Title: Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront. 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 # Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront. ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914700/37914616/31bd0a80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914700/37914616/541e4ab7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914700/37914616/6b0c994e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914700/37914616/4103b7f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914700/37914616/d836a1ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the charming Drop Anchor, a classic 4-bedroom holiday cottage where modern comforts blend with old-world Retro style. Enjoy stunning views of the Bay from the master bedroom's covered deck or spend time on the big flat lawn and BBQ area. With board games, books, and free kayaks under the house to keep you entertained. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront. This 4 bedroom character filled holiday cottage that has been owned by the same family for 3 generations. Recently the house has gone through a complete make over. The inside was renovated, fully redecorated and all applicances replaced. However, the essence of the home has been retained. This remains, at its heart, a classic Kiwi bach. As soon as you step through the front door all those childhood memories come flooding back. Here as kids we could spend all day on the beach and run home without having to worry about sand on our feet or being told off by the oldies for making a mess. Family dinners around the huge dining table and games of hide and seek on the lawn. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms the house can comfortably sleep 8 guests. The bed configuration has the Master bedroom with a California (split-able) King bed in a large room which opens onto the wrap around covered deck, with the view across the Bay. The second bedroom has a king bed and the third bedroom in the main house has a king single bed. At the back door is the sleep out, which has a double and single in one room along with a connected en-suite with shower and toilet. The compact kitchen was fully remodeled in 2024 and comes with Smeg oven and gas hob, stainless steel dishwasher, micro wave and full size fridge-freezer. There are plenty of bowls, platters and utensils - everything you may need to whip up the great meal. There are also board games and books galore, along with free use of the kayaks under the house. The flooring throughout the main house has also been fully replaced in 2024 with beautiful engineered timber, giving the house a clean and fresh feel. There is a 40" TV with Sky and of course free Wifi as well as stacks of books, magazines and board games to keep you occupied. There is also newly installed air conditioning/heat-pump unit to keep you cool during summer months and warm during winter times. The wrap around deck has a large BBQ and outdoor furniture and at the front of the property a large flat lawn offers space to play and a good spot to park a boat. There is a further lawn to the rear, this has a purpose built area for a tent. Drop Anchor is truly delightful, which will suit guests looking for that special and memorable holiday experience, they just don’t make houses like this anymore. If you are looking for a traditional kiwi beach holiday in an authentic and unspoiled location, look no further. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Freezer - Hob - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 Parties and events are allowed on site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 AP-2423-listing-19 ## About the area Oneroa, a neighbourhood in Waiheke Island, is home to this cottage. Waiheke Community Art Gallery and Whittaker’s Musical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goldie Vineyard and Cable Bay Vineyard. [Visit our Waiheke Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waiheke-Island.dx6347842) [View more Cottages in Auckland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Cottages.d178233-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-36.77779%2C175.03307&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CWnDAg_s9PEa6aA8ieHqMJxeioc=) Waiheke Island, Auckland ### What's nearby - Palm Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Oneroa Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles - Mudbrick Vineyard - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles - Matiatia Wharf Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles - Onetangi Beach - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Mudbrick Wines - ‬9 min drive - ‪Casita Miro - ‬12 min drive - ‪Hot Shot Espresso - ‬7 min drive - ‪Stonyridge Vineyard - ‬10 min drive - ‪Fenice - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront. located? > Located in Oneroa, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Enclosure Bay and Sandy Bay. Hekerua Bay and Palm Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family cottage at Enclosure Bay - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beachfront. Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 18 Mar 2025 #### Waiheke Island We had a great stay!Close to the beach, ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### John H. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location ##### John H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret O. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magic location ##### Margaret O. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kavi K. 25 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place! Awesome place in a great location! We had a excellent time. Thanks ##### Kavi K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Frances O. 22 Dec 2018 #### Wonderful location - very nice safe rocky beach as long as you... Wonderful location - very nice safe rocky beach as long as you wear beach shoes as the rocks are very sharp and we all cut our feet badly the first day. Very well equipped kitchen - 2 of the bedrooms are on the small side. ##### Frances O. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Ao/zOZPAQvDd/9HX6IVfkxPc724Jii6Q3YBahAV9kXF9Pa9hBPLv0kMk+vrOZS1/ A. 9 Apr 2018 #### Great locations Great locations ##### Ao/zOZPAQvDd/9HX6IVfkxPc724Jii6Q3YBahAV9kXF9Pa9hBPLv0kMk+vrOZS1/ A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Meredith M. 30 Mar 2018 #### Great spot, we anchored our boat in Sandy Bay and walked to the property. Great spot, we anchored our boat in Sandy Bay and walked to the property. House was clean and had everything we needed. Good having the sleep out as extra accommodation. Was nicer than we expected. ##### Meredith M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura T. 2 Mar 2018 #### The house suited our needs very well. The house suited our needs very well. It was clean and comfortable and the view was beautiful! There is plenty of seating on the porch as well as inside the house. The kitchen is well equipped and the shower works great. One oddity is that the beds are on wheels so if you want to sit up and read in bed, you may find yourself travelling across the room. The only negative is that the washing machine is complicated to figure out; the plumbing is hooked up to the sink in a unique way. ##### Laura T. 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