Title: Drop Anchor 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 # Drop Anchor Beach holiday home in Waiheke Island with free parking ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20300000/20299400/20299363/083196f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20300000/20299400/20299363/9028a561.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Drop Anchor | 4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20300000/20299400/20299363/559141af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Drop Anchor | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20300000/20299400/20299363/f0e73211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Drop Anchor | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20300000/20299400/20299363/67f9d1c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Drop Anchor, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Housekeeping - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Drop Anchor Beach holiday home in Waiheke Island with free parking Guests at this beach holiday home will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washer/dryer. Housekeeping is available on request. Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - White sand beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Childcare (surcharge) - Children's books - Children's games - Cot: NZD 35 per night ### Kitchen - Cleaning supplies - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Tea bags/instant coffee - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Fee: NZD 50 per pet per stay - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (daily) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Scooter/moped rentals nearby - Segway rentals/tours nearby - Skydiving nearby - Ziplining 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36100000/36091900/36091896/80cba25e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment On The Beach Onetangi - 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Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 35 per night ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: NZD 50.00 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees - Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay - Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 35 per night - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Long-term renters welcome 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 is professionally cleaned 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### Property is also known as Drop Anchor House Waiheke Island Drop Anchor Waiheke Island Drop Anchor Waiheke Island Drop Anchor Private vacation home Drop Anchor Private vacation home Waiheke Island ## 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-36.77777%2C175.03307&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zSDHl-B_x487IH-MP_qg7XZZEXk=) 48 Great Barrier Road, Waiheke Island, 1081 #### 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 - ‬11 min drive - ‪Fenice - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Drop Anchor pet-friendly? > Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Drop Anchor? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Drop Anchor? > Check-in begins at 2 PM. ### What time is check-out at Drop Anchor? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Drop Anchor located? > Located in Oneroa, this beach holiday home 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. 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