Title: White Sands Cottage - White Sands Cottage at Palm Beach is a beautifully presented and fully restored 1950s weatherboard bach located just 50 metres from the white sands of Palm Beach. With 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom this is a perfect family cottage a Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=73455894&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # White Sands Cottage - White Sands Cottage at Palm Beach is a beautifully presented and fully restored 1950s weatherboard bach located just 50 metres from the white sands of Palm Beach. With 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom this is a perfect family cottage a Cottage in Waiheke Island with kitchen and washing machine and dryer ## Photo gallery for White Sands Cottage - White Sands Cottage at Palm Beach is a beautifully presented and fully restored 1950s weatherboard bach located just 50 metres from the white sands of Palm Beach. With 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom this is a perfect family cottage a ![Beach - White Sands Cottage - White Sands Cottage at Palm Beach is a beautifully presented and fully restored 1950s weatherboard bach located just 50 metres from the white sands of Palm Beach. 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With 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom this is a perfect family cottage a (Waiheke Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73460000/73455900/73455894/b9b69c63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled just 50 metres from Palm Beach, White Sands Cottage at Palm Beach is a beautifully restored 1950s weatherboard bach. Unwind in the large fenced garden or entertain on the spacious deck with gas and charcoal BBQs. The tastefully decorated interior features sparkling tiled floors and modern amenities like a fully equipped kitchen, washer, dryer, and luxurious king-sized bed. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### White Sands Cottage - White Sands Cottage at Palm Beach is a beautifully presented and fully restored 1950s weatherboard bach located just 50 metres from the white sands of Palm Beach. With 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom this is a perfect family cottage a White Sands Cottage at Palm Beach is a beautifully presented and fully restored 1950s weatherboard bach located just 50 metres from the white sands of Palm Beach. With 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom this is a perfect family cottage and comfortably sleeps 4 guests. The house was saved from demolition by the new owners who have lovingly restored the property over the past few years. The interior is tastefully decorated, clean and modern with sparkling tiled floors and new carpet in the bedrooms. The exterior offers plenty of space to relax in the sun or escape to the shade with a covered area offering protection from the elements. The large fenced garden wraps around the house offering a safe play area for young children. There is a concrete pad available for boat parking and off street parking for up to 2 cars. The kitchen is fully equipped with all cooking utensils, crockery, glass ware and cutlery required for family meal-time. There is a gas hob, full sized oven and dishwasher. In the laundry cupboard is a washer and dryer. Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided and our welcome pack includes a selection of luxury teas and coffees to get your started. Outside is a large entertaining deck with a gorgeous lounge area and large dining table, perfect for Al Fresco meals both gas and charcoal BBQs are available, giving you all the options needed to cook up a storm. The master bedroom has an adjoining covered deck perfect if you need some peace and quiet or to escape the sun. The room is spacious, with a luxurious king sized bed and a small desk area setup if you need to use your laptop. The second bedroom is a good double sized room and has a split king bed which can be made up as a double or into two single beds offering additional flexibility for groups. The bathroom is clean and modern with a large shower and plenty of space to get ready for a night out. For groceries there is a superb little convenience store just a few minutes stroll along the beach as well as the lovely Arcadia restaurant and bar. Countdown supermarket and a selection of other specialty food shops, bars, cafes and restaurants are dotted around the island and are all just minutes away by car. The area is well served by the local bus service with the main Palm Beach bus stop just 100 metres away. Palm Beach is one of the best swimming beaches in Auckland, with white sands, palm trees and crystal clear waters giving the area the feeling of a tropical resort. There is a fantastic childrens play area with climbing frames, swings and roundabouts. There are also two public BBQ areas available to use free of charge. White Sands Cottage is a real gem on Waiheke offering old-school kiwi charm finished with luxury touches that make this a wonderful, safe and comfortable place to enjoy a beach holiday. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4730000/4727700/4727649/a210b80a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waiheke Island Resort Ostend - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as AP-2423-listing-63 ## About the area Palm Beach, a neighbourhood in Waiheke Island, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Atawhai Whenua Reserve and Te Haahi-Goodwin Reserve, while Waiheke Community Art Gallery and Whittaker’s Musical Museum are cultural highlights. [Visit our Waiheke Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waiheke-Island.dx6347842) [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-36.78086%2C175.04324&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w99R6td7vaxSofk0PVbYBlgBdHs=) Waiheke Island, Auckland ### What's nearby - ![Palm Beach featuring a sandy beach, kayaking or canoeing and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111650/40b7cc41-b762-45ea-a4a0-0176415464a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Palm Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Oneora Bay near the larger town on Waiheke Island - apparently this wasn't a lot of boats being parked - it gets really busy in the summer! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6294567/01575076-aa7d-4ad1-86ae-4a111636beda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oneroa Bay 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Enclosure Bay 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Sandy Bay 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Little Oneroa Beach 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Restaurants - Casita Miro 8 min drive - Double Shot 8 min drive - The Oyster Inn 7 min drive - Wild on Waiheke 6 min drive - The Local sea.food.eat it 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is White Sands Cottage - White Sands Cottage at Palm Beach is a beautifully presented and fully restored 1950s weatherboard bach located just 50 metres from the white sands of Palm Beach. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise S. 23 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful bach Beautiful bach - will definitely stay again if we are able to! ##### Louise S. 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