The Lazy Sailor - slow living retreat | House in Great Barrier Island / Aotea
2 Bedroom House in Okupu, Great Barrier Island / Aotea
The Lazy Sailor is a slow-living retreat on Aotea, a Dark Sky Sanctuary, off-grid island. Enjoy the union of luxury with remote; beautiful linen, hot water and a cosy fire while listening to birdsong and the ocean lapping the shore. Magical ocean views from the deck, conquer spectacular walking tracks, dive into mermaid pools or soak in natural hot springs, just a short stroll to Okupu beach, easy living at the Lazy Sailor.
Staying at The Lazy Sailor can be a romantic getaway for two or a fun family escape for four. Two cosy rooms fitted with beautiful stonewashed 100% cotton sheets and quirky touches adding to its coastal cottage feel.
This stay is designed for off-grid island living at ease.
Our bedroom has a king bed with a large window overhead, looking onto rolling hills and a ranch slider opening to a deck with ocean views. Our second bedroom is a double bed, too boasting mountain views.
The equipped kitchen and breakfast bar allow for cooking and dining while capturing you with her magical bay view. Open plan to the a dining table, lounge and fireplace.
Flushing toilet and hot water? The Lazy Sailor has it all along with great pressure. Precious water supplied from our local creek (awa) makes for the a shower of dreams, all rather luxurious on an off-grid island.
The outdoor deck areas offer protection out back, a wonderful alfresco dining experience as well as a seated deck out front to take in the ocean views.
Wake up to tui singing in the trees and the calls of kaka flying overhead, all while immersing in the remote beauty of Aotea.
For those who crave off-grid living but enjoy the comforts of luxury, The Lazy Sailor is for you.
Our remote island is precious in so many ways and so are her resources;
The water is all sources from our local creek (awa) and makes for the most tasty drinking water you'll find around. It is very important that you are mindful with the usage of our precious water as many locals use the same creek to nourish their families.
The Lazy Sailor is completely solar charged and just like our water, our power is precious too. Useful tips we advise is only switching on lights when using that room or area and making sure everything is turned off when leaving. We advise staying away from any high power drawing appliances such as hairdryers and straighteners too. The Lazy Sailor is perfectly fit out for power but being mindful is important.
If you do have any water or power issues please reach out straight away and someone will be around to help you out.
Being on an island we recommend stocking up on supplies before heading over and don't skip travel insurance - weather can be unpredictable; flights and ferries may be cancelled. But staying a little while longer isn't always a bad thing.
This 2 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Okupu. Enjoy your stay in Okupu at this House.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Soap
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Towels provided
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Toilet paper
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Shower
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Bed sheets provided
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
