Title: TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush Holiday home in Waiheke Island with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush ![Property grounds - TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116690000/116681100/116681034/279c5b4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116690000/116681100/116681034/f97b6940.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116690000/116681100/116681034/c82a6f2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116690000/116681100/116681034/16ae7bd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116690000/116681100/116681034/2aa84f0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush Te Kereru is an architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush above Onetangi Beach on Waiheke Island. This split-level home features a light-filled living area with expansive sea views, a wood-burning stove, and a heat pump for year-round comfort. The spacious kitchen, equipped with a natural wooden island, opens to a balcony with outdoor dining and a gas BBQ. Multiple decks offer serene spots to relax and enjoy the abundant native birdlife, including tui and kereru. Sleeping Arrangements: Master Bedroom (ensuite with private deck): Super-king bed (can be split into two singles) Second Bedroom: Queen-sized bed Third Bedroom (private deck): Single bed The entrance level features a modern family bathroom with a walk-in shower, alongside a laundry area equipped with a washing machine and dryer. An outdoor shower is also available, ideal for rinsing off after a day at the beach. Te Kereru is a short walk to the beach and cafes, and a brief drive to wineries, shops, and the Ostend weekend market. Please note, due to its design and stairs, the house is not suitable for toddlers and people with mobility difficulties. Parties or gatherings are not permitted. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114780000/114778400/114778326/d11454eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Miami one one - 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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.794704,175.08109&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xqp_Fyork%60%40%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%40UBQ%40QBQ%40UBQBQBSBSDQBSDQDQBQDQFQDODQFQFQDOFSFMFQHOFQFMHOFOHMHSHKHMHOJOHMJKHOJKHKLOJKHKJKLKJKLIJKJKLILGLKLIJGLILILENGLILELENGLGNELELENANELCNENCLANANCLANCN%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FNBN%40NBN%40L%40NBLDNBNDL%40NDLDNDLFLFNDLDLHLFNDJHLHLFLHLJJFLHLJJJLHJJJJJJJJJJJNJJJJHNJJHLJNHNHLHJHNFPHNHNFLFPFNHPFLFRDNFPDPFPDNDPDPDPDPBPDRBPDRBR%40PBPBTBP%40P%40PBT%40P%3FR%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPAR%3FRARCRAPAPCPCTCPAPCRERCPERCPEPEPEPEPENGPEPGPENGPGNIPGNGPGLININGPILILILINKLINKJINKJKJKNKJKJKJKJKJMHKJMJMHKFMJMHMFMHKHODMFMHMDODMHMBOFMDODM%40ODOBMDO%40MBO%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOAMCOAOEMCOEOAMEMEOGMCOIMEMEMIOGMEMIMIKGMIMKMGMIKKKKMIKKMKKKIKKKMOIKKKIOKKIOKMIOIMIMIQIMGOIOGMGQIOGQGOGQEOGQGQEQEOGQEQCQEQEQCSEQCSCSCQCQAUCQAQCQASASAS%3FSAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1HhfGW8l82W35dU0Md-3F9N9hMs=) Waiheke Island, Auckland #### What's nearby - Onetangi Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Eco Zip Adventures \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Waiheke Museum & Historic Village \- 2 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Tantalus Estate \- 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Wild on Waiheke \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 151 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Oyster Inn - ‬13 min drive - ‪Casita Miro - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ki Maha - ‬13 min walk - ‪Wild on Waiheke - ‬5 min drive - ‪Charlie Farley's - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush? ### What time is check-in at TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush? ### What time is check-out at TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush? ### Where is TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## TE KERERU - Architecturally designed retreat nestled in native bush Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 8 Jun 2017 #### Great property and location - fire place incredibly efficient! Great property and location - fire place incredibly efficient! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 24 Oct 2017 #### Nice bach with pleasant Bush and sea views. Nice bach with pleasant Bush and sea views. Comfy beds! ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigitte L. 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house in the trees Well presented, relaxing, gorgeous neighbourhood, everything you need for a relaxing couple of days. ##### Brigitte L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul E. 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house We were impressed with the house. Great architecture, and roomy. It had everything we wanted for the weekend. We hope to come back again ##### Paul E. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 25 Oct 2016 #### Beautiful house, immaculately presented and very clean. Beautiful house, immaculately presented and very clean. Very comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. Everything you need is at the house. Would definitely recommend and would stay again. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Magali M. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing architect home quiet area perfect distance to beach We would stay there again and already recommended it to friends. Beautiful setting in the trees with the bird songs and incredible views and light. The inside is perfect with a well appointed kitchen and gorgeous living room. The distance to beach is a 10’ easy walk ##### Magali M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley W. 5 Oct 2017 #### We loved it! We loved it! House was warm and comfortable, we loved relaxing on the balcony with the view at night after a day of exploring the island, a wonderful retreat over the top of the trees. We drove to Onetangi to the Boathouse cafe and beach for breakfast (a great spot!) but you could easily have a nice walk down the hill we have young kids so walking back up a bit much. And was a lovely experience to stay in a designer style home. Thanks for an amazing and memorable Waiheke stay! ##### Hayley W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allanah R. 11 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stylish and comfortable We had a great week enjoying the many features of the property. Really appreciated how well set up the kitchen was. We had one really hot day and retreated to the deck over the garage. Would have been good to have had some dedicated outdoor furniture there. Otherwise we lacked for nothing. ##### Allanah R. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 14 Apr 2017 #### Great property with great views nestled in the native bush above Onetangi Beach. Great property with great views nestled in the native bush above Onetangi Beach. 900m walk down the road to the beach, or a slightly longer walk via Onetangi Bush Reserve for the more adventurous. Kitchen was well stocked, beds were super comfy with great linen. Great spacious open plan house. Lounge was great to chill out in on a rainy day, and the multiple decks were stunning to sit out on and enjoy a wine looking at the view. Only downside was the dryer was not working. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 28 Jul 2017 #### Nice Property located within a short walk to the Beach. Nice Property located within a short walk to the Beach. Our visit was in the winter and we found the wood burner inadequate. It struggled to heat up the house and the vents to turn the heater down did not work so in the morning its had burned out. We also felt the new shower room could do with an extract fan. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arno S. 26 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just amazing If you look at the photos of this property and think that it’s too good to be true …. They are 100% accurate. The house is simply amazing. I’m not sure who the architect was who designed it but they must have been an eccentric genius 😄 I’m hoping we can stay there again ! ##### Arno S. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023 ---