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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 675 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Pakawau Beach, golden bay
  • Pakawau Beach
    11 min walk
  • Collingwood Recreation Ground
    6 min drive
  • Tukurua Bay
    8 min drive
  • Takaka (KTF)
    37 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway

Loose yourselves in the tranquility of the surroundings. A perfect place for a family or group of friends to relax together.
Ruru is tastefully built in sustainably harvested native timbers and macrocarpa. It is snugly tucked on a stream confluence at the foot of Kahurangi National Park and enjoys a rich "dawn chorus" and "morepork" (native owl) song in the evenings.
A great log fire warms you on cooler evenings and a streamside bush bath awaits you after your day walking, horse trekking or finishing the Heaphy Track.
The local beach is only 300m down the road.

Special conditions:
Dishes expected to be washed and put away.
The stream is unfenced and young children need supervision.
Smoking allowed outside only.
No Pets allowed.
Be aware of ladders to lofts.
Shower and toilet inside but bush bath is outside beside stream.
Washing machine.
Mobile signals vary..may need to walk down driveway.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Pakawau Beach. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Pakawau Beach and 6 minutes from Kahurangi National Park
Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Collingwood cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

jonathanhe2

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Ruru Cottage Cosy Native Forest Hideaway
Ruru Cottage - Cosy Native Forest Hideaway Cottage
Ruru Cottage - Cosy Native Forest Hideaway Collingwood
Ruru Cottage - Cosy Native Forest Hideaway Cottage Collingwood

Ruru Cottage - cosy native forest hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing holiday away
Lovely space, peaceful surroundings. Perfect for a weekend getaway to unwind!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quentin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mates 50th birthday trip
Perfect place to finish a week long 50th birthday fishing trip, beautiful little part of the world, would love to come back here with my family to enjoy the natural surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to have a break
Cosy house to relax with the family and have a break. Kids loved the loft bedrooms. Will book again next time we are in the region.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tucked away with the birds and the bush
This is a real NZ bach - and the setting is refreshing and relaxing and very private. The two upstairs bedrooms are accessed by ladder - just great for a family holiday - kids especially would love it. There is a stream at the bottom of the garden and its sound along with the birds and the beautiful canopy of bush -sitting on the verandah - just makes this place perfectly aligned with the remoteness of the location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good hideaway in great location
Bach good very rustic .which we like a little difficult to find .good facilities clean basic bach stuff enjoyed our stay very much 6 Adults from Nelson
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic cottage in the bush. Outdoor bath sensational. Well equipped, expect log cabin, old school, rural vibes Loved it

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing stay
Rustic bach with all you could need, loved the warm outside bath and peace and quiet of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very special wooden cottage set in quite large private grounds half surrounded by bush, stream running through. Great location near Pakawau beach. Well equipped for cooking, we ate in most nights. Signage/communication could be better and a few worn cushions/outdoor chair covers could be replaced, a bit of paint here and there also needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely secluded spot surrounded by lush bush
We were after somewhere quiet to rest after hiking the Abel Tasman and this was a perfect base to explore the area. The house is private and quiet and surrounded by bush and the bubble of a small stream. It is a rustic cottage with comfy beds and all the kitchen items you'll need. We didn't miss tv and the wifi is patchy but that was fine with us. Pakawau Beach is lovely and a few mins up the rd. We left refreshed and relaxed and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway in beautiful location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ruru cottage. The location is perfect for either relaxing in the garden, the beach or making trips and walks in the area. The cottage is well kept and cosy, even on a rainy day. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful, and we would be happy to come again!

10/10 Excellent

simon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We stayed here prior to the heaphy track Great location and close to the beach. Fire was great on a windy night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chrissi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage, great setting, beautiful place
We had a fantastic time at Ruru Cottage. We loved the private setting in the bush, a perfect place for relaxing after a day exploring and sit and read a book and listen to the native birds. The children had a great time playing in the garden and stream. Jonathan is a great host and provided us with all we needed and we will be definitely back. Thank you , Chrissi ans Jules ( Wanaka)

10/10 Excellent

MIchele C.

Peaceful, comfortable bush cottage
this is a comfortable secluded get away place to regenerate and relax. It is in a great location, 250m to beach, bath walk out the back door, audience of this and bellbirds for your hot water on tap bush bath. Farewell spit close by and 15mins to Takaka. Ladders to additional bedrooms are not for the old or very young, but we loved the attic rooms. Well kitted out with bbq and great verandahs for every time of day. The owner is lovely and could not be more helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Brilliant setting, loved the Bach perfect rustic cottage. Lots of outdoor space. Had everything we .
Great setting, loved the cottage, everything we needed provided. We’ll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Juliet W.

Exactly what we were looking for
Beautiful property located an easy drive away from Wharariki Beach and Farewell Spit. It had everything we needed, including a bit of internet (enough to check a few work emails and stay in touch with family). We really enjoyed the lofts and the view of the stars at night. The bush walk was a fun adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018