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Private Hideaway above Little Palm beach

Holiday home in Waiheke Island with kitchen and patio

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The House is quaint and overlooks the bay
This is the carpark for the house
Beach
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

5.0 out of 10
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4861.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Place, Enclosure Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandy Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Oneroa Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 Downstairs

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Downstairs Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Hideaway above Little Palm beach

This property is truly a special hideaway situated on over 3/4 acre (3,400 sqm) above Palm Beach, the property offers a charming and private setting with views of the beach.

Upon entering the property, you will be greeted by a stunning panorama of the gulf. A boardwalk from the ample parking area takes you through a lush landscape, which winds down to a lower plateau where the cottage is pleasantly situated, creating a delightful surprise . Note. There is a substantial access boardwalk of approx 33m elevation and approx 77 steps, not suitable for anyone but the fit to access the house, children will not enjoy the walk..

Unique is the word for this beautiful property.
This property is a small private tucked away bach, it has 1 double bedroom upstairs and a double bed downstairs, which is NOT internal access and not suitable for children under 12, The bach has a TV cabin with reclining couch.. TV is accessible via internet streaming only. Total privacy , hence the House has no curtains, as they are not required. If you need to sleep in consider bringing a Eye mask, as only the master bedroom has blinds.
Access to the bach is for the reasonably fit, walking down a boardwalk which mianders down the hill to the surprise that the little house is. Privacy is high, and the walk down to the beach is also for the fit.
NOTE NOT SUITABLE FOR THOSE NEEDING ACCESSIBILITY DEVICES SUCH AS WALKERS AND WHEELCHAIRS.

Best you have very limited luggage due to the walkway down.. Also if you have a bike, you will not want to take it down the hill to the house, so make sure you bring a lock to lock it at the top of the hill, there is no power at the top of the hill so a removable battery if an e-bike would be an advantage.

There is a quick access to the public walkway to little palm beach, This beach is known as the best nude beach in NZ, so if you like to swim naked, this is the place to stay. however it is reasonably steep, and through council reserve. Please wear firm treaded shoes for the walk, as it is quite steep.

This property is not a good fit for children under 12
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The Property is down a substantial hill of elevation approx 30m. Tenants should be fit and able, and sure footed.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Waiheke Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Palm Beach, a neighbourhood in Waiheke Island. Atawhai Whenua Reserve and Te Haahi-Goodwin Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whittaker’s Musical Museum and Ayrlies Garden.
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Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Enclosure Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sandy Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Little Oneroa Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Oneroa Bay - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 90 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casita Miro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Double Shot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rangihoua Estate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wild on Waiheke - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Hideaway above Little Palm beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private Hideaway above Little Palm beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Hideaway above Little Palm beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Hideaway above Little Palm beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Hideaway above Little Palm beach located?

Located in Palm Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sandy Bay, Enclosure Bay and Hekerua Bay. Surfdale Beach and Oneroa Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

5.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

3.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ali R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
I was a little surprised at the access to this property. I had expectation of at trail and I did take my head torch thankfully. But a 250mtr path made up of steps, boardwalk and dirt, dropping down a 35mtr elevation was a surprise.The property itself is the perfect Waiheke Bach, however the hike in and out which took 5mins one way did put a dampener on my stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ross H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Sadly a very disappointing stay & ultimately only stayed 1/5 nights booked & paid for. Overall house was smaller, more tired & far less comfortable for a family of 4 than we had expected based on the photos & description.Palm Beach is great spot & the walk to the house was as described although later parts of path/steps have deteriorated since the photos were taken & would benefit from maintenance. House itself differed significantly from expectations, felt smaller than in photos & overall condition was tired rather than the fresh appearance presented. The downstairs bedroom was very small, dark, damp & had a leaking dehumidifier. The kitchen was also small & looked directly onto a toilet. The dishwasher was broken & full of dirty water, the shower had mould which we cleaned ourselves & bathroom sink handwash almost empty. The bifold doors were difficult to open & the balcony view was diminished due to overgrown bush compared with the photos.Prior to arrival the owner flagged steep walk & later noted lack of internal access to 2nd bedroom. We chose to proceed but weren't expecting how small, damp & unsuitable bedroom would be for kids who ended up sleeping in lounge.TV in separate outhouse made it impractical for family, as was lounge layout which did not match the photos.Positives - comfy beds, clean linen, prompt comms & dishwasher fixed day reported. Overall felt expections from listing & photos did not reflect layout & condition & would not have booked had we known.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

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