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Bubble Bach available for next family – warning: your guests may never leave

Waiheke’s quirky Bubble Bach hits the market with Mediterranean charm, dome architecture and room for endless guests.

Gill South
Last updated: 22 May 2026 | 2 min read
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A unique "Bubble Bach" at 498 Sea View Road, Onetangi on Waiheke Island is heading to auction. This quirky, 40-year-old dome home offers Mediterranean charm and a creative vibe, just a stroll from the beach.

While it has two bedrooms, the bach comfortably sleeps 10+ and includes its vibrant furnishings. The vendors note it requires work, presenting a project for the right buyer. Marketed by Waiheke Homes, it has a low auction reserve of $700,000.

The home can comfortably fit up to eight people. Photo: TRADE ME/WAIHEKE HOMES

The spectacular and popular Onetangi beach is a short walk away. Photo: TRADE ME/WAIHEKE HOMES

The home is one of 12 dome homes on the island. Photo: WAIHEKE HOMES/TRADE ME

The house is full of quirky features, like this pebbled basin. Photo: TRADE ME/WAIHEKE HOMES

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Gill South Gill South
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