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Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home

Waiheke Island cottage in Oneroa area

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Terrace/patio
TV
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Waiheke Island, Auckland
  • Place, Enclosure Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hekerua Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Oneroa Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪116 min drive‬

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About the area

Waiheke Island

Oneroa stay.At this Oneroa cottage, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Enclosure Bay and Sandy Bay. Also, Hekerua Bay is within half a mile (1 km) and Oneroa Bay is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Enclosure Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hekerua Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palm Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Oneroa Bay - 11 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Little Oneroa Beach - 11 min drive - 2.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bisou - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hot Shot Espresso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Double Shot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fenice Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events 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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

Property is also known as

AP-2423-listing-19

Frequently asked questions

How close is Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home to the airport?

This cottage is 30.5 mi (245-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home to the beach?

This cottage is a short 4-minute walk from Sandy Bay and 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from Little Oneroa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home to downtown Waiheke Island?

This cottage is 4.6 mi away from Waiheke Island.

Drop Anchor - Beachfront Cottage - at Enclosure Bay - Beachfront Bach - 4 Bedroom Kiwi Character Home Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Waiheke Island

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

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

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Great locations

Great locations
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
Archival

6/10 Okay

would rate 5 if no mosquitoes

would rate 5 if no mosquitoes
Verified

8/10 Good

John H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

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

Magic location

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024