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

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Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront. provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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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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About the area

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. Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre and Ayrlies Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Waiheke Island travel guide
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Waiheke Island, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Colorful kayaks on a sandy beach with a clear sky and a distant island.
    Palm Beach
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A coastal landscape with rocky shores, clear blue water, and a distant tree-covered landmass.
    Oneroa Bay
    11 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Enclosure Bay
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hekerua Bay
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Little Oneroa Beach
    11 min drive - 2.9 km

Restaurants

  • Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Hot Shot Espresso
    7 min drive
  • Charlie Farley's
    13 min drive
  • Fenice Cafe & Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Bisou
    5 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.

How much is parking at Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront.?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Oneroa Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

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

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Waiheke Island

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

Great locations

Great locations
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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

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 review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Magic location

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024