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Sandhills Beach Hut. Medlands Beach

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A modern building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.
A coastal landscape with a beach, clear blue sea, and distant hills.
A grassy outdoor area with a tree, a green chair, and a building in the background.
A compact room with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a table.
A coastal property with a large tree, a house, and a fenced area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island
  • Place, Medlands Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaitoki Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Glenfern Sanctuary
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Great Barrier Island (GBZ)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio

2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Sandhills Beach Hut. Medlands Beach

Sandhills Beach Hut is set on a prime North facing property with a large lawn area, plenty of room to pitch a tent if required, the unit has a deck attached with BBQ and outdoor furniture. It is a modern open plan self contained unit attached to a storage shed for the use of the guests only.
The island is very unique generating our own power and water supply. The beach hut works on a 12 volt power system, so limited power but very comfortable. Gas cooking, hot water and small electric fridge.
Gas heating for the colder months.
100m from the waters edge of the beautiful Medlands Beach. Enjoy long walks, great surfing and fishing on this pristine beach.
The Beach Hut is located at Sandhills Road Medlands Beach.
It is 5 mins by car to the Airport, cafes, Art Gallery and a little longer to the golf Club and Hot Springs.
Special conditions:
Pets allowed. Please enquire.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); except beach towels, Coffee, tea, sugar (included);

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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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Take out the rubbish

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 200030785
Property # 20030785
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 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

About the area

Great Barrier Island

Located in Great Barrier Island, this chalet is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glenfern Sanctuary and Medlands Beach. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island

What's nearby

  • Medlands Beach - 8 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kaitoki Beach - 19 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Blind Bay - 20 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Whangaparapara Harbour - 27 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Glenfern Sanctuary - 53 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Great Barrier Island (GBZ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulberry Grove General Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barrier Social Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pa Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paris Texas - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandhills Beach Hut. Medlands Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandhills Beach Hut. Medlands Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandhills Beach Hut. Medlands Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandhills Beach Hut. Medlands Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandhills Beach Hut. Medlands Beach located?

Situated by the ocean, this chalet is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Medlands Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Blind Bay and Kaitoki Beach. Awana Bay is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed , will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, host was welcoming and very attentive, excellent to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little place, easy and comfortable and great location. Easy communication, well organised, everything thought of for a relaxed stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Beach Hut

Lovely stay, perfect location close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Place

Great place to stay, right next to the beach and Dianne the host was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location the beach hut had all we needed. Dianne a lovely considerate and helpful host. Definitely recommend this accomodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Easy walking distance to fantastic beach. Property basic but has everything you need for relaxed stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay ever!

Awesome host, best location on medlands, super clean, everything u could possibly need. The best cabin i have ever stayed in, just superb!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place for a base to explore Aotea

Di was very hospitable and helpful. A wonderful stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandhills Beach Hut

Awesome location and great communication, will be back i'm sure
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Star, awesome service. Thanks so much
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it perfect just what we were looking for

It’s all you need with just enough of everything, all good stuff
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Better than expected, Di’s place is everything as displayed. Situated in a perfect location, all the privacy you need and central to everything great barrier island
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay and location

We absolutely loved our stay, the accommodation is clean, comfy bed and all one needs, real sweet and private and an incredible location...will be back! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic.

Excellent location amazing host and a fantastic property made for a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday at the beach

We loved our stay at this little beach cabin, it is clean and tidy and has all you need for a relaxing summer holiday at the beach. The location is perfect with a short walk across the road and over the sand dunes to the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

The location is right on Medlands beach! So perfect to pop in for a quick swim or surf. Very close to local brewery and incredible sites. The Owner is a dream to deal with, very helpful and accommodating. Loved our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Thanks Di for the wonderful stay. The beach hut was comfortable had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Di was very accommodating and check in/out was a breeze. A quick walk across the road to the beach, it was the perfect location for a Medlands getaway. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Medlands beach chalet

Accommodation was wonderful - I could hear the ocean, just a short walk over the dunes. Very comfortable bed!!! Will be visiting again - thanks Dianne for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Escape

Loved our time on Aotea Great Barrier Island and loved the Sandhills Beach Hut.Diane was an excellent host, friendly and helpful.Location was superb.Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Hut

Great place to relax with everything you need. Lovely spot with the beach so close. Dianne was a wonderful host. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely recommend the Sandhills Hut. The location and amenities were perfect. Peaceful and equiped with everything required for a relaxing and comfortable stay. I have already booked a week in Feb next year. That should say it all., Finally, a huge thanks to Diane my host, ensuring any little issue was happily sorted. John
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Medlands Magic

Great host and lovely compact place with direct walkway to the beach. Was perfect for the 3 of us and had everything we needed for our weeks stay. Quiet and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barrier

Great spot walking distance from Aotea Brewery and Aotea Coffee perfect for the mornings and evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by DianneHe2

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What makes this property unique

Pristine beach

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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