The Sandcastle is a cracking little Bach style getaway, whether there for 1 night or 10.
Tranquil bush like surroundings with plenty of wildlife. The gardens are peaceful with the communal area/pizza oven a great place to sit and meet the other guests, with a beer or wine and enjoy a pizza. This place really is a perfect little getaway.
Steve the host is so easy going, a lovely guy to sit and have a yarn with. So passionate about his place and it’s surroundings, so helpful and always on hand to offer tips and advice on the local area. He seems to thrive from meeting new people and nothing is to much trouble. Respect the place, it’s surroundings and the other guests and I’m sure Steve would stop at nothing to add to the pleasure of your stay.
I found our cottage to be clean, comfortable and had all of the amenities you would need whilst on a break.
I did notice on reading the reviews, that some people were dis-satisfied with the condition of the cottages. I have to stress that this place is a “Bach” style accommodation, as such you will see the odd cobweb and a couple of dead flies, but it is clear that Steve makes a good effort to keep the place clean.
The beds in our cottage were both comfortable and the bedding was clean, clean towels were provided and the small kitchen had everything that we needed.
If your expecting a 5 star hotel with room service and pristine conditions don’t bother. If you love the outdoors, kiwi style Bach accommodation, peace, tranquility, enjoy meeting lovely people and love Golden Bay, this is the place for you.
If you fancy the pizza oven fired up, I’d recommend you give Steve notice before you get there, bring along your toppings and Steve does the rest for you. I’m not a huge pizza fan, but this is an experience I would thoroughly recommend.
I will definitely return here with my family
The first opportunity we have.
We have family in Golden Bay and always somewhere to stay, but this is a place not to be missed. We had a family member with us from the UK, who might I add is more of a city hotel type. He loved his time here, at one with nature, surrounded by lovely folk.
Thank you Steve, our time with you was great, way better than expected. We look forward to returning.
Kris, Nelson.