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Review by Margaret (Stayed in January)
“The house was very spacious and lots of areas for kids to play. It would help having a general/deep cleaning tho.”
Review by Olivia (Stayed in December)
“Our recent stay at this property was a mixed experience. While the house itself is beautiful with breathtaking views, a warm pool, and a fantastic location, several issues overshadowed these positives.
Firstly, the house needs a deep clean. Although it was tidy, it wasn't clean, which is a sentiment echoed in other reviews.
Despite the house's beauty and its wonderful location, the cons unfortunately outweighed the pros for us. It’s a shame, but based on this experience, we probably wouldn’t stay here again. It just isn’t worth the money.
However, I must mention that the service from Waiheke Holiday Homes has been excellent throughout our communications.”
Review by Anna (Stayed in November)
“The Nelson was the perfect property for our large family. Everyone enjoyed lazing by the pool and the spa pool. Lots of off road parking made it easy to unpack with small children. This was our second stay at the Nelson and we will be back again.”
Review by Giselle (Stayed in April)
“The property was a great size and the kids loved the pool. Just a few things that could have made it even better
Property could do with a deep spring clean. Pretty dirty on window sills/ behind the tv etc
Spa smelt a bit funny. May have needed a dose of chlorine
Door in lounge opening to pool didn’t open properly
Overall was a good property and really clear communication but for the money probably expected a bit better maintenance.”
Review by Helen (Stayed in April)
“Our family recently had a wonderful five night stay at The Nelson. Our extended family of six adults and five young children absolutely loved it. The location, just out of Onetangi with its child friendly beaches , was perfect. The pool , spa and surrounding area was great with the beautiful well maintained gardens and stunning views to the sea beyond.
Inside , the huge windows meant we could continue enjoying the views from the kitchen/diner and the table was big enough to seat all of us comfortably. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and laundry facilities were excellent. The two comfortable living rooms meant some of us could relax in peace while the more energetic played pool or table tennis.
The owner, Claire, could not have been more helpful. She was never intrusive but always available if needed and made us feel very welcome.
This trip from the UK had been a long time coming and our stay at The Nelson was a perfect beginning for our children and grandchildren.
Thank you for a memorable holiday.”
Review by Sue (Stayed in January)
“Thank you, we had a wonderful time and much appreciated Claire's quick help when needed.”
Review by Lianne (Stayed in December)
“Wonderful friendly host and room for everyone. The house was so roomy with spaces for everyone, lovely pool and spa and we especially enjoyed the large windows, sunny outlook and large dining room
Will recommend to others”
Review by Jodene (Stayed in August)
“It was AMAZING. A perfect home for our stay. Loved every minute of it.”
Review by Michaela (Stayed in August)
“We had a lovely weekend on Waiheke and the house was perfect.”
Review by Philippa (Stayed in March)
“We had a wonderful time at The Nelson, it was so relaxing and it is a great spot on the island, we loved it! Please thank Claire also for being a great host.
Many thanks for being a great company to deal with. The whole process was very streamlined, well organised and stressfree.”
Review by Anahera (Stayed in April)
“Our whānau (10 adults + 2 kids) absolutely loved our stay at The Nelson. While the weather could have been better, the accommodation was warm, clean, relaxing and had everything we needed. Every day was spent in the heated pool and the spa (even in the drizzle) and in-between relaxing naps we took advantage of the games room. The host was accommodating and allowed us to check-in early and we couldn't have asked for more. Highly recommend. ”
Review by Grace (Stayed in March)
“Our group had an amazing weekend stay at The Nelson! Such a wonderful holiday house, with everything you could want for a relaxing weekend away. We were a group of 13 adults and there was plenty of space for everyone, comfortable beds, multiple living and dining areas and plenty of bathrooms. The pool and spa were fantastic, perfect temperatures, and very well used during our stay. The whole place was clean, tidy and well maintained. Claire was a great host and very welcoming! It was handy to have her there for check in and check out and just made the whole process easy. We'd love to stay again!”
Review by Jenny (Stayed in March)
“Our stay at the Nelson was great. The house had heaps of room and the heated pool and spa pool were great. The house itself had everything we needed. Lots of space to chill out. While we were aware the owner lived on site, she was away the weekend so we didn't meet her until our last night. She did come to the house on our last morning to collect towels, water plants etc which was a bit off-putting. Just thought she should have waited until we left which was before the 10am check out time. ”
Review by Sarah (Stayed in February)
“We had an incredible long weekend, ladies retreat at this house (8 of us). The house is perfect for such a large group, the outdoor area is just magic for sipping wine, chats, nibbles and dipping in and out of the pool and spa. The walk to Onetangi beach is only about 20-25 mins. We just ordered a minivan cab to get us around to vineyards for lunches and to and from the ferry (cost us ~$50 one way journey to/from the ferry). The owner was onsite in a little studio underneath the kitchen area but was super chilled about us and the use of the house. We didn't even see her, she also kindly let us stay on longer on our check out day as the COVID lockdown came into effect and put a spanner in some of our plans. Thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful home. ”
Review by Chris (Stayed in February)
“Thankyou for a wonderful stay at the nelson. It was my fathers 80th birthday and he spent the weekend enjoying the whole families company, the place was perfect with lots of areas for all ages. One of the comments my daughter made was it felt like we were in Fiji (like a resort).Claire the owner was very kind and made the place welcoming for us.
I would highly recommend a family weekend retreat at the Nelson.”
Review by Lara (Stayed in February)
“A fantastic house - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, an easy (if hilly!) walk to the beach - great facilities and views out over the water. Would highly recommend it to similar large groups. The layout of the rooms and number of bathrooms enables easy separation for different activities (and differing bedtimes). The pool was very popular in the hot sun and is well maintained and the kitchen facilities with the extra fridge were fantastic. The owner on site was lovely to deal with and very helpful without being intrusive. ”
Review by Anna (Stayed in December)
“This was an excellent property for our group of 14. It had everything we needed.”
Review by Ciara (Stayed in November)
“The home was stunning very clean and tidy. As a group of six of us we had plenty of room and everything we needed. The host was very helpful and accommodating. We couldn't ask for more. I will be recommending this property to all my friends in future and I will be using this for my future stays to the island.”
Review by Roger & Vyvyan (Stayed in November)
“Our second stay in this wonderful property. Claire was very hospitable and helpful. The property is beautifully furnished and facilities wonderful. The swimming pool was a hit with whole family as weather was fantastic. We all thought we were in Fiji. Will certainly book again. Thank you The Nelson for making my family gathering such a success.”
Review by Debbie (Stayed in September)
“Nice spot but we thought it should have been cleaner on arrival. A bit more dated than we had thought also. Needs some tidying up for the price. ”
Owner/Manager responds:
“Sorry to hear you were disappointed as I have always enjoyed very good feedback. The property is 15 years old and I endeavour to keep the property well maintained, including the grounds which I have spent a lot of time on over the years and guests comment very positively on. Excluding linen and cleaning 15 guests staying 3 nights equates to $43.55 per person per night which I feel represents very good value for money given the costs of running such a large property.”
Review by Irene (Stayed in September)
“had a great time the house had plenty of room for large family get together,one thing i would change is the single and bunk beds they where not very comfortable maybe the owner could look at getting new beds”
Review by Barbara (Stayed in July)
“Being a group of 12 we chose The Nelson as it has six double bedrooms. We were warmly greeted by Claire and shown around finding all the bedrooms comfortable and the house clean and tidy. We particularly enjoyed having the large dining table to sit around and chat. Being winter we were also able to enjoy the spa. We would recommend The Nelson as an ideal venue for those wanting to share time with friends.”
Review by Kimberly (Stayed in July)
“Our stay at the Nelson was More then AMAZING! Very spacious for our group of 9 .The landlord who resides on the property is sooo accomadating and very lovely :) we had the best weekend relaxing here .”
Review by Ronda (Stayed in June)
“Our family had a wonderful stay at the Nelson, great for big groups as there are lots of different living areas.
Our only feed back would be they need to replace a few light bulbs as quite a few were not working, just a small issue. ”
Review by Chaan (Stayed in June)
“Awesome accommodation,highly recommended , on another note pool needs to be heated for winter and not summer but that’s a minor thing ! And probably need to bring my car due to the location of the property! But had a awesome time with family and friends! ”
Review by Tamaryn (Stayed in March)
“We all had a lovely time in Waiheke . We loved staying at the Nelson everything was clean and tidy and comfortable for such a large group. We will defnitely like to return!!! ”
Review by Naomi (Stayed in January)
“We had a great time staying at The Nelson. It was an ideal place for a family get together, we were a group of 9 Adults and 2 pre schoolers.
The pool and table tennis were almost constantly used.
Very close to local beach, vineyard and shops.
Clare the owner was very accommodating and helpful. ”
Review by George (Stayed in November)
“We are a group of 5 couples that go away once a year - this house was great for us. The pool and the spa and the surrounding area was terrific. The size of the house worked well and we were very comfortable with our own rooms and either adjoining or easily accessible bathrooms. A great stay on beautiful Waiheke.”
Review by Christine (Stayed in October)
“We had a lovely time staying at The Nelson. It is a great home for a big group (6 x couples) and suited our needs perfectly. Loved being able to use the pool and the spa and the rooms we well presented. Would recommend it to everyone!”
Review by Tim (Stayed in September)
“Both the spa and pool needed a good dose of chlorine otherwise the house was just perfect. we will recommend and return ”
Owner/Manager responds:
“Spa had a extremely high usage 14+ guests here. Spa was very clear when guests arrived Thursday afternoon. I gave it a shock dose Saturday afternoon. After heavy usage spa has been cleaned, drained and fresh water. Guests used swimming pool during winter close out period so it was not cleaned and ready for use. Site advises pool is not heated and available to use until Labour weekend. Glad they enjoyed their stay. Cheers Claire”
Review by Sean (Stayed in February)
“Lovely place and excellent service from Sarah.
Thank you”
Review by Karen (Stayed in February)
“A wonderful setting for our extended family group. The pool was great and there was plenty of both indoor and outdoor space for us to enjoy or to retreat to as needed.”
Review by Amelia (Stayed in January)
“We had a fabulous time at the Nelson. There was heaps of room for our family group and our toddler absolutely adored the warm pool and spa. Claire was helpful and friendly and was not bothered by our birthday celebrations. Would happily come to the Nelson again.”
Review by Anne (Stayed in January)
“this house is great for a family group, or even a couple of families, having several living areas as well as great outdoor settings,
the warm pool and spa were greatly enjoyed, as was the table tennis table,
there were a couple of areas which needed attention, which I mentioned to Claire, the owner,
she was helpful to us and happy to have the feedback we provided ”
Review by Tania (Stayed in December)
“great place to stay in general however do note that the owner resides at the property and does pop up to the property - during our stay she came up into the part we were staying in to turn the lights off outdoors which we left on, cover the spa pool, clean the swimming pool, water plants etc, so not complete privacy if that's what you're after”
Owner/Manager responds:
“Fair comments, a 8 day stay requires occasional watering of plants or they would end up all dead and some pool maintenance. Was away for 5 of these days over xmas did maintenance and watering before and on my return. Cheers”
Review by Nick (Stayed in October)
“We had a great time thanks.
The house was awesome and we loved the location. Well suited to a large family group like ours.”
Review by Nora (Stayed in September)
“The Nelson was ideal for our family reunion. There was plenty of room and the bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and spotlessly clean .
Living areas were spacious and the kitchen very well appointed.”
Review by Maree (Stayed in September)
“The place was amazing! We all managed to relax and enjoy each others company and when we got to much for each other there was heaps of space to have a bit of own time which was brilliant! Thank the owners very much as well for giving us privacy, we didn't even meet them! It was really a fabulous location and the apartments were perfect.”
Review by Frances (Stayed in August)
“Had a fabulous time in Waiheke..place was perfect for what we wanted.”
Review by David (Stayed in June)
“We had a great time. The house is great for large groups, and suited us perfectly. A few friends said they will be looking to book it in the future. The weather was good too so we were very lucky. All in all a great place, and we would come back to it.”
Review by Fred (Stayed in June)
“The venue was great, in particular the kitchen and lounge space was cosy and warm. The property manager Claire was awesome and made us feel very welcome. The house was actually bigger than the photo's make you think and the facilities were really nice. We had a great time and would return for sure”
Review by Yasmin (Stayed in April)
“We loved it thanks lovely place to stay. Lady downstairs was great really helpful. Defiantly give it a 10/10”
Review by Evelyn (Stayed in March)
“The Nelson was a fantastic place to stay. Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and appreciated the professional way the renting process was handled.”
Review by Kitty (Stayed in March)
“We had a fabulous time at The Nelson. It was perfect accommodation for our group - it was like having our very own resort on the island. The weather was perfect so that made it even better. Such a great family holiday.”
Review by Lucy (Stayed in February)
“Me and my guests really enjoyed our time at the Nelson. We loved the way the accommodation is arranged with 2 bedrooms to a bathroom. Also having an area to relax with sofas between each two bedrooms. We enjoyed exploring Waiheke but it was lovely to come back to the pool, hot tub and beautiful view.”
Review by Roger (Stayed in January)
“We really enjoyed our stay at the Nelson - thank you for organising such lovely weather it really was great. While a bit tired the 14 bedded house and pool were just what we wanted.”
Review by Amber (Stayed in December)
“Everybody had a wonderful time. The Nelson is a great property for groups - well recommended. All in all it was absolutely fabulous”
Review by Amanda (Stayed in December)
“We had a fabulous weekend. The weather was perfect for where we were. The Nelson is a great place for a large group, we will be back!”
Review by Sue (Stayed in November)
“Everyone loved the Nelson and complimented me on finding it. For 14 family members it is ideal and we loved the layout, the facilities and the view. It has excellent communal space but also some private seating areas for those who wanted some peace and quiet! I think the information was accurate. In fact, there was more to the house than we expected. I would certainly give it 4 stars.”
Review by Tracy (Stayed in October)
“Our team thoroughly enjoyed their stay at The Nelson. They said the house was exactly what the photos and advert depicted.”
Review by Nicola (Stayed in October)
“We absolutely loved waiheke! The Nelson was a great place to stay. It had everything we needed and more. I'd totally recommend it to any group looking for accommodation”
Review by Jackie (Stayed in August)
“Wonderful house, well set up and very comfortable for a group. Definitely coming back.”
Review by Roger (Stayed in July)
“We had a wonderful time at the "Nelson", the weather was very changeable but the large house meant family could mingle or have time to themselves. We did enjoy the hot tub. The kitchen is well laid out and bedrooms were very comfortable. All in all a great destination.”
Review by Rachel (Stayed in May)
“It was great! The house was perfect for us. It was a wonderful mid year get away for the whole family. The weather was chilly, but the house was warm and cosy. The electric blankets were a nice treat, as was the spa which the littlies made great use of. Highly recommend staying here and I hope we can visit again soon.”
Review by Teresa (Stayed in February)
“We had a wonderful five days in The Nelson and would highly recommend this house to everybody. We needed space, large double bedrooms and an entertainment area. The Nelson provided all of this. The weather was not the best but it did not stop us form enjoying ourselves, we were in the heated pool and spa every day. We would come back and enjoy this beautiful, spacious home again.”
Review by Greer (Stayed in December)
“We were very happy with the facilities and size of the house, suited our requirements very well.”
Onetangi - 1.7km to the Beach
