Title: Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6343651&destination=Kawau+Island%2C+Auckland+Region%2C+New+Zealand&selected=38080238&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape ## Photo gallery for Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape ![Property grounds - Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape (Kawau Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38080300/38080238/c5f449c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape (Kawau Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38080300/38080238/d141a0e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, DVD player - Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape (Kawau Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38080300/38080238/c55cad82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape (Kawau Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38080300/38080238/0145d626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape (Kawau Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38080300/38080238/6cade941.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape Our Beach house is in an idyllic subtropical location on Kawau Island. After you hop off the ferry at Schoolhouse Bay we are only 5 minutes walk up the hill from the wharf which is so handy. You can swim and fish at the wharf and there is safe swimming at schoolhouse Bay and other bays such as ladies bay around the island. Once you are at the house you can relax on the deck while enjoying the fantastic views of the harbour. The house is very private as it is surrounded by bush. So quiet and peaceful and it is a treat to listen to many different native birds. Mansion House the historical former home of Sir Governor Grey New Zealand’s first Governor is half an hour walk away through the bush and you can also explore places like ladies bay and the old coppermine lookout. We have a mooring available at Harris Bay just let me know if you would like to use this. Special conditions: Please do not use the spa pool as we have limited water and we are unable to maintain the spa pool hygienically. It is also a hazard if children are visiting our house if water is left in the spa pool. There are no rubbish collection facitities on Kawau Island. so please be aware that you will have to take your rubbish off the island with you. At sandspit wharf there are large skips and recyle bins you can use in a rubbish enclosure . The code to get into the enclosure is C018Y. Our house is a 5 minute walk up the hill from the Schoolhouse Bay Wharf. You will need to carry your food and bags the 5 minutes up the hill . If this is going to be difficult for you please let me know and if someone is available when you arrive I can try and arrange for you to get a ride up to the house. Please note there is not always someone available. You can borrow the trolley from the wharf but please take it back to the wharf .. Thanks and have a great time! Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$90.00 per stay); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Peaceful Ocean Facing Escape Peaceful Ocean Facing Island Escape Kawau Island Peaceful Ocean Facing Island Escape Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Kawau Island, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Mansion House and Couldrey House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sandspit Ferry Terminal and Action Ninja World. Blue Adventures and Reptile Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peaceful Ocean facing Island Escape 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toby B. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kawau weekend Awesome spot. Super quiet and the views are amazing. Great place for relaxation and chill out time. Sally was lovely and very helpful. ##### Toby B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### julia D. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning spot Great adventure for myself and two sons, Sally was super easy to communicate with and offered lots of great advice/tips for our stay. Lovely homely feel, comfy beds and incredible view! Special thanks for the lift up the hill with our bags! ##### julia D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Chanel Z. Dec 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Kawau island Communication was great with Sally. The house is very clean, and we enjoyed the view from the deck. The house has everything we need. The locals are very friendly; a big shout to Noam, who gave us lifts to the house. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend Sally's house to others. ##### Chanel Z. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay here.Everything we needed.Thank you so muchWe will be back again for sure ##### Karen W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie and Steven R. Oct 26, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway A lovely spot overlooking the harbour, we had everything we could want, including sunny weather. ##### Marie and Steven R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### G A. Feb 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kawau Very nice ##### G A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marzanne V. Oct 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot to relax We had a wonderful time staying at Sally's place. Great communication from her. The house had everything you'd need, plus stunning views, enjoyed listening to the birds, lovely walks nearby, BBQ on the deck. ##### Marzanne V. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy D. Mar 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Great views, simple setup. Perfect for a relaxing weekend. ##### Amy D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kane N. Feb 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Stay - Will be Back Kawau is Awesome - The house was awesome (better than expected), immaculately clean, with everything you need. The views were amazing, the locals were top notch. The Host was great to deal with, very well organised with people to take our gear to the house, and for people to contact for different things. if needed. Definitely will be coming back. ##### Kane N. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew R. Oct 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family loved this spot Can't wait to go back Sally was very frendly the neabours were great helping with our gear everything was super easy ##### Andrew R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Janis D. Apr 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular Location Access to property is a bit awkward and some of the appliances dated (dish-drawer didn't work, couldn't get TV to work) however the setting and spectacular views over Schoolhouse Bay and across to the Boat Club make up for any minor shortfalls. ##### Janis D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa G. Feb 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Island Retreat This was our second time staying at Sally’s property and it didn’t disappoint. Beautiful location to soak in the views of Schoolhouse Bay, listen to the birds, stargaze and relax. Easy to get to Mansion House and some of the lovely walks and beaches that Kawau has to offer. Great communication from Sally making sure we had everything we needed. Thank you! ##### Melissa G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona M. Feb 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### MAGICAL amazing Kawau Well located property near Schoolhouse bay wharf with AMAZING views. Good taste of what living on the island would be like. Great small community, friendly neighbours - Kelby was a great help with bags to and from the house. Sally's enthusiasm for the island and communications through out the process made it very easy and enjoyable Only thing to note - it is a steep climb to the property , but we were aware and that's why the neighbours help was invaluable. Thankyou. ##### Fiona M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Selina P. Jan 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Time at Sally's house on Kawau Island We had a great time at Sally's place. The house has an amazing view of Schoolhouse Bay. The house is comfortable and very quiet. The kids loved jumping off the wharf. We enjoyed our walk over to Mansion House. We also got a lift over to the Boat Club which served good food and had lots of character. It was good to see and hear various birds and we even saw a wallaby. I felt the island had a welcoming atmosphere and I would like to go back some time! ##### Selina P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda C. Dec 4, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kawau Bach We felt so at home in your bach, thank you Sally. ##### Linda C. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridgette M. Nov 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace of paradise Wow! Absolutely beautiful the veiw, the beds and everything you possibly could need. The access to Mansion House and other walks to beaches were perfect. The 3 of us thoroughly enjoyed our time here oh there was one thing we weren't happy about and that was that it wasn't longer, Thankyou. 😁 ##### Bridgette M. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma H. Sep 29, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you! We had a great stay. Thank you! ##### Emma H. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui F. Feb 26, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Views at beautiful Kawau Great place to base ourselves for 3 nights as we walked and swam to bays accessible on foot from property, took our dingy to the boat club or sailed to another bay. I had seen the bach prior to booking so knew about the steep stairs but also the great views from the deck. Sally was quick on text in the lead up with any questions and helped coordinate a neighbour to assist with our gear getting back to the wharf. Kawau is a gem, don't delay in visiting! ##### Jacqui F. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa G. Feb 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Island Getaway We absolutely loved our stay at Sally's place. Excellent communication and dedication to making sure we had everything we needed. House is beautiful and views are amazing. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Melissa G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael c. Dec 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place !! Great spot with amazing views !! ##### michael c. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### kym h. Nov 3, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great breakaway A wonderful clean property with everything you could need! Thank goodness for kelby as trip to house hard without golf cart help!! ##### kym h. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynette W. Oct 31, 2018 #### Great bach Great bach with wonderful views, communication with owner excellent. Hopefully will be back. Highly recommend ##### Lynette W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl M. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Karl M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024