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A modern house with a balcony overlooking a lush garden and a view of the sea. - 4 Wheel Drive included. 5-minute walk from Ferry to car. Hot on arrival Spa Pool (Onetangi)
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A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV, and a cozy seating area with a view of the outdoors. - 4 Wheel Drive included. 5-minute walk from Ferry to car. Hot on arrival Spa Pool (Onetangi)
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A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, and a large window. - 4 Wheel Drive included. 5-minute walk from Ferry to car. Hot on arrival Spa Pool (Onetangi)
Whisper Cottage on Waiheke Island offers a serene retreat, complete with magical sea views from the moment you step inside. Take in the private setting teeming with bird life and unwind in the 4-person Spa Pool or on your sun-drenched balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

4 Wheel Drive included. 5-minute walk from Ferry to car. Hot on arrival Spa Pool


  • Hyundai 4WD Tucson included in the price quoted for guest's exclusive use. 5-minute walk from Ferry (Matiatia) to car.

    No matter the reason for your Waiheke Island break, Whisper Cottage offers everything to restore, relax and rejuvenate.
    Looking for a romantic interlude, respite from the city or a pampering time with friends, we have you covered.


    Magical sea views from the moment you walk through the green door.

    Open plan living space with two large sliding doors opening on to sun drenched balcony.
    The setting is extremely private and a flutter with bird life.
    Take a long hot soak in modern 4-person Spa Pool, ready to enjoy on arrival.
    The home itself includes all modern amenities including 2 Heat Pumps and Smart TV to enjoy those must watch shows. Two bedrooms, Main bedroom includes 1 King sized double with upstairs room including 1 King sized double and 1 King sized single.
    Easy 5-minute drive (20-minute walk) to beautiful Onetangi Beach.

    Equivalent car to rent on the Island for 2 days throughout the year is overNZ$300.
    Sealink Car Ferry from Halfmoon Bay to Kennedy Point (Waiheke), car and 1 adult return is over NZ$300
    All we ask guests is to refill before returning it to the Matiatia carpark.
    .
    Full comprehensive Insurance covers drivers 25 or older and have held a full clean (no convictions) license for 2 years or longer.
    Insurance excess (deductible) is NZ$1000 (maybe higher for international drivers)

    Car is parked a short walk from where the Fullers Ferry from Auckland City arrives at Matiatia (Waiheke) and will be available from 2pm. To be returned no later than 1pm on the day of your departure.

    Each stay includes a $100 fee for linen, towels and exit clean.

    To discover the amazing views and complete privacy Whisper Cottage enjoys our guests will first need to circumnavigate up the meandering path including a number of steps from the carparking area. This may be a problem for guests of a certain vintage when travelling with luggage for extended stays.”

    Special conditions:

    Children are welcomed age 1 to 12 months and 7 and above.
    Smoking allowed outside only.
    .

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Rules

To discover the amazing views and complete privacy Whisper Cottage enjoys our guests will first need to circumnavigate up a path including 36 steps
Children aged 7 and over are welcome.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Onetangi, a neighbourhood in Waiheke Island. Te Haahi-Goodwin Reserve and Atawhai Whenua Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre and Whittaker’s Musical Museum. Ayrlies Garden and Howick Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. Visit our Waiheke Island travel guide
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Onetangi, Waiheke Island

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a clear blue sea, boats, and lush greenery.
    Onetangi Beach
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Eco Zip Adventures
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waiheke Museum & Historic Village
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tantalus Estate
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wild on Waiheke
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Panmure Station
    88 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    102 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bisou
    9 min drive
  • Hot Shot Espresso
    6 min drive
  • Rangihoua Estate
    5 min drive
  • Charlie Farley's
    20 min walk
  • Dragonfired
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Wheel Drive included. 5-minute walk from Ferry to car. Hot on arrival Spa Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 4 Wheel Drive included. 5-minute walk from Ferry to car. Hot on arrival Spa Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 Wheel Drive included. 5-minute walk from Ferry to car. Hot on arrival Spa Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Wheel Drive included. 5-minute walk from Ferry to car. Hot on arrival Spa Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 Wheel Drive included. 5-minute walk from Ferry to car. Hot on arrival Spa Pool located?

Located in Onetangi, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Eco Zip Adventures, Dellows Waiheke Distillery and Waiheke Museum & Historic Village. Postage Stamp Wines and Onetangi Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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4 Wheel Drive included. 5-minute walk from Ferry to car. Hot on arrival Spa Pool Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 235 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great views and well equipped house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning spot, with everything we needed and more. Beautiful view, bird life to watch, peaceful, beautifully fitted out. Having the car to tootle around in was a total bonus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Truly amazing

Great location Great sea views Beautiful home Handy car Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart K.

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

Kermack family

Really good. Great location. Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saul S.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

We loved our time here! Such a beautiful location and peaceful space to enjoy some time out. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Very nice location up on the hillside

Great location and nice property! Plus the included use of a car was a massive bonus to get around the island
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus P.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Property is an ideal location away from the main activity on the Island but close enough to enjoy everything the island has to offer. Great place, wonderful views, quiet and peaceful with all the amenities. The advantage of having a car in with the property is significant enabling you to get out and about without relying on taxis or buses - gives you the freedom to enjoy the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highlights: Proximity to world class vineyards, eateries and beaches. Amazing views. The use of a vehicle. The rejuvenating hot spa. The tranquil surroundings.Lowlights: Having to leave and go home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

JO W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Whisper Cottage

Car availabilty and spa both valuable. The outdoor stairs a little disconcerting at night and upon arrival, however the climb was worth it. Cottage beautifully clean and very well maintained. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan S.

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

Lovely

Lovely holiday and the car was a fantastic asset. House beautiful and location and views amazing. One thing i would say prior to arriving we did not know there would be 50 plus steps to the property. Carrying suitcases etc was hard work. Saying that i would use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

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

A fantastic house with an awesome view in the forest overlooking Onetangi Bay.

This is a great house with an awesome deck and hot tub. It is a completely stand alone house in the forest. The house is located on the hill overlooking the bay at 110M elevation. A couple things to keep in mind when you rent this property. 1-The car parking spot is fifty stair steps below the house. 2-The parking spot leaves the car 1/4 into the road so something to consider if you are brining your own car. There is no space for a second car.The car that comes with the house is a true “Island Car” but runs well.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved every aspect of our stay and we willAbsolutely be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annabel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very cosy, very nice views, well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Views

Clean and we enjoyed our stay! Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Great to be back

Loved our second stay at Whisper Cottage! A great getaway for the two of us. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke c.

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

Amazing cottage with a perfect view

Fantastic cottage hidden away, very spacious, with all the equipment needed for a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronan G.

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

Great location and view

Lovely experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alistair B.

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

Perfect getaway

Beautiful property in a great location, with a killer view - loved it from start to finish!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

A perfect romantic getaway

This is a simply wonderful place to stay - private, romantic and unforgettable. Having a car with the property makes it even better and the host, Peter, was great at providing all the necessary info. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy J.

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

Good getaway

Was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yann F.

This cottage is a charming place where you will feel so relax

This cottage is a charming place where you will feel so relax. The location secluded in the forest with an awesome view on Onetangui bay, is ideal to discover Waiheke Island. We can only advise everybody to stay in this cozy cottage which offers all the necessary and even the owner's own car, a real plus to easily enjoy all the wonderful places on the island. Thanks Peter for our great stay at Whisper cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme D.

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

Peaceful, lovely house with amazing views

Everything was perfect- we enjoyed the great sea views in the daytime and the outside spa at night. The house was spacious, light filled and very well equipped. The car is a huge bonus for exploring beyond the lovely local area. Peter was a very friendly and responsive host. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

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

Fabulous property in Onetangi

As you can see by the photos, the view is amazing, and it is better in person. Peter was an amazing host, answering questions on a moments notice. I would recommend this rental to everyone I know.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Great place to stay on Waiheke

This is a great place to stay, it's away from the bustle of Oneroa yet close enough to everything. Having a car included is a big plus. The place itself is stunning, with a great view of the water. The laundry facilities work great, and there's two drying racks (I wish more places had two!). The shower was hot. The bed was firm and comfortable. There's a separate a/c unit in the bedroom which we liked. The water is filtered but it's recommended to drink bottled water; there's a Four Square about a five minute drive away that sells 5L waters. We loved our stay here and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

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

Secluded Beauty

Beautiful property in a stunning location and really helpful host made for a lovely relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022