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This gorgeous cottage is pure magic! Set in a beautiful position at the water's edge in fabulous Arran Bay at Waiheke's eastern end it provides everything you could wish for in a magical beachfront holiday. Arran Bay is enriched with Waiheke history, as an Immigrant from the Isle of Arran in Scotland , Andrew Croll settled in Arran Bay in 1888. As one of the first subdivisions on Waiheke Island Arran Bay was subdivided for holiday bachs in 1904 and it is thought that the 'Boat House'; was the third house in the Bay. Most of the 15 houses in the Bay were built from the sea as the road down into the Bay was only formalised in the 1990's. The tradition of the 1897 Arran Bay Regatta continues to this day with the New Year Arran Bay v Orapiu Bay Regatta, A fishing competition also usually forms part of the January holiday programme. |
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The cottage has been recently fully redecorated and is beautifully presented - "charming and delicious"! Stacking doors open from the living to the front deck, overlooking the lawn, beach and bay and ensure absolutely fabulous views over the bay and the islands beyond. There is also an extensive deck at the rear of the house, with views through the house to the sea, or views over the garden and the beautiful native bush clad hillside behind. On the beach just in front of the cottage is your very own boatshed, loaded with all kinds of fun-in-the-water treasures such as dinghy & outboard, fishing rods, body boards etc. A deepwater mooring in the bay is available by prior arrangement. Pure Holiday Heaven! |
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BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS - |
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Bedroom 1 - Queen bed, bedside tables and lighting, alarm clock, drawers, wardrobe. Beautiful views over the bay. |
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Bedroom 2 - Queen bed, bedside tables and lighting, hanging hooks, Cupboard, French doors opening to rear deck and beautiful views over native bush. |
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Bedroom 3 - Double bed, bedside table and drawers. French doors opening to rear deck and beautiful views over native bush and the Bay. |
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Bathroom 1 - new in 2009. Shower, vanity, toilet within. Access via hall and via bedroom 1. |
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Bathroom 2 - in laundry area. Shower, sink, separate toilet. This is located just a couple of steps off the rear deck, very close to the house. It is very clean and well cared for and is in original 1950's presentation. :-) |
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OUTDOOR LIVING - |
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Sunny east facing deck opening from living, overlooking beach, bay & beyond. |
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Spacious north-west deck at rear opening from kitchen, overlooking gardens & native bush & hillside |
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Timber outdoor furniture is plentiful |
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Gas BBQ - large |
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Retractable sun awning over rear deck, shower-proof |
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Sun umbrella |
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Stream running through rear garden (usually dry in summer months) |
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Lawn areas to front and rear |
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Beach just a few metres away from the front of the cottage |
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"Convivial Way" is a pathway running along the front of 11 of the 15 properties that share the bay ensuring a most convivial atmosphere in this gorgeous holiday spot. |
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Boatshed on the beach by the cottage |
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12ft Fryan fishing Dinghy and outboard motor |
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Rowing dinghy |
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Fishing rods |
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Deepwater mooring available on request. |
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Launch Mooring,Continuous Line Dinghy Mooring, Dinghy & Outboard, |
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Kayak- Two-man sea kayak with skirts, spray jackets etc |
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IMPORTANT - Please read important notes below regarding use of water equipment |
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Bat & balls |
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Tennis racquets |
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INDOOR LIVING - |
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Open plan living and dining opening via stacking doors onto front deck. Magnificent views over the beach, bay and beyond. |
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Good quality comfortable furnishings including some beautiful antique pieces. This is a home not just a holiday house. :-) |
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32" flatscreen TV |
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Freeview with Prime |
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DVD player |
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Video player |
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Stereo sound system with CD player |
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Enclosed Fireplace |
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Electric heating |
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Telephone (tollbar) |
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Cellphone reception good for 021 & 027 |
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Board games such as Scrabble, Cluedo and others, playing cards |
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Books (loads!) and magazines. Extensive yachting library. |
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Adults and children's videos |
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Full kitchen - new 2009 |
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Full gas hob and oven |
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Full sized fridge & freezer |
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Microwave oven |
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Dishwasher |
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Coffee plunger |
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Electric Frypan |
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Food processor |
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Standard of cookware, dinnerware and glassware is very good. |
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Automatic washing machine |
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External clothes line and drying rack |
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Iron and ironing board |
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Access to house from parking up approx 6 steps onto rear deck. |
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Parking available for maximum 2 vehicles. |
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Access to property from main road is 4WD only. See notes below. |
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IMPORTANT NOTES - |
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1. The home is located in a 'locked-gate' community. Key will be provided for the gate at the road entrance and this MUST be locked at all times. |
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2. Access to the home is via 4wd only via a steep gravel track down from the main road. The owner will make available a 4wd vehicle for this purpose and guests may park their vehicle at the gate. If guests have a 4wd, parking is available at the house for a maximum of 2 vehicles. |
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3. The home is beachside and children will need to be supervised at all times for their safety. |
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4. Various water craft and toys are provided for guests use. Guests use totally at their own risk. Some life jackets are available, however it is strongly recommended that guests provide their own life jackets to ensure a perfect fit, especially for children. Guests are requested not to allow children to use any of the equipment without adult supervision at all times. |
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5. The owners will make all efforts to ensure that all items are in good working order, however please understand that sometimes things can break down, in which case the owners will arrange repairs as quickly as possible. |
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6. Deepwater mooring available on request. |
