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Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront.

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Waiheke Island, Auckland
  • Palm Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mudbrick Vineyard
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Onetangi Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Ardmore (AMZ)
    ‪263 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront.

This 4 bedroom character filled holiday cottage that has been owned by the same family for 3 generations. Recently the house has gone through a complete make over. The inside was renovated, fully redecorated and all applicances replaced. However, the essence of the home has been retained. This remains, at its heart, a classic Kiwi bach.

As soon as you step through the front door all those childhood memories come flooding back. Here as kids we could spend all day on the beach and run home without having to worry about sand on our feet or being told off by the oldies for making a mess. Family dinners around the huge dining table and games of hide and seek on the lawn.

With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms the house can comfortably sleep 8 guests. The bed configuration has the Master bedroom with a California (split-able) King bed in a large room which opens onto the wrap around covered deck, with the view across the Bay. The second bedroom has a king bed and the third bedroom in the main house has a king single bed.

At the back door is the sleep out, which has a double and single in one room along with a connected en-suite with shower and toilet.

The compact kitchen was fully remodeled in 2024 and comes with Smeg oven and gas hob, stainless steel dishwasher, micro wave and full size fridge-freezer. There are plenty of bowls, platters and utensils - everything you may need to whip up the great meal.

There are also board games and books galore, along with free use of the kayaks under the house.

The flooring throughout the main house has also been fully replaced in 2024 with beautiful engineered timber, giving the house a clean and fresh feel.

There is a 40" TV with Sky and of course free Wifi as well as stacks of books, magazines and board games to keep you occupied.

There is also newly installed air conditioning/heat-pump unit to keep you cool during summer months and warm during winter times.

The wrap around deck has a large BBQ and outdoor furniture and at the front of the property a large flat lawn offers space to play and a good spot to park a boat. There is a further lawn to the rear, this has a purpose built area for a tent.

Drop Anchor is truly delightful, which will suit guests looking for that special and memorable holiday experience, they just don’t make houses like this anymore. If you are looking for a traditional kiwi beach holiday in an authentic and unspoiled location, look no further.

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Waiheke_Unlimited
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Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Oneroa, a neighbourhood in Waiheke Island, is home to this cottage. Waiheke Community Art Gallery and Whittaker’s Musical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goldie Vineyard and Cable Bay Vineyard.
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Waiheke Island, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cable Bay Vineyard - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mudbrick Vineyard - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Oneroa Beach - 9 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Onetangi Beach - 18 min drive - 7.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Te Matuku Bay Oysters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stonyridge Vineyard - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Farley's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Batch Winery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront. located?

Located in Oneroa, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Enclosure Bay and Sandy Bay. Hekerua Bay and Palm Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Waiheke Island
We had a great stay!Close to the beach,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kavi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
Awesome place in a great location! We had a excellent time. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Frances O.

Wonderful location - very nice safe rocky beach as long as you...
Wonderful location - very nice safe rocky beach as long as you wear beach shoes as the rocks are very sharp and we all cut our feet badly the first day. Very well equipped kitchen - 2 of the bedrooms are on the small side.
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6/10 Okay

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Great locations
Great locations
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8/10 Good

Meredith M.

Great spot, we anchored our boat in Sandy Bay and walked to the property.
Great spot, we anchored our boat in Sandy Bay and walked to the property. House was clean and had everything we needed. Good having the sleep out as extra accommodation. Was nicer than we expected.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

The house suited our needs very well.
The house suited our needs very well. It was clean and comfortable and the view was beautiful! There is plenty of seating on the porch as well as inside the house. The kitchen is well equipped and the shower works great. One oddity is that the beds are on wheels so if you want to sit up and read in bed, you may find yourself travelling across the room. The only negative is that the washing machine is complicated to figure out; the plumbing is hooked up to the sink in a unique way.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

would rate 5 if no mosquitoes
would rate 5 if no mosquitoes

About the host

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