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"Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living.

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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

Property manager

Donna Gladwin

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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

  • Coin laundry
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating 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

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Kitchen
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Dryer
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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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Quiet, Self Contained Lifestyle Retreat in Swanson Cottage

About the area

Map
Waitakere City, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Trusts Stadium - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Auckland Zoo - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Eden Park - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Sky Tower - 21 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Auckland Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swanson Rsa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swanson Station Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. located?

Located in Waitakere, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Crystal Mountain and within 6 miles (10 km) of Waitakere Golf Club and Waitakere Hospital. Trusts Stadium and Waikumete Cemetery are also within 9 miles (15 km). Swanson Station is 27 minutes by foot.

"Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Corrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet place
Great place just out of town but still close to travel to other parts of Auckland. Lovely hosts. Thanks Donna for taking my boys to feed the chickens. They loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Paradise
Peaceful home away from home. Apart your own food everything else was there to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place for short stay.
We stayed here for a few nights in Auckland. Very handy to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Vivienne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wet Weekend
A cute little bach in a beautiful setting, probably lovely when the sun is shining. Unfortunately our stay was during the worst rainfall on record for Auckland. We were in Auckland to attend the Elton John Concert and that was a wash out, power was lost to the bach for around 36 hours so cold showers and difficulty charging our phones, no internet so the emails from the owners were difficult to access, and limited cellphone coverage. They finally delivered a gas cooker so we could make a cup of tea. Covered deck came in handy for all our sodden clothes. Luckily the access didn't wash out. Power guys turning up at 11.30pm was disconcerting but didn't achieve anything. Take your mossie repellent, they were vicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Realaxing
The property had everything needed for a relaxing, private holiday. Very peaceful location close to amazing beaches. Very helpful hosts & cosy cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place perfect peace
Enjoyed being out in the country with space to explore right where we were living. Everything we needed and superb hosts..also handy to trains to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing home away from home.
Cozy warm, relaxing gorgeous home comforts. Donna is amaxing and welcoming. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for our stay
Thanks so much Donna for having us to stay. The property is beautiful and you don't feel like you are in Auckland at all, but everything is close. The kids loved exploring the property and feeding the chickens. We were warm and cozy, and the cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The Cottage is great, nicely set up with everything you could possibly need and more! Comfortable, clean, & a fantastic location, private & peaceful. Hard to believe it’s so close to the city. Donna was lovely, the baking a real treat & taking master 7 to feed the chickens etc was much enjoyed too, Thankyou!
Stayed 18 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet and private.
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely Bach. It had everything we needed. The host is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piece of paradise
Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us. Loved coming home after a day in the city. So tranquil, peaceful and relaxing. Your hospitality second to none
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

maria v., Auckland New ZEaland

Liked: Cleanliness
Most helpful and easy hosts.
The cottage is very comfortable and has everything we needed. The Parklike setting provided us with a beautiful rendition of birdsong. Much appreciated the hosts care and support. 10-10
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie R., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and cosy cottage
We had a very comfortable stay, Donna and Michael were very helpful and kind, the cottage was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We appreciated the flexibility shown over our misreading of the length of our booking! Thank you to the hosts for looking after us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Lovely comfortable place to stay amongst the trees. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Beautiful and peaceful stay, very close to venue thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021