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Ruru Studio

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior detail
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Auckland, Auckland
  • Arkles Bay Beach
    3 min drive
  • Little Manly Beach
    4 min drive
  • Big Manly Beach
    7 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    54 min drive

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About the area

Whangaparaoa

At this apartment you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Arkles Bay Beach and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Little Manly Beach. .Apartment features free WiFi, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. Change of towels is available on request .This smoke-free apartment building offers a garden and barbecues.

What's nearby

  • Little Manly Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Big Manly Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Snowplanet - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Orewa Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Long Bay Beach - 31 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 34 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 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.

Property manager

Simon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have 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)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

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

  • No pets 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
On-site 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Ruru Studio?

The closest beach to Ruru Studio is Orewa Beach (6 km).

Does Ruru Studio have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ruru Studio?

No, Ruru Studio does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ruru Studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ruru Studio?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ruru Studio Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruru
A very lovely unit with all the amenities listed. The directions were very easy to follow. Ease of grocery shopping and dining establishment
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel B.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023