19 Crescent Road West, Ostend

There is a particular kind of quiet that only exists when the world doesn’t know where you are. Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the city, just ten minutes from all ferries, you will find one of the most stunning beaches of the island — Palm Beach, where the sand runs gold and the water holds the kind of stillness that makes time feel negotiable. And just moments from that shoreline, nestled amongst an extraordinary curtain of native forest, is 19 Crescent — or as it deserves to be called, The Bali Bach. Here, tūī thread through the nikau palms and the forest breathes around you like something alive and generous. What was once a forgotten 1980's bach has been brought back to life with love and conviction — fully renovated from the ground up, thoughtfully considered in every corner, and quietly extraordinary in ways both seen and unseen. A new concrete driveway smooths your arrival in any weather. Step inside and the care becomes immediately tangible. The kitchen has been entirely reimagined. The wiring, the lighting, the insulation — all new, all done properly. A sunroom spills warmth across the entrance, the kind of room that holds a hammock and a good book with equal grace. And when the Waiheke evenings turn cool, underfloor heating in the bathroom turns the simple act of stepping out of the shower into something quietly indulgent. The log burner draws the room together. The heat pump holds the temperature wherever you want it, controllable from your phone before you even leave Auckland. Climb the iconic A-frame ladder to the sleeping loft — queen bed, single beds, a deck suspended in the canopy — and you understand why this geometry endures. Sheltered. Held. The forest at eye level. Outside, living expands naturally across generous decking, an outdoor shower, and a fire pit that becomes the gravitational centre of every evening. A private nature walk begins at the lower deck and winds deep into native bush — the kind of path that children disappear into for hours, and adults follow gratefully. And then there is the guest studio. Self-contained, private, and thoughtfully finished with its own bathroom and kitchenette, it sits alongside the main house with just enough distance to give everyone their own world. For families it is the gift of independence — teenagers with their own space, visiting friends with their own front door. For the savvy owner, it is something else entirely. Because ''The Bali Bach'' is not simply a retreat. It is a lock-up-and-leave lifestyle, professionally managed with the kind of quiet efficiency that removes every trace of stress from ownership. The property is cleaned, maintained, and cared for between guests. The water tanks are tended. The gardens are kept. Repeat guests return season after season, drawn back by the reviews they read and the memories they made. A place that has been loved into existence — and will love you back in return. You will feel it the moment you arrive. For further information or to arrange a viewing, contact Gianni Nocera, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty....