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Island Paradise - Waimarie Apartments

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 30 Nov 2020
Waimarie Apartments are the perfect place to stay on Lord Howe Island. The accommodation at Waimarie certainly adds to the magic of the Lord Howe Island experience. There are spectacular views of nearby mountains Lidgebird and Gower, and the sun setting over the lagoon is a photographer's delight.
Sharon and Peter are superb and friendly hosts. Their attention to detail and generous and thoughtful hospitality left nothing to be desired. As noted in other reviews, everything has been thought of with the luxury inclusions: the starter breakfast provisions, bottle of French bubbly, personal bbq, quality skin products (soaps, body lotions, moisturiser, shampoo), superior linens, etc.
A stress free, relaxing and chilled holiday, with plenty of adventure if that's your choice! We stayed 2 weeks and will definitely be back. Peter and Jo
Date of stay: November 2020
Room Tip: Both apartments have excellent views
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Responded 9 Dec 2020
Hello Peter and Jo,
Thank you for your very complimentary review. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us again.
We wish you a healthy and happy festive season and 2021.
Best wishes,
Sharon and Peter
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    Reviewed 25 March 2020

    Oh my! we were so lucky to find a magnificent view, a sparklingly clean apartment and THE most comfortable bed. I could go on...I will...the interiors were understated and so well resolved...quality in all things - the coffee, the teas, the butter, the soaps, shampoos and moisturiser generous and so useable ...even the pack of cards and the cups we drank from! Our hosts, Sharon and Peter, really were hosts in their own low key island way enabling us to have an outstanding time in our 6 days due to their local tips. I love snorkeling, swimming, coral and fish and saw the best I have seen in years. We walked to the south end of the island and I went out to Balls Pyramid (so wild and spectacular), in the open sea with a capable local captain. Amazed when I saw myself in the mirror back in Sydney, I was so rested and well. We can't wait to go back. If it is your first visit to the island, you will love it - a south seas paradise full of palms, greenery and unique species. The apartment matched the island - high quality, well managed and friendly - with an eye to detail. One of the best outlooks from the accommodation choices on the Island. Proximity to the airport is actually a bonus enabling spectacular views of the mountainous rock. The small planes are very infrequent and add to the interest of the area. All in all - one of our best holidays - and so close to Sydney - why didn't we visit years ago?
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    Date of stay: March 2020
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    Peter V, Owner at Waimarie Apartments, responded to this reviewResponded 27 March 2020

    Hi Margaret,
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us. We are very pleased you enjoyed what Waimarie, and our beautiful island has to offer.
    Due to the current situation, we will be closed for some time.
    Our sincere best wishes for the future and we hope you remain well.
    Sharon and Peter
    Waimarie Apartments.

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    Reviewed 23 December 2019 via mobile

    Wow! This place is beyond amazing. There is no better place in Lord Howe if you want privacy, serenity and views to die for. The minute that you think you might want something, you'll most likely find that it is already in your apartment! As soon as you arrive there, you find provisions for a cooked first breakfast in your fridge. The coffee provided was the best! A box of different types of tea was also very much appreciated. We kept the wonderful Champagne for our last night there and enjoyed a barbecue outside for the last time in the beautiful gardens. Beach towels shampoo, soap, body lotions, backpacks, yoga mat, picnic cloth etc etc all provided. The apartment had all the necessary kitchen utensils to cook up a storm, if you wished. The restaurants on the Island, that we visited, were all very good, as well
    Sharon and Peter are a wealth of information if you have any questions about the Island or where to go. They are special people who have thought of everything. We found "Heaven on Earth " and can't wait to visit again!
    Thank you Sharon and Peter for a stress free holiday. Merry Christmas to you both.
    Chris and Steve

    Date of stay: November 2019
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Peter V, Owner at Waimarie Apartments, responded to this reviewResponded 26 December 2019

    Hi Chris and Steve,
    Thank you very much for your complimentary review.We really enjoyed having you stay with us and we are very pleased that you enjoyed it so much.
    We would love to have you back when you get the chance.
    Best wishes,,
    Sharon and Peter
    Waimarie Apartments.

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    Reviewed 7 December 2019

    Sharon and Peter were the perfect hosts, they couldn't do enough for us. Sharon met us at the airport on arrival and immediately took us for a tour of LHI to help us get our bearings and to show us where all the facilities including beaches, restaurants, shops, museum, boat and bike hire etc were located.
    Our apartment had been recently renovated and was spotless throughout. A cold bottle of French champagne took pride of place in the fridge while the kitchen was equipped with a fresh loaf of sourdough and endless ground coffee for the in-house espresso machine. Waimarie is located in a leafy, semi-tropical garden environment located between the airport and the centre of town. Beaches are within comfortable walking distance and the two largest mountains on LHI provide a spectacular backdrop to the prevailing views. Sharon and Peter were quick to offer their assistance whether it was to help us resolve an issue or to transport us to a restaurant for an evening meal or to explain the local customs and history of the island.

    Thank you Sharon and Peter for everything. Our holiday at Waimarie was truly spectacular we will not quickly forget your generosity and hospitality. We plan to come back and do it all again with you at Waimarie.

    Bill and Wendy N

    Room tip: Both apartments are equally suitable
    Date of stay: November 2019
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    Peter V, Owner at Waimarie Apartments, responded to this reviewResponded 10 December 2019

    Dear Bill and Wendy,
    Thank you for your complimentary review. It was a real pleasure to meet you both and share this beautiful part of the world with you.
    We would love to see you again, when you get the chance.
    Merry Christmas and Best wishes for the new year.

    Sharon and Peter
    Waimarie Apartments.

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    Reviewed 17 November 2019

    What a wonderfull 6 days ! Our only regret was not booking a few more days to do everything and still sit and soak up the palpable friendly culture of this very unique island.
    It started with Sharon doing the meet and greet in a relaxed and informative style. From there our expectations were exceeded which is no mean feat these days. The apartment was just delightful and our whole trip was full of fun, friendliness, adventure and peace. Thank you Peter and Sharon. We have already sung your praises to our family and friends! 👋 😊 we did a mini skit but can’t figure out how to upload It , so a couple pics instead 😎👍 I will try to email our clip. 😀

    Date of stay: November 2019
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Peter V, Owner at Waimarie Apartments, responded to this reviewResponded 18 November 2019

    Hi George and Julie,
    What an absolute pleasure to meet you both and share this beautiful part of the world with you.
    We are so pleased you had such fun and enjoyed all Waimarie has to offer.
    Looking forward to seeing your mini clip.:}

    Best wishes
    Sharon and Peter.

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    Reviewed 25 October 2019

    This was our first visit to Lord Howe Island and it couldn't have been better. Sharon and Peter are the perfect hosts. Peter met us at the airport and showed us all around the island - giving us the rundown on where to eat, what to see, and he was a wealth of knowledge on history and interesting tidbits. The apartment itself is just perfect. We couln't think of a single thing that would have made our stay more comfortable and relaxing. It's all the little touches Sharon has given the place that makes it so special and we felt at home right away. Now that we've stayed at Waimarie we couldn't imagine staying anywhere else on Lord Howe Island. It's the perfect base to explore this absolute stunning piece of paradise. Thanks Sharon and Peter for making us feel so welcome.

    Date of stay: October 2019
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    Peter V, Owner at Waimarie Apartments, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2019

    Hi Serena,
    Thank you for such a positive review. It was a real pleasure to meet you both and show you our little piece of paradise. We are so pleased Waimarie helped to make your holiday perfect.
    Look forward to welcoming you again sometime to Lord Howe and Waimarie.
    Best wishes,
    Sharon and Peter
    Waimarie Apartments.

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