Located on Waiheke Island, in New Zealand, the homeowners, Kate and Barry knew they had found their ideal home when they discovered this cottage. Set above a cliff, with astonishing views of Oneroa Bay, the cottage had everything they ever needed — ocean views and character. It also had character flaws that had to be overlooked at […]
Salvaged wood makes for rustic retreat on Waiheke Island
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For years, Bob McMillan resisted the pull of Waiheke Island. “I thought it was a bit too bohemian and way out for me,” he says. “Now I regret not coming here years ago.”
It was his wife of 50 years, Kerry, who had been urging Bob to consider buying a beach house on the island. So, one sunny day in August 2009, the couple caught the passenger ferry from the city to look at three properties for sale at Onetangi.