Title: "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37908456&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. Cottage in Auckland with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. ![Interior - "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. (Waitakere City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37908500/37908456/5ded4956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. (Waitakere City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37908500/37908456/a9057e9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. (Waitakere City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37908500/37908456/054e03d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. (Waitakere City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37908500/37908456/160b05b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. (Waitakere City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37908500/37908456/dd3782bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Palm Haven Cottage is nestled at the foothills of the Waitakere ranges, offering a tranquil retreat with its clean and cozy two-bedroom cottage. Explore the nearby Kumeu showgrounds or unwind at Bethells Beach, both just 10 minutes away. Enjoy quality furnishings, an open-plan living area and electric blankets on all beds. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 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 - 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 - In-room accessibility - No lift - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - 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 - 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 ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74740000/74733600/74733600/b2acd656.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MURIWAI APT/UNIT Muriwai - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=74733600&PinnedHotelID=74733600&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94760000/94751200/94751192/38966065.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Luxury Clarks Beach - 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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 Pets not 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 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 Located in Waitakere, a neighbourhood in Auckland, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Sky Tower and Ponsonby Road are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Auckland Ferry Terminal and Waitakere Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Eden Park or Spark Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Auckland travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Auckland.dx178233) [View more Cottages in Auckland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Cottages.d178233-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.85516%2C174.56503&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DBq4K7YxjQ_maBEAAvZCrArCe0w=) Waitakere City, Auckland ### What's nearby - ![❤ New Zealand 👍🏻✈️🌎🇳🇿](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/21b02b28-af52-43dc-92d0-1e7f1c4c2a47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waitemata Harbour 9 min drive \- 8.1 miles - Crystal Mountain 8 min drive \- 4.5 miles - Soljans Estate 8 min drive \- 7.2 miles - CraftWorld 9 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Kumeu River Wines 10 min drive \- 8.3 miles ### Getting around - Swanson Station 3 min drive - Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) 35 min drive ### Restaurants - Domino's Pizza 6 min drive - Domino's 5 min drive - Swanson RSA 6 min drive - Korero Cafe 6 min drive - Swanson Station Cafe 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living.? ### What time is check-in at "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living.? ### What time is check-out at "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living.? ### Where is "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 55 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve W. 5 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Thank you Donna for letting me stay at your place. Excellent communication, stunning location and the property is 100% as described. Highly recommended ##### Steve W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate M. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Palm Haven delightful property with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Great communication with the owner ##### Kate M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim W. 8 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks Donna! A beautiful, peaceful property!Lots of room and spotlessly clean!Donna is a true sweetheart Kiwi!Great timely communication!So glad we were able to meet you, Donna!Kia Kaha ##### Kim W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne D. 1 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Marianne D. Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kendall J. 3 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 😊 ##### Kendall J. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gael e. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### gael e. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raenette T. 8 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Raenette T. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim W., Courtenay, BC, Canada 11 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Kim W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nadean L. 15 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### 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!! ##### Nadean L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri E. 31 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy First and foremost Donna is an amazingly thoughtful host; outstanding communication. We could not have asked for a better first stop on our holiday. The house was very clean, stocked with essentials, and comfortable. The environment was peaceful with a lot of bird life right outside the windows on this wonderful property. Great access to outdoor activities, whether it be beaches or forest. Good restaurants and food market nearby. Wish we could have stayed longer. ##### Terri E. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rob S. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Retreat I lovely quiet stay, nice thoughtful hosts. We really enjoyed our stay. ##### Rob S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evelien v. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute fine house We loved this nice cottage in this amazing enverment. ##### Evelien v. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheree C. 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful ....Donna is a beautiful host and the cottage was lovely ##### Sheree C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa Marie 15 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We really loved the view from there and Donna was so nice to us ##### Lisa Marie Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BETTY E., Ocean Grove, Australia 17 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, country location Very pleasant cottage with everything that we needed for our stay. Excellent information about local sights, restaurants and cafes. ##### BETTY E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl N. 8 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place for short stay. We stayed here for a few nights in Auckland. Very handy to everything. ##### Cheryl N. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarissa-Anne K. 25 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Sarissa-Anne K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy W. 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Realaxing The property had everything needed for a relaxing, private holiday. Very peaceful location close to amazing beaches. Very helpful hosts & cosy cottage. ##### Tammy W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarnia W. 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Would highly recommend this it was lovely ##### Sarnia W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma T. 23 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Emma T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine N. 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil haven! We had a brilliant time at Palm Haven. Situated in a rural spot away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The cottage was spotless, warm and very cosy, and had anything and everything you could ask for in a home away from home. Donna was excellent with communication and directions on how to get to the cottage and was very accommodating. We feel Donna went above and beyond for us in what was a very difficult time for her.Thank you Donna. We will definitely be back! ##### Catherine N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosie N. 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing home away from home. Cozy warm, relaxing gorgeous home comforts. Donna is amaxing and welcoming. Definitely recommend! ##### Rosie N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### janet m. 4 Jan 2019 #### A lovely fresh, clean Bach with beautiful garden and birdsong This was a perfect place to stay after a long flight from England. Only 40 mins from the airport. Lovely and clean with all that was needed for our 3 night stay. We could completely relax and recover. Great hosts and we would not hesitate to stay again. ##### janet m. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin J. 15 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Paradise Peaceful home away from home. Apart your own food everything else was there to use. ##### Robin J. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corrie L. 20 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Corrie L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ---