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TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush

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Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush

Te Kereru is an architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush above Onetangi Beach on Waiheke Island. This split-level home features a light-filled living area with expansive sea views, a wood-burning stove, and a heat pump for year-round comfort. The spacious kitchen, equipped with a natural wooden island, opens to a balcony with outdoor dining and a gas BBQ. Multiple decks offer serene spots to relax and enjoy the abundant native birdlife, including tui and kereru.

Sleeping Arrangements:

Master Bedroom (ensuite with private deck): Super-king bed (can be split into two singles)

Second Bedroom: Queen-sized bed

Third Bedroom (private deck): Single bed

The entrance level features a modern family bathroom with a walk-in shower, alongside a laundry area equipped with a washing machine and dryer. An outdoor shower is also available, ideal for rinsing off after a day at the beach.

Te Kereru is a short walk to the beach and cafes, and a brief drive to wineries, shops, and the Ostend weekend market. Please note, due to its design and stairs, the house is not suitable for toddlers and people with mobility difficulties.

Parties or gatherings are not permitted.

Property manager

Chillux Chalets

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Onetangi, a neighborhood in Waiheke Island, is home to this vacation home. Atawhai Whenua Reserve and Te Haahi-Goodwin Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whittaker’s Musical Museum and Ayrlies Garden.
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Waiheke Island, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Onetangi Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tantalus Estate - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Wild on Waiheke - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Palm Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Mudbrick Vineyard - 15 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Te Matuku Bay Oysters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ki Maha - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casita Miro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hot Shot Espresso - ‬7 min drive
  • Three Seven Two

Frequently asked questions

Is TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush located?

Located in Onetangi, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Onetangi Beach and Eco Zip Adventures. Onetangi Forest and Bird Reserve and Dellows Waiheke Distillery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great property and location - fire place incredibly efficient!

Great property and location - fire place incredibly efficient!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nice bach with pleasant Bush and sea views.

Nice bach with pleasant Bush and sea views. Comfy beds!

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in the trees

Well presented, relaxing, gorgeous neighbourhood, everything you need for a relaxing couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

We were impressed with the house. Great architecture, and roomy. It had everything we wanted for the weekend. We hope to come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house, immaculately presented and very clean.

Beautiful house, immaculately presented and very clean. Very comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. Everything you need is at the house. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Magali M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing architect home quiet area perfect distance to beach

We would stay there again and already recommended it to friends. Beautiful setting in the trees with the bird songs and incredible views and light. The inside is perfect with a well appointed kitchen and gorgeous living room. The distance to beach is a 10’ easy walk
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hayley W.

We loved it!

We loved it! House was warm and comfortable, we loved relaxing on the balcony with the view at night after a day of exploring the island, a wonderful retreat over the top of the trees. We drove to Onetangi to the Boathouse cafe and beach for breakfast (a great spot!) but you could easily have a nice walk down the hill we have young kids so walking back up a bit much. And was a lovely experience to stay in a designer style home. Thanks for an amazing and memorable Waiheke stay!

10/10 Excellent

Allanah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stylish and comfortable

We had a great week enjoying the many features of the property. Really appreciated how well set up the kitchen was. We had one really hot day and retreated to the deck over the garage. Would have been good to have had some dedicated outdoor furniture there. Otherwise we lacked for nothing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great property with great views nestled in the native bush above Onetangi Beach.

Great property with great views nestled in the native bush above Onetangi Beach. 900m walk down the road to the beach, or a slightly longer walk via Onetangi Bush Reserve for the more adventurous. Kitchen was well stocked, beds were super comfy with great linen. Great spacious open plan house. Lounge was great to chill out in on a rainy day, and the multiple decks were stunning to sit out on and enjoy a wine looking at the view. Only downside was the dryer was not working.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nice Property located within a short walk to the Beach.

Nice Property located within a short walk to the Beach. Our visit was in the winter and we found the wood burner inadequate. It struggled to heat up the house and the vents to turn the heater down did not work so in the morning its had burned out. We also felt the new shower room could do with an extract fan.

10/10 Excellent

Arno S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just amazing

If you look at the photos of this property and think that it’s too good to be true …. They are 100% accurate. The house is simply amazing. I’m not sure who the architect was who designed it but they must have been an eccentric genius 😄 I’m hoping we can stay there again !
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023