Title: Sunshine Cottage by the Sea | 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 # Sunshine Cottage by the Sea | Stay Waiheke Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37992800/37992756/2c7e0e94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37992800/37992756/a16c0f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37992800/37992756/21660414.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37992800/37992756/3c3d2ef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37992800/37992756/1b849422.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Sunshine Cottage by the Sea | Stay Waiheke provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Sea view ## 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. ### Sunshine Cottage by the Sea | Stay Waiheke Summary: Beach, sun and sand! Reminiscent of times gone by, Sunshine Cottage by the Sea is a cherished family bach situated steps from Onetangi beach. Pack up the kids, boogie boards & your favourite novel and prepare yourselves for a good old fashioned beach holiday. The Space: The bach, originally built in the 20's, has lovely wooden floors, stunning views of the beach, an open plan living/kitchen area and a bedroom wing in the main house. The bathroom is accessed externally off the back deck. Sunshine Cottage is situated on the eastern end of Onetangi beach with 2.5 kilometres of white sand and charming seaside cafes. The vineyards and restaurants of the "vineyard valley" including Miro/Casita Miro, Obsidian, Stonyridge, Te Motu and Wild on Waiheke are all within easy reach. The property is close to the golf course, Countdown supermarket, Saturday farmer's market and many other Waiheke attractions. Bed configuration: Bedroom 1 - double bed Bedroom 2: single over double bunk Please note: Rates are based on occupancy for up to four guests. An additional fee of $50 per person per night applies for additional guests using the top bunk. A compulsory linen fee of $25 per person, per stay and a compulsory $200 exit cleaning charge applies to each booking. Beach towels can also be hired for $7.50 per person per stay. Minimum stays: Mid December to end January - 7 nights, holiday weekends - 3 nights and 2 nights at all other times. Pets considered on request only and must be approved in writing. A vehicle is available to book with this property. Please enquire for rates and availability. 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: Sunshine Cottage is situated on the eastern end of Onetangi beach with 2.5 kilometres of white sand and charming seaside cafes. The vineyards and restaurants of the "vineyard valley" including Miro/Casita Miro, Obsidian, Stonyridge, Te Motu and Wild on Waiheke are all within easy reach. The property is close to the golf course, Countdown supermarket, Saturday farmer's market and many other Waiheke attractions. 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 - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110130000/110126400/110126341/91a362a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seahorse Cottage - Stay Waiheke Waiheke Island - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=110126341&PinnedHotelID=110126341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34196400/34196351/a0e8c308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Onetangi Waiheke Beach House Onetangi - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 162 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=34196351&PinnedHotelID=34196351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29930000/29925500/29925495/b66e15a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Prime beachfront position on Waiheke Island. 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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 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 6848c96c9b2bd00012db689d Sunshine Cottage by the Sea - Stay Waiheke Waiheke Island Sunshine Cottage by the Sea - Stay Waiheke Private vacation home ## 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-36.78884%2C175.08710&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sr7ggqcfiqBp3KllbxsjmmTtR_w=) Onetangi, Auckland #### What's nearby - Onetangi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Tantalus Estate - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Wild on Waiheke - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles - Palm Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles - Mudbrick Vineyard - 16 min drive - 7.4 miles #### Getting around - Auckland Panmure Station - 89 min drive - Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 104 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Oyster Inn - ‬13 min drive - ‪Stonyridge Vineyard - ‬5 min drive - ‪Charlie Farley's - ‬5 min walk - ‪Batch Winery - ‬9 min drive - ‪Casita Miro - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunshine Cottage by the Sea | Stay Waiheke pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Sunshine Cottage by the Sea | Stay Waiheke? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sunshine Cottage by the Sea | Stay Waiheke? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sunshine Cottage by the Sea | Stay Waiheke located? > Located in Onetangi, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Onetangi Beach and Eco Zip Adventures. Atawhai Whenua Reserve and Te Haahi-Goodwin Reserve 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 ## Sunshine Cottage by the Sea | 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah L. 21 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Gem on the Beach So close to the beach it’s nearly on it! Very cute old school bach with incredible sea views. Absolutely loved it. ##### Sarah L. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Robyn H. 11 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little Gem Perfect location & good old fashioned kiwi bach. Nothing like going to sleep with the sound of the waves crashing. Loved the outdoor shower after swimming in the sea. Will be returning!!!! ##### Robyn H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve H. 24 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! Excellent location, very close to the beach with everything there for a Dad to look after his three kids for a week, while Mom works in the city! ##### Steve H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristal K. 17 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and cottagy This is a proper old school bach but in great nick with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing escape. And so close to the beach you can listen to the waves as you fall asleep. It was pretty hard to leave! ##### Kristal K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damien M. 3 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing all round Beautiful rustic cottage with a Tuscan feel overlooking the beach. Dog-friendly, stones trough from the beach - really could not ask for more. Definitely will be back! <3 ##### Damien M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole A. 2 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, location, location! The property is a well presented and appointed kiwi bach. It is literally metres from the beach, so you can come and go with ease. The property manager was really helpful, clear and responsive. I would recommend this property to others and would absolutely rent it again. ##### Nicole A. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Udo B., Oceanside, CA 10 Mar 2019 #### Great location Great little beach 🏖 cottage on the beach. Brought our grandkids and we all loved our stay in this traditional beach cottage. Would stay here again. ##### Udo B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dianne t. 14 Jan 2019 #### Charming Bach. Brilliant location. Perfect little place has everything you need. Location couldn’t be better ##### dianne t. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Alex W. 17 Apr 2018 #### Location is fantastic; a great little kiwi bach. Location is fantastic; a great little kiwi bach. ##### Alex W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant W. 10 Jan 2018 #### Great Kiwi bach in an amazing location. Great Kiwi bach in an amazing location. ##### Grant W.