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10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Summary:
Waiheke Waters Edge is a one-of-a-kind coastal retreat, set right on the water’s edge in a completely private bay, surrounded by paddocks, native bush, and an extraordinary collection of friendly farm animals. It’s the classic Kiwi beachfront holiday: swims at the end of the lawn, big open skies, birdsong, and space for families and friends to slow down and reconnect in total privacy.
The Space:
Waiheke Waters Edge is made up of The Boathouse (main house) plus The Bunkhouse, comfortably hosting groups of up to ten guests in a relaxed, barefoot setting.
Days move easily here. Swim straight off the foreshore, wander through the farmland, watch ducks and peacocks wander past, or enjoy long lunches on the lawn overlooking the water. Evenings settle into board games, BBQ dinners, and stargazing in a bay with no light pollution.
Inside The Boathouse, the lower level includes a cosy lounge with a wood fire, dining for six, a kitchenette, and direct access to the lawn and shoreline. The two upstairs bedrooms feel simple and peaceful, with calm outlooks across farmland and sea.
The Bunkhouse sits nearby, a great space for older kids or additional guests, fully self-contained with its own shower, toilet, and hand basin.
Kitchen & Living - The Boathouse
The kitchenette includes:
Double electric hob
Electric frypan
Microwave
Full-size fridge
Cutlery, crockery, and serving essentials
The laundry includes:
Washing machine
Dryer
Mobile BBQ
Full-size freezer
Bed & Bath Configuration
The Boathouse (Main House)
Bedroom 1: King bed (can be split into two singles)
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Lounge: Double fold-out sofa
Bathrooms
Main bathroom with shower & toilet
Outdoor cold shower beside the house for rinsing off after swims
The Bunkhouse
Sleeping
2 x bunk sets
1 x single bed
1 x rollaway bed
Bathroom
Private bathroom cabin with shower, toilet & hand basin
Bookings accepted on request only.
Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the Boathouse, Bunkhouse, surrounding grounds, and private bay.
Check-in is from 2:00pm and check-out is 10:30am. Early or late check-in may be available for a fee depending on adjacent bookings.
Please note: Only 4WD vehicles can access the gravel road to the property.
The Neighborhood:
Waiheke Waters Edge sits in its own sheltered bay at the end of a rural 4WD access road, private, peaceful, and surrounded by farmland and native bush. The property is a 30-minute drive from the Kennedy Point car ferry and 40 minutes from Matiatia passenger ferry.
This area of Waiheke is known for its coastal walking tracks, bird life, and slow-paced rural charm. You’ll likely spot the resident farm animals, peacocks, parrots, doves, ducks, hens, lambs, donkeys and more, all part of the relaxed character of this very special coastal farm environment.
Getting Around:
Waiheke Waters Edge sits at the end of a rural 4WD access road, so a 4WD vehicle is essential to reach the property.
From the ferries:
40 minutes from Matiatia Passenger Ferry (Oneroa)
30 minutes from Kennedy Point Car Ferry (Surfdale)
Once on the island, Waiheke has regular bus services connecting villages, beaches, and the passenger ferry, as well as local taxis (though availability can be limited at peak times). Parking is available onsite.
Other Things to Note:
• 4WD access only the gravel road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles.
• A cold outdoor shower is available after swimming.
• Wedding venue hire is available on request.
• Minimum stays: 7 nights Christmas–New Year, 3 nights holiday weekends, 2 nights all other times.
Interaction with Guests:
The Stay Waiheke team is available 7 days a week from 8:30am–5:00pm, with after-hours support for urgent property issues.
For life-threatening emergencies or fires, please call 111 immediately.
Waiheke Waters Edge is a one-of-a-kind coastal retreat, set right on the water’s edge in a completely private bay, surrounded by paddocks, native bush, and an extraordinary collection of friendly farm animals. It’s the classic Kiwi beachfront holiday: swims at the end of the lawn, big open skies, birdsong, and space for families and friends to slow down and reconnect in total privacy.
The Space:
Waiheke Waters Edge is made up of The Boathouse (main house) plus The Bunkhouse, comfortably hosting groups of up to ten guests in a relaxed, barefoot setting.
Days move easily here. Swim straight off the foreshore, wander through the farmland, watch ducks and peacocks wander past, or enjoy long lunches on the lawn overlooking the water. Evenings settle into board games, BBQ dinners, and stargazing in a bay with no light pollution.
Inside The Boathouse, the lower level includes a cosy lounge with a wood fire, dining for six, a kitchenette, and direct access to the lawn and shoreline. The two upstairs bedrooms feel simple and peaceful, with calm outlooks across farmland and sea.
The Bunkhouse sits nearby, a great space for older kids or additional guests, fully self-contained with its own shower, toilet, and hand basin.
Kitchen & Living - The Boathouse
The kitchenette includes:
Double electric hob
Electric frypan
Microwave
Full-size fridge
Cutlery, crockery, and serving essentials
The laundry includes:
Washing machine
Dryer
Mobile BBQ
Full-size freezer
Bed & Bath Configuration
The Boathouse (Main House)
Bedroom 1: King bed (can be split into two singles)
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Lounge: Double fold-out sofa
Bathrooms
Main bathroom with shower & toilet
Outdoor cold shower beside the house for rinsing off after swims
The Bunkhouse
Sleeping
2 x bunk sets
1 x single bed
1 x rollaway bed
Bathroom
Private bathroom cabin with shower, toilet & hand basin
Bookings accepted on request only.
Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the Boathouse, Bunkhouse, surrounding grounds, and private bay.
Check-in is from 2:00pm and check-out is 10:30am. Early or late check-in may be available for a fee depending on adjacent bookings.
Please note: Only 4WD vehicles can access the gravel road to the property.
The Neighborhood:
Waiheke Waters Edge sits in its own sheltered bay at the end of a rural 4WD access road, private, peaceful, and surrounded by farmland and native bush. The property is a 30-minute drive from the Kennedy Point car ferry and 40 minutes from Matiatia passenger ferry.
This area of Waiheke is known for its coastal walking tracks, bird life, and slow-paced rural charm. You’ll likely spot the resident farm animals, peacocks, parrots, doves, ducks, hens, lambs, donkeys and more, all part of the relaxed character of this very special coastal farm environment.
Getting Around:
Waiheke Waters Edge sits at the end of a rural 4WD access road, so a 4WD vehicle is essential to reach the property.
From the ferries:
40 minutes from Matiatia Passenger Ferry (Oneroa)
30 minutes from Kennedy Point Car Ferry (Surfdale)
Once on the island, Waiheke has regular bus services connecting villages, beaches, and the passenger ferry, as well as local taxis (though availability can be limited at peak times). Parking is available onsite.
Other Things to Note:
• 4WD access only the gravel road is not suitable for 2WD vehicles.
• A cold outdoor shower is available after swimming.
• Wedding venue hire is available on request.
• Minimum stays: 7 nights Christmas–New Year, 3 nights holiday weekends, 2 nights all other times.
Interaction with Guests:
The Stay Waiheke team is available 7 days a week from 8:30am–5:00pm, with after-hours support for urgent property issues.
For life-threatening emergencies or fires, please call 111 immediately.
Amenities at Waiheke Waters Edge by Stay Waiheke
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsBeautiful location with kayaks and paddle boards available. Clean and tidy accommodation. Lovely beach and marine reserve. Secluded beach with swimming and relaxing. Isolated position with access to pier, peacocks, and farm animals. Small but cosy house with stunning location.
8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2024
Lovely little bach at a beautiful location. Kayaks and paddle boards available and nice to walk a bit around the property. Bach was clean and tidy and the sleep out was great for the kids.
As per other review it was adventurous to get to and that’s also the draw back.
The kitchen facilities are limited and with a family and no restaurant in the vicinity that requires proper planning ahead when it comes to grocery shopping and meal prep.
No oven available and very limited grocery storage so you can’t shop too many days ahead.
There was a good BBQ (large Weber) which helped though.
All in all a great place to stay for a couple of days if you have a 4WD to move you around and a limited desire to be out and about too much at wider Waiheke.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2023
If you can manage a 30 minute dirt road with cattle gates and some serious hills, this property and its location really is unbeatable.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2023
A completely private and secluded beach on marine reserve. So special. We loved staying there and swimming and relaxing.
If you have a boat recommend using that to get there if not used to driving on steep roads.
6 / 10Average·Jan 2025
Property Manager Simon was brilliant. We loved interacting with the donkeys and the birds. The towels were new and fluffy.Property was not what was expected. I booked expecting to have a mooring although explained to me why later it was too late to book another property. The house was comfortable and the kitchen well equipped but no stove. The bunk house was not at all good. Felt the linen was not clean seem to have been used for storage and was only cleared out on the day we arrived. The shower dirty with mould. I certainly would not have 2 many people stay at the property. An elderly family member was suppose to have been with us and at the last minute could not join us because of health reasons - was a blessing. She would not have coped. Although we experienced a few negatives we enjoyed our holiday and the property was gorgeous.
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Top rated by guests
8.6Excellent
(8 Ratings)
Beautiful location with kayaks and paddle boards available. Clean and tidy accommodation. Lovely beach and marine reserve. Secluded beach with swimming and relaxing. Isolated position with access to pier, peacocks, and farm animals. Small but cosy ho...
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