Summary:
Surrounded by native bush and birdsong, Tui Cottage is a private, peaceful Onetangi hideaway designed for slow mornings, outdoor living, and easy days at the beach. With two separate sleeping areas, generous decks, and a sun-filled interior, this cottage is a relaxed island base just a short walk from Onetangi Beach, cafés, vineyards, and local conveniences.
The Space:
Tui Cottage is all about simple, easy island living. Set among mature native trees, the home opens to wide decks arranged with outdoor lounge furniture, dining, and BBQ facilities. It’s a space made for long lunches, evening wine, and quiet mornings listening to the tūī and kererū.
Inside, large windows pull in natural light and greenery. The open living and kitchen zone is comfortable and practical, providing everything needed for a casual beach-style stay. A handy outdoor fish-prep bench makes seafood dinners easy, and the garden creates private pockets for relaxing.
Sleeping is split between the main cottage and a separate sleepout.
The main cottage has been refreshed with a super king bed and its own deck, ideal for that first coffee of the day. A short walk through the garden leads to the stand-alone sleepout, complete with queen bed and its own shower and toilet.
Just a minute's drive or a 10-minute walk places you on Onetangi’s long white-sand beach, with restaurants, a playground, a liquor store, takeaway food, and a petrol station all close by.
Tui Cottage is pet-friendly on request (bond applies), and the layout suits couples, small groups of friends, or a family looking for privacy and convenience near the beach.
Bed & Bath Configuration
Main Cottage
Bedroom 1: Super king bed
Bathroom: Shower, toilet (main cottage bathroom)
Sleepout (external access)
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bathroom: Shower, toilet (sleepout)
The main cottage has large windows for natural light and an expansive deck with lounging areas and BBQ facilities for outdoor dining. There’s also a spot for preparing fresh fish, and lovely gardens for relaxation. You will find two separate sleeping areas. The main cottage has been remodeled with a super king bed, and a large patio for morning coffee surrounded by bushland. Nearby is a cozy sleep-out with a queen bed and convenient shower and restroom facilities. The cottage is just a minute's drive or a 10-minute walk from Onetangi Beach, with easy access to restaurants, a playground, a liquor store, takeaways, and a petrol station. Located on Waiheke Island, it’s close to top vineyards like Tantalus, Wild on Waiheke, and others, as well as Onetangi Beach.
Things to note:
Bed Configuration: Bedroom 1 - superking bed, Bedroom 2 (accessed externally) - queen bed
Additional fees:. Pet friendly on request with a $250 pet bond
Minimum stays: 7 nights from mid December to mid January, 3 nights rest of January and all holiday weekends, 2 nights at all other times.
Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the cottage, sleepout, surrounding gardens, outdoor lounge and dining areas, BBQ, and parking area.
Check-in: 2:00pm
Check-out: 10:30am
Early check-in or late check-out may be available on request for a small fee, this can only be confirmed closer to your stay depending on bookings before and after yours.
The Neighborhood:
Tui Cottage sits in a calm, leafy pocket of Onetangi, close enough to walk to the beach, cafés, and amenities while still feeling private and peaceful.
Beaches & Walks (10–12 min walk)
Onetangi Beach — 2.5km of white sand, calm swimming, sunrise views
Onetangi Foreshore Playground
Beautiful coastal tracks
Cafés & Food Nearby
Charlie Farley’s — beachfront dining
Three Seven Two — award-winning, seasonal dining
Onetangi Fish & Chips
Wineries Close By
Tantalus Estate
Wild on Waiheke
Te Motu
Stonyridge Vineyard
Obsidian
The Heke Brewery & Distillery (a favourite for casual dining and craft drinks)
Shops & Everyday Essentials
Onetangi liquor store
Local petrol station
Ostend supermarkets (5 minutes by car)
This location blends nature, beach, and accessibility, ideal for long, easy island days.
Getting Around:
Waiheke is easy to explore by car, e-bike, or bus.
The Onetangi bus stop is a short walk away, with buses running through Onetangi and inland past vineyards such as Tantalus, Stonyridge, Wild on Waiheke, and The Heke Brewery, before continuing on to Oneroa Village and the Matiatia passenger ferry.
Taxis and shuttles are available but limited during peak times.
Parking is available at the property.
Other Things to Note:
Bedroom 2 (sleepout) is accessed externally.
Pet-friendly on request. A $250 pet bond applies.
This property uses rainwater tanks. Please conserve water during your stay.
Minimum stays:
7 nights mid-December to mid-January
3 nights all holiday weekends
2 nights all other times
Interaction with Guests:
Our team is available 7 days a week, 8:30am–5pm, and after hours for urgent issues.
For emergencies:
Dial 111 for fire, police, or medical emergencies immediately.
