Stunning Otakawhe Bay Beach Peaceful Sanctuary Orapiu, 80m flat walk to beach

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A house with solar panels, surrounded by dense greenery and overlooking a coastal area.
A staircase with stone steps and wooden railings, leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.
A garden with various plants and a gravel path.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a dog, and a kitchen area with a bar.
A balcony with a large umbrella, a metal railing, and a view of trees and a house in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Orapiu, Waiheke Island
  • Place, Te Makutu Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Onetangi Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Mudbrick Vineyard
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪139 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

BedRoom 2, Queen

1 Queen Bed

BedRoom 3 Pillow top Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bath room

Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Waiheke Island

Located in Waiheke Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Onetangi Forest and Bird Reserve and Te Haahi-Goodwin Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre and Whittaker’s Musical Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Clevedon Animal Farm and Ayrlies Garden. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Orapiu, Waiheke Island

What's nearby

  • Te Makutu Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Onetangi Beach - 26 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Wild on Waiheke - 27 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Oneroa Beach - 37 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Mudbrick Vineyard - 42 min drive - 29.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie Farley's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Stonyridge Vineyard - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Casita Miro - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Allpress Olive Groves - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Three Seven Two - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Otakawhe Bay Beach Peaceful Sanctuary Orapiu, 80m flat walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Otakawhe Bay Beach Peaceful Sanctuary Orapiu, 80m flat walk to beach?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Otakawhe Bay Beach Peaceful Sanctuary Orapiu, 80m flat walk to beach on 8 November 2026 start from NZ$905, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stunning Otakawhe Bay Beach Peaceful Sanctuary Orapiu, 80m flat walk to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Otakawhe Bay Beach Peaceful Sanctuary Orapiu, 80m flat walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Otakawhe Bay Beach Peaceful Sanctuary Orapiu, 80m flat walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Otakawhe Bay Beach Peaceful Sanctuary Orapiu, 80m flat walk to beach located?

This family-friendly Waiheke Island holiday home is located by the sea, 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Te Makutu Bay, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Onetangi Beach and Onetangi Forest and Bird Reserve. Te Haahi-Goodwin Reserve and Atawhai Whenua Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

nice house, right near the beach.

recommended for a family that wants a quiet get away. The beach is lovely, the pizza oven is fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Hi David It is great that you enjoyed your stay at our holiday house, Yes we are at the quiet end of the island with lots of fresh air and good free things to do, Your family is welcome back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setting is peaceful and the house is laid out well with room for togetherness or solitude. We enjoyed the very short walk to the beach and also the walking trail to Pearl Bay and to the wharf/beach at Orapiu.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for extended family

this house is just a lovely place to be
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2023
Thank you for your great comment We are happy that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday Paradise

This was a gorgeous home and exceeded all our expectations! It was a trip of a lifetime and our house accommodations were very enjoyable! Thank you for helping my family have a once in a lifetime trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2025
Thank you for your nice review We are happy that our holiday house helped make your New Zealand trip enjoyable for your group
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the hospitality extended to us. The house is spacious and well appointed. The beach is about 200m from the house. We had access to kayaks and life jackets. There is ample off street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2026
Hi It is great that you enjoyed the expanse and ability to spread out our holiday house offers and made good use of the Beach & kayaks, our two entrances makes it easy if you have a boat trailor Thank you for being great guests Dan
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Waiheke dream

Loved the property with proximity to the beach with a variety of outdoor entertainment areas to entertain. The home had everything we needed to keep us entertained and the younger ones. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2023
We are very happy that you made use of the facilities and enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Fantastic house for a large group with plenty of space. Well equipped kitchen with everything you would need. Kayaks were a hit with a beautiful bay 1 minute walk away. We really enjoyed using the pizza oven too. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another side of Waiheke

A rare find for a great weekend with friends. Not many offer four comfortable double beds, enough space for everyone to do what they want, and a beautiful beach with lots of easy walks right in front of the door. This is certainly another side of Waiheke, away from the tourist hustle showing off a Waiheke that not many know.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2021
Hi Thanks for your great comments,We appreciate it! Yes we love our end of the Island! mainly just the sound of the Birds! and yet still close enough to vineyards and the Waiheke Distillery with a fantastic view!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this place! A great property just two houses from the beach — we honestly didn’t want to leave. There was plenty of space for two families, giving everyone room to relax and enjoy themselves. The house is very well equipped with everything you could possibly need.We’d recommend doing a supermarket run on the way, as the nearest Four Square and shops are about a 20-minute drive. The setting is incredibly peaceful and relaxing — you can hear birds and even kiwi at night. The neighbours next door were super friendly and really helpful.Dan is an amazing host, thanks again for such a wonderful stay. We will 100% be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great pizza oven!

Okay.. first impressions. Driving into the driveway, really cool looking house, open space, cool architecture. Plenty of space for the 8 guests. However… there was an interesting odour throughout the kitchen and living area. It did not disappear despite our best efforts. Plethora of kitchen supplies. The dishwasher might need a clean.. maintenance. We were pleased to find the espresso machine operational, although it may need to be maintained. The facilities were acceptable. The pizza oven was a success despite our obvious inexperience i.e soggy bases.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Master bedroom and ensuite with private deck was quite separate and private which was nice

Delightful 90s style home with levels separating bedrooms creating more sense of privacy. Beautiful ferns and forest outside bedroom windows. Spacious quality home very good value Owner was quick and prompt communication
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will definitely stay again

Loved staying - the perfect set up for a group of friends to get away from it all. The house had everything we could possibly need. Thank you, we are already planning our return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun holiday location

Very well appointed place. We loved the fire and the pizza oven. It was comfortable for 4 but not 5 separate adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful sanctuary

Very interesting house down the bottom of the island. Good access to a great swimming beach and local walks
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place for large family

Spacious house quite location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

Very quirky house, very well equipped. Lovely place to stay. Loved the Rocket espresso machine, the kayaks and the proximity to the beach. Excellent advice to bring our car. You need to be a confident driver as the access road is quite narrow and windy for 2 way traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

Excellent place to stay with lots of room to relax. Loved the well equipped kitchen and use of the pizza oven. Our family loved it thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2022
Hi We happy that you enjoyed staying at our holiday house, hope to see you again soon Best Regards Dan Baker
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet spot, big house, great spot to connect with your group

House is well set up and equipped with all you need. It's pretty secluded so make sure you grab your supplies before you head down. Make sure you rent a car coz you need it. Once you get there it's great to just enjoy it without having to return to town for supplies. Kayaks were awesome. Water just a couple of minutes walk away. Would stay here again. Thanks Dan (owner), thanks Janet (superstar neighbour - take her some Gin)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter Stay

The property was clean and well equipped. We enjoyed the location and access to walks. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay in Waiheke

"Sanctuary Orapiu" is a delightful gem hidden in Waiheke . Perfectly maintained property with a lovely garden. The rooms are done with a lot of taste and creativity. House is comfortably furnished with ample utensils in the kitchen. We very much enjoyed the serene and relaxed atmosphere of this place which clearly bears the stamp of its wonderful host . Definitely look forward to coming back as soon as time permits.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2021
Hi Dilini, We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at our holiday house, Thank you for leaving our house an exceptional tidy condition and for putting the washing on, Our cleaner has made a point of telling me that you are our Best Guest's to date & that was a big help for her. You are welcome back any time Regards Dan & Wan Baker
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Great place, great pizza oven and the beach meters away summable at high or low tide which is a nice feature.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2021
Hi Gary, We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at our holiday house, Yes there is nothing like having your own home made pizzas and the oven works well, its also good "entertainment" for friends and family Thank you for leaving our house a tidy condition You are welcome back any time Regards Dan & Wan Baker
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend getaway

We needed to change from our original booking and Dan could not have been more helpful, which was so kind. The house was absolutely ideal for a long weekend getaway for our group of friends as it had everything we needed, and more. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2021
No problem we always do our best to help in these changing timesThanks for your great review We are happy that you enjoyed your stay! Welcome back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and peaceful

Big spacious comfortable home. Lovely big sunny deck. Lots of native birds. Quiet little bay with a pontoon which was great for the kids and short walk over the hill to the jetty, also great for the kids (and fishing). Good kayaking. All very peaceful.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2021
Thanks for your great review We are happy that you enjoyed your stay! Welcome back any time
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Spacious but grubby

While the property was a good size for 6 adults and the kitchen was well equipped the cleanliness overall was poor despite paying a cleaning charge per person. It was also very cluttered. Linen etc was well used and could definitely do with replacing Location was good with a couple of nearby walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One night on waiheke!

Wish it could have been much longer. The house was absolutely amazing! So much character, so well stocked and having a fair already laid was an amazing touch. Will hopefully be back in future for a longer stay
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2021
Thanks for your great review We are happy that you enjoyed your stay! Welcome back any time
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