Delightfully bright & airy Two Bedroom Cottage with options for two double rooms or split the king for the kids to two singles. North facing w panoramic sea views, nestled between the palms & the pines in lush tropical grounds offering self-contained privacy & beautiful views down to Palm Beach & the Islands beyond. Outdoor furniture & Barbeque on your Deck, full Kitchen, Wifi & SKY TV with Movies & Sports Double Kayak The space IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO STAY ON YOUR BOOKED DATES DUE TO NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT IMPOSED TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, THEN YOU CAN EITHER POSTPONE OR CANCEL YOUR BOOKING FOR A FULL REFUND, THESE ARE UNCERTAIN TIMES! Just a 35 minute ferry ride from Auckland City, New Zealand's Waiheke Island is a magical place. The ferry-ride alone is a scenic delight, passing some of the Hauraki Gulf's most beautiful islands, Rangitoto (259mtr high inactive volcano), Motutapu, Great Barrier and Motuihe and dolphins and whales frequently visit the Hauraki Gulf. Waiheke Island is one of worlds most beautiful small islands, voted 4th best Island in the world and 5th in the world's top 10 regions for 2016. Breath-taking scenery, beautiful beaches, vineyards, olive groves, local boutique shops, arts and crafts, exhibitions, gallery's, restaurants and café's, coastal and bush walks and bird life galore! Centrally located on Waiheke Island, Palm Beach is peaceful and quiet with a stunningly beautiful safe swimming, white sand beach and abundant birdlife This fully self-contained stand-alone Villa, (not an apartment) has a private deck with outdoor furniture and barbecue and gorgeous views down to Palm Beach, the Pacific Ocean and islands beyond... the pristine white sands, a convenience/mini grocery store with coffee, ice creams and milkshakes and a new Restaurant is only a 5min tree lined walk away. Bus stop at the bottom of the driveway and pick up and drop off is also available for Waiheke Island's famous wine tour or enjoy the local boutique shops, arts & crafts, exhibitions, gallery's, restaurants & café's on the Island Your villa is completely self-contained: · Fully Equiped Kitchen, Fridge, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Jug, Toaster, etc.. Barbecue on the Deck · Quality bed linen and towels · Flat Screen TV with SKY TV Movies and Sports · Tea, Coffee, Milk, Sugar, Salt and Pepper, Herbs and Spices · Hair Dyer, Iron, Ironing Board · North Facing with Spectacular Panoramic views down to Palm Beach, the ocean and the islands beyond, it is breathtaking! This villa is privately owned but located within the security and manicured grounds of the Waiheke Island Resort at 4 Bay Road in Palm Beach. Although within the grounds, this property is privately owned and not run as part of the resort managed facility and therefore you are not officially entitled to use the swimming pool, spa pool or mini golf, but AS LONG AS YOU CHECK WITH RECEPTION FIRST AND THERE ARE NO PRIVATE FUNCTIONS BEING HELD, YOU CAN BUY A "POOL PASS" FOR $25 PER VILLA/PER STAY, ENTITLING YOU TO USE THE POOL DECK, WITH SWIMMING POOL AND SPA POOL, AND YOU CAN OF COURSE BUY FOOD AND BEVERAGE TO ENJOY FROM THE BAR AND RESTAURANT, OPEN FROM EARLY MOST DAYS :) THERE IS ALSO MINI GOLF, AGAIN AS LONG AS IT IS NOT BOOKED WITH A PRIVATE FUNCTION, YOU CAN ENQUIRE TO PLAY FOR $10 PER ADULT RESORT FACILITIES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IF THERE IS A PRIVATE FUNCTION BEING HELD Guest access This villa is privately owned but located within the security and manicured grounds of the Waiheke Island Resort at 4 Bay Road in Palm Beach. Although within the grounds, being privately owned and not run as part of the resort managed facility you are not officially entitled to use the swimming pool, spa pool or mini golf, but AS LONG AS YOU CHECK WITH RECEPTION FIRST AND THERE ARE NO PRIVATE FUNCTIONS BEING HELD, YOU CAN BUY A "POOL PASS" FOR $10 PER ADULT PER DAY, KIDS ARE FREE,ENTITLING YOU TO USE THE POOL DECK, WITH SWIMMING POOL AND SPA POOL, AND YOU CAN OF COURSE BUY FOOD AND BEVERAGE TO ENJOY FROM THE BAR AND RESTAURANT, OPEN FROM EARLY MOST DAYS :) THERE IS ALSO MINI GOLF, AGAIN AS LONG AS IT IS NOT BOOKED WITH A PRIVATE FUNCTION, YOU CAN ENQUIRE TO PLAY FOR $10 PER ADULT, KIDS PLAY FOR FREE RESORT FACILITIES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IF THERE IS A PRIVATE FUNCTION BEING HELD, PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY IF THIS IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR YOUR STAY. Other things to note IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO STAY ON YOUR BOOKED DATES DUE TO NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT IMPOSED TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, THEN YOU CAN EITHER POSTPONE OR CANCEL YOUR BOOKING FOR A FULL REFUND, THESE ARE UNCERTAIN TIMES! We have a car which lives at the property. Great for getting out and really seeing Waiheke Island! If you are 21 or over, with a current full drivers license, you can hire the car for the day/night/s of your stay from only $60.00 per day. The car must be refuelled upon return to the carpark after your stay. There is a bond required, $500 if you are aged 26 and over, drivers aged 21 to 25 are required to pay $1,000 … these are our insurance excesses for any accidents or damage. Loss of key or the car being returned not fully refuelled, will be deducted from your bond. The bond will be refunded after your rental period and inspection has been completed.