Golden Sands, Waiheke Island
House in Auckland Region
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
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);
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);
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests enjoyed the perfect house in a perfect setting, great for relaxing, swimming, and walks with ample space for families. The property has beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces.
4.0
Lovely spot
Enjoyed our stay
5.0
Perfect house in a perfect setting. Was sad to leave but will be back next year.
5.0
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
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Great spot
Loved the area, the deck was great with lots happening out on the water.
5.0
Great family property
Great views and excellent swim/play beach for our young kids. Already booked for end of year visit.
5.0
Awesome location
Awesome location, well set out home, that sleeps 6 comfortably. Thank you great weekend away.
5.0
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
5.0
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.
4.0
Beautiful View
Beautiful View, Good Access to Secluded Beach.
5.0
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.
5.0
The sun shone and we enjoyed Waiheke and the property.
Very good. Richard was most helpful.
5.0
Beautiful
Amazing location. Loved having access to the kayaks, dingy and e-bikes.
5.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
Excellent spot
What a stunning view from the property! We absolutely rated our stay there and will book again!
5.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Fantastic spot overlooking Sandy Bay
Richard was very helpful on check in. Great spot, house very well equipped.
5.0
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.
4.0
Great location and the kitchen facilities are fantastic and our boys loved biking into town every da
Great location and the kitchen facilities are fantastic and our boys loved biking into town every day on the Ebikes. The only downside for us was the driveway being narrow due to hedges either side so not suitable for SUV's or our VW Amrok. Wouldn't stay here again due to that reason and bringing a jetski but would recommend to others with smaller car as the house has everything you need and more.
5.0
Property was clean had everything we required, lovely and quite and peaceful with exceptional views
Property was clean had everything we required, lovely and quite and peaceful with exceptional views the only problem was leaving it behind.
5.0
If I have to say anything I think there should have been body wash in the bathrooms .
If I have to say anything I think there should have been body wash in the bathrooms . And there was a wasp nest under the bottom deck.
5.0
Excellent property and location.
Excellent property and location. It was great to be able to see the whole beach just below the house and to watch the tide and boats come and go. All the owners need to do is get those power lines put underground, but overall we could not have been happier with our accommodation choice.
4.0
Absolutely lovely bach overlooking quiet bay perfect for swimming and kayaking.
Absolutely lovely bach overlooking quiet bay perfect for swimming and kayaking. Even had a coffee machine. Would definitely come back.
4.0
Great location near beach
Great location near beach
4.0
Amazing property, great location with outstanding views.
Amazing property, great location with outstanding views. Very roomy fitted in 7 adults and 2 babies comfortably. Having the Kayaks and E Bikes onsite a lovely bonus. Would definitely recommend this property.
5.0
was great, we all wanted to stay longer.
was great, we all wanted to stay longer...
2.5
Had a lovely stay, great surroundings and views to die for. The property was very well equipped and had everything and more that one would want for a fantastic stay. Would love to return some day.
2.5
This property is something special. It's location is simply outstanding with commanding views of the bay and the level of amenity provided is second to none. Having access to kayaks, electric bikes! just adds so much to the experience of Waiheke. Attention to detail such as the bbq tools, lighter and equipment laid out ready to use shows a real consideration to making the experience fantastic. Highly recommended. Thank you Richard and thank you Golden Sands!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Auckland Region?
The average price for a rental in Auckland Region is $221 per night. This rental is $471 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Golden Sands, Waiheke Island. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Golden Sands, Waiheke Island pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Golden Sands, Waiheke Island?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and dishwasher.
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