This is the quintessential, romantic Waiheke experience! Surfdale studio retreat is meticulously appointed with attention to detail: it's classic, rimu wooden benches and furniture provide the warm and welcoming, natural tones of a home from home. It offers you a private entrance to your own special space, independent of the owners' house which is separate and to one side of the studio. Guests have access to a shared deck and shared shower and outside toilet. These facilities are only shared when the adjacent Koru Cabin is rented. The studio is perfectly positioned! It not only has views across the bay, it is so close to everything you need to make your stay easy and memorable. Surfdale beach is sandy and tidal, mesmerising in it's changing aspects. There is an easy coastal walkway to Oneroa, the main village, should you want more action. The bus stop is a few minutes walk away as are the galleries, cafes and eateries. Surfdale is one of Waiheke's best kept secrets. The coffee from the coffee cart is to die for and Anomalous gallery next to it offers the best in contemporary art. Bisou cafe provides a taste of France with an authentic French brasserie vibe and cuisine to match. Malones Irish bar will give you a chance to kick up your heels or you could stroll over to Waiheke's first ever vineyard, Goldies, just 10 minutes away, and indulge in their superlative range of wines. Have a picnic under the famous pohutukawa tree that overlooks Putiki bay while you are there!

5 min walk to Surfdale beach, (excellent for swimming at full tide) and a 3 min walk to Surfdale village. A great place to have a coffee and almond croissant at Bisou Cafe, a drink at the Irish bar, Malones, or eat a pizza at the Middle restaurant. Have a browse as the 'Ostend' Surfdale gallery or pop around the corner to Gallerie Anomalous for some art indulgence. A short stunning drive or 25 min walk along the Esplanade will take you to Big Oneroa Beach and village with a variety of shops, banks, the post office, gas station, cafes & restaurants. Oneroa village also includes various Art Centres, a Four Square superette, Fruit & Veg shops and 2 Liquor stores. The Courtyard' has great local food, or try ‘Aperitivo' for drinks and view, 'The Local' for Fish & Chips, 'Oyster Inn’ for great bistro food, Fenice’s for breakfast or Akito for great organic coffee and delicious plant based food. Oneroa and Ostend are the only places you will find ATM machines. Bus stop literally around the corner, makes transport easy accessible around the island. Only 5 minute drive to the passenger ferry located at Matiatia and approximately 10 minutes to the car ferry at Kennedy Point.