"Palm Haven' peaceful semi-rural country city living in Swanson.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Waitakere City, Auckland

Trusts Stadium10 min drive
Auckland Zoo16 min drive
Sky Tower21 min drive
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ajoining bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Wake to morning birdsong in a cozy clean 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 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 2018
~ Open-plan living area
~Bedrooms are adjoining
~Electric blankets on all beds

PROVIDED
~tea bags, coffee, sugar
~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 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
~Trust Stadium, Waitakere Hospital, Westwave heated pool, recreation center, restaurants minutes

Check-in after 2 pm; Check out 10 am unless by prior arrangement
Special conditions:
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 three-night stays (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Linen (included); Cleaning for stays longer than three nights P.O.A (Required, NZ$0.00 per stay); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.

Property manager

Palm_Haven

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children 3 -17 years $50 a night.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Add $5 cleaning per night stayed over 1 week

Shoes to be removed before going inside. No eating or drinking in the bedrooms. Children over 3 years $50 each night stay.

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Auckland

This cottage is located in Waitakere, a neighbourhood in Auckland, and is in a rural area and near theme parks. Princes Wharf and Queen Street Shopping District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Auckland Zoo. 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.

Waitakere City, Auckland

What's nearby

Trusts Stadium - 10 min drive
Auckland Zoo - 16 min drive
Eden Park - 19 min drive
Sky Tower - 21 min drive
Auckland Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Domino's - 7 min drive
Western Lights Restaurant & Bar - 8 min drive
Robert Harris - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Cafe Redwoods - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Palm Haven' peaceful semi-rural country city living in Swanson. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Palm Haven' peaceful semi-rural country city living in Swanson.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Palm Haven' peaceful semi-rural country city living in Swanson. located?

This family-friendly Auckland cottage is located in a rural location, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Crystal Mountain, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Waitakere Golf Club and Waitakere Hospital. Trusts Stadium and Soljans Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km). Swanson Station is 27 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Nadean L.

15 March 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!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raenette T.

8 February 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall J.

3 December 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 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., Courtenay, BC, Canada

11 November 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

gael e.

23 October 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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Palm_Haven

We have lived out west for most of our lives we love the area with its black sand beaches and the Waitakere ranges with the beautiful fauna and bird life.We know and love the west and are happy to provide guests with information and help in any way to make your stay one to remember for all the right reasons.
We are so close to all amenities that you will have plenty to see and do.
We have plenty of brochure's for the many activities close by.

Why they chose this property

Wake to morning birdsong in a cosy clean two bedroom cottage on a lifestyle block nestled at the foothills of the Waitakere ranges. Kids can explore and meet the local wildlife (supervised at all time of course) before you head out for an adventure.
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 local train station
~2 minutes shops with superette, hairdresser, liquor store butcher and takeaways (fish and chips, Indian, Kebabs) and local cafes

Catch the train to to Eden Park

The perfect springboard for exploring the wonderful West Coast with it's wineries, shopping centres and natural wonders. Beautiful surf beaches, magnificent waterfalls, native bush and stunning lakes are all within minutes of Palm Cottage.

INSIDE
~Fully self contained
~Quality furnishings and linen
~Disable friendly bathroom and access
~Newly refurbished throughout in 2017
~Open plan living area
~Portacot available
~Bedrooms are adjoining
~Electric blankets on all beds
~Fully fenced deck so safe for little ones

PROVIDED
~small bottle of milk
~tea bags, coffee, sugar
~salt and pepper
~homemade jam
~other bits and pieces

OUTSIDE
~Surrounded by gorgeous garden, rural outlook
~Very quiet 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 and space for the little one to keep safe and play.

LOCATION
~Conveniently located to Auckland international airport 33 kms(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 local 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
~Trust Stadium, Waitakere hospital, Westwave heated pool and recreation centre, cafes, restaurants and mega centre 15 minutes away

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is fully equipped with everything you should need it has quality furnishings and décor everything is extremely clean with quality beds. The surrounds and views from the windows are peaceful and green with lots of birdlife for you to enjoy with a covered fenced off deck.