Heart-song cottage - perfect - close to beach, shops, cafes, public transport - Waiheke Island

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Waiheke Island, Auckland

Mudbrick Vineyard5 min drive
Palm Beach8 min drive
Onetangi Beach14 min drive

Lucy is one of the kindest hosts we’ve ever met - and we have stayed in hundreds of places around the world! She went ab...

Judith I.

Jan 16, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Heart-song cottage - perfect - close to beach, shops, cafes, public transport

Beautiful fully renovated 1940s cottage, in central Surfdale. Light and airy, with original art deco features, a huge flat sun-drenched backyard and two sunny decks, new kitchen with modern amenities - new Meile induction stove, whiteware and american oak benches.

Heart-song cottage over-looks (on one side) an orchard owned by council so very private and thick with native birdsong. Perfect for sipping coffee in the morning and watching the sunrise.

Grab brunch from the french cafe across the road - well loved by locals - or make your own by getting supplies from the grocer a one min walk away.

An easy 5 min stroll to a lovely swimming beach and playground for the kids, or enjoyable 20 minute walk to Oneroa township (the central boutique and cafe area - or 2 minute drive).

A full library of books you are welcome to share. The owner is a popular holistic therapist and mystic so many books on body-mind, psychotherapy, sociology, philosphy, esoteric and mysticism. This cottage is cosy and perfect for a couple with space for a child.

There is a little cottage at the back of the property with a permant tenant, who is just lovely. He is well known on the island as a landscape gardner and will be avilable to help if you need it, but otherwise will keep to himself. His property faces away from this one.

Property manager

Lucy Grace

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site 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

About the area

Waiheke Island

This cottage is located in Surfdale, a neighbourhood in Waiheke Island. Goldie Vineyard and Cable Bay Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Howick Village Saturday Market and Botany Town Centre. Whittaker’s Musical Museum and Ayrlies Garden are also worth visiting.

Waiheke Island, Auckland

What's nearby

Oneroa Beach - 2 min drive
Cable Bay Vineyard - 4 min drive
Mudbrick Vineyard - 5 min drive
Palm Beach - 8 min drive
Onetangi Beach - 14 min drive

Restaurants

Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant - 5 min drive
Charlie Farley's - 8 min drive
Tantalus Estate Vineyard - 7 min drive
Wai Kitchen - 2 min drive
Batch Winery - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart-song cottage - perfect - close to beach, shops, cafes, public transport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart-song cottage - perfect - close to beach, shops, cafes, public transport?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart-song cottage - perfect - close to beach, shops, cafes, public transport?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart-song cottage - perfect - close to beach, shops, cafes, public transport located?

Located in Surfdale, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Surfdale Beach and Goldie Vineyard. Little Oneroa Beach and Oneroa Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Judith I.

16 January 2024

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

Lovely getaway, amazing host, ideal location

Lucy is one of the kindest hosts we’ve ever met - and we have stayed in hundreds of places around the world! She went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable one - fantastic communication and generous beyond compare. Lucy’s home is a peaceful light-filled haven away from the hustle and bustle of Oneroa but close enough you can walk there in 15-20 mins along the esplanade/beach and over a gentle, undemanding hill. We loved exploring the area on foot and also walked to Mudbrick winery and Little Oneroa Beach. If walking isn’t for you, you can jump on one of the frequent local buses to get anywhere on the island - Palm Beach was a favourite of ours for swimming as unfortunately the Surfdale beach (easy 2 mins walk from Lucy’s) had a black algae outbreak so we couldn’t swim there (not a common occurrence we understand)! Lucy’s place is right across the road from a wonderful French cafe where we started our day with a coffee and delicious crepe or pastry. There are also two small supermarkets for picking up any groceries and a pub and restaurant (neither of which we went to so can’t comment on them). So many fabulous places to eat on the island it’s impossible to list them here! Lucy’s place is the perfect place to recharge your batteries and an ideal location to explore Waiheke from - get in touch with Lucy to find out more!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lucy Grace

I am a holistic therapist and author, known internationally for these roles and booked out a year in advance. I recently released a book "This Untameable Light" which can be found in the boutiques around the island and online on amazon. I love the community here and despite working 15 years as a humanitarian aid worker around the world, based in Europe, I couldn't imagine living anywhere else - Waiheke Island truly is paradise and Heart-song cottage has such beautiful energy, it's my heaven.