Sunbeam Sanctuary Dome Cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Blind Bay, Great Barrier Island

Blind Bay6 min walk
Great Barrier Island (GBZ)15 min drive
Medlands Beach27 min drive
Glenfern Sanctuary46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1. Dome Cabin

2 Queen Beds

Common area 1

+1

2 Double Futons and 3 Twin Beds

Dome Cabin (2 rooms)

+2

2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Dome Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Dome Bathroom area

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Dome Cabin is sunny and private with 2 bedrooms ,24 volt solar lighting and an outside deck with furniture.
The power system is solar,also 240AC for charging Phones etc, there is also plenty of nice spring drinking water. ( Absolutely NO hairdryers or appliances as power system won’t handle them)
The bathroom is separate ablution area with guests own toilet & shower / shared laundry and seperate shared kitchen and dining area with covered outdoor deck, BBQ and furniture. ( with Garden Cabin)
All is situated very close by with a nice lawn for extra camping. ( please enquire)
Extra people after first 2 are $35 per night
Camping allowed$20 per person a night
Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ $30 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
I have a 2 day minimum stay
Thanks 😊
Also on Grt Barrier Island we have a total fire ban during Summer &Autumn so absolutely NO outdoor fire’s allowed and even the only with a permit!
Enjoy your stay👍

Property manager

NikkiWi2

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Have portacot and & high chair available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only be careful as butts high fire risk

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Great Barrier Island

Located in Great Barrier Island, this chalet is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glenfern Sanctuary and Blind Bay. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.

Blind Bay, Great Barrier Island

What's nearby

Blind Bay - 6 min walk
Kaitoki Beach - 25 min drive
Medlands Beach - 27 min drive
Glenfern Sanctuary - 46 min drive
Windy Canyon Lookout - 62 min drive

Getting around

Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tipi & Bobs Waterfront Lodge - ‬36 min drive
‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬40 min drive
‪Barrier Social Club - ‬35 min drive
‪Stonewall Store & Bottle Store - ‬36 min drive
‪The Innkeeper's Lodge & Currach Irish Pub - ‬36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunbeam Sanctuary Dome Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Sunbeam Sanctuary Dome Cabin?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunbeam Sanctuary Dome Cabin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunbeam Sanctuary Dome Cabin located?

This family-friendly Great Barrier Island chalet is located on a river, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Blind Bay, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kaitoki Beach and Medlands Beach. Awana Bay and Mount Hobson are also within 12 mi (20 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Antony B.

Nov 19, 2017

Great place to unwind

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Jan 9, 2024

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

Very relaxing, peaceful and beautiful place to stay

My family and I very much enjoyed our few days staying in the Dome cabin at Nikki's place. The rooms were exactly as advertised, clean comfortable and an awesome location. Nikki was super helpful and patient for us and made our stay exactly what we wanted. This is a perfect place to spend relaxing days and re-connect with your family; and we would love to come back next year and spend a longer time here and explore the rest of the island.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula Roxana R.

Jan 2, 2024

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

Amazing and quiet place to stay

Really nice and peaceful place to stay. Love it

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Chris P.

Apr 27, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The geodesic dome needs to be put out to pasture

Nikki was a nice host who tried her best to be accommodating but unfortunately her geodesic dome is no longer what she perceives it to be. We had 2 families staying for a rainy week over the easter holidays. Nikki had reassured us that her place could accommodate our number which included sleeping people inside her geodesic dome. This was simply not true. The dome is no longer fit for habitation. It has multiple leaks as the ceiling is made of plastic. We ran out of buckets to catch the water when the rain was at its worst and as a result we didn't have a place to socialize and had to sleep some of the group in tents despite us choosing this accommodation to avoid having to camp for the week. Nikki indicated that this is a new problem but there was mould growing on the floor so I'm not sure that this is the case. I suspect that with long periods of sunny weather over the summer, this has enabled the dome to be used without such issues for the most part but it really needs to be taken out of consideration when thinking about accommodation. When it became apparent that this was a disaster, Nikki did find us alternative accommodation in a property she had further up the hill which was much better. She was always friendly and tried to be accommodating but unfortunately the damage to our holiday had already been done. The positives were that the kitchen area is reasonable and the garden and dome lodgings are good for 2 (in the garden) and 6 (in the dome lodge - separate building to the actual dome) people. There was hot water and good gas and power throughout. Signal down the driveway for occasional calls. The location was also a bit further from the beach or wharf than we realised. We had been told 300m away from the beach but although you could jump a fence and head down to the water from the end of the driveway, the actual beaches were over a km away. Great Barrier is a beautiful place but when it rains, if you need somewhere warm and dry to base yourselves, I wouldn't reccommend the geodesic dome.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Mar 6, 2022

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

Working away

We found the property different but once we got used to it very comfortable and very peaceful which was great for working away.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by NikkiWi2

I am a Natural Health Practitioner and offer a range of services Please enquire or look on my website www.sunbeamgbi.nz or enquire
I offer sound healing meditations for groups also