What a fantastic stay! Adorable room separate from the main house with it's own deck, outdoor shower, and bathroom. Janis was an amazing host, giving us tips about the area and even a lift to the beach. She brought down a delicious breakfast each morning and there is a toaster, electric kettle, cutlery, and dishes in the room for your use. The ceiling fan in the room works incredibly well, so no worries about being too warm even on those hot summer days.
We had the pleasure of meeting her adorable 7 month old pup Molly as well! Even if you're not a dog person it's ok because she always stays in the main house and deck, but I was secretly wishing she'd come down for a snuggle ;-)
The outdoor shower was great, water pressure and temperature were perfect. The bathroom is also technically outdoors, but with a flushing toilet and sink it's the same as an indoor bathroom.
Everything was sparkling clean and the bed was very comfortable as well. The back garden is surrounded by trees and even a stream out back so it feels like a secluded little getaway.
The bus stop is just a few minutes walk at the top of the road (comes approximately every 30 minutes or so) and Onetangi beach is just a bit further and has a couple great oceanside restaurants. We didn't have a car or scooter but it was easy to get around without one. There is also a bottle shop and convenience store on the way to the beach. We even walked to a few wineries. Wild on Waiheke brews beer as well and has all kinds of activities like archery and clay pigeon shooting, along with free games like giant chess and beanbag toss.
I would definitely recommend staying with Janis for a welcoming and authentic kiwi bach experience! We can't wait to go back again :-)