The Villino at Cypress Ridge Estate | Stay Waiheke

Summary:
The Villino (or little villa) at Cypress Ridge Estate is set on a working vineyard and olive grove situated on the slopes of “vineyard valley” with spectacular 180-degree northern sea views over Onetangi Bay and on towards Great Barrier, the Coromandel and outer gulf islands.

The Space:
The Mediterranean style villa is nestled amongst brightly coloured terraced gardens, fruit and olive trees with lovely outdoor areas including a 10 x 4 metre private swimming pool, private spa pool, outdoor shower and BBQ area where guests can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and privacy of the estate.

The Villino has one bedroom, a full bath with rain shower & bathtub and a small open plan kitchen/living area with wood burning stove. Large bi-fold doors open the house to the terraces and breathtaking sea views creating a beautiful open space.

Bed configuration: Bedroom - 1 queen bed.

Please note: The pool is for exclusive use by guests staying at the Villino and is heated from the 1st of October until the end of June. Rates include a lovely full self-catered breakfast, all linen and exit cleaning. Minimum stays: 7 nights between Christmas and mid January, 3 nights remainder of January and all holiday weekends, 2 nights at all other times.

At Stay Waiheke we offer a wide range of services for guests in residence including provisioning, private cheffing, beach towel hire, transport, tours, child minding and housekeeping. Advance bookings recommended. Please contact our team for assistance with your itinerary. We look forward to hearing from you.

Guest Access:
Guests are welcome to explore the estate… have a walk through the olive grove and vineyard, enjoy the harvest from the large kitchen garden, find fresh eggs in the hen house, tramp through an acre of native bush with several 1000 year old Puriri trees or picnic in the shade of huge Pohutukawas overlooking the neighboring vineyards.

The property shares boundaries with several award winning vineyards and restaurants including Miro/Casita Miro, Stonyridge, Te Motu and Obsidian… making spectacular wine and food a short stroll away. A 10-minute walk down the hill leads to picturesque Onetangi beach with it’s 2.5 kilometers of white sand and a further 10-minutes down the beach leads to the local pub.

Come and experience the peace and quality of a country lifestyle combined with a beach holiday… all with quality wining and dining on your doorstep.

The Neighborhood:
The property shares boundaries with several award winning vineyards and restaurants including Miro/Casita Miro, Stonyridge, Te Motu and Obsidian… making spectacular wine and food a short stroll away. A 10-minute walk down the hill leads to picturesque Onetangi beach with it’s 2.5 kilometers of white sand and a further 10-minutes down the beach leads to the local pub.

Come and experience the peace and quality of a country lifestyle combined with a beach holiday… all with quality wining and dining on your doorstep.

Getting Around:
We do recommend a car for Waiheke as there are many places to explore and taxis can be expensive. The villa is within 5 to 20 minutes walk to cafes, restaurants, vineyards and the beach.

Other Things to Note:
* Rates include a lovely full self-catered breakfast, all linen and exit cleaning.

*The pool is for exclusive use by guests staying at the Villino and is heated from the 1st of October until the end of June.

*If you have a two wheel drive vehicle you will need to park in the lower garden and walk up the gradual steps (about 25 metres) to the villa. If you have a 4wd or all wheel drive you can park by the pool.

Interaction with Guests:
Our team is available 7 days a week 8:30 am to 5pm for guests and for emergencies after hours.