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175° East - Ruru House

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
Fridge, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 70 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Great Barrier Island, Medlands
  • Blind Bay
  • Medlands Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kaitoki Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Great Barrier Island

A family-friendly stay in Great Barrier Island awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Medlands Beach and 10.2 km (6.3 mi) from Blind Bay. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. A kitchen, a TV and a fridge are also available. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Great Barrier Island holiday home include Kaitoki Beach and Awana Bay.

What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 17 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Awana Bay - 19 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Glenfern Sanctuary - 45 min drive - 33.6 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

This house is one of three for rent on the same property (Pitokuku, Ruru and Tree House). All houses are uniquely private and within a short walking distance through native bush, ideal for large families and groups.

Ruru House is 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. The living and dining area is connected to front and back deck making the most of the eastly sea view 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 and Wifi, a smart TV and Sono's 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 seen catching the Green Puriri moth off the front deck!

Property manager

Ian Cawson

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

  • No pets 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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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)
397262

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 175° East - Ruru House?

The closest beach to 175° East - Ruru House is Medlands Beach (1 km).

Does 175° East - Ruru House have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 175° East - Ruru House?

No, 175° East - Ruru House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 175° East - Ruru House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 175° East - Ruru House?

No, pets are not allowed.

175° East - Ruru House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

anne s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

Quiet space, lovely views. Close to Medlyn's Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space near Medlands beach

Had a lovely 3 night stay at Ruru as a group of 5. Place was just as described, Ian was a responsive host. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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