Close to the beach, this vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 2 bathrooms. It features a balcony for outdoor relaxation. Enjoy nearby hiking and biking adventures along with attractions like Sandy Bay and Hekerua Bay.
Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Oneroa Bay
2+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Balcony
Internet access
Explore the area
Sandy Bay (Waiheke), Auckland
Oneroa Bay
Place, Oneroa Bay
16 min walk
Little Oneroa Beach
Place, Little Oneroa Beach
20 min walk
Oneroa Beach
Place, Oneroa Beach
9 min drive
Where you'll sleep
0 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Common Spaces
2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
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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Important information
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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 19 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Sands, Waiheke Island on 20 September 2026 start from NZ$1,339, 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).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was superb thank you - Richard’s help and detailed information and a wonderful home in a fantastic location. Sandy Bay is a great place for all ages and a good location for accessing all the sights and venues on this amazing island. Definitely somewhere we’d want to visit again.
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
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.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Let the property tidy and clean.
Would have back anytime.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Shona W.
28 April 2019
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lydia D.
2 February 2019
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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks for letting us know about the smoke alarm. We will move it further away from the kitchen.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Fiona F.
13 December 2018
Fantastic spot overlooking Sandy Bay
Richard was very helpful on check in. Great spot, house very well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
About the host
Hosted by richard116
What makes this property unique
Newly renovated bathrooms
Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests