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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" on Waiheke Island is on the market, offering Mediterranean charm with its distinctive 40-year-old dome architecture. Located at 498 Sea View Road, Onetangi, this character home is a short walk from the beach and appeals to creative buyers.

The property sleeps 10+ and includes its vibrant furnishings. While it has a CV of $1.4 million, the vendors acknowledge it needs work, which is reflected in the 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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