Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Ruakākā

Had an amazing stay. Very peaceful and calm. Has everything we need for a small holiday trip. The location of the house was great- close to shops and other utilities. Overall worth it.

The home was beautiful. Perfect spot next to the beach and well equipped for our little ones, especially when they just wanted to pop down to the beach. Our hosts were very responsive and gave very clear instructions. Bonus was the extra linen and sheets available. Was the perfect little holiday away!

Great little spot to relax and unwind. Easy access to Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Waipu, but also a really comfortable place to just hang out in if you don't want to go out. Mike and Leonie are really lovely, very responsive and helpful, including in the middle of a power cut due to storms!

Staying at this place for a couple of months, feels like my home away from home. Living room, kitchen and bathroom are all great. Bobbie responds quickly to any requests with good information.

Great host and very good communication, we felt warmly welcomed. The view from the deck and the rooms was beautiful. The place was spacious enough for our small family. The place is cosy, fully equipped and has everything you need. Cafe and Fish and Chips are just down the road. Beautiful surroundings, with plenty to do. We would definitely recommend.

We’ve stayed at many Mangawhai properties and this is a new favourite. Perfect location between estuary and surf beach. Mama and baby slept in the main house and couple with fur child in the self-contained sleep out. Superking bed was a treat, although the mattress too soft for us. The fire place is cosy and the birdsong so tranquil. House is elevated and private but neighbours are still close. A group nearby partied at night but were quiet by 10pm. Leeanne was a responsive, friendly and helpful host. The house has a homely and welcoming vibe . We will stay again!

We had a wonderful stay, the outlook from the bach is so peaceful. All of our family including the grand kids completely relaxed. We loved our visit and look forward to returning. Thanks for having us and our dog

We had a great stay at Ad's place - we definitely felt the Bali vibes! From the deck you can enjoy a great view of the ocean or have a great time inside with the pool table and darts. We highly recommend Ad's place!

Diane’s place was absolutely lovely! The service was above and beyond, the place was nice and cosy. It was super convenient being right off the highway, but so quiet you couldn’t tell. Beautiful fruit trees on the property. The hosts were available and friendly but also gave us our space.

Beautiful place. Everything you need. Great hosts.

It was a great stay and the hosts were very friendly and helpful to make sure we had everything we needed. Despite a couple of widespread power outages, the hosts still made sure our stay was as undisturbed as possible. And made sure we had power and a warm stay through bad weather. And they even offered for us to move or cancel before hand knowing the weather and the risks that we due.

We loved this Ruakaka holiday home. It was so warm and homely with a perfect layout, super clean, comfy beds and we loved the set up of the garage. Even though the weather wasn't great, we jumped in the pool. This place would be so epic in summer. Sarah was the perfect host, super responsive.

The house was immaculate. It was clean, lots of photos of their family, well maintained, and the host was very nice. Because we booked uring easter, there were little easter treats that we found the next day. Their cat Henry is the most friendliest cat we've ever seen and he's gorgeous too. They've got a beautiful house and it's very well maintained. Host was super considerate and helpful. Would definitely recommend staying here!!!

Our group had a lovely stay. The property was as clean, tidy and well appointed. Thank you for hosting us

Beautiful property, great amenities and perfect location ! Will certainly be back

We were hosting friends in Matakana and stayed at Katie's gorgeous home for a week. It is fabulous for a group - great communal space, comfortable quiet bedrooms, beautiful outdoor space. The house is in walking distance of everything in Matakana Village making visiting cafes, shops and restaurants very easy, however the best nights are cooking food from the local farmers market at the house. Would happily return.

Joan was amazing as we had not planned to stay another night in Whangarei and she was able to accommodate us at very short notice! Thanks so much Joan! You were a life saver! The drive out to Whangarei Heads was lovely in spite of it being dark. The following morning it was stunning! What a beautiful location! The cottage was lovely and warm and was clean and tidy. It was comfortable and our fur baby even enjoyed her stay. Thanks Joan and Adrian .

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hayloft; it was the perfect place to unwind & relax. The outdoor bath and bbq were a big hit and the kitchen was well stocked to allow us to cook a nice dinner each night. Our puppy had lots of fun running around the fenced property and exploring! Thank you!

awesome host! super responsive and communicative and overall great experience thank you!

Fabulous hosts, lovely accommodation. We stayed for three nights, and all loved it including our puppy. If we didn't have to be back home for things, we would've extended our stay by a couple more nights. I'm sure we will be back again though. Thanks for the lovely stay

The house was great, we felt directly at home. we had everything we needed and the perfect view oder Mangawhai. Melody was a great host, always quick to answer, friendly and super flexible. we would stay again anytime!

Great place to get away and have large space to play. Really enjoyed our stay just wish it had been summer. We will be back.

Beautiful place to stay, we had the most relaxing time away and loved Mangawhai. Such a cute and cozy cabin, such a neat idea for an airbnb. Highly recommend!!

The hosts of Songbird Cottage have gone to a lot of trouble to make this place special. So many lovely features, both inside the cottage and around the grounds. One of the best instructions manuals we have encountered, including lots of great recommendations for local walks, attractions and eateries. Top marks.