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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 quirky "Bubble Bach" on Waiheke Island is for sale, featuring unique dome architecture and Mediterranean charm near Onetangi beach. The two-bedroom home sleeps 10+ and is ideal for families or creatives seeking a property with character.

While the 40-year-old bach has a "romantic personality," it requires work, with vendors noting water ingress. It goes to auction on June 3 with a low reserve of $700,000 and includes its vibrant furnishings.

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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