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Waterfront Sanctuary

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A bedroom with a large window offering a view of a coastal landscape.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a large island, and a clock on the wall.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture and a large umbrella overlooking a coastal area with clear blue waters and distant land.
A modern living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A two-story house with a large deck and a swimming pool surrounded by dense vegetation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Espresso maker
    A rare find - enjoy barista-quality espresso at your rental.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Leigh, Whangateau
  • Place, Reptile Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mathesons Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Matakana Country Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bedroom 2 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Whangateau

Located in Whangateau, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Heron's Flight and Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Matakana Village and Matakana Weekend Market. Reptile Park and Action Ninja World are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Leigh, Whangateau

What's nearby

  • Reptile Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mathesons Bay - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Matakana Country Park - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Goat Island - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Matakana Village - 12 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪8 Wired Barrelworks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fired Pizza Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ravish - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Omaha Beach Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Leigh Fish 'N Chips - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Sanctuary located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Reptile Park and Mathesons Bay. Mathesons Bay is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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. 48 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot and beautiful view. Lovely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A place with wow factor and the constant feeling of being relaxed. Thank you for the stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
We only stayed two of the nights we booked out of 7 due to location of property. But it was a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov, 2025
The location of our property is shown on before booking. These guests were international and not familiar with New Zealand.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Really enjoyed our stay. fantastic deck overlooking sea. Defiantly recommend this property to others
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was thought of. The kitchen was well stocked. The place with spotless clean. Really spacious and amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a weekend away.

The steep drive to the house was well worth the effort to get up because of the amazing relaxing view that waited for you when you entered the house. Great layout for a group of friends to catch up. We throughly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific location

This house was all that it described, lovely handy location and well equipped. Would have been nice if sun had come out to utilise the fantastic deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful romantic escape 😍

Stunning views, bush & home, admired the house artwork & sculptures, was blown away by the luggage lift, so helpful, have never seen one before 😁 Thanks for the lovely chocolates guys much appreciated 😍
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautifully nestled on a hill and even has a small private beach. The view from the deck is breathtaking. The house is nicely furnished and well equipped. We had a problem with the dishwasher, but the host promptly responded. We definitely would recommend the house to family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location for a Girls weekend

We had a lovely long weekend away. The house was just lovely and very relaxing. The view is amazing. We really enjoyed the spa. Big enough to fit us all. The driveway is very steep but we knew that when we booked. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and wonderful house !

Overall our experience was wonderful at this house. Plenty of space & each bedroom has an ensuite. The driveway is very steep although we managed just fine. The owners were very easy and pleasant to deal with. Thank you again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house

Very clean and tidy, great spot. Spa was cold on arrival and dirty. Advised power cut so started next day we attempted to remove all the leaves and added the chlorine provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxury hideaway and OH what a view!

This place is amazing! Luxurious clifftop hideaway with incredible views of the Whangateau harbour and beyond. Comfortable beds, 3 bathrooms, everything you need in the kitchen, plus complete privacy, a clifftop spa and steps down to estuary for a swim at high tide or walk on sand flats at low tide.Yes the driveway is very steep but it’s fine! Hosts are great to communicate with.If you only ever have one holiday, make it to this house!Thanks Carina & Mark- we wish we’d never left!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic views

We all enjoyed the property and the amenities provided. The driveway is not for the faint hearted but room for 3 vehicles on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend getaway

3 couples booked this for a weekend, each bedroom has it's own bathroom which is great. Well equipped kitchen for cooking and dining, comfortable beds and large spa which was clean and hot. Close to Matakana but very private. Definitely use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

The location is incredible, with beautiful views over the estuary. Easy access to Omaha, Matakana, Leigh. Great setup in the house and the spa out on the deck is a lovely spot to watch the sunset from.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you, your house is lovely.

Easy, perfect, amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting

We had a wonderful family time away
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome spot

Incredible views, relaxing spa pool with privacy. Very comfortable cool, 90s style house. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

Three couples in search of a place to stay while attending a wedding in Leigh found this place. It's ideal for three couples, with each having their own bedroom and bathroom. The place is well appointed, clean and tidy, with stunning views. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and view

The property was exactly as described and the view was incredible. Would definitely recommend staying here for your next trip up north
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We loved the access to outside with doors opening out along the front to the large deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We extended our stay...

Great location. We were fortunate to have perfect weather and spent most our time swimming and kayaking in the lagoon. The private steps down to the lagoon are challenging, but fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Views

Thumbs up - Check in process, Location and neighborhood
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
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