Title: The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke Vacation home in Waiheke Island with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke ![Terrace/patio - The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107294000/107293907/7eced759.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107294000/107293907/ad45e028.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107294000/107293907/fda6e054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107294000/107293907/b8c61990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107294000/107293907/4f36996a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in New Zealand's award-winning island wonderland, this beautifully designed villa offers a unique blend of yesteryear charm and modern comforts. With Bose sound systems, a spacious kitchen with an induction cooktop, and expansive views of Huruhi Bay from the outdoor dining area, you'll feel right at home. The four generous bedrooms feature original art deco light fittings and open out onto the verandah for even more breathtaking views. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke Summary: A beautifully designed villa that is perfect for an extended family or group. With a total floor plan of 230 square meters, this home offers the ultimate in space, style and location to ensure that guests have a truly one off experience in New Zealand’s award winning island wonderland. The Space: Filled with beautiful original fittings from old properties previously located all around New Zealand, this one off property celebrates everything that is great about yesteryear while embracing today by including items like bose sound systems, a wonderful 900mm oven with an induction cooktop and flat screen television. The kitchen is big enough to host four people in it at one time comfortably, and it opens out on to arguably, the most stunning outdoor dining area complete with a beautiful electric louver system and expansive views of Huruhi Bay. Fill the old wood burner stoves in the kitchen and the living room in winter and feel the warmth upstairs as it feeds through to the bedrooms. All four bedrooms are located on the top floor. Each room opens out on to the verandah and to more views. The generous bedrooms have wonderful high ceilings and feature stunning ceiling roses dripping with original art deco light fittings. The stunning light filled master bedroom with its glorious views will have you wondering if you need ever leave the room. Beautiful gardens, a wonderful large grass area for children to play on, and a track directly to the beach below, and many wonderful walking options from 15 minutes to all day, will make this the property that you will want to come back to year after year. Two of the islands most popular vineyards Mudbrick and Cable Bay, are located on the same road just minutes away. Please Note: This property has dirt road access for part of the way off the main road and is steep in parts. You will require 4WD access during wet weather and we highly recommend a 4WD in general. These are readily available for hire on the island and taxis can provide a 4WD should you not wish to hire a car. People mover vans that are not 4WD are not recommended as they are generally too light in the rear end for the ascent. Bed Configuration: Bedroom 1 - king bed, Bedroom 2 - queen bed plus king single bed, Bedroom 3 - queen bed, Bedroom 4 - 2 king single beds Please note: Minimum stays: 7 nights from mid December to mid January, 3 nights all holiday weekends, 2 nights at all other times. The Neighborhood: Two of the islands most popular vineyards Mudbrick and Cable Bay, are located on the same road just minutes away. Getting Around: Waiheke Island is 20km long. Our properties are mainly located in the first 10km. Taxis are available but can be expensive. Regular bus services operate around the island. Other Things to Note: Please Note: This property has dirt road access for part of the way off the main road and is steep in parts. You will require 4WD access during wet weather and we highly recommend a 4WD in general. These are readily available for hire on the island and taxis can provide a 4WD should you not wish to hire a car. People mover vans that are not 4WD are not recommended as they are generally too light in the rear end for the ascent. 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 ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### 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 ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99260000/99251900/99251830/3fcfa1b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paradise on Palm by Stay Waiheke Palm Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=99251830&PinnedHotelID=99251830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106830000/106828100/106828078/173c5dd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bella Seven - Walk to Oneroa Village Oneroa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=106828078&PinnedHotelID=106828078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93138200/93138125/3c4f60e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### No 63 by Stay Waiheke Waiheke Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=93138125&PinnedHotelID=93138125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107420000/107417400/107417358/065b8286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Genuine Kiwi Bach - Little Oneroa Family Retreat Oneroa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=107417358&PinnedHotelID=107417358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72040000/72036700/72036609/e594197e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Bedroom home with the most Incredible expansive views with huge heated pool! 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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 6848ca60bb5c2c0011d25e16 ## 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-36.79518%2C175.00520&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3Y7N8W6sMxNAGhHFy2NzY5G2xvg=) Waiheke Island, Auckland #### What's nearby - Mudbrick Vineyard \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Cable Bay Vineyard \- 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Oneroa Beach \- 4 min drive \- 2.2 km - Oneroa Bay \- 4 min drive \- 2.2 km - Matiatia Wharf Ferry Terminal \- 5 min drive \- 3.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Oyster Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Double Shot - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wild on Waiheke - ‬13 min drive - ‪Wai Kitchen - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke? ### What time is check-out at The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke? ### Where is The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Sanctuary | Stay Waiheke 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob T. May 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous accommodation We had a really wonderful time staying at this gorgeous property. We highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a peaceful retreat. ##### Rob T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell M. Jul 31, 2018 #### Property is amazing Property is amazing. Be Aware that driveway can be an issue if it has been raining. ##### Russell M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana E. Jan 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil paradise 9 members of my family stayed here for 8 days over new year. The moment we saw the house we fell in love with its beauty & position. Gorgeous views to relax by & everything you needed for a great holiday. Can’t fault it, the hosts were lovely, very attentive & kind. Thank you. A perfect holiday in a beautiful home 😍 ##### Diana E. 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