2.7 miles from Wild on Waiheke in Te Whau Bay, The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat offers accommodations with access to a hot tub. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.3 miles from Okoka Bay Beach. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Offering a balcony and sea views, the guest house includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can make the most 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 like to discover the area, snorkeling, 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, 31 miles 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 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
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  • Desiree
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had a great time at the cottage. Everything matched what was advertised. We loved the spa and the view we had from the spa. Really appreciated the design and layout of the house. When we came back in the afternoon the cottage was warm,...
  • 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.

Managed by Stay Waiheke Ltd

Company review score: 9.1Based on 609 reviews from 86 properties
86 managed properties

Company info

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 info

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 queen bed Please note: We can accommodate a maximum of 4 adults at the cottage.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • 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
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Horseback 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
  • Ping-pong
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Private check-in/out
  • Car rental
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Spa
  • 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 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's 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 need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat

  • The prices at The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Movie nights
    • Archery
    • Walking tours
    • Aerobics

  • Check-in at The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Cottage at Te Whau Retreat is 1,300 feet from the center of Te Whau Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

    • Chalet