A NZ architects holiday home

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Very good

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Explore the area

Palm Beach, Auckland

Palm Beach
‪19 min walk‬
Mudbrick Vineyard
‪9 min drive‬
Onetangi Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Ardmore (AMZ)
‪107 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

For a limited time only, Chris Tate is offering his iconic private retreat for others to enjoy. Shortlisted for the NZ HOME of the Year 2015 and featured in Elle Decor Italy magazine, this house is like no other. Chris wanted to capture the back-to-basics simplicity of a camping holiday when he designed his "Tent House" at Palm Beach on Auckland's Waiheke Island.
The dramatic interior has a minimalist edge. A sun-drenched deck and boardwalks lead to a fire pit set amongst lush native bush. The house has striking landscape lighting to make this the ultimate couples escape. Centrally located, the Tent House is perfectly positioned for exploring vineyards and only five minutes from Palm Beach and the supermarket. There is a handy bus stop right outside. Staying here is an unforgettable experience, so reserve your booking while you still can.

One bedroom with Queen bed.
Bathroom has a shower and toilet and vanity.

Modern kitchen with full facilities including electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer.

In lounge, wireless internet access, couch and tv.

Dining room table with seating for 2.

Washing machine and dryer available. All linen and cleaning included.

North facing decks with bush views. outdoor furniture and wooden walkways to an outdoor fire pit. The perfect setting, to relax and unwind!

Close-by Attractions:
15 min walk to little Palm Beach. A short drive into Oneroa Beach and village with a variety of shops, banks, the post office, gas station, cafes and restaurants. The village also includes various Art Centres, a Four Square superette, Fruit and Veg shops and 2 Liquor stores.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

richard116

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Waiheke Island

Ostend, a neighbourhood in Waiheke Island, is home to this holiday home. Goldie Vineyard and Wild on Waiheke are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Howick Village Saturday Market and Botany Town Centre. Whittaker’s Musical Museum and Ayrlies Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.

Palm Beach, Auckland

What's nearby

Palm Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Wild on Waiheke - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Tantalus Estate - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Mudbrick Vineyard - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
Onetangi Beach - 10 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

‪Te Matuku Bay Oysters - ‬18 min walk
‪Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Stonyridge Vineyard - ‬5 min drive
‪Charlie Farley's - ‬9 min drive
‪Batch Winery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A NZ architects holiday home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A NZ architects holiday home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A NZ architects holiday home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A NZ architects holiday home located?

Located in Ostend, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Anzac Bay, Palm Beach and Shelly Beach. Goldie Vineyard and Putaki Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.2

Very good

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Daniel D.

8 March 2025

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

Great stay

Cool place

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Juliana P.

12 January 2025

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

Not bad for a last minute booking

We wondered if we were the first to stay there in a while. A lot of cobwebs in the corners, also no trash can in the bathroom or kitchen (ie. none inside) though when we asked the manager he went out and bought one! Did not have the correct wifi password until 3rd day. SPA was excellent. Too bad there aren't more windows that open, it was quite hot inside. Also mattress uncomfortably lumpy - had to sleep on top of all the blankets for comfort. A towel rail would benefit the place too.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Meaghan S.

7 January 2025

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

Palm Beach Stay

Property location is great and close to the bus stop. Short bus ride down into palm beach was handy for local food and shops. Check in was great and I was called by the property manager to check we had arrived safely.WiFi password was incorrect on the booking details but was given to us verbally on this phone call but my message response wasn’t answered until the next day.The hot tub was difficult to access as there as no steps/ladders to access it. There is nowhere to place the top covering as so we were only able to fold back half of the cover. Unfortunately the hot tub was over heating and show “OH” flashing sign as well as “44 degree” so it was not safe to use during our stay. Unfortunately this is only discovered on our last night when it was out of office hours. On our last morning we had no water at the property meaning we could not use the restroom and checked out early. Understandably, Waiheke runs on tank water but we were surprised given we had been vigilant with our water use. Something to bear in mind would be, there is no hairdryer or toiletries at the property so ensure you bring your own! Also if you are not a fan of spiders this may not be the one for you, given it is slightly in the bush, there were lots of spiders in each room.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SueAnne W.

5 January 2020

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

Great for a short stay

Lovely spot and very close to everything! Richard was terrific.

10/10 Excellent

Alice I.

11 September 2019

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

Stunning house in a great location!

The house is gorgeous, and in a stunning surrounding. We loved being able to relax in the hot tub and sit around the fire pit at night, enjoying some wine purchased at the local vineyards! The amenities suited us fine for a couple of days to cook, and make tea/coffee. The location was perfect - a short drive to the local supermarket, and the wineries and sights are never too far on the island. Overall, we loved our stay in this unique house and will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh S.

7 June 2019

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

Great place

Good central location on the island, was a neat place, very different than anywhere we’ve stayed before which is what I was after. Had everything we needed and was neat waking up in the trees.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

17 May 2019

Quirky Getaway

We had seen this property on George Clarke's Small Spaces. Love the property, felt very special to walk down the path and into a home with music playing upon arrival (love the playlist btw) and underfloor heating. A romantic night with a glass of wine in the spa pool. However sadly our stay was tainted by minor things that you don't expect to find when paying for a premium property. No body wash, shampoo/conditioner, or hand wash in the bathroom and a $2 countdown hand wash in the kitchen, no matches to light the fire (wet Newspaper) and a very dirty mouldy shower! Its's just miserable quite frankly. Come on owner, pay your cleaner extra time or get a new one. I have photos. Yuk. It would also have been nice to have some outdoor furniture so we could sit on the magnificent deck and have a wine.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Sean G.

7 March 2019

Looks cool but needs some love.

This house is great looking and it's a treat to see it sitting in the bush looking sleek and edgy but: 1. The pitch of the ceiling make it very difficult for 2 people to maneuver on the mezzanine bedroom level and onto the bed, you have to climb over one another or hunch over and sidle around the it. I'm only 178cm so anyone taller would not fit at all. 2. The bathroom is very hard to use, you can't stand over the toilet and getting in the shower takes some talent as opening the shower door blocks the entrance. There are also no towel rails or shelves anywhere. 3. The house's remoteness makes it great but there's nothing around you for supplies. Some milk at least in the fridge would be a nice touch and soap and shampoo for the bathroom as well would be great. 4. There are no towels for taking to the beach, The owner requests you don't take the house towels to the beach but who travels with beach towels? Supplying some would be very helpful instead of having to purchase them on the island. With the price of this place per night I expected a premium experience but even at cheap motels you would be looked after better. This place could be fantastic with some extra effort put into hosting.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

William C.

2 January 2020

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

The tent house

It was a perfect getaway for the new year!

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10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

10 July 2018

The house was exactly as it was shown on the booking and instructions were simply and easy to follow

The house was exactly as it was shown on the booking and instructions were simply and easy to follow. Would highly recomend this place for somebody looking for something a little different.

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4/10 Poor

Kim T.

15 April 2018

Great location.

Great location. Very private despite being so close to neighbours. The design the property is beautiful. The cleanliness of the property however, was a disappointment. We were hoping for a relaxing couple of days away. However, the kitchen was dirty, hence we couldn't cook and relax at the property. The spa vents look like they've never been cleaned. For a relaxing trip, we spent as much time away from the property as we could. Overall a very disappointing stay for the price asked.

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8/10 Good

Jared T.

7 April 2018

Great place to stay for the weekend.

Great place to stay for the weekend. It could use a couple of extra things. Citronella candles, insect repellent, bathroom hooks, and coffee plunger (thanks for providing pods for the nespresso).

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8/10 Good

Edmund T.

14 February 2018

No doubt that this property looks amazing and is beautifully constructed.

No doubt that this property looks amazing and is beautifully constructed. It 's well located - far enough away from the crowds but close enough to cafes, the supermarket and the town centre. All the basic amenities (including towels and kitchen utensils and cutlery etc) were available. The water supply in the bathroom had a very strong smell (both the sink and the shower) and looked a bit brown, so this could be improved. Bring insect repellent as there are a lot of bugs at night.