Title: Quintessential, Romantic Waiheke Experience Close to Everything you Need - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6347842&destination=Waiheke+Island%2C+Auckland+Region%2C+New+Zealand&selected=94828584&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Quintessential, Romantic Waiheke Experience Close to Everything you Need ## Photo gallery for Quintessential, Romantic Waiheke Experience Close to Everything you Need ![Interior - Quintessential, Romantic Waiheke Experience Close to Everything you Need (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94830000/94828600/94828584/4e244720.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Quintessential, Romantic Waiheke Experience Close to Everything you Need (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94830000/94828600/94828584/768ff109.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Quintessential, Romantic Waiheke Experience Close to Everything you Need (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94830000/94828600/94828584/2426eba3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets - Quintessential, Romantic Waiheke Experience Close to Everything you Need (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94830000/94828600/94828584/2c4c433b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Quintessential, Romantic Waiheke Experience Close to Everything you Need (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94830000/94828600/94828584/2522e3cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on Waiheke, Surfdale studio retreat offers a classic and warm space with natural tones from the rimu wooden benches and furniture. Enjoy your own private entrance to this meticulously appointed home away from home, along with access to a shared deck for taking in the bay views. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Quintessential, Romantic Waiheke Experience Close to Everything you Need This is the quintessential, romantic Waiheke experience! Surfdale studio retreat is meticulously appointed with attention to detail: it's classic, rimu wooden benches and furniture provide the warm and welcoming, natural tones of a home from home. It offers you a private entrance to your own special space, independent of the owners' house which is separate and to one side of the studio. Guests have access to a shared deck and shared outdoor shower and toilet. These facilities are only shared when the adjacent Koru Cabin is rented. The studio is perfectly positioned! It not only has views across the bay, it is so close to everything you need to make your stay easy and memorable. Surfdale beach is sandy and tidal, mesmerising in it's changing aspects. There is an easy coastal walkway to Oneroa, the main village, should you want more action. The bus stop is a few minutes walk away as are the galleries, cafes and eateries. Surfdale is one of Waiheke's best kept secrets. The coffee from the coffee cart is to die for and Anomalous gallery next to it offers the best in contemporary art. Bisou cafe provides a taste of France with an authentic French brasserie vibe and cuisine to match. Malones Irish bar will give you a chance to kick up your heels or you could stroll over to Waiheke's first ever vineyard, Goldies, just 10 minutes away, and indulge in their superlative range of wines. Have a picnic under the famous pohutukawa tree that overlooks Putiki bay while you are there! ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4730000/4727700/4727649/a210b80a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waiheke Island Resort Ostend - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 8.2 Very good 435 reviews CA $153 CA $186 total includes taxes & fees Mar 20 - 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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 ## About the area Surfdale, a neighborhood in Waiheke Island, is home to this apartment. Waiheke Community Art Gallery and Whittaker’s Musical Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Howick Village Saturday Market and Botany Town Centre. Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre and Ayrlies Garden are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quintessential, Romantic Waiheke Experience Close to Everything you Need Reviews ## Reviews ### Good 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 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### R R. Dec 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outside Toilet Be aware that the toilet and shower are outside and involves a short walk. They are also shared if adjacent room is occupied. It is like living in a very nice camper van. Pricing a little high for what you get. Location very good. ##### R R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Anaiis S. Sep 24, 2023 Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Lovely, but over promised \*PLEASE READ\* The shower and bathroom for this property is SHARED and OUTDOORS to the unit itself. This was not issue for my partner and I, but we were disappointed to not see this clarified as it changed the expectation of our stay completely. Very clean and tidy place, good effort to fit all amenities in. ##### Anaiis S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023