My husband and I had a lovely stay at the Villas Waiheke. It is a newly- built, 5-unit complex near the top of the island, the airfield, the Eco-Zipline and the Peacock Sky and Batch Wineries. It is centrally located for exploring all parts of the island (the Headlands, Oneroa, Onetangi, Forest Reserve and the Far End.) If you stay here, a car rental is a must since it is not on the bus route. We booked a 1 BR unit with large picture windows along with a complete kitchen, living room and dining area and an outside deck. All appointments are new, up-to-date and esthetically arranged. We arrived quite late and were welcomed by Bart, the proprietor and builder, as we drove in at 10 pm. He and Karla provided excellent customer service, helping us get our bearings, adjust from US to NZ connections for computers, appliances and cell phones, and giving us recommendations for dining and exploring. The panoramic views, especially at sunset, are stunning and we could see the twinkling lights of Auckland at night. The bird calls are frequent and calming and the bush has giant ferns and too many kinds of trees and plants to describe. We walked to Onetangi Beach (about 45 minutes) and although we didn't use one, you might consider hiring a taxi for the uphill return trip up Trig Hill. This is our 4th trip to NZ coming this time from our home in Maui, HI. We could not have felt more welcome or blessed by the Waiheke Island locals, epitomized by Bart & Karla.