Set in Te Whau Bay, 2.2 km from Okoka Bay Beach and 4.4 km from Wild on Waiheke, The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat offers a garden and air conditioning. A hot tub is available for guests. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house with a balcony and sea views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Te Whau Bay, like hiking and walking tours. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat can arrange a car rental service. The nearest airport is Auckland Airport, 50 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Susan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Its location had Seaview and a touch of the countryside. Having a spa was amazing and the outdoor entertainment was great. would highly recommend and will be back
  • Tuckey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was stunning and private I enjoyed the night view from the spa.nice modern kitchen all equipped.
  • Annie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful Clean House, comfy beds and everything you could possibly need. The views are amazing and we loved the outside area.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Stay Waiheke Ltd

Company review score: 9.1Based on 611 reviews from 82 properties
82 managed properties

Company information

Our team at Stay Waiheke all live, work, and raise our families on Waiheke Island and we know well what makes this island so special. We look forward to sharing our local knowledge and assisting our guests with all aspects of their stay. Our team is available 7 days a week 8:30 am to 5pm for guests and for emergencies after hours.

Property information

Escape to The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat and enjoy the privacy and comfort of this newly completed two bedroom holiday home offering lovely sea and rural vineyard views. Large open plan living area with floor to ceiling glass to maximise light and views. Modern galley style kitchen with all new appliances and plenty of room for a few chefs. Spacious deck with outdoor dining, stunning sunsets and city views overlooking Te Whau Bay. Private spa pool accessed off the deck. Convenient to Stonyridge, Te Motu, Frenchman's Hill and Tanatalus vineyards. If you're looking to accommodate another couple or extended family, the Guest House at Te Whau Retreat is also located on the property Bedroom configuration: Bedroom 1: queen bed Bedroom 2: 1 x Bunk bed, 1 single trundle bed Please note: We can accommodate a maximum of 4 adults at the cottage.

Neighbourhood information

Te Whau Peninsula is an area of beautiful life-style blocks and provides some of the best walks and glorious views and vistas on the Island. The property is a short drive to the 240 hectare Whakanewha regional park, Rangihoua Olive Estate, the vineyards, restaurants and white sandy beaches of Onetangi as well as Waiheke's iconic Saturday farmers market.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Car hire
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 05:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A 2.5% credit card fee applies to all payments made by Visa/Mastercard and Visa/Mastercard debit.

Please inform The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat on this page.

  • The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding
    • Movie nights
    • Archery
    • Walking tours
    • Aerobics

  • Room options at The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat include:

    • Chalet

  • The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat is 450 yards from the centre of Te Whau Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.