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Sleeps 8•4 beds
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Onsite parking available
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Sandy Bay (Waiheke), Auckland
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Common Spaces
2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
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Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Golden Sands, Waiheke Island
Golden Sands is a wonderful, north-facing holiday home which offers the beautiful combination of panoramic views of Sandy Bay and the Hauraki Gulf, with direct beachfront access to secluded Sandy Bay. Perfect for 3 couples or 2 families with children.
3 bedrooms + sleep out. The master bedroom upstairs has a Queen bed, bed-side tables and lamps, walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom recently renovated. Ensuite has a shower, toilet, double hand basins, vanity, large mirror and heated towel rails. The second bedroom has a Queen bed with bed-side tables and lamps. The third bedroom has a King-split bed with a wardrobe, drawers, bed-side tables and lamps. An additional detached sleep-out has a king-split bed and drawers. A separate upstairs “powder room” has a toilet, sink and mirror. The downstairs bathroom has a shower, vanity, mirror, toilet and heated towel rails. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas hob, two electric Fisher & Paykel wall ovens, AEG dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, Nespresso machine (you will have to supply your own capsules) and coffee plunger. An additional kitchenette downstairs has an electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer and microwave. The north-facing open plan lounge area upstairs has seating for 8-10. It has panoramic views over Sandy Bay, looking out towards Tiri Tiri Island. The lounge opens out onto a north-facing deck. There is a large SKY flat screen TV, DVD player, two oil heaters and a gas heater. Another living space downstairs between the two bedrooms has lounge seating for 4 and a dining table with 4 chairs. The downstairs living space also has beautiful views over Sandy Bay, and opens out to another north-facing deck. There is a second large flat screen TV, games, jigsaws and books. The upstairs dining room accommodates 6-8 at a round table. The dining room has a bookcase, iPod dock, stereo and Wi-Fi.
There is an upstairs laundry with a washing machine and dryer, plus an outside clothes line. The upstairs deck has outdoor furniture, including a table with seating for 8 plus 4 wire-framed lounge chairs and an umbrella. The downstairs split-level deck has a gas BBQ, coffee table and chairs. A kayak, a dinghy, 4 life jackets and 2 boogie boards 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! There is off-street parking for 2 cars.
Relax on the deck and watch your children play on the safe, sandy beach at the bottom of the driveway. No busy roads here! Sandy Bay is a secluded all-tide swimming beach, where you can also launch your boat.
Picturesque Enclosure Bay is a gentle 5-minute walk away, and there are many other beautiful walks close by. Sandy Bay is close to Palm Beach and Oneroa Beaches, a short drive to Oneroa village with cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, library and art galleries, and close to wineries, the golf course and the supermarket. Golden Sands is a 10-minute drive from the car ferry and an 8-minute drive from the passenger ferry servicing downtown Auckland.
All linen is supplied, except beach towels. If you can not travel to our property because of Covid Level lockdowns i.e. level 4 or 3, then we are happy for you to either transfer your booking dates to another time or get a full refund.
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Property # 20030552
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Waiheke Island
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Oneroa, a neighbourhood in Waiheke Island. 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. Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre and Ayrlies Garden are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
How much does it cost to stay at Golden Sands, Waiheke Island?
As of 22 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Sands, Waiheke Island on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,116, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Golden Sands, Waiheke Island?
On-site parking is available at the 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).
About the host
Hosted by richard116
What makes this property unique
Newly renovated bathrooms
Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish
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