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Contego Cottage

Waiheke Island cottage in Oneroa area

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Beach nearby
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Waiheke Island, Auckland
  • Place, Enclosure Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hekerua Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Oneroa Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪103 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waiheke Island

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Oneroa cottage places you steps from Sandy Bay and within a 5-minute walk of Hekerua Bay. Also, Enclosure Bay is within half a mile (1 km) and Oneroa Bay is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Enclosure Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hekerua Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Little Oneroa Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Palm Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Oneroa Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bisou - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hot Shot Espresso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casita Miro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Double Shot - ‬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.

Contego Cottage

Overlooking the pristine waters of secluded Sandy Bay and the Hauraki Gulf, this hidden gem nestles in a sunny, verdant oasis just 50 metres from golden sand. This property is a veritable paradise for either a young family, or for couples seeking privacy and romance far from the madding crowds. You are perfectly positioned to embrace the simple pleasures of life by the beach! Relax and enjoy quality time on the large sun-drenched deck and listen to the waves or pop down for a swim at the safe all-tide swimming beach or unwind beneath the trees while the children play in the spacious garden! And there's more: just around the corner is Enclosure Bay, a huge natural swimming pool at high tide, with waters warmed by the sun.

This charming cottage is peaceful and private, stylish and yet still retains the quintessential bach charisma. There is an open plan kitchen, dining & living area, with a wood burner to keep you warm in winter and an elegant indoor bathroom to meet your every need. There is also a separate and unique outdoor bathroom with shower, toilet, sink and califont; you will love it! The bedroom has a super comfy double bed, and the bunks are suitable for three to fifteen year olds.

From this location, equidistant from Oneroa Bay and Palm Beach, you can launch your own boat and enjoy a spot of fishing. You can hire SUP boards at Palm Beach for a change of pace or explore the many, fabulous walking tracks in the area. A short drive will take you to Oneroa village with cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, library and art galleries to indulge the senses. You are close to wineries, the golf course and the supermarket: it is the ideal base to explore the wonders of Waiheke.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The bunk beds are best suited to 3 to 15 years

Events

No 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
Onsite 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Privacy and romance, life by the beach to the airport?

This cottage is 36.8 mi (361-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Privacy and romance, life by the beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Privacy and romance, life by the beach to the beach?

This cottage is a short 1-minute walk from Sandy Bay and 1.7 mi (6-min drive) from Little Oneroa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Privacy and romance, life by the beach offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Privacy and romance, life by the beach?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Privacy and romance, life by the beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Privacy and romance, life by the beach?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Privacy and romance, life by the beach have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Privacy and romance, life by the beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Privacy and romance, life by the beach to downtown Waiheke Island?

This cottage is 4.8 mi away from Waiheke Island.

Contego Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded sanctuary

Cosy and welcoming, it felt like your best friend had just left the room. Books, puzzles, a bottle of Waiheke Red wine on the table ... thoughtfully and generously presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to be

Loved the house a huge outside deck. Beautifully decorated inside with everything I needed. Was even given a small amount of milk for my two night stayI’d stay again anytime
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Great location, easy beach access
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

lyla r.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Honeymoon Beach Stay

The cottage was lovely and peaceful and in a great location on the island. It is a very old structure and with that it has its quirks. I do think some additional information on the mechanics of house itself would have been helpful for us and good for future renters, specifically on the use of water of conserving water if needed. During our stay we ran out of water which was quite a surprise, it was fixed promptly. I think overall some of the basic and bonus amenities on the rental listing were a bit disappointing and made us feel we did not get our true moneys worth on rental due to time wasted fixing things or not being able to use cause it was broken. Only one burner worked on the stove range. Washing machine had rotten sitting water when we went to use it, had to clean it before being able to use ourselves. Almost empty dish soap and shampoo/conditioner. Kayak equipment was in shambles had to fix paddle and seat to be able to use. Overall house was littered in spider webs. The additional company of spiders really didn't bother us but can't say the same for future renters. Also there was a dead bird in garage. With that said, we did love the charm of the Bach and Richard was helpful and responsive when water stopped working.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enchanting stay in Sandy Bay

Having the beach basically at the end of the driveway was awesome. Such a lovely spot away from the busier parts of Waiheke. It's a really cute and private location to relax and unwind.If I could change anything it would just be to have a larger bed. In the height of summer it was a bit hot and sweaty sharing the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet relaxing getaway

Wonderful stay at Sandy Bay. The cottage was really well equipped and Richard was in touch for all our needs. Would definitely be back
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel P., Lantzville, BC Canada

Cosy Cottage

We were fortunate to be able to book this lovely cottage on the wonderful island of Waiheke. The location was perfect equidistant to the villages of Oneroa and Ostend. A perfect little beach was just below a very steep driveway, which we gradually got used to. The cottage was very comfortable, but the furnishings need to be refurbished. Very comfortable bed! No AC, but was never needed. Good ventilation. Outside deck and excellent umbrella was wonderful place to relax, and eat meals. Great big table and comfortable chairs. We would definitely stay again! Mel & Marilyn
Stayed 27 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is quiet and well maintained. But was without water supply from the afternoon before our departure the next day. This was very disappointing given the price we were paying. No shower facility and also no toilet. We used the public toilet at the nearby beach. However, this is about 250 metres away down a VERY steep driveway and then a very challenging walk back up. Especially in the dark on our Saturday night at the house and the next morning. Our requests for attention went unanswered. The gardener trimming the plants on the very steep driveway had asked us on the Friday whether we had water as he had thought the tank was low. Of course, we thought that given the price we were paying for the property we should not have to be responsible for water supply. Very disappointing for an otherwise pleasant property. Rated POOR for Condition because of no water. Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Idyllic

Lovely place to stay on Waiheke and a great location and small spot for a romantic weekend away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Whare was lovely n charming. The host Richard too. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024