Perfect location! Near the beach (we didn’t mind walking the long set of stairs) and right in between two wineries (Casita Miro and Obsidian). After reading Louise’s detailed house guide, we discovered that even though we reserved the bikes (a great perk!), we actually didn’t need them because the Cottage is located right on the winery walking trail (for the best I think because I didn’t find Waiheke’s narrow roads very pedestrian or bike-friendly). This is a beautiful interior trail through valleys, private land, and vineyards that takes you to 3-4 more wineries and Wild on Waiheke. If you don’t have a car, this Cottage is the place to stay because you can walk to everything (except the grocery store).
My husband and I both remarked that Louise thought of everything to make her guests’ stay enjoyable. We really appreciated the blue tooth speaker, and the peacefulness and privacy of the back deck.
House was so clean and we loved the eclectic decor with all the modern amenities. I made the stupid mistake of locking the key inside the house (door locks automatically when it closes) and the neighbours (Kyle and another Louise!) were so kind and helpful. Great stay!