Escape to your perfect NZ holiday home. We were founded in the Coromandel in 2003 and remain a proud, locally run company that loves to share the Kiwi bach experience with New Zealanders and visitors alike. We were nominated at the 2020 and 2021 Westpac Business awards for excellence in marketing and customer service delivery. Let us help you find your happy place!

Nestled between Ostend and Palm Beach, featuring a spa pool and private deck, Island Sanctuary is ready to host your next island escape in style. Close to local amenities and surrounded by trees and birdlife, this renovated 1970s holiday bach perfectly blends modern convenience and relaxation. The open-plan living space, decorated with vibrant décor, seamlessly extends to an outdoor living area with a BBQ and outdoor heater, perfect for alfresco dining on the sheltered deck. Inside, maximize your comfort in the warm and welcoming indoors with Chromecast, TV, and Wi-Fi. Three bedrooms and one bathroom, including a sleepout that provides a private space for two, ensure ample accommodation for everyone. Heat pumps in the lounge and sleepout ensure comfort year-round. For a day at the beach, head to nearby Palm Beach, just a 3-minute drive away. This spot is perfect for safe swimming and has a playground and BBQ area. The bus stop is a one-minute walk away, so you can leave the car behind. It's a 15-minute walk to the supermarket, markets, and post office, and you can pick up a pizza nearby. A 20-minute walk or 3-minute drive takes you to the local dairy, while you can cozy up inside at Arcadia café for a romantic dinner, or gather on the covered deck and beer garden area. In 5 minutes, you can drive to the markets at Ostend and wineries at Stoneyridge and Te Motu. Oneroa Beach and village, with its selection of cafes and restaurants, are also just a short drive away. Island Sanctuary is a relaxing and refreshing base for your Waiheke Island escape! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

Waiheke Island is the largest island in the inner Hauraki Gulf, and combines the comfort of small town community with city life, as many residents commute daily to Auckland City. Waiheke is home to a number of local artists, crafts people and writers, who all enjoy the unique combination of lifestyles that the island offers. Visitors to Waiheke will enjoy the award-winning vineyards, charter boats and tours, kayaking, horse trekking, mountain biking, bushwalking and golfing. Onetangi is well-known for its wide, safe swimming beach and is a popular spot for picnics and gatherings. Ostend is the central hub of Waiheke Island and is home to the Saturday Morning Markets, where visitors can enjoy local produce and crafts. It is also a short drive from delightful Rocky Bay, a sheltered South-side bay offering peace, tranquility, and the ambiance of Waiheke Island of years gone by.  Whakanewha Regional Park, located in the southern part of Waiheke, is a native coastal forest with a fantastic network of walking tracks. It is home to a variety of native flora and fauna, including the Kererū, pīwakawaka, tūī,  grey warbler, and silver eye. The park also features a historic Māori pā site and Pākehā settlements.  Onetangi Straight is also known for its vineyards and wineries, being a popular destination for wine tasting and delicious meals. All of our Waiheke Island holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.