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The Sandcastle

4.0 star property

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A lush garden with a view of the sea.
A garden with red-roofed buildings, a stone sculpture, and a red metal bridge.
Property grounds
A kitchen with a dining table and chairs, a window with a view of a deck and trees, and a stove.
A traditional yurt interior with a bed, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $73
$63 nightly
$73 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28

Explore the area

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32 Haile Lane, Pohara, 7172
  • Place, Pohara Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tata Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with a quilted bedspread, two heart-shaped towels, and two pillows.

Chalet - sleeps 4

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a quilted bedspread, two heart-shaped towels, and two pillows.

Chalet - sleeps 6

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A lush garden with a view of the sea.

Design Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional yurt interior with a bed, a small table, and a wooden cabinet.

Design Tent

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pohara

With a stay at The Sandcastle in Pohara, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Abel Tasman National Park and Golden Bay. .This cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Pohara Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Ligar Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pohara Beach - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Tata Beach - 13 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track - 25 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Totaranui Beach - 41 min drive - 16.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Molly B’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Countryard cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sandcastle

The Sandcastle offers 6 accommodations with minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Pohara cabin provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include minibars and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this cabin include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the cabin's room service (during limited hours). Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NZD 5 per person
  • Minibar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Table tennis

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)

General

  • 6 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
It's really helpful to check payment is confirmed. Thanks

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately NZD 5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards
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
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 professionally cleaned

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Sandcastle Cabin Pohara
Sandcastle Pohara
The Sandcastle Cabin
The Sandcastle Pohara
The Sandcastle Cabin Pohara

The Sandcastle Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Owners were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Easy check in, host was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved our stay, Steve was so welcoming and helpful. Spacious cabin with everything you need. Comfy bed. Lovely view of the beach, and dogs staying free was amazing, thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Nice stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hospitality, lovely and great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Fun funky and fantastic. Enjoyed watching the horses
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Amazing stay, the host gave a very kind upgrade and I felt like it was a night staying with friends. It was pizza night and so fun with live music and socializing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cornelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was interesting accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner was so kind with us, good spot to take rest, enyoy the views and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
If you are looking for a funky, organic, hide away near the beach but aware from conventional concrete accommodation, this is a fantastic spot. Steve makes you feel very welcome, with beautiful gardens. This is a bohemian dream. Appreciate its eccentricity and its family and dog friendly vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot with a very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Wonderful host. Pizza occasion was great. The cabin was comfortable, with good kitchen facilities. We could have stayed another week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Always feels like home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dilapidated. Spider webs. Great internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hostes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good basic but spacious accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked everything about the place 😌
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stphen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
A very comfortable and friendly place to stay. Steve, the host, is a great guy and he does everything he can to make your stay a great one.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Communication
Super location. Unique property, we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
It was layed back and owner very friendly and helpful 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved staying at sand castles, it has everything we need and had some are homely feel , I just wish I had of known to bring shower soap, but the stay was perfect for what we needed and the kids loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

CHINTAN RAMANBHAI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Good, could book and stay for staying purpose. Has Yoga available for mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was friendly and had unexpected but great entertainment for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Tidy cottage. Showing age and has partial do ups. Curtains needed more hooks as barely hanging. Cutlery draw needs cleaning and improved. No TV but excellent wifi. Shower has excellent water flow but no hair shampoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026