Wonderful secluded property, comfortable house, add in the art & your own private beach, and you have something quite special

Just a magic spot, we had a delightful weekend. The cottage is charming and beautifully appointed. A highlight for us was an early morning fish not far off the beach where we were rewarded with a fine haul of Hauraki Gulf snapper. Local cat population most impressed. The peace and quiet in the evenings is very special as is the... More

What an absolutely blissful weekend at Connells Bay - a beautiful place and what amazing foresight John and Jo have developing the wonderful sculpture park. We loved every minute of our stay including lunch at Poderi Crisci one day and at Cable Bay another- both stunning in different ways. Can't recommend Connells Bay Cottage and Sculpture Park highly enough!

This is an utterly beautiful place to stay. The cottage is fabulous and the location stunning, I almost don't want to write a review for fear of never being able to get another reservation! The cottage is located in the grounds of the amazing Connell's bay sculpture park, as we travelled to New Zealand during their mid Autumn, the sculpture... More

New sculptures and landscape improvements make each return trip better than the last. Add the genuine hospitality of john and Jo Gow and the experience becomes truely memorable.

Connells Bay is a perfect bay surrounded by beautiful native planting . The sculpture park is fascinating and full of surprises ! Nearby fabulous restauarant Poderi Crisci .

The location and the overall environment exceeded all expectations following a visit to Connells Bay late last year for the sculpture tour. All aspects of our privacy during our stay and our well being were well thought through and delivered on, the hosts were fabulous and made certain we were well aware of all the available amenities and the various... More

This was a very much anticipated weekend break in a place I had heard was pretty special and it didn't disappoint at all. So close to Auckland but we could have been a million miles away. The property is located at the Southern end of Waiheke about a half hours drive from the ferry. We hired a rental car from... More

If simple pleasures, charm, serenity and nourishment for the soul are what you after, you can do no better than a week-end at Connells Bay. The great food and wine of Waiheke Island is only a gravel road ride away but try tearing yourself away from this spot with its garden of roses, tuis in the trees and water lapping... More