10/10 Excellent
Greg L.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ruru
Greg L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Entire apartment
Ruru Studio
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Auckland, Auckland
- Arkles Bay Beach3 min drive
- Little Manly Beach4 min drive
- Big Manly Beach7 min drive
- Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)54 min drive
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About the area
Whangaparaoa
With a stay at this apartment in Whangaparaoa (Stanmore Bay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Orewa Beach and Arkles Bay Beach. .This apartment is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Little Manly Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Big Manly Beach.
What's nearby
- Little Manly Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
- Big Manly Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
- Orewa Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
- North Harbour Stadium - 22 min drive - 23.7 km
- Long Bay Beach - 31 min drive - 24.7 km
Getting around
- Auckland Britomart Station - 34 min drive
- Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
- The Good Home - 3 min drive
- Pizza Hut - 9 min drive
- The Beer Spot Whangaparaoa - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Esquires - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ruru Studio
A delightfully quirky, cosy place to stay in the sunny Whangaparaoa peninsula, just 30 minutes from Auckland city. Situated high on a ridge looking northward out across Stanmore Bay, you will enjoy the peaceful, semi-rural setting, with a peek of the sea through the trees.
Ruru Studio is a studio apartment with its own entrance, occupying the ground floor of a standalone house offering your own private space. Suitable for individuals or couples.
Inside, the room is divided into a kitchenette and dining area, and a living and sleeping area. The private bathroom with toilet and shower is located just outside, a few steps from the entrance.
Wi-fi internet is provided via a high speed fibre broadband connection. There's a Smart TV with access to Netflix included along with broadcast Freeview HD channels. You can stream your own music or videos through the TV and Bluetooth soundbar.
A heatpump/air conditioner keeps the space toasty warm in winter and cool in summer.
The kitchenette is equipped with a fridge, dishwasher, microwave, benchtop multi-oven/air fryer, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, electric frying pan, and a rice cooker. A gas BBQ is available outside on the patio.
Tea, coffee, milk, basic cooking supplies, plates, cutlery, etc are provided.
Ruru Studio is fully self-contained. Guests have exclusive use of the ground floor of the building. On the upper floor there is a separate unit where other guests may be staying. (Check our other listing for "Kereru Cottage".) The garden and driveway/parking areas are shared between guests in the two units. Your hosts live in the neighbouring property next door.
Ruru Studio is a studio apartment with its own entrance, occupying the ground floor of a standalone house offering your own private space. Suitable for individuals or couples.
Inside, the room is divided into a kitchenette and dining area, and a living and sleeping area. The private bathroom with toilet and shower is located just outside, a few steps from the entrance.
Wi-fi internet is provided via a high speed fibre broadband connection. There's a Smart TV with access to Netflix included along with broadcast Freeview HD channels. You can stream your own music or videos through the TV and Bluetooth soundbar.
A heatpump/air conditioner keeps the space toasty warm in winter and cool in summer.
The kitchenette is equipped with a fridge, dishwasher, microwave, benchtop multi-oven/air fryer, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, electric frying pan, and a rice cooker. A gas BBQ is available outside on the patio.
Tea, coffee, milk, basic cooking supplies, plates, cutlery, etc are provided.
Ruru Studio is fully self-contained. Guests have exclusive use of the ground floor of the building. On the upper floor there is a separate unit where other guests may be staying. (Check our other listing for "Kereru Cottage".) The garden and driveway/parking areas are shared between guests in the two units. Your hosts live in the neighbouring property next door.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Simon
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Parking and transport
- On-site parking
Kitchenette
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Coffee/tea maker
- Toaster
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Electric kettle
- Paper towels
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 1 bedroom
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided
- Hairdryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Near a laundromat
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Area rugs in public areas
- Cobblestone flooring in public areas
- No lift (single-level property)
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Step-free path to entrance
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels (on request)
Location highlights
- Near the bay
Things to do
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Wildlife and game walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Marina nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Birdwatching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
- Recycling
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Children are welcome
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Ruru Studio Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nathaniel B.
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
New years getaway
Lovely studio, perfect for any couple wanting to stay in auckland but away from the business of the city, close to lots of lovely beache. The only thing we could fault with the room was that the shower drained needed cleaning.
Nathaniel B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023