Miro Beach House at Palm Beach  

On Waiheke Island’s Palm Beach—close to sand, surf and island life. A short drive from Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre and Anzac Bay; Enclosure Bay and Sandy Bay sit about 2 miles away. Parnell Rose Gardens and the Auckland War Memorial Museum are also within easy reach. Pet-friendly cottage stays right by the beach.

This individually decorated luxury vacation home mixes beachy chill with boutique touches. Expect a private balcony, garden views, a pillowtop bed and a 42-inch LCD for laid-back evenings. The full kitchen includes a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and oven, and there’s an on-site laundry for longer stays.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi, a picnic area and a BBQ zone for alfresco hangs. On-site restaurant and a beach bar keep things easy. Free self-parking, a garden to soak up sunshine and sea-breeze mornings right outside your door.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property keeps you connected.

Stop by the on-site restaurant for a casual meal, or head to the beach bar to quench your thirst with a seaside drink. Perfect for coffee with a view in the morning and cocktails at sunset.