Title: Barefoot Spirit | Stay Waiheke Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Barefoot Spirit | Stay Waiheke Holiday home in Waiheke Island with kitchen and balcony ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33572800/33572715/5451de00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33572800/33572715/8dba8c96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33572800/33572715/6e2db8fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33572800/33572715/w1918h1278x0y2-9643d2be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33572800/33572715/c085bec0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Barefoot Spirit, unwind on the sun-drenched entertaining deck with beautiful sea views. With a short walk to Palm Beach and nearby attractions like The Red Shed art gallery and Arcadia cafe, this holiday home offers a serene retreat by the sea. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Barefoot Spirit | Stay Waiheke Summary: Minutes from the white sands of Palm Beach, Barefoot Spirit is a light and airy holiday home with sea views. The purpose built beach house opens to let nature in yet feels completely private for guests to relax and unwind. Barefoot Spirit is a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing retreat by the sea on Waiheke Island! Bed Configuration: Bedroom 1 - double bed, Bedroom 2 - double bed, Bedroom 3 - double bed The Space: A large sun drenched entertaining deck connects the open plan kitchen and living area to a free standing double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. An additional two double bedrooms accessed via an external staircase, (each with private deck) full bath and laundry area are located on the lower level of the main house. The bach is in a great central location for exploring the island. Palm Beach, the bus stop, a dairy, The Red Shed art gallery and the fish and chips shop are within a few minutes walk and a short drive will get you to the supermarket, ferries, iconic Saturday farmer's market, galleries and shopping as well as Waiheke's amazing vineyards and restaurants. Bed Configuration: Bedroom 1 - double bed, Bedroom 2 - double bed, Bedroom 3 - double bed Please Note: A compulsory exit clean of $240 applies to each booking and a compulsory linen fee of $25 per person, per stay. Beach towels can also be hired for $7.50 per person, per stay. Minimum stays: 7 nights from mid December to mid January, 3 nights rest of January and all holiday weekends, 2 nights at all other times. At Stay Waiheke we offer a wide range of services for guests in residence including provisioning, private cheffing, beach towel hire, transport, tours, child minding and housekeeping. Advance bookings recommended. Please contact our team for assistance with your itinerary. We look forward to hearing from you. The Neighborhood: The bach is in a great central location for exploring the island. Palm Beach, the bus stop, a dairy, The Red Shed art gallery and Arcadia cafe are within a few minutes walk and a short drive will get you to the supermarket, ferries, iconic Saturday farmer's market, galleries and shopping as well as Waiheke's amazing vineyards and restaurants. Barefoot Spirit is a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing retreat by the sea on Waiheke Island! Getting Around: Waiheke Island is 20km long. Our properties are mainly located in the first 10km. Taxis are available but can be expensive. There is a good bus service and we offer car hire with the property. To enquire about car hire contact Stay Waiheke. Interaction with Guests: Our team is available 7 days a week 8:30 am to 5pm for guests and for emergencies after hours. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Scuba diving nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Barefoot Spirit Stay Waiheke Barefoot Spirit - Stay Waiheke Waiheke Island Barefoot Spirit - Stay Waiheke Private vacation home 6848c93e959b1b001399734b ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.78318%2C175.04149&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rnlpkk0ubKkKNE_ARnF2K0kh2Yg=) Waiheke Island, North Island #### What's nearby - Palm Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Wild on Waiheke - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles - Onetangi Beach - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles - Mudbrick Vineyard - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles - Matiatia Wharf Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles #### Getting around - Auckland Panmure Station - 87 min drive - Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 101 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Oyster Inn - ‬8 min drive - ‪Stonyridge Vineyard - ‬8 min drive - ‪Fenice Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Double Shot - ‬8 min drive - ‪Casita Miro - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barefoot Spirit | Stay Waiheke pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Barefoot Spirit | Stay Waiheke? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Barefoot Spirit | Stay Waiheke? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Barefoot Spirit | Stay Waiheke located? > Located in Palm Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Palm Beach, Sandy Bay and Hekerua Bay. Enclosure Bay and Oneroa Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Barefoot Spirit | Stay Waiheke Reviews 9.6 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick B. 6 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Amazing views, easy beach access. My family loved this place and we will be coming back only downside the bottom room beds were not comfortable at all. All in all this is a great place!! ##### Nick B. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabrielle G. 9 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spot The place was perfect... it was lovely, sunny, warm and welcoming. It felt a bit like being in a tree house (altho a bit noisy for the poor folks who were sleeping in the rooms downstairs - you could hear everything going on in the lounge/kitchen) and so close to the beach. I loved it! ##### Gabrielle G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverley B. 28 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot close to Palm Beach Very clean and tidy property, which was well presented. Lots of space to enjoy the indoors and outdoors ##### Beverley B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley W. 9 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great location the property was in a great location and the bedroom/bathroom setup was perfect for a group of people. Having no curtains is a bit weird though and less than ideal. The parking situation is also not that great with only space for one car in a space that is poorly marked if you arrive in the dark. ##### Ashley W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte W. 14 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend getaway Great location & cosy home we loved our stay. ##### Charlotte W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy G. 21 Feb 2019 #### Beautiful bach in great location I stayed here with my family for a long weekend. The bach is beautiful, set in the bush with views of the sea. The location is ideal since it is halfway between Onetangi and Oneroa. The owner/s were very helpful with my 101 questions including when I needed to get refunds for two people. 10/10 for a relaxing weekend ##### Amy G. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachael T. 19 Dec 2018 #### Nice place The downstairs rooms were very musty with a strong unpleasant smell. Some trees need cutting back as it was windy and a lot of noise of them scraping against the house which gave for a very disturbed sleep. The lack of curtains made for early wake up. Apart from those things the house was entirely suitable for a holiday and had everything we needed and we very much enjoyed our stay. Plenty of amenities, good hot water supply and comfy beds. ##### Rachael T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 25 Sept 2017 #### Beautiful spacious property in a great location just down the road from the beach and close to main Beautiful spacious property in a great location just down the road from the beach and close to main bus route. Great layout for entertaining with lovely sea views. Our group of 8 had a great stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the place! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay 24 Feb 2017 #### Tidy home with all the basics Tidy home with all the basics This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 17 Dec 2015 #### Wonderful location and perfect layout for couples. Wonderful location and perfect layout for couples. We had a fantastic time and hopefully will get the chance to stay again. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 5 Dec 2015 #### The view of the beach. The view of the beach. The design of the house was awesome, with sliding doors and windows that stacked on one side, giving a feeling of space and it brought the outdoors inside. Quality linen. House was well equipped. Excellent location near a bush walk and easy walk to the beach. Bus stop close by. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 27 Feb 2013 #### Such an amazing bach, a home away from home but with better views and perfect weather. Such an amazing bach, a home away from home but with better views and perfect weather. Would stay here again every single time. A new bach with an open plan that's great for socializing with friends. Highly recommend this bach to any family or group of friends. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 26 Feb 2013 #### Absolutely loved the property! Absolutely loved the property! Lovely big bach with a great outdoors social deck in the middle and a short stroll down to beautiful palm beach. New kitchen, bathrooms throughout. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 1 Feb 2013 #### Beautiful property and location. Beautiful property and location. Well equipped Will definitely return!