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The Settlers Hut

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Facilities


2 BEDROOMS (One is a sleepout)

  • 2 Double beds
  • 1 Shared bathroom
  • Stunning sea views
  • Spa Pool
  • Kitchenette (dishwasher, fridge, portable cooktop, cutlery & crockery)
  • Gas BBQ
  • Free Wi-fi and fast broadband
  • Central location short drive to town and walking distance to beaches
  • Mobile phone coverage

The Settler's Hut - Historical Army Hut

The Settlers Hut has a wonderful historical past. It started life as an Army Hut, originally located at the aptly named “Man O War” bay during the last world war, where it housed Soldiers keeping NZ and Waiheke safe from invasion. They were very small modest huts, only 9m long in fact, and 2.5m wide. In this day and age, you would call it a “Tiny House”.

After the war ended, people were very poor, and many did not have enough money to build homes. Many of these tiny huts were relocated all over the island to form homes for many of the early settlers on Waiheke Island. This hut was relocated to Oneroa where it rests today.

When Robyn first saw the little hut, nestled into the hillside overlooking a beautiful seascape, she fell in love. It was just so cute, but it was so derelict. Initially, Robyn says “I decided the only thing for it was to demolish it and build a lovely new home on the beautiful site overlooking the sea. But somehow or other, it seemed such a shame to pull such a slice of history down. I never quite pulled the new plans together, and one day, I just thought….the little Army Hut is so full of history, and it wants to stay put, and be lovingly restored – something that’s my passion and what I love to do in life. Some people rescue people, some people rescue animals, some people rescue cars….my passion is rescuing houses and bringing them back to life, and having people fill them to enjoy blissful, happy times.

I call it my playhouse for grown-ups' as it reminds me of the hours I used to spend in my playhouse as a child. All those cups of tea that I served to my teddies! Memories are fun to look back on, but my motto is to keep making them, to my dying day.

This Hut is an old fashioned holiday. I have created this little tiny house as a getaway for a couple, two couples, or a couple with children, to enjoy a holiday or a weekend that will make the best of memories.

The Settlers Hut has a large covered deck, and this space is very much the living room. It has comfortable outdoor seating and a BBQ on the deck. The deck is designed for pure relaxation. I have put packs of cards in there, board games, books… hoping that you won't connect to wifi the whole time you were there…imagine that spending all weekend with your loved one or friends, taking walks to Oneroa, visiting the restaurants, and then on your lay day, playing cards and board games, sipping your favourite tipple on the deck, sharing stories…cooking a simple meal on the bbq, and watching the sunset. But don’t worry, its got ultrafast broadband, everybody is catered for ???? Snuggle on the bed, watch a movie and chill to your heart's content – it’s about getting away and doing exactly what you find relaxing.

It has two bedrooms, but only one is inside the hut. The other one is a sleepout on the deck. The sleepout has a little window with a sea view.

Squirrelled away down a winding right of way, it has parking for two cars.

The photos will help you decide if the Settlers Hut is right for you."

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RATES:

Please check booking calendar below to see the different rates for the different seasons.

A 2-night minimum applies.

*24th December – 3rd January – minimum 7-night stay



CONFIRMATION POLICY:

The total accommodation charge is payable within 48 hours of booking.
Check in time is 2pm.
Check out time is 10am.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

50% of the accommodation costs are non-refundable under any circumstances should the booking not proceed.

If cancellation is more than 60 days before check in date 50% of the accommodation cost will be refunded.

If the booking is cancelled within the 60-day period no refund will be given.

Please ensure that you take out travel insurance to protect yourself from sickness or other incidences which may prevent your travel from going ahead.

No refund is given for an early departure.

Testimonials


“We very much enjoyed our stay at Settler’s Hut. Lovely, quiet and relaxing space with amazing views. The hut is provided with everything you need for a perfect weekend getaway. We loved the attention to detail inside the hut and the great outdoor space which we were able to use thanks to the heater despite the cold weather. We loved sitting in the spa pool.

In our opinion, there was nothing to improve or change.”

Getting to the property


Take a taxi — Settlers Hut is a 7-minute taxi ride from Matiatia ferry terminal

Bring your car — 10 minutes drive from Kennedy Point ferry terminal

Car hire is available at the Matiatia ferry terminal from Waiheke Rental Cars www.waihekerentals.co.nz or telephone 09 372 8998.

Please enquire regarding availability [email protected] or call 09 372 9050