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

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Interior
Palm Haven Cottage is nestled at the foothills of the Waitakere ranges, offering a tranquil retreat with its clean and cozy two-bedroom cottage. Explore the nearby Kumeu showgrounds or unwind at Bethells Beach, both just 10 minutes away. Enjoy quality furnishings, an open-plan living area and electric blankets on all beds.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 centre
  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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

Pets not 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
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
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Quiet, Self Contained Lifestyle Retreat in Swanson Cottage

About the area

Map
Waitakere City, Auckland

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Trusts Stadium - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Auckland Zoo - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Eden Park - 18 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Sky Tower - 21 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪kangnaru (traditional korean cuisine) - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swanson RSA - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Swanson Station Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Palm Haven' Swanson, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle living. located?

Located in Waitakere, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Crystal Mountain and within 6 miles (10 km) of Waitakere Hospital and Trusts Stadium. Artisan Wine and Waitemata Harbour are also within 9 miles (15 km). Swanson Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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