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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 for sale, offering quirky dome architecture and Mediterranean charm. Located at 498 Sea View Road, Onetangi, the home is a short walk from the beach and perfect for creative buyers or families.

The two-bedroom property sleeps over 10 people and includes its vibrant furnishings. While the 40-year-old concrete home is solid, the vendors note it requires work, suggesting the exterior be rendered.

Marketed by Waiheke Homes, it goes to auction on June 3 with a $700,000 reserve.

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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