Escape the hustle and slow the pace in complete privacy. Secluded and tranquil, The Ranch is set in a sheltered olive grove on Waiheke’s western edge. Unwind on sun-drenched courtyards and balconies, where westward views to the Gulf remind you that on Waiheke, the ocean is always close by and the sunsets are always phenomenal. Explore pathways through surrounding bush that plays home to our native birds; tui, pīwakawaka and kererū.

With oversized dining tables inside and out, this home is designed for long evenings with good company. A covered outdoor living area provides a natural gathering point for sundowners, relaxed barbeques, fireside wines and hot tubs under the stars. Inside, every detail invites comfort and connection, including a cosy Studio stove wood burner, vintage rugs, and works by New Zealand artists Pat Henly and David Hessel – while a separate games room gives everyone space to play.

Offering complete peace and privacy for up to 12 people. The main house has four king sized suites, each with private ensuites. A spacious games room with pool table and bar. A fully equipped chefs kitchen connects to a private courtyard and outdoor pavilion, with cooking facilities and large outdoor fireplace. The cottage provides a peaceful additional living area with kitchenette, private balcony and two double bedrooms, each with ensuites. For those looking for their next corporate retreat, the properties generous and expansive layout creates the perfect venue.

From $2,100 per night.

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Jacques B. DePuy
Another fantastic week at the Ranch

Our family stayed at the Ranch in October for the second time. We love everything about it. It’s comfortable, very well equipped, set in a beautiful olive grove and near vineyards and walking tracks. We even walked to and from Oneroa and to the ferry from the Ranch. And, on top of it all, the property manager, is extremely helpful and informative. Six stars out of five.

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Frances Benson
A beautiful 50th with family and friends

I was a guest for the 50th birthday bash of my oldest pal. What a fabulous location, sheltered and calm and nestled down a curving olive lined driveway.

The Ranch was an expansive homestead able to comfortably accommodate many high volume teenagers and hard working, early rising adults. Views, reading nooks, a big shared living space, games/rumpus and ensuites to Africa.

I was adjacent to, but away from, the action in the cottage. A lovely two bedroom apartment. Had great sleeps and showers!

The ranch was an elegant back drop to a lovely time hanging with my beautiful bestie and her clan. Great times.

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Crystal Asher
Perfect, peaceful family retreat

Talk about an upscale and totally approachable home away from home. It was a weekend of relaxed, easy, comfy, unfussy luxury for us and our guests.
The Ranch has everything you need for a big family get together (well curated kitchen essentials, the BEST bean bags (!!) and a teenage hangout room) alongside all the little luxe touches (beautiful towels, gorgeous comfy furnishings, Real World toiletries). The Ranch ticked all the boxes for us and was a perfect backdrop for our 50th celebration.
Major highlight for us was the outdoor kitchen (think Big green egg, BBQ, generous casual dining set up, outdoor fire with genius windscreens and hot tub). Despite visiting in late Winter it was our go to each night we were there for s'mores and blanket clad digestifs.
My sister and bestie - both frequent insomniacs - slept like babies in the cottage. So peaceful.
Close to town, ferry, wineries, sculpture walk and good restaurant options.
Thank you Allpress, we'll be back!

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