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"Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living.

Auckland cottage in Waitakere area

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Interior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Waitakere City, Auckland
  • Place, Waitemata Harbour
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Kumeu River Wines
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Trusts Stadium
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Auckland

Waitakere stay.A stay at this Waitakere cottage places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Crystal Mountain and 6 miles (10 km) of Babich Wines. Waitakere Golf Club and Waitakere Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Soljans Estate - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Waitemata Harbour - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Kumeu River Wines - 12 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Waitakere Golf Club - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Trusts Stadium - 15 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pukeko Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Korero Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Swanson Station Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toby's Seafood - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • 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 mall
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Shoes to be removed before going inside. 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

  • No pets 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. to the airport?

This cottage is 23.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. to the beach?

This cottage is 9.7 mi (22-min drive) from Bethells Beach and 17.6 mi (39-min drive) from Muriwai Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but SkyCity Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. to downtown Auckland?

This cottage is 11.1 mi away from Auckland.

"Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay. Comfortable beds and wonderfully quiet. All you need to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming host. A most restful, place to stay. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely tranquil spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very sweet and well equipped. Beds were comfortable and the whole place was very clean. Hosts are thoughtful in trying to anticipate needs. It was perfect for us :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donna was very welcoming and it was a pleasure to meet her (and Babe too)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob S.

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

Peaceful Retreat

I lovely quiet stay, nice thoughtful hosts. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelien v.

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

Cute fine house

We loved this nice cottage in this amazing enverment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really loved the view from there and Donna was so nice to us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BETTY E.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Palm Haven

delightful property with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Great communication with the owner
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheree C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful ....Donna is a beautiful host and the cottage was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarissa-Anne K.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri E.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarnia W.

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

Amazing

Would highly recommend this it was lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosie N.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne D.

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.
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendall J.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janet m.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrie L.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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