The Sands Villa 28 - Onetangi Beachfront

Waiheke Island, Auckland
$525 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

Set just steps from the white sands of Onetangi Beach, Villa 28 is a spacious three-bedroom, two-bathroom coastal home with wide, elevated sea views and generous indoor–outdoor living. With a bright open-plan layout and a north-facing deck overlooking the bay, this is a relaxed, easy space designed for long beach days and slow evenings outside.



The Space:

Villa 28 is arranged over two levels, keeping the main living areas connected to the view and the bedrooms private upstairs.



The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area sits on the ground floor and opens directly to the large north-facing deck. Wide bi-fold doors frame sweeping views over Onetangi Bay, filling the villa with natural light and making the outdoor area a natural extension of the living space. The deck is set up with outdoor seating and dining, ideal for relaxed breakfasts, slow afternoons, or simple dinners overlooking the water.



Inside, the lounge has comfortable seating and a calm, beach-oriented feel. The dining area sits between the lounge and kitchen, keeping the whole level cohesive and easy to use. The kitchen includes full-size appliances, ample bench space, and everything needed for simple meals at home. A separate toilet is also located on this level for convenience.



All three double bedrooms are located upstairs. The master bedroom looks straight out to the bay and includes its own ensuite bathroom. The second and third bedrooms each have queen beds and share a separate bathroom on this level. All bedrooms receive natural light and are set away from the living spaces, keeping the upstairs quiet and private.



Guests also have access to shared gas BBQs within The Sands complex.



Bed Configuration

Bedroom 1: King bed (master with ensuite)

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Bedroom 3: Queen bed



Guest Access:

Guests have full access to the villa’s indoor and outdoor living spaces, as well as the shared BBQ facilities at The Sands. Parking is available onsite. Early check-ins and late check-outs may be possible on request, depending on bookings before and after your stay.



The Neighborhood:

Villa 28 sits at the quieter end of Onetangi Beach, with a flat walk along the sand to local cafés and beachfront dining.



Nearby breakfast and coffee options include Charlie Farley’s and the Beach Store Waiheke, both ideal for easy mornings by the water. For lunch, guests can choose Three Seven Two, or head to The Heke for a relaxed modern grill and brewery atmosphere. Dinner options include Ki Māha for refined beachfront dining or Casita Miro, serving Spanish-inspired shared plates overlooking the vines.



For winery visits, Tantalus Estate and Obsidian Vineyard are both close by and offer tastings and vineyard-style dining.



Getting Around:

The nearest bus stop is on Fourth Avenue / The Strand.

Buses run from Onetangi, stopping close to all major wineries, including The Heke, then continue into Oneroa and on to the Matiatia passenger ferry.

Taxis, e-bikes, scooters, and hire cars are widely available across the island. Parking is provided at the property.



Other Things to Note:

There is a Nespresso machine at the property.



The Sands operates on rainwater tanks, so guests must be mindful of water use, especially in summer.



There is no smoking inside the villa or on the balconies. External smoke detectors are fitted throughout The Sands, and any Fire Brigade call-out will incur a $5,000 fee charged to the guest. Smoking is permitted only in the designated picnic area.



Shared gas BBQs are available for guest use.



Minimum stays:

7 nights mid-December to mid-January

3 nights on holiday weekends

2 nights at all other times



Interaction with Guests:

The Stay Waiheke team is available 7 days a week, 8:30am–5pm for general queries.

For life-threatening emergencies, guests must call 111 immediately.

For urgent after-hours property issues, an emergency number is provided in your arrival instructions.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • JL C.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2026

    Stayed Dec 18, 2025

    The views from the villa, and the peace and quiet

  • Julie R.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Location, support and facilities were all great. The only fault was that there was a slightly unpleasant odor in the apartment.

  • vicki u.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2023

    Stayed Mar 23, 2023

    Location was great for the children. Easy to get to the beach and outside shower to rinse them off. The deck had great shade from the sun with the choice of warming up again. The facility had plenty utensils etc. All in all a fab weekend. Just beware on booking fees where others clip the ticket

  • Annie C.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2022

    Stayed Dec 18, 2022

    It was so easy from start to finish

  • Sian M.

    Submitted May 23, 2022

    Stayed May 13, 2022

    Myself and 4 girlfriends needed some time away for a good catch up and what better way but to head to Waiheke!! We had such a fantastic time. The place was so clean and relaxing, but best of all so close to the beach you could hear the waves as you drifted off to sleep. Will definitely return! Thanks for having us!!

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$525+
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