Beachfront Nostalgia

A stylish beachfront bach. This 1950s original beachfront bach is located front and center on Onetangi Beach, Waiheke’s north facing beach often considered the island’s best. Along 'millionaire’s row'.
Lovingly updated with stylish cane furniture, contemporary artwork, and luxurious outdoor furniture, the cottage’s original sage-green exterior weatherboards and panelled ceilings inside offer a stylish nod to yesteryear while providing all the modern conveniences for a comfortable and relaxed stay. Anakiwa – its original name – offers a true experience of “kiwiana nostalgia” with 21st-century comfort.

Fantastic views make you feel as if the bach is floating on the turquoise waters of Waiheke’s best beach. In the bedrooms, hotel-quality mattresses and enormous goose feather duvets ensure a fabulous night's sleep. Choose from king singles in one room or a super king in the other. All rooms are air-conditioned for year-round comfort. A Heston Blumenthal outdoor barbecue guarantees a great summer holiday in this nostalgic nod to yesteryear. Fantastic water pressure in the shower ensures a great stay and a perfect holiday.

The lounge features a super comfortable 2.5m feather sofa, cane armchairs and a dining table that converts to become a six seater. A barista standard Breville coffee machine ensures coffee lovers are taken care of. Brand new Bosch dishwasher ensures carefree holidays. A wall-mounted smart TV has cable TV, Netflix.

Outside the deck is protected from the prevailing winds, ensuring year round dining and lounging either in the seated lounge area or on the sun loungers.

Located on The Strand, the cottage is a short walk to Ki Maha, 372, and Charley Farley restaurants. The new, Four Square supermarket is 5 minutes by foot and has everything you need including wine, bread, butcher meats and fresh fruit and vegetables for the perfect holiday. Across the road the Liquor Land has many great Waiheke and New Zealand vintages, beer, etc. The bus is just 50 meters away, ensuring an easy stay on Waiheke with or without a car. Walk to The jewels of the Onetangi Straight - Tantalus, Heke, Te Motu, Stonyridge, Wild, Soho, Postage Stamp - all less than 2km away.

Bed Configuration: Bedroom 1 - superking, Bedroom 2 - 2 king singles

Pets considered upon application. Written consent and a $500 bond required for pets. The bond will be charged to the card on file 7 business days prior to arrival and refunded to the card pending the property inspection within 7 days of departure.