Title: Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage Vacation home in Warkworth with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage ![Property grounds - Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage (Sandspit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103843200/103843180/bf50e4af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage (Sandspit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103843200/103843180/dbf09e68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage (Sandspit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103843200/103843180/7815b860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage (Sandspit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103843200/103843180/91d47a53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer - Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage (Sandspit)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103843200/103843180/77e6c441.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage provides amenities like a garden and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage Please note that a surveillance camera will be operating pointed at the driveway for added security during your stay. Please note there is another dwelling onsite that will be occupied during your stay. Please be aware this property does not have a full kitchen. Please be aware that there are surveillance cameras placed in outdoor areas for added security during your stay.The spa pool is for adult use only and restricted to guests over 18 years of age. Additionally, there is a separate hut on the property reserved for the owners when the main house is booked. This hut has its own outdoor spa bath, which is not available for guest use.To ensure safety, adults should supervise young children at all times when swimming or playing near the pool area.Please note that a bond may be required at certain times of the year. If applicable, one of our team members will contact you with further details. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115480000/115479500/115479477/fff52218.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly finished self-contained unit above Arkles Bay watch sunset over Auckland Manly - 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Dec 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=3164182&PinnedHotelID=3164182&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as 623928 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.40804,174.71008&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bae%7DE_aji%60%40%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40U%40QBQBQBUBQBQBSBODSDQBQDQDSDQDQFMDSFOFODSHQFMFOFQHOFMHOFOHOHMJOHMHOHKJOHKJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLKJKJGLMLGJKLILILGLILGLILELINELGLELENGLCNENELCNELCNANCNCL%3FNCNCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%3FLBN%3FN%40NBLBN%3FNBNBL%40NBNDLBNDLDNBLFNDLDLFLDNHLDLHLFLHLFLHJHLJLFJLLFJJJJJJLJJJJJHLLJHLJJHNJJHNHLHNHLHNHNFNHLHNFPFNFLFPFRFNDNFRDLFPDPDRBPDPDPBRDNBRBPBPBTBP%40P%40PBT%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FNAT%3FPARARARAPCTAPAPCPCTCPCPCPEPCPEPERCNEREPGPENGPEPGNGPGPGNGLGRILINGLININILININILKLILKJILMLIJKJKJMJKJKJKLMFKJMHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMDOHMDMHMDODMDODMDODM%40ODOBMBO%40ODO%3FMBO%40OBO%3FM%40Q%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOCM%3FOEOAOCMCOEMAOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMIMEMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIMKKGKMMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKMIKKMIMIMIOKOIMIOGOIMGOIMGSGMGOIQEQGOGQEQGOEQEQESEOCSEQEQCQCQCQCQCUCQCQAQAUAQASASASAQ%3FUAO%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vWcv-zpr3wIDR446mrcAEFhZ2gA=) Sandspit, Matakana #### What's nearby - Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail \- 5 min drive \- 1.7 km - Snells Beach \- 6 min drive \- 2.4 km - Omaha Beach \- 17 min drive \- 16.4 km - Sky Tower \- 57 min drive \- 75.0 km - Auckland Ferry Terminal \- 58 min drive \- 75.7 km #### Getting around - Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 71 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Crimson Coast Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Savan's Bakery - ‬5 min drive - ‪Smoke Junction BBQ - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Country Idyll - Sandspit Holiday Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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