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"Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living.
Auckland cottage in Waitakere area
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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- Trusts StadiumPlace, Trusts Stadium9 min drive
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About the area
Auckland
Waitakere stay.A stay at this Waitakere cottage places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Crystal Mountain and 6 miles (10 km) of Waitakere Hospital. Trusts Stadium is within 6 miles (10 km) and Artisan Wine is within 9 miles (15 km).
What's nearby
- Crystal Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
- Trusts Stadium - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
- Auckland Zoo - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
- Eden Park - 18 min drive - 20.0 km
- Sky Tower - 21 min drive - 23.2 km
Getting around
- Swanson Station - 3 min drive
- Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
- Domino's Pizza - 6 min drive
- Swanson RSA - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Domino's Pizza - 5 min drive
- Swanson Station Cafe - 5 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 semi-rural lifestyle living.
Wake to morning birdsong in a clean quiet cozy 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:
It 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 seven-night stays (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Longer stays POA. Linen (included) NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the house clean and tidy and do the dishes before you leave
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:
It 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 seven-night stays (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Longer stays POA. Linen (included) NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the house clean and tidy and do the dishes before you leave
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car recommended
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Smart TV
- Stereo
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Fully-fenced
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 4 accessible parking spaces
- No elevator
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Designated smoking areas
- Note from host: Long stays will incure an extra cleaning fee.POA
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Golf
- Optional golf privileges
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours 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
- Composting
- Garden
- Recycling
- Unit size: 650 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Shoes to be removed before going inside. No eating or drinking in the bedrooms.
Children over 3 years $50 each night stayed.
Porta cot and highchair
We don't want a constant flow of visitors the occasional one or two is fine unless you have arranged before booking.
We can be flexible on check-in/ out times please arrange prior to booking.
Smoking allowed outside no butts on the ground please use ashtrays on deck.
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Note from host: Children 3 -17 years $50 a night.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Long stays will incure an extra cleaning fee.POA
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite 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 each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Quiet, Self Contained Lifestyle Retreat in Swanson Cottage