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Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Awaawaroa Bay, Auckland

Eco Zip Adventures12 min drive
Onetangi Beach17 min drive
Palm Beach24 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The location of this property was amazing. 2 days was certainly not long enough. Perfect setting to unwind and relax

Jason B.

Nov 5, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

Middle Level Room

2 Single Beds

Top Room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Circular Bay Cottage with private beach

Situated at the beautiful, pristine Eastern end of Waiheke Island, on a private beach called Circular Bay sits a lovingly-restored family cottage. It is located 40 minutes drive from Matiatia ferry and Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant, 30 minutes drive from Kennedy Point Vehicular Ferry.

Circular Bay is a world away from your everyday life, or even your everyday holiday. The property is a special retreat for those who enjoy absolute privacy, relaxation and great times.

From the moment, you start to wind along the coast, you start to feel it. A retreat and a complete get away from anything urban and an entry into a luxurious coastal escape.

Your private beach is 800m of unspoilt, pohutukawa-lined coast. It's perfect for a honeymoon, weekend break, romantic escape, or family holiday. Nestle into your cottage and leave the outside world behind.

Wake up and run 20m down to your own private beach for a swim before you venture on an afternoon outing to nearby Poderi Crisci, Man O' War or Passage Rock wineries to sample some of the stunning produce Waiheke Island has to offer. Finishing off your perfect day with a relaxing spa.

The house has WiFi access and large smart TV as well as a basket full of board and outdoor games for evening or wet weather entertainment.

The Retreat accommodates 6 people comfortably. Only 1 room has a door.

Property manager

Mudbrick Vineyard

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waiheke Island

This cottage is located in Waiheke Island. Dead Dog Bay and Waiheke Community Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Poderi Crisci and Awaroa Organic Winery. Whittaker’s Musical Museum and Ayrlies Garden are also worth visiting.

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Awaawaroa Bay, Auckland

What's nearby

Stonyridge Vineyard - 12 min drive
Eco Zip Adventures - 12 min drive
Onetangi Beach - 17 min drive
Man O' War Vineyards - 21 min drive
Palm Beach - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Charlie Farley's - ‬9 min drive
‪Tantalus Estate Vineyard - ‬12 min drive
‪Wai Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
‪Batch Winery - ‬16 min drive
‪Te Matuku Bay Oysters - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Circular Bay Cottage with private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Circular Bay Cottage with private beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Circular Bay Cottage with private beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Circular Bay Cottage with private beach located?

Situated in Waiheke Island, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Poderi Crisci and within 3 miles (5 km) of Awaroa Organic Winery and Onetangi Forest and Bird Reserve. Te Makutu Bay and Atawhai Whenua Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

5 Nov 2023

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

Serenity

The location of this property was amazing. 2 days was certainly not long enough. Perfect setting to unwind and relax

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

14 May 2021

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

Beautiful secluded cottage

We had a lovely time at the cottage. It was very well equipped, very comfortable bed and the views were spectacular. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelli L.

15 Apr 2024

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

Friends reunion

Great place to get away from the crowds. Beautiful view to the private beach and a cozy house for a staycation.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan S.

12 Nov 2023

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

Amazing

Amazing property will definitely be back

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

5 Nov 2023

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

Amazing spot

What a great place! Perfect for a quiet getaway. Everything you need is there. Just amazing, thank you 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathew G.

4 Sept 2023

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

A weekend of bliss

Amazing!, a fantastic special location with friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Acushla O.

11 Mar 2023

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

Gorgeous spot

Amazing location. Had a relaxing stay, this is a little piece of paradise on waiheke

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette A.

12 Dec 2022

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

Amazing Experience

This property is an amazing retreat in a beautiful location. Worked perfect for a family celebration weekend. We absolutely loved it! A piece of heaven.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

7 Dec 2022

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

Fabulous

Amazing place

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

11 Sept 2022

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

Weekend away

Beautiful secluded location, great house with everything we needed for a relaxing weekend getaway. Spa was amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al W.

5 Sept 2022

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

Long weekend away

We needed a romantic getaway, we arrived here on a Friday and left on the Monday, and well we didn’t want the leave, the property is really nice with amazing views, and the winery just up the road was super convenient. Needless to say we will likely be coming back to this one

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenden R.

17 June 2021

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

This is an amazing place to visit. Highly recommend.

Thanks for delivering a fantastic experience. Certainly looking forward to visiting again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Ann-Marie A.

29 Jan 2021

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

Amazing position

View and position of Bach outstanding but disappointed in some aspects of the Bach especially considering the nightly price tag. In our opinion the spa and grounds around the side ofthe Bach needs more maintenance. There were old beach toys and basketballs littered around the side of the Bach by the spa. With the spa we were unable to get the spa hot enough for night swims. This may have been our lack of spa knowledge but there were no spa instructions in the Bach. There were no curtains on front lounge windows which made it impossible to sit in the lounge in the afternoon or early evening as there was no shade from the sun or glare. There was no radio in the Bach and the clock on the wall didn’t work. Windows very hard to open and need cleaning. We did enjoy the tranquility of the property but in our opinion more maintenance and more attention to detail is needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendan V., Auckland, NZ

23 July 2019

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

Secluded Beauty

This is a fantastic spot if you're after seclusion and privacy. The house is clean, warm, tastefully decorated and has everything you need, but still has the comfortable feeling of a beach house. The sunsets, views and outlook are spectacular. We had a great time and would definitely go back. The only thing to be aware of is that the two upstairs bedrooms are very close to each other and don't have doors (so lack privacy) and the ceiling on one of them is quite low (we banged our heads a couple of times). Otherwise, this is a magical spot and the perfect place to escape the world and unwind. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Mel O.

3 Oct 2018

A wonderful, clean magical place

A wonderful, clean magical place. We arrived with our clear directions from Jackie/Hannah and were greeted with a lovely bottle of bubbles from Mudbrick Winery, beautiful clean spaces with all the amenities and a glorious view of a private beach from our accomodation. Comfortable beds, warm spa, clean linen and even a lollie jar to treat ourselves with. Can't wait to visit again - what a beautiful experience.

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10/10 Excellent

Rua C.

9 June 2018

A little piece of paradise.

A little piece of paradise. Hope to be able to come back some time soon. Thank you for all your wonderful help and communication.

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8/10 Good

ANNA D.

30 May 2018

Great location right on its own private beach.

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

26 Jan 2018

Would have rated higher if there were more stars! Incredible property.

Would have rated higher if there were more stars! Incredible property. Breathtaking views and sunsets. One of our favourite things to do was sitting in the spa at night and watching the amazing sunsets. If you’re looking for remote isolation with all the creature comforts this is your spot. We are looking forward to booking again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jagdeep G.

27 Nov 2017

Beautiful location, difficult to get to without 4WD.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

liam w.

28 Oct 2017

A fantastic place in a great location thanks!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

7 July 2017

Amazing property, just like the photos.

Amazing property, just like the photos. Couldn't have asked for a better place to propose to my fiancee.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

26 Feb 2017

Absolutely stunning place!

Absolutely stunning place! We will be back

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

1 Feb 2017

Gorgeous spot, we stayed with two young children and they had great fun on the kayak and lawn.

Gorgeous spot, we stayed with two young children and they had great fun on the kayak and lawn. Well equipped house, clean and good linens. Not too far to Passage Rock for lunch.

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8/10 Good

27 Jan 2016

This cottage is in a glorious secluded location, with it's own private beach.

This cottage is in a glorious secluded location, with it's own private beach. It is a fabulous old cottage that has been renovated and two small bedrooms cleverly added upstairs. We loved the cottage however there was no window treatment in the lounge, which meant in the evening the lounge was too sunny to sit in. Some more seating in the lounge would also be useful. The kitchen was also lacking some basic equipment, such as a sharp knife and a working can opener. Still, we would love to return.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

9 Jan 2012

This is a lovely bach and the location is heavenly!

This is a lovely bach and the location is heavenly! However when we went we found the bach to be dirty and in need of some basic maintenance, it was not as pristine as the pictures online perhaps due to the busy festive season. The bach includes everything you need and the location is incredible.