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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Waitakere City, Auckland
  • Popular LocationTrusts Stadium10 min drive
  • Popular LocationAuckland Zoo16 min drive
  • Popular LocationSky Tower21 min drive
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)35 min drive

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Private guest suite in stunning rural location
Free WiFi
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Toys/games
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (4)
The price is AU$179
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Private guest suite in stunning rural location

About the area

Auckland

A family-friendly stay in Auckland awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 23.2 km (14.4 mi) from Sky Tower and 23.9 km (14.9 mi) from Auckland Ferry Terminal. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, a balcony and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a hairdryer are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Waitakere Hospital - 10 min drive
  • Trusts Stadium - 10 min drive
  • Auckland Zoo - 16 min drive
  • Eden Park - 19 min drive
  • Sky Tower - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Swanson Station - 3 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Domino's - 7 min drive
  • Western Lights Restaurant & Bar - 8 min drive
  • Robert Harris - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Cafe Redwoods - 4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living.

Wake to morning birdsong in a cozy clean two-bedroom cottage on a lifestyle block nestled at the foothills of the Waitakere ranges.

LOCATION
~Conveniently located for the airport (40 mins), to the city (car 30 mins, train or bus), west or north (SH 16)
~2 minutes drive to the local Swanson train station
~2 minutes shops with superette, hairdresser, liquor store butcher and takeaways (fish and chips, Indian, Kebabs) and local cafes
Kumeu showgrounds 10 minutes away
Bethells Beach 10 mins away
Catch the train to Eden Park
10 mins Kumeu showgrounds
Zoo 20 mins
The perfect springboard for exploring the wonderful West Coast with its wineries, shopping centers, and natural wonders. Beautiful surf beaches, magnificent waterfalls, native bush, and stunning lakes are all within minutes of Palm Haven Cottage.

INSIDE
~Fully self-contained
~Quality furnishings and linen
~Disable friendly bathroom and access
~Newly refurbished throughout 2024
~ Open-plan living area
~Bedrooms are adjoining
~Electric blankets on all beds

PROVIDED
~tea bags, coffee, sugar,milk
~salt and pepper
~homemade jam
~other bits and pieces

OUTSIDE
~Surrounded by a gorgeous garden, rural outlook
~ Tranquil location well away from noisy traffic and with a large parking area - trailers and boats welcome
~Covered fenced-off deck for outdoor relaxing and dining during summer


LOCATION
~Conveniently located to Auckland international airport 33 km(30 minutes by car off-peak)
~ Auckland City (30 minutes by car off-peak)
~ west or north (SH 16) 15 minutes away
~2 minutes drive to the local Swanson
train station
~2 minutes to local shops
~Black sand beach with glow worm caves and waterfall 15 minutes
~Located at the foothills of the Waitakere ranges tramping tracks
~Ten minutes to Waitakere Hospital
~Ten minutes to Kumeu and winery's

Check-in after 2 pm; Check out 10 am unless by prior arrangement
Special conditions:
Has a large fully fully-fenced deck
No parties or group gatherings
No camping
No pets
Smoking is allowed outside only, please don't throw butts on the ground.
Remove shoes before going inside as we have chickens that are free-range and you may stand in a poop
Check-in after 2 pm and before 8 pm or after 8 pm by prior arrangement. Check out at 10 am unless by prior arrangement

Extras: Cleaning for one to three-night stays (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Linen (included); Cleaning for stays longer than three nights P.O.A (Required, NZ$0.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the house clean and tidy and do the dishes before you leave.

Property manager

Palm_Haven

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Add $5 cleaning per night stayed over 1 week

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children 3 -17 years $50 a night.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Quiet, Self Contained Lifestyle Retreat in Swanson Cottage

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living. ?

The closest beach to "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living. is Muriwai Beach (12.7 km).

Does "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living. have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Does "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living. have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a water park and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living. ?

No, "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living. ?

No, pets are not allowed.

"Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful lifestyle living. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nadean L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and Clean
The cabin is quite well stocked, clean and the beds are really comfortable. Our only issues as trying to find the place and would encourage everyone to print off Donna’s detailed instructions before you travel as the GPS and internet are spotty to say the least. Also, the place could be more clearly marked and the road up to the property is very narrow and challenging. We also had to kill a few moths and spiders which wasn’t pleasant. If you need a place to get aways from the city, then this is it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raenette T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
We were staying over two nights to attend a family in Piha, and travelling with my 81 year old Mum, who has mobility issues. This was the perfect home for her and the extended family was able to pop in before the ceremony to say hello. Plenty of lovely deck space to spread out on without getting under each other's feet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful and clean
Lovely spot to escape the city. Nice and peaceful. The host was welcoming and loved watching the bird life. Incredibly clean and tidy. Would definitely stay again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., Courtenay, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
2 day stay while traveling.
Me and my partner are traveling the area and chose this property for a two night stay. Even though we were late arriving, the host met us and showed us around. Everything that was needed was available. The was tea and coffee and many pantry items. Everything was nice and clean. The bedding was good and the garden was beautiful. It worked very well for a two day stop on a driving trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

gael e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly haven
This is a unique peaceful, quiet,and spiritual haven. Stress relief guaranteed. We all loved the homeliness and proximity to everywhère western,only 5 minutes to shops, if needed. We cant wait to go again. The hosts were kind and made us feel really welcome, cant wait to go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cosy, comfortable bungalow in the hills .
We enjoyed the quiet after the bustle of Auckland city. Wonderful birds in the hill trees. Pleasant, helpful hosts.
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

BETTY E., Ocean Grove, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, country location
Very pleasant cottage with everything that we needed for our stay. Excellent information about local sights, restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great private accomodation
We had a lovely stay, our flights were delayed so we checked in late and the host Donna was so wonderful and kind, she had turned the heaters on to warm the house up prior to our arrival. Beautiful private location. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarissa-Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Lovely place to unwind after a full on day, secluded but still close to ammenities. Simple & tidy accommodation with everything you need. Loved listening to and watching the birds 😊 Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarnia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Would highly recommend this it was lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023