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Gull Cottage Waiheke Waterfront

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Lounge
Kitchen 2
Back Deck
Bed
Kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Rocky Bay (Waiheke), Auckland
  • Place, Mt William Walkway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Whau Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪105 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

About this property

Gull Cottage Waiheke Waterfront

Snug 1 bedroom historic cottage which has had interior renovation while retaining original character,
Private and peaceful with tuis and wood pigeons in mature native trees, sea view across the bay. This is a quiet 'getaway' Waiheke location, but a short drive to supermarket, vineyards and olive grove.
Bush walks nearby including Whakanewha Regional Park and coastal walk to Te Whau Point and vineyard. Located on the Te Ara Hura walkway. Rocky Bay is conveniently located within a short drive to the many Waiheke attractions and activities.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$30.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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

About the area

Waiheke Island

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Omiha, a neighbourhood in Waiheke Island. Waiheke Museum & Historic Village and Stony Batter Historic Reserve are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre and Whittaker’s Musical Museum. Ayrlies Garden and Howick Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing 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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Rocky Bay (Waiheke), Auckland

What's nearby

  • Mt William Walkway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rocky Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whakanewha Regional Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dead Dog Bay - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Te Whau Bay - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Panmure Station - 88 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rangihoua Estate - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hot Shot Espresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bisou - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ki Maha - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gull Cottage Waiheke Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gull Cottage Waiheke Waterfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gull Cottage Waiheke Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gull Cottage Waiheke Waterfront?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gull Cottage Waiheke Waterfront located?

Located in Omiha, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Mt William Walkway and Rocky Bay. Anzac Bay and Whakanewha Regional Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Conor M.

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

Great location

Great quiet location, almost a private beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marcus w.

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

Island Oasis

Its a lovely quiet part of Waiheke, with the property just a few metres from the beach. Place has everything you need, encircled by trees and birds. Its a lovely relaxing place, close to bus stop and with good walks nearby. Love to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

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

Fantastic natural setting

We really enjoyed our stay at Gull Cottage. This traditional kiwi bach provided us with peace and quiet and a relaxing setting. We appreciated the nature that surrounded us and particularly the bird life. Beautiful sunsets. Tranquil harbour.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dwayne W.

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

Gull cottage

Lovely place to stay ,quiet with the water right there for you too cool down if you like ..not too far from shopping if you have a car but bus wasnt too far away anyway ...no washing machine but understandable being on tank water not hard to go to the laudramat ...maybe bring your own fan cause its hot in summer..nice little view of the bay ..good communication with the host ..wpuld stay again...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter S.

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

Good location and well equiped

The Bach is well equiped for self catering, overlooking Rocky Bay. But the cleanliness was poor, extenuating the rather drab and cheerless rooms. Everything is functional, but old and tired. After some cleaning and flowers, we made it acceptable for our stay. The saving grace is that the location is ideal for bush walks and socialising with the friendly locals. The islands winery’s are near by, as is shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerrin N.

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing. Busing was easy. Taxi out to dinner was easy. Local hall provided a beautiful breakfast for Sunday morning. Cooking for ourselves that night was not so easy. We hadn’t realised the only staples provided were salt and pepper. However we figured out the oven and all was good. Having no local shop in walking distance requires a bit more planning than we are use to. Would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2023
We've been in touch with the traveler and have added some suggested pantry items. The oven is a flash combination microwave/convection oven, which can be confusing at first, but instructions are provided. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon W.

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

Perfect for our stay

Comprehensive information provided and excellent communication from David. Check in was easy via lockbox. The cottage was clean and perfect for my partner and I. Bonus for us was that it was right by the ocean and on the bus route, which was great since we needed it to get around. Also had an iron which was very handy. Thanks very much for having us, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leisa M.

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

Everything you could want!

Love Gull Cottage. It is everything Rocky Bay is about - bach life - view of the sea - walk over in your togs. Home made baking and strong coffee from hall. Perfect escape for us! Thanks David for our late check out and ease of your gorgeous bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine a.

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

lovely quiet and relaxing bach in a stunning location

Property was great - could've just done with a dust and removal of cobwebs - otherwise tidy and well mantained Owner was very considerate and helpful Only concern is Home and Away booking system, charges, and overall complicating an otherwise simple process. Haven't used bookabach website for a while due to total dislike since home and away took over - staying at Davids bach made us remember why we used to like using bookabach and how good liaising with the owner is, and how simple it used to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward E.

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

Great stay

Cute little place in a secluded bay. David was very responsive, charming and relaxed. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Morris T.

Very nice private spot.

David & Barbara were very nice to deal with. Very accommodating with Ferry times. Cottage was pleasant & all you need for 2 people. Take your car if you can. There is so much of Waiheke to see with Vineyards & beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Charming- basic but bright and filled with the sound of the sea just metres away.

Perfect for a couple of lazy days in our favourite part of Waiheke. Private and quiet. Clean and ready for us with nice linen and plenty of towels. Owners quickly answered our queries.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Emma D.

Simple, but everything we needed for a two night stay.

Simple, but everything we needed for a two night stay. Clean, Comfortable with great views. I don't think the photos do the place justice.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tania P.

Perfect location in Rocky Bay with amazing views and very close to the bus stop.

Perfect location in Rocky Bay with amazing views and very close to the bus stop. Well appointed cottage with everything you need and great hosts next door.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Terry K.

The property was at a beautiful beachside location with amazing view looking out to the water.

The property was at a beautiful beachside location with amazing view looking out to the water. The bach was how it looked like in the photos. However it was quite dusty and would need a thorough clean.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thankyou for your feedback. We have passed this on to the cleaner
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This was perfect for us and just what we needed for a weekend getaway.

This was perfect for us and just what we needed for a weekend getaway. Highly recommended if you're looking for somewhere quiet and peaceful to spend your time away. Close to public transport and it is very reliable. Thank you Dave and Barbara.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and pretty coastal location with pleasant walks.

Peaceful and pretty coastal location with pleasant walks. Light and bright cottage with beautiful timber floor. Barbecue was very clean so easy for us to clean after use.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful simple peaceful little cottage!

Beautiful simple peaceful little cottage! Wonderful views and bird life
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage with amazing views!

Great cottage with amazing views! The cottage had everything we wanted for a relaxing weekend on Waiheke. It's proximity to the water, parks, and wineries was very convient for a hiking/wine tasting trip. We would definitely stay again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What a fantastic get away.

What a fantastic get away. Quiet, very close to the beach and surrounded by wonderful natives full of bird life. Cottage was clean and neat as a pin, cosy and very comfortable. Does not lack for anything. Will definitely be coming back and recommending to others. Thank you for an awesome three night stay :)
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely quiet location with nice sea views.

Lovely quiet location with nice sea views. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Take a torch if arriving in the dark :-)
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
We've tried a solar powered light, but a torch is still a good idea if there's no moon. But great for starwatching!
Archival

8/10 Good

Perfect for a couple get away.

Perfect for a couple get away. Very clean and comfortable. Superb location in beaut Rocky Bay. Everything we needed in accomodation to cook with. A very cute and cosy cottage with a sea view. Would recommend and would love to stay again.

About the host

Hosted by David_Davies

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Our family have holidayed in Rocky Bay since 1985. Now enjoyed by grandchildren as well.

What makes this property unique

An original wee Kiwi bach but with a touch of class.
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