Stay on a cottage in a vineyard on Waiheke Island

Welcome to our wonderful little vineyard and wake up to the sunrise over the vines. Aroha Karepe Cottage is set on a working vineyard Mawhitipana Ridge Estate looking to the north across the Hauraki Gulf to Coromandel, and over the established Syrah & Marsanne vines. Sit quietly in the evening with a glass of our award winning watching the stars appear after you have enjoyed the many activities our beautiful island of Waiheke has to offer. The space The Main Bedroom as a queen bed with luxury bedding and furnishings and north facing bi-foliding doors looking across the vines. It’s a perfect location to spend a lazy morning in bed. The Second Bedroom boast a queen size bed along with a king single in a nook with room divider. Please note, the room divider pulls across between the main bedroom and the second bedroom. It is lockable and noise proof. You can exit the main bedroom onto the small deck area and enter the house via the lounge room/dinning area when the divider is in use. You exit the second bedroom through the second bedroom door into the living room. The Bathroom has a deep relaxing bath, separate shower and the bi-folding doors open to a deck. The kitchen is well appointed, and has everything you need to make a simple or extravagant meal or platters for entertaining. There is a relaxing entertaining/ lounge area with TV, WIFI, books and board games. There is a dining area with table and bi-fold doors to the deck and expansive views. The deck has an outdoor bistro table and chairs, BBQ and outdoor games for your use. The five person spa is situated for privacy and to take in the views across the vines and enjoy a Waiheke wine under the stars. Stroll the vines and explore the many secluded spots, enjoy a glass of wine whilst sitting among the beautiful native bush areas or the many areas with outstanding views. Have a picnic in the vines and relax as you see the native bees, native birds and our extensive native bush in the hidden oasis. Short walking distance to a bus stop and stroll down the hill to Oneroa or Palm Beach. Note we had some minor damage after the cyclone that we are waiting to get repaired . Just some damage to one ceiling in hallway- Other things to note The Island is prone to power cuts in high winds and heavy rain, the cottage has an abundance of Candles, and also torches etc for your use in these circumstance, though we would ask that you are vigilant when using candles. The cottage water is safe to drink it is rain water, the water to the spa is bore water and from time to time there is a yellow orange tinge to it when it has been topped up. It is the higher presence of iron. The spa is available all year round however from time to time maintenance issues may arise so we do not guarantee it’s use with your booking.