Wild Thyme

Absolutely beautiful location clean tidy and wonderful host. Bruce was a fantastic host and I highly recommend the place. We had a wonderful time looking over the bush and bay so special

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The property was clean and comfortable. Our host was helpful

It was about 1.5km from the town centre. The property is located high on a hill so the walk home is steep. Even if you catch a bus it only drops you at the bottom of the hill. It says bed and breakfast but the breakfast is limited to cornflakes, musli, tea and coffee. It is self contained but there is no kitchen sink. There is no room service.

Great location with marvellous views. Everything you could want was in the room. Super mattress giving a restful night’s sleep.

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This was an amazing property to stay at for the last 2 night of our trip. The view was amazing, the location was close to town, beach, and public bus. The room was very nice and had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable! Bruce picked us up from the ferry and gave great recommendations for our time spent on the island. Loved staying at Wild Thyme.

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Lovely home - spacious, well-designed - with beautiful outside deck and view. Great location - 15 mins outside of small town with restaurants and bars. Easy access to beautiful walks, coastline and the many wineries. Finally, wonderful warm and friendly hosts. Recommend highly.

Lovely studio on Waiheke Island, close to the town of Oneora. We had a great view and lovely weather. The studio and bath were very well appointed with everything we might need. Bruce, the owner is delightful and very amenable to our needs. It would have been more convenient to have a car there but we figured out the bus system and got around the Island with the buses and walking.

Absolutely the best location. Bruce the owner was fabulous. We got it by a massive downpour and he dried all our clothes. Took us to town to eat and took us to the ferry after our fabulous stay.

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Bruce & Jules were fabulous hosts. Bruce met us at the ferry and brought to the studios. The location and views outstanding.

Great location and views. Short walk to town so quiet. Short walk to the beach. Amazing hosts. Very helpful and friendly.

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Highly recommend. Continental breakfast supplied, very clean and tidy with nice additions. Extremely friendly hosts, Bruce and Jules are incredible. Pretty view and setting. Good parking.

Amazing hosts - Bruce and Jules - they made us feel so welcome

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We loves the beautiful garden and view from this wonderful suite. Walking to and from the town was so lovely- a nice 15 minute walk which meant we were tucked away in a quiet area but still close to everything. We used the busses to explore the whole island, walked all over using the beautiful trails to and from different beaches, and loved the comfy bed.

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Spaciousness. View. Amenities. Bruce and his partner relaxed hosting style. Proximity to things. The champagne. Comfy beds. Blankets to keep you warm at sunset.

That we were unable to extend our stay due to our travel schedule!!!!

Among the many wonderful accomodations on Waiheke Island, we chose Wild Thyme because they gave detailed information about the location and facilities, which made it easy for us to imagine what our stay would be like. AND Wild Thyme was PERFECT in every way! The rooms were well-equipped and comfortable, and were spotlessly clean. The view from the terrace was breathtaking, while the place is located in a convenient area, shops and the beach of Onorea within walking distance. Most of all, Jules and Bruce were great hosts, being attentive and kind. It is all thanks to their welcome, my parents and I truly enjoyed an unforgettable vacation. Another BIG attraction is Jule's Wine Tour! The information is also written on the notebook provided in your room. I highly recommend it to anyone considering staying here. She asked us about our wine preferences in advance and came up with the Perfect plan. We visited Allpress Olive Groves, Tantalus, Man O'War+lunch, Waiheke Gin Distillery and Passage Rock. It may have been partly because it was winter and the wineries were quiet, but Jules arranged with the winery staff to grant our selfish request to try wines(bubbles!) that were not on the regular tasting menu! She even arranged for us to taste limited edition gin at the distillery. She took us to hard-to-reach places in the east and south of the island, such as ManO'War and Passage Rock, where we enjoyed not only the drinks but also the charms of the island as a whole. It's only been a week since I returned home, but I already feel a strong desire to go back.

Views. Modern Bathroom.

Using bathroom basin as sink to clean up dishes.

Lovely, comfortable studio room with a great view of the bay and bush surroundings. The bottle of bubbles in the fridge was a nice surprise as our stay was for a special occasion. Bruce and Jules are super welcoming and great hosts. Would definitely stay here again.

Lovely little extras like Beach towels and mats. All recommendations they gave were very helpful.fab

Our Wild Thyme stay was above & beyond anything we imagined. The view of Oneroa Bay from our stay was a breathtaking. Bruce & Jules were the most welcoming, friendly, and helpful hosts. The room was very comfortable & had everything we needed for our stay. The patio was the perfect spot to enjoy our morning coffee & tea, and our afternoon glass of wine while looking out over the bay. If we are fortunate enough to return to Waiheke Island, we would love to stay at Wild Thyme again.

Hosts were nice and helpful. Good location.

No air conditioning meant hot room. Kitchen set up, not very functional.

Location was fantastic. Beautiful view and hosts that were helpful and available.

The fact that there is no sink in the room itself is a bit of an inconvenience.

The hosts were extremely kind and hospitable. The location was excellent and the room was very comfortable and quiet

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Cleanliness, amenities & location. Friendly host.

Location, views, comfortability and hosts

Pillows, but that’s just me 🙂

Amazing views, super comfy bed and Bruce is the best host you could hope for

I had to leave

View was amazing. Bruce could not have been more helpful or friendly

Amazing views set in a lush, blooming garden. Comfortable accommodation with very welcoming and friendly hosts.

The location was fabulous. The garden setting and views were beautiful, our hosts Bruce and Jules were exceptional. They picked us up from the ferry and offered to take us where we needed. It made our holiday so easy. They were the best.

Maybe the pillows. Only because I'm fussy and like a feather pillow to sleep on!! But really couldn't fault a thing.

Jules and Bruce were very welcoming and hospitable. Great to be picked up from the ferry and they were happy to run us around locally if required. Really helpful suggestions on where to go to see and eat and walks etc. Very comfortable room with everything you need for breakfast but no kitchen per se. Nice touch to have milk and a bottle of fizz in the fridge.

Nothing to dislike. Some may struggle with the walk up the hill but not so bad and taxis available from the town if needed.

Welcoming hosts, very comfortable bed and efficient, hot shower. Relaxing environment and pleasant outlook.

Limited wardrobe facilities to store clothes (being really picky here!)

Absolutely charming apartment with amazing views and wonderful hosts.

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Good facility, nice location

Gets noisy (pets) early in the morning from floor above.

Beautiful property super close to Oneroa Bay. Views are stunning and home has everything you would need. Would definitely return and will be recommending!

Pretty amazing views to wake up to. The location is central and close to Oneroa town. Cute little spacious studio with an outside seating area where we enjoyed the sun. Complimentary bubbles in the fridge. Also, great collection of board games.

We weren’t given any instructions on how to access the property on arrival so spent 10 mins just waiting on the driveway. Weren’t sure which studio we had booked either or how to get in. It was only coincidental that a passerby told us how to get in. We had also messaged and called Bruce a couple of times and he didn’t respond during that time. The place smelt like dog & you could smell it as soon as we walked in. There was a stain on one of the cushions on the bed. The place is not sound proof as we could hear the upstairs neighbours walking around, thumping footsteps for a very long time overnight. The TV does not work. It was glitching and distorted at best. The toilet was also grubby. All in all, I was a disappointed as I don’t think this was place was worth $390 per night. We noticed the cleaner when we were leaving had a vacuum cleaner only so a little concerning.

Only spent one night . The Studio was fine for the two of us. There was some cereal for breakfast but thought a little fruit would have been better. The lady looking after the property went down the road and bought some which was very nice .

TV remote would not operate TV. Suggest new batteries could fix the problem.

Thanks, Bruce and Jules ! We really enjoyed staying in one night. There was wonderful view from the room. My girls love those board games in the room. This is the best experience here in Auckland.

Bruce was a great host and character. Picked us up and dropped us off to the ferry. Make sure you contact them in advance . Will stay again 👍

It’s a piece of Paradise on a beautiful island. The property, the location and the owners, Bruce and Jules are all exceptional. It’s more than a 10 rating. We finished out our travels of NZ here and Bruce and Jules could not have been more kind or hospitable to make our stay absolutely perfect.

There’s nothing to not like! It really is perfect. Beautiful property with stunning views owned by the wonderful Bruce and Jules.

The hosts, Bruce and Jules, were very welcoming and friendly. They were always available to help and answered any questions we had. Great service. Room was clean, comfy and had everything we needed. Very good view and good location. Just a few minute drive to most places we wanted to visit. The complimentary bottle of bubbles definitely enhanced our stay. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to have a nice, relaxing stay at Waiheke.

Immaculate property with great attention to detail throughout

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A total gem. Fantastic space, incredibly well thought out by the owners. It is a very special place to go - the island is remarkable, in a remarkable country. Well worth the effort and price.

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Beautiful suite with an incredible view of the ocean! Bruce was responsive and helpful. We were tempted to add a day to our stay because it was so hard to leave!

A fantastic position.

Would have liked a sink in the kitchen

Bruce and Jules were fabulous hosts and nothing was too much for them. We could not have received better hospitality during our stay. Location was great and easy to access.

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The location was beautiful and the hosts were amazing, particularly Bruce who offered us pickup dropoffs from the ferry. He also drove us to a pharmacy when we needed it!

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We had a wonderful stay at Wild Thyme. Bruce was an exceptional host. Highly recommend.

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The accommodation exceeded our expectations in all respects. It is obvious owners have put a huge amount of effort in design and build to maximise privacy, comfort and guests enjoyment of the wonderful location.

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Wonderful place with lovely view and great hosts. Bruce and Jules went out of their way to make our stay on Waiheke Island a terrific experience.

The location is amazing with views over Little Oneroa. The apartment is comfortable with great equipment for self catering , but equally good access to restaurants . Bruce and Jules are the most helpful and accommodating hosts. I would love to return.

Beautifully presented, excellent location and fabulous hosts!

Very clean, spacious and comfortable stay. The appartment really has everything you could think of! Like beachtowels, insectspray, washingmachine including liquids etc. etc.! Anything I could think of, it was there ;) Perfect for a stay with 2 young kids! The hosts were very welcoming and friendly and also very easy going and flexible. We got a lot of good recommendations from Bruce and we all liked them. So definitely recommend to stay here!

Beautiful view. Perfect location. Very clean and comfortable. And the host, Bruce, was easily one of the best of all my global travels. Absolutely incredible.

We did not stay long enough :). Wish we would have stayed for a week.

Wild Thyme is an excellent place to stay for your visit to Waiheke. Your hosts, Jules & Bruce, are fantastic to assist with any matter you might wonder about. The place is immaculate fresh and clean with comfortable beds and all other things you may need like ironing board, fridge, coffemachine etc. It is just a few minutes walk to the beach and another few minutes walk to restaurants and shops in Oneroa.

That we had to leave😉

The views, the privacy, the location- all good!

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Wonderful hosts Jules and Bruce went out of their way to make this a fantastic stay, from rides around the island to an impromptu Christmas Day dinner! Thank you! The location is also great, close to Oneroa village and beaches, and our kids enjoyed exploring the garden.

Beautifully appointed, very comfortable, everything you could need. Fab view out to the sailing boats bobbing about on Little Oneroa. Very friendly and accommodating host - happy to give us a late check out.

Extremely wonderful stay, would recommend to any couples or singles! Absolutely beautiful view of the ocean and wonderful room (heated floors in bathrooms, espresso machine, lovely balcony with chairs and view, complimentary champagne, toaster + microwave, comfy bath robes) and the hosts were super friendly, helped us to reserve dinner, easy to reach, and even offered us a free ride back to the ferry on check out! Very walkable to the city center.

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Really appreciated the helpful tips and recommendations provided in guide book Beautiful apartment with stunning views Lots of extra details like beach bag, bottle of sparkling wine on arrival, dressing gowns… Property was very clean and well presented too, lovely bathroom facilities including underfloor heating which we very much appreciated. Has a lovely trip and hope to visit again soon!

Wish we could have stayed longer!

Amazing views, great location, wonderful hosts, super comfy bed and completely silent at night.

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We didn't like anything. I don't advise anyone to stay there.

location, equipment, the owner's terrace overlooking our room. It says kitchenet in the description, putting a microwave on a small fridge does not make a kitchenet. There isn't even a sink to do the dishes

Very clean and lovely views!

Well provisioned, clean, beautiful outlook.

I didn’t find the bed overly comfortable. There were garden lights that stayed on all night but I had an eye mask.

Felt secluded yet a close drive to oneroa shops and beaches. Nice view of the ocean. Nice outdoor area for kids to play.

Back bedroom is large but windows are small so quite dark. Living space felt a little cramped as it was also a bedroom.

The accommodation itself is absolutely lovely, the owner very nicely left a bottle of wine, milk and some granola and responded to messages quickly. Great views of the beach and very comfy room overall.

The accommodation is located at the top of a very steep road. If you aren't driving and depend on the bus to get around, you need to be okay with the climb, especially tough if you have bags with you.

Great location, serene view, quiet. It was nice to have coffee and cereal available.

The listing said 2 bed, 2 bathroom, but there was only 1 bathroom. You have to walk through one "bedroom" to access the second bedroom, so no privacy.

A peaceful destination and quite centrally located. Lovely modern rooms with a generous size bathroom. Bed was comfy. Nice for a couples weekend away. Cereal and coffee etc were available

A purpose built in kitchenette would’ve made it better but what was there was sufficient.