[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Surfer's Sunshine Cottage - Piha Holiday Home Cottage in Piha with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37969900/37969900/w1002h768x22y0-03dfa965.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37969900/37969900/e0670c1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37969900/37969900/a72055df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37969900/37969900/5ea45e1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37970000/37969900/37969900/de80185d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the rugged west coast of NZ, Surfer's Sunshine Cottage offers a relaxed coastal getaway with scenic views out over Lion Rock and Piha's famous swells. This cheerful 1-bedroom cottage accommodates up to 4 guests, is pet-friendly, and has a comfortable downstairs bedroom and upstairs deck for making coffee or checking the surf report. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Surfer's Sunshine Cottage - Piha Holiday Home This cheerful sunshine yellow cottage is sure to bring a smile to your face! On a large sloping section surrounded by native bush, this 1-bedroom cottage is a relaxed coastal getaway on NZ's rugged and beautiful west coast. Surfer's Sunshine Cottage can accommodate up to 4 guests and is pet-friendly too, with Piha Beach and the surrounding Waitakere Ranges offering scenic walk and hiking tracks. There's a shortcut track leading directly to the beach right across the road also. Wake up in the comfy downstairs bedroom and head upstairs to make a coffee and check the surf report from the deck. There is also a fold out sofa bed in the upstairs lounge. Surfer's Sunshine Cottage has stunning views out over Lion Rock and Piha's famous swells. Whether you're heading to Piha for a relaxing detox weekend, adrenaline pumped surf trip or laidback family getaway, you'll have a comfortable stay here. The black sands and ocean views await at Surfer's Sunshine Cottage! Please note there are steep, narrow stairs going down to the bedroom and bathroom. The ceiling height downstairs is 188cm, so taller guests need to be mindful.If you're bringing a furry friend, please ensure they are up to date with their flea treatments!Please be aware that Off Street parking at this property is along a grassed driveway without room for turning. Up to two cars can park on this area. To drive out, it is necessary to reverse out onto Seaview Road, being mindful of traffic.Please note that the property can allow up to a maximum of 4 guests at all times. Please note that the no parties policy is strictly enforced at this property. Guests are kindly requested to keep voices and music low (especially outside) between 10pm and 8am so that the neighbours are not disturbed.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113430000/113420600/113420527/88b01126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Waterfall House Piha - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=113420527&PinnedHotelID=113420527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96740000/96738800/96738717/ab895428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SALE UNTIL OCTOBER - $330.00 per night. 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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 Surfer's Sunshine Piha Piha Surfer's Sunshine Cottage - Piha Holiday Home Piha 596750 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.95885,174.47076&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vsp%60Fgi%7Bg%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40UBQ%40Q%40UBQBQBQBUBQBQDSDQBQDQDQDQFQDSDMFQFSFMFQFOFQFMHOFSHMHOHMHOHOHMHMJMHOJKHMJMJIJMJMJKLIJKJKLKJILKJILGLILKLELGLILGNGLGLELENILELENCNELENANELCNANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNDLBNDNDLHLDLDNFLFLFLHLDLFLJLHLFJHLJJHLJJJJJLHJJJLJLJHJLHLJJJNHLHLHLJNFNHLHNHLFRHNFLFPFNHPDLFRFPDLDRFPDPDPDPBPDPDRBPBPBTBPBPBP%40TBP%40P%40T%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRAPATAPAPATAPCPATCPCRCPCRCPCREPEPCPEPEPEPGREPELGRGPELIRGLGPGNINGPILININGLKNILILILKNKJINKJKJKJKNKJMFKJKJMJKHMJKHMFMHMJMHMDMFMHMDOFMDMFMFODODMBODMDO%40ODMBO%40OBM%40OBOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOCMAOCOAMCOEOAMEOEOCMEMEOGMGMEMGOEMIMGMIMEMKMIMGKIMKKIMKKKKKMGKKKOKKKKKKIOKKIOKMIMIMIOIMIOIOIMGQIOGOGQGMGSGMGQGSEMEQGSEQEQEQCQEQEQCSCQCSCQCSCQAUAQCQAUAQAQAUAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9ox74J7qJEQw-LzJa2nf5LbFAGg=) Piha, Auckland #### What's nearby - Piha Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Waitakere Ranges - 6 min drive - 6.9 km - Karekare Beach - 13 min drive - 5.8 km - Eden Park - 39 min drive - 39.4 km - Muriwai Beach - 56 min drive - 59.3 km #### Getting around - Auckland Avondale Station - 28 min drive - Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Elevation Cafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪ADEYS Place - ‬8 min walk - ‪Coffee Guru - ‬8 min walk - ‪Aryreh - ‬9 min walk - ‪Piha Rsa - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Surfer's Sunshine Cottage - Piha Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Surfer's Sunshine Cottage - Piha Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Surfer's Sunshine Cottage - Piha Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Surfer's Sunshine Cottage - Piha Holiday Home located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Piha Surf School and Piha Beach. Waitakere Ranges and Karekare Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question