breakfast etc... loved it.”
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Nice, quiet area and easy to find. Close to a little shopping centre with the nearest beach in walking distance.”
  • Di
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The hosts were so welcoming and helpful.. The facilities and environment were perfect 👌 above expectations”
  • Catherine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location and excellent provisions. So thoughtful with bread milk eggs yogurt etc.”
  • Lani
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Nice clean perfect quiet everything about it was amazing”
  • Jacqui
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Immaculately clean and tidy, could not fault. Host was lovely and accommodated our late arrival. Did not expect the Brekky things in the fridge for us. Much appreciated.”
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Loved our stay here. The place was beautifully appointed, everything you could wish for. Even supplied breakfast goods, milk, juice etc. Nice and warm place on a very wet winter's day & night.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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 terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Thistle Do Beach Bach takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Thistle Do Beach Bach

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please 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 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Beach

  • The prices at Thistle Do Beach Bach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Thistle Do Beach Bach is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

  • Thistle Do Beach Bach can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Thistle Do Beach Bach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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