Title: Drop Anchor Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6347842&destination=Waiheke+Island%2C+Auckland+Region%2C+New+Zealand&selected=20299363&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Drop Anchor ## Photo gallery for Drop Anchor ![Drop Anchor | Terrace/patio - Drop Anchor (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20300000/20299400/20299363/67f9d1c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach/ocean view - Drop Anchor (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20300000/20299400/20299363/9028a561.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Drop Anchor | Beach/ocean view - Drop Anchor (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20300000/20299400/20299363/30ccfc22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Drop Anchor | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV - Drop Anchor (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20300000/20299400/20299363/ad4b075b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sundeck - Drop Anchor (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20300000/20299400/20299363/40f96353.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Drop Anchor, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Parking included ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Drop Anchor Guests at this beach vacation home will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. The vacation home provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a washer/dryer. Housekeeping is available on request. Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer washers/dryers and hair dryers. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - White sand beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Childcare (surcharge) - Children's books - Children's games - Crib: NZD 35 per night ### Kitchen - Cleaning supplies - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Stovetop - Tea bags/instant coffee - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Fee: NZD 50 per pet per stay - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Daily housekeeping - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Scooter/moped rentals nearby - Segway rentals/tours nearby - Skydiving nearby - Ziplining 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108250000/108242700/108242638/e3695ca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront on Waiheke Onetangi - 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Pet fee: NZD 50.00 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees - Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay - Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 35 per night - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Long-term renters welcome 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is professionally cleaned ### We should mention This property does not have elevators This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services. ## About the neighborhood Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Oneroa, a neighborhood in Waiheke Island. Waiheke Community Art Gallery and Whittaker’s Musical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goldie Vineyard and Cable Bay Vineyard. Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre and Ayrlies Garden are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, horse riding, and mountain biking nearby. 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