Cute little cabin and had everything we needed but thick cobwebs inside the windows with spiders, dirty inside window frames and kitchen shelves, some dirty and smelly towels, some dishes dirty, outside furniture and deck mildew - could have easily been a wonderful stay but this made it very average. Sorry guys, someone needs to give Cabin 2 a good clean and then it would be wonderful.

A very comfortable and friendly place to stay. Steve, the host, is a great guy and he does everything he can to make your stay a great one.

Beautiful spot with a very friendly host

Steve thoughtful of old peoples needs and gave us a ramp up and some milk for the morning. Enjoyed the birdsong in the morning and ducklings and puppies and horses . Could oil squeaky doors to quieten toilet visits in the night and no smoke alarm

Beautiful surroundings, a perfect place to just unwind and relax.. wake up to bird song .. Steve the manager was very friendly and obliging

We loved staying at sand castles, it has everything we need and had some are homely feel , I just wish I had of known to bring shower soap, but the stay was perfect for what we needed and the kids loved it

Our family loved our stay in one of the cute cottages. It had a pretty outlook. The owner is very friendly and happy to answer any questions. It is very well located to visit near by beautiful beaches and many other tourist sites.

The place was very easy to find and close to beautiful places. The owner was very friendly. The cabin was really cute and it has everything we needed. We had a nice view of the ocean and the mountains.

The place was very easy to find and close to beautiful places. The owner was very friendly. The cabin was really cute and it has everything we needed. We had a nice view of the ocean and the mountains.

This is a Bach style accommodation all separate units in a large garden/ field, has an out door bbq. Units are basic but were clean with good shower and plenty of hot water.

A most friendly host and quaint surroundings, with simple amenities. The beautiful surroundings, the pizza oven [with host providing the pizza dough] and clustered cottages made for a cosy ‘community’ feel. Given the price range one could not complain. The Sandcastle offers comfortable, toasty warm accommodation on a budget.

Lovely cottage, clean and had everything we needed. So nice to bring our wee dog. Well definitely be back.

Lovely cottage, clean and had everything we needed.So nice to bring our wee dog.Well definitely be back.

Love the surroundings, the relaxing feel about the property, the ability to have your dog there, (a pity we didn't have our one) The style of the accommodation, you really felt like you were on holiday in the batch style of accommodation

Steve was just lovely. The outlook was picturesque and we loved having use of the communal pizza oven.

Great place to stay in an outstanding location.

Good stay. Quirky accommodation!

Despite there being no-one at reception when we arrived at 3:30pm we eventually raised the proprietor by sounding the car horn !!We loved the peaceful surroundings and the little cottage had everything we needed and was well maintained and clean. The bed was comfortable and we slept well.

This place was very cozy and comfy, youll love it even more if your an artist person and great price

The setting of the cottages is really magical as they are all facing a pretty little bridge. The cottages themselves, although basic, have a really homely and cosy feel to them.The facilities are brilliant too with a sauna.We ordered breakfast and that was amazing we got so much food and it was good value.The owner was also very laid back about the check out time which made our last morning there very relaxing.

We stayed 3 nights. Our hosts were lovely. The cottages are a bit out dated, but the beds are good, the wifi works well. You can order breakfast, this is really nice: home made mutton sausages, homemade bread. Croissants, jam,... great value for money.

We stayed 3 nights. Our hosts were lovely. The cottages are a bit out dated, but the beds are good, the wifi works well. You can order breakfast, this is really nice: home made mutton sausages, homemade bread. Croissants, jam,... great value for money.

Nice location, pleasant place to stay.

We had a great stay at The Sandcastle. The set up is ideal for a small family or 2. Great classic kiwi batch style of accommodation. Probably not what youre after if you want the 5 star experience, but the cottages were adequately supplied and the staff are super friendly. Great location a short drive/walk to the beach and in a nice quiet and private spot. Good location to access rest of golden bay.

I wish I could stay longer was very relaxing and pleasant

Sadly our stay was disappointing from beginning to end. To start, we didnt get the room we booked. We booked for two double beds but ended up with one double and bunk beds. Not ideal when I was travelling with my mother. For the first night I slept in the bunk beds - but the sheets were not fresh! The owner had assumed a couple was staying and therefore that the bunks wouldnt be used. Why assume something like that! And why leave dirty sheets on a bed whether the owners thought it would be slept in or not! That was a really bad start and frankly nothing improved. The cabin was dirty - the bathroom needed a good clean and there were piles of dust and hair sitting in most corners. The free toiletries was actually a plain bar of soap - nothing else - so I think they are wrong to say they offer toiletries. There was no privacy: There was either a net curtain or no curtain at all at each window. The list of bad points goes on... All in all this is a very grubby place which needs improving ASAP. I told the owner my thoughts and he was apologetic but didnt offer anything in the way of partial refund for not getting what we paid for. Very disappointing. These people have a lot to learn about what it takes to run an establishment to a good standard. For all the people who have left positive reviews - I dread to think how dirty their houses are if they think The Sandcastle is clean and tidy.

Friendly, helpful owner. Comfortable, convenient chalet.

This is very basic accomodation. It is in a quiet bush setting. Local cafes are good. Especially Plan B.

This is a cool and quirky property and we really enjoyed our stay. There is no Wi-Fi in the rooms, only near the main house. There is a lot of space and it is really well maintained. A great jumping-off point for adventure in the area!

Fabulous one night getaway to explore Abel Tasman national park. Our hut was very well equipped with everything we needed. Steve the owner was brilliant, with a friendly welcome and very helpful ensuring we got the most out of our stay. We would recommend for couples and families.