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Golden Sands, Waiheke Island

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A wooden deck with a round table and four chairs, overlooking a coastal view with boats and greenery.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view of trees.
A dining area with a glass table, wicker chairs, and a view of trees through a large window.
A bedroom with two beds, a large window with a view of the sea and a rocky coastline, and a white brick wall.
A modern building with a glass conservatory, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Sandy Bay (Waiheke), Auckland
  • Place, Oneroa Bay
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Oneroa Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Oneroa Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪114 min drive‬

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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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.
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Sandy Bay (Waiheke), Auckland

What's nearby

  • Hekerua Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oneroa Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Little Oneroa Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Palm Beach - 5 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Oneroa Beach - 9 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Panmure Station - 86 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hot Shot Espresso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Farley's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fenice Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bisou - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Sands, Waiheke Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Sands, Waiheke Island?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Sands, Waiheke Island on 6 November 2026 start from NZ$1,748, 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Lovely spot Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house & location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Golden Sands. A very comfortable house with amazing views & in a great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Perfect house in a perfect setting. Was sad to leave but will be back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time Waiheke

A beautiful spot to enjoy Waiheke for a few days. E bikes and little boat were a boon. Thanks so much. lovely welcome by Richard.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday get away

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Let the property tidy and clean. Would have back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Loved the area, the deck was great with lots happening out on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family property

Great views and excellent swim/play beach for our young kids. Already booked for end of year visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

Awesome location, well set out home, that sleeps 6 comfortably. Thank you great weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2021
Yes it is a fantastic property. This is the first time there have ever been noisy neighbours. They were also visiting the island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Beautiful View, Good Access to Secluded Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The sun shone and we enjoyed Waiheke and the property.

Very good. Richard was most helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Amazing location. Loved having access to the kayaks, dingy and e-bikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent spot

What a stunning view from the property! We absolutely rated our stay there and will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

Fantastic spot overlooking Sandy Bay

Richard was very helpful on check in. Great spot, house very well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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