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Golden Sands, Waiheke Island

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Downstairs deck2
House
Exterior
Deck view 3
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sandy Bay (Waiheke), Auckland
  • Palm Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Mudbrick Vineyard
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Oneroa Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Ardmore (AMZ)
    ‪270 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd bedroom

1 King Bed

Bunk room

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Golden Sands, Waiheke Island

Golden Sands is a wonderful, north-facing holiday home which offers the rare combination of panoramic views of Sandy Bay and the Hauraki Gulf, with direct beachfront access to secluded Sandy Bay. Relax on the sun-drenched deck and watch your children play on the safe, sandy, all-tide swimming beach at the bottom of the driveway. No busy roads here! A kayak and a dinghy are available (upon request) so that you can enjoy a spot of fishing or a peaceful row around to Hekerua Bay. There are also two E-Bikes plus helmets available at the property - a great and eco-friendly way to get around the island!
A therapeutic haven, year-round – a special place to unwind and recharge.

Perfect for 3 couples or 2 families with 2 children each.

Rates are for 6 people.
More people are an extra $40 per person per night.
Special conditions:
2 nights minimum booking.
3 nights minimum booking over long weekends.
7 nights minimum booking over Christmas New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 10).
1 night stays available with surcharge to cover cleaning and linen:
Sunday to Thursday night, available to book anytime except during long weekends and Christmas New Year.
Friday and Saturday nights only available to book at the earliest, during the week beforehand.
For 1 night stays please apply through our office.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

richard116

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waiheke Island

Oneroa, a neighbourhood in Waiheke Island, is home to this holiday home. Waiheke Community Art Gallery and Whittaker’s Musical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goldie Vineyard and Cable Bay Vineyard. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Sandy Bay (Waiheke), Auckland

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cable Bay Vineyard - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mudbrick Vineyard - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Oneroa Beach - 15 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Onetangi Beach - 23 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Panmure Station - 86 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Te Matuku Bay Oysters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stonyridge Vineyard - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Farley's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Batch Winery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Sands, Waiheke Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Sands, Waiheke Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Golden Sands, Waiheke Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Golden Sands, Waiheke Island located?

Located in Oneroa, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sandy Bay and Hekerua Bay. Enclosure Bay and Oneroa Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house & location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Golden Sands. A very comfortable house with amazing views & in a great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Lovely spot Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time Waiheke
A beautiful spot to enjoy Waiheke for a few days. E bikes and little boat were a boon. Thanks so much. lovely welcome by Richard.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Perfect house in a perfect setting. Was sad to leave but will be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Great host - very welcoming. Perfect spot for relaxing , swimming and great walks. Plenty of room for our whole family. Great indoor and outdoor spaces. Richard even turned on two beautiful fine days for us. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday get away
I booked the house for a 50th birthday weekend. We had an open door to anyone who wanted to stay/visit. Needless to say the house was full every day with visitors either for a day on beach or overnight for a barbecue and morning swim. The house is in a quiet location, 10 minutes from the ferry, and the beach is at the end of the drive way.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning view
This is a place to relax and unwind. Elevated views and easy walking distance to two beaches. We really enjoyed the location, the property is comfortable and spacious. We would have liked to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Loved the area, the deck was great with lots happening out on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family property
Great views and excellent swim/play beach for our young kids. Already booked for end of year visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

alice w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Awesome location, well set out home, that sleeps 6 comfortably. Thank you great weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
This is a fantastic property with a super location BUT beware the neighbours
Noisy unpleasant neighbors who blocked the driveway. We understand they too were visiting
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous bach and experience!
We absolutely loved this bach. Super clean and comfy, amazing view and location, still bach-like, and awesome extras to make it a real experience. The e-bikes were a huge hit and great way to see the island. Highly recommended for families or friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Edmond L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
Beautiful View, Good Access to Secluded Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
A great house in a fantastic location. Only a few small issues - the sliding door leading onto the top balcony would not lock, the sky decoder was not working and sand was found in the beds in the sleep out. We would definitely rent this house over and over again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The sun shone and we enjoyed Waiheke and the property.
Very good. Richard was most helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frances R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Amazing location. Loved having access to the kayaks, dingy and e-bikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous beach front property
Awesome property in a superb location with everything there - loved the kayaks and ebikes. Well suited to our family of 6, with kids having separated accommodation in the lower level of the house. We all had a fabulous time and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic position overlooking the beach. Easy to take the paddle boards out. beautiful scenery.
A fantastic house & location. We will definitely book again. Thanks Richard for your insight into the the Waiheke scene. Most valuable. Cheers Graham Head

10/10 Excellent

Darryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot
What a stunning view from the property! We absolutely rated our stay there and will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for our family of 7. We loved the close proximity to the beach and beautiful views.
Great property and location. Well set up with separate areas for two families. Easy walk to the beach and beautiful views from many rooms of the house. We couldn't get the TVs to go on our second day but this was probably a connection issue. The sleepout was a bonus for a quiet place to retreat which our daughter enjoyed. Overall a lovely place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Sandy Bay
What an amazing trip, I've never been to waiheke and the little bay we stayed in right on the beach linked to our driveway was wonderful. Bring your own vehicle just makes things so much easier as well. Coming back in a few months time for sure

10/10 Excellent

Shona W.

Great holiday home.
Everyone loved the views and location in Sandy Bay.The house was well planned for visitors and meeting friends.The 8 of us had a great time.Just the wifi was not working, but we had the key away when the repair person came, so not to worry.Thank you, it made for a very enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lydia D.

Fantastic
Our stay was wonderful thank you. Great property with a lovely view. The property manager was very helpful on arrival also. Very minor issue with the smoke alarm so close to the kitchen meant it went off while trying to cook anything but otherwise holiday was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona F.

Fantastic spot overlooking Sandy Bay
Richard was very helpful on check in. Great spot, house very well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

House was spacious, and clean.
House was spacious, and clean. A lot of mozzies. Great views. Driveway was very steep and tight for car, bushes need to be cut back. Beds very comfortable. The beach in particular is a lovely bay, we encountered sting rays. Had Wi-Fi. Kitchen has a cupboard that's like a tardis. We enjoyed our stay here, we got married on sandy bay beach and had a lovely reception at the waiheke resort palm beach. We left a white/cream top behind, hope we can have it returned if found.

About the host

Hosted by richard116

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What makes this property unique

Newly renovated bathrooms

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish