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Heartsong Retreat: Traveller Reviews

8 Omiha Road | Rocky Bay, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
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Heartsong Retreat
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1 review
“True comfort”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

My partner and I spent one night in the guest cottage during a long weekend on Waiheke Island in Jan 2012 and rate Heartsong as one of the best B&Bs we have stayed at, hands down. It was a shame we were only able to stay one night - I would have gladly stayed longer.

The owners are lovely, gracious hosts and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Guests have free access to a heated spa, kayaks, and boathouse by the water where you can enjoy a glass of wine at sunset overlooking the water. The views from the main house are spectacular and the setting is very peaceful. There is an option to have continental breakfast in the main house, which included a nice selection of fruit, bircher muesli, croissants, and homemade bread. The company of the hosts and other guests was quite nice and we picked up good travel tips on what to do and see on Waiheke (and in Vietnam for a trip later this year!).

The cottage itself was a spacious one bedroom with large, fully eqipped kitchen and dining area. The bed linens and bathroom were clean and the entire property was very well cared for. I appreciated the free wi-fi access and CD/DVD collection available for guest use.

I would highly recommend this property for anyone traveling to Waiheke and hope to stay here again myself.

Pros:
-Great, friendly hosts
-Beautiful location and gorgeous property
-Clean, spacious accommodation
-Good value for money, relative to other B&Bs I have stayed in NZ and Australia

Cons:
-None specifically for the property. Mosquitoes can be quite aggressive in the evenings so wear repellent or stay indoors

Room Tip: The cottage is the most spacious of the room types and seemed like good value. The other rooms, whil...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1 review
“Just magic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

My parents in law treated my partner and I to a two night stay at Heartsong (they had been here before, loved it and wanted to share it with us) - this is the most enchanting place I ever stayed! The nature is beautiful, the deco is fantastic and full of surprises and everything here seem to breathe love, peace and positive intention. Thanks.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
1 review
“Paradise with excellent service!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

This must be the best 24 hours spent on a holiday ever. Should have been longer. With a beautiful view, beach with superb privacy, kayaks ready to use and a boathouse just longing for a wine bottle to be emptied. We also got the freshest breakfast i've ever had, where we got accompanied by a the most service minded couple. As dog-lovers it was also good to get to know Sammy, a calm Border Collie mix who sometimes joined us for a swim at the beach.

We hope to get get back sometimes in the future, then for a longer stay!
(even though it's a long way from Stavanger, Norway)
best regards
Kristine, Oda Elise and Tarjei Skarlund

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
“Magical”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Heartsong retreat far exceeded all expectations...we only spent one night here but we felt refreshed, relaxed and revitalised upon leaving. Trisha and Robin are exactly what you want from hosts....attentive, caring, flexible and accomodating and yet unintrusive. I had some special requests for our night and nothing was a problem. We felt welcomed like old friends returning for a visit despite this being our first. The massages available on request were just what we needed and well worth the money. The food provided was hearty and delicious (highly recommend the platter with an assortment of delictable nibbles) and enabled us to not have to leave the property. I cannot speak highly enough of the location, the views, the privacy, the attention to small details....in a word our stay was blissful, nothing beats falling asleep and waking to sound of the beach lapping on the shores followed by a feast of homemade goodies. For anyone thinking of staying in Waiheke that wants peace and tranquilty, this is the place. Trisha and Robin, you have restored in a day what a crappy few months had taken from us. We will see you again in a few months hopefully. Thanks again for everything.

Room Tip: The Kereru room has the most amazing view from the shower and is close to the spa and beach
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
1 review
“A beautiful retreat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

We travelled to Waiheke to visit my niece who had taken a summer job at a winery. We stumbled upon Heartsong and are glad we did. We stayed in the Cabana and were immediately impressed by the peace and tranquility of the setting. The room was prepared beautifully with every possible amenity included. Our view over the bay were beautiful and made the perfect setting for breakfast each morning. The breakfast was amazing. Freshly baked bread, jams and local fruits were delightful. The boatshed was a perfect setting for dinner one evening watching the sun set with a glass of local wine.
I can highly recommend Heartsong!!

Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
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