Reviews of Island Villa- Waiheke Escapes
30 Mako Street, Oneroa, 1081 Oneroa, New Zealand
#26 of 72 vacation rentals in Oneroa
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 27 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Olivia
New Zealand14 Reviews9.0“We loved our stay. Relaxed and chilled setup.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No toilet facilities downstairs
Location - close to town centre. Character and charm
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Davina
New Zealand1 review10“Relaxing, comfortable, service excellent, and islanders very friendly and accommodating.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We were very happy, nothing to dislike.
Location close to the park, village, and beach. Mudbrick Vineyard was just around the corner. Outdoor areas at the accommodation were lovely, very relaxing place to stay.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 25, 2024
Cherie
Australia23 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Beautiful property, perfect for our family group attending a wedding on the Island.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Would’ve been better if the downstairs bedrooms at least had an easily accessible toilet.
Fantastic location to Oneroa Village & beach also perfect for the winery wedding we were attending. Lovely comfortable home. Great deck and outdoor areas.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Phillip
Australia43 Reviews3 helpful votes10“Charming Waiheke Island accommodation close to town”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Liked it all
Beautiful property, loads of charm, a walk to town, nice back deck, beautiful decor,
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 3, 2023
Sharre
New Zealand16 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Fantastic and highly recommended!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing we didn’t like about it. Obviously a toilet downstairs would be handy but not a major drama for us
The location was fantastic and the house had plenty of room for a group. Everything you needed was there.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 23, 2023
Tim
Australia67 Reviews14 helpful votes9.0“Beautiful place in Oneroa”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Can only access the downstairs bedrooms via the outside stairs at the side of the house which can make it a bit tricky with young kids or if you need to use the bathroom frequently as no bathroom downstairs
Beautiful place right near the centre of Oneroa on a quiet street. Homely feel with lovely garden surrounds - really nice to sit on the verandah. Well set up with functioning laundry, large living area, bedrooms and kitchen and also provided baby items. Plenty of space for the whole family
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: October 13, 2023
Hobson
New Zealand6 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
I think the advertising of the property is very misleading. I booked the house as it had four bedrooms. It never said until after i had paid that two bedrooms were outside. Lucky it wasn't pouring with rain and we had no little children. I then read reviews and saw comments about rooms. It is a little bit of false advertising.
Breakfast lovely at Wai kitchen
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: September 5, 2023
Kaye
New Zealand17 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Lovely just wasnt long enough”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
i would just say that not having a toilet downstair was good - worth thinking about
lovely home tastefully done
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: April 20, 2023
Stillman
Canada2 Reviews9.0“Island Villa”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A deep clean/vacuum could be completed under sofa and beds. The recycle drawer in the cupboard also needs a good cleaning.
Loved the character of the home, old light switches, doors. Walking into town through the park was easy. Response to the freezer issue was prompt.The bed was very comfortable
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: March 7, 2023
John
New Zealand11 Reviews10“Our stay couldn't have been more perfect. Even the weather was amazing.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
A bathroom downstairs would add to downstairs guests comfort. To sacrifice a bedroom for an en suite bathroom would add more appeal.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: February 27, 2023
Jennifer
New Zealand4 Reviews10“excellent location, beautiful aesthetic & spacious!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
lovely place to stay! thank you so much for our beautiful weekend.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: December 4, 2022
Lianne
New Zealand44 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“We had a great time. Plenty to do and the house was great for entertaining our group.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rather neglected
A lovely old bungalow, walking distance to the village
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: July 4, 2022
Margienz
New Zealand10 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great shared spaces, easy walk to village.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: June 13, 2022
Duane
New Zealand11 Reviews8.0“We enjoyed the lounge dining area where it felt homely.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
That the two bedrooms downstairs you had to go outside to get to with no toilet which unfortunately we had family who had to stay downstairs and it rained in the night and had to come up in the dark to use a toilet. Only thing missing downstairs.
Location was great and the place was easy to find and on arrival was all ready for us, even nice and warm. Thank you.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: April 23, 2022
James
New Zealand13 Reviews9.0“Excellent in all respects.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A downstairs toilet would have been ideal but I’m being picky as it wasn’t a big problem.
Beautiful property. Well equipped, clean and spacious. Perfect for 4 couples. Walking distance to most amenities.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: August 8, 2021
Angela
New Zealand2 Reviews8.0“An ideal place if you'd like proximity, along with a quiet peaceful neighbourhood.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
We felt a few more blankets were needed, unsure that the bedding was winter- weight duvets. There's a lovely picture window from the kitchen, and observed that if it was freshly cleaned it would've accentuated the nice view!
The location was close to the main town, an easy 10 or so minute walk through the adjacent park. The house was comfortable and had plenty of room for the 5 people in our group. It has perfect amenities for a summer holiday with outdoor seating, BBQ, a deck and large outside lawn area. This was a winter long weekend stay so the heatpumps, along with heaters in the 2 downstairs bedrooms were enough to be warm and cosy. ( The fireplace is decorative only ). The downstairs bedrooms are accessed by a side path with security lighting, no bathroom. We enjoyed the antique charm.
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: June 7, 2021
Allison
New Zealand8 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Allison”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We were a little take by surprise at having to go outside and under the property to access 2 of the bedrooms and there was no toilet - it really didn’t suit families with young children who need to be close to parents .
Great location, lovely bach feel and plenty outdoor space ! Really lovely rooms and shower we had a lovely time,, was lovely and toasty with heat pumps
Stayed in June 2021
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Reviewed: November 8, 2023
Solar
New Zealand8 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
the bedrooms downstair have no toilet block. We found the rubbish bins full.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: May 16, 2021
Anonymous
New Zealand11 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We booked for 8 people but it was really only beds for 7 people, put a child on the couch to sleep, they were happy and comfortable.
Beautiful house, great for getting our family together, lovely and warm, fantastic location.
Stayed in May 2021
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Reviewed: October 1, 2023
Stephanie
New Zealand2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: December 14, 2022
Sarah
Australia25 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: November 10, 2022
Luke
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: October 29, 2022
Norman
New Zealand8 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: August 22, 2022
Hannah
New Zealand15 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Four-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2022
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