Arlette was a great communicator and made arrival a breeze. She was away on holiday, but made it easy to coordinate with someone in her place.

The cottage is small but perfectly formed. It's ideal for a couple, and the view of the island and sea from bed is stunning. It is also very private. The deck provides great views, and can be used to sunbathe or even have a BBQ.

The facilities provided a perfect for a weekend getaway - we could store food and had a stove top to cook on, but there isn't a large array of utensils and crockery for complicated meals. The bathroom was very nice and clean.

Location-wise, the cottage is a very short trip from Oneroa by bus (or a 20 min walk). There are a number of walking tracks (see the Auckland Council website) which are very close by, and are a beautiful way to see the island and go to beaches. If you are going to a vineyard it is probably easiest to taxi rather than take a bus. Taxi's on Waiheke are not cheap though!

I can't wait for my next stay.