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Golden Sands Retreat Beach Holiday House

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Beach
Game room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Wagait Beach, NT
  • The Esplanade
    ‪103 min drive‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪104 min drive‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪105 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Golden Sands Retreat Beach Holiday House

Discover the ultimate luxury at Golden Sands Retreat, a stunning beachfront property that has been meticulously rebuilt with impeccable attention to detail. Nestled along the pristine shores of Wagait Beach, NT, this oasis is just a 1.5-hour drive from Darwin city or take the SeaLink Ferry from Cullen Bay for a quick 15-minute cruise to Mandorah Jetty (contact us to arrange transport to and from the Jetty).

This exquisite beach house features 4 air-conditioned bedrooms. The expansive master bedroom boasts a king-size bed, ensuite bathroom, and beautiful sea views. Two queen bedrooms offer comfort, while the 4th bedroom features 2 double/single bunk beds. Additionally, the upstairs loungeroom provides 2 double sofa beds. Enjoy 2 living rooms, outdoor dining spaces, and a games room. With 2.5 bathrooms and 2 kitchens, your comfort is paramount. Linen, bath towels, tea, and coffee are provided. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi during your stay (available exclusively at the holiday house). The living areas offer a tropical and breezy ambiance, louvered windows and bifold doors, enabling the flow of refreshing sea breezes.

Our property offers an array of options for your stay. For guests over 12, or those looking for separate bookings, we have 4 self-contained units. These air-conditioned units feature a queen and single bed, ensuite bathrooms, compact kitchenettes, and a shared outdoor kitchen space.

Minimum 2-night stay for the holiday house. Overnight stays in the units are welcome.

As a guest of the holiday house, you'll have exclusive use of the refreshing plunge pool, perfect for cooling off and relaxation. The outdoor amenities also include a hooded BBQ, firepit, and a ping pong table. The games room has an eight-ball pool table, a classic arcade machine featuring 60 old-school games. Both living rooms feature large smart TVs and DVD players for versatile entertainment including streaming and DVD watching.

Walking on the beach and witnessing breathtaking sunrises and sunsets can be a truly serene and captivating experience. The play of colours across the sky, the sound of the waves, and the peaceful atmosphere creates a sense of tranquility and beauty.

If you're a fishing enthusiast and equipped with a boat, the nearby Mandorah Jetty offers a convenient boat ramp, opening doors to aquatic escapades. Alternatively, test your skills by casting off from the beach or rock bars, merely 50m from your backyard. With an array of catches such as Barramundi, Snapper, Black Jewfish, Tuna, Threadfin Salmon, and Mangrove Jack, your fishing horizons are wide. Mud crabs are in abundance in the NT waters. Join the excitement of the million-dollar fish challenge, as a $10,000 Barramundi was reeled in just off the Golden Sands beachfront a mere couple of seasons ago. Your angling adventure awaits.

The spacious open living areas of the house seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing you to soak in the beauty of the sea, the beach, the trees, and the vibrant birdlife surrounding you.

While we welcome well-behaved dogs, kindly note that they are not permitted inside the house. The property is fully fenced for your convenience.

Sorry, no parties allowed, or no more people onsite than agreed on the rental booking/agreement. Special functions can be allowed pending management approval.

The Cox Country Club Bar and Restaurant is open for dinner Thu-Sun & lunch Sat-Sun. Meet friendly locals over a cold beverage and enjoy great Aussie pub meals. Enjoy the music (regular live bands also) over a free game of darts or eight ball pool, whilst your kids play on the playground. Free transport from Golden Sands to and from the club is available.

Wagait Beach Supermarket is a licensed supermarket and fuel outlet. The supermarket is open 7 days a week (closed on Christmas Day) and offers a wide range of groceries, Bottlemart, fuel, bait, ice, fishing tackle, gas, takeaway food, ferry tickets and more.

Experience a getaway like no other at Golden Sands Retreat – where luxury, natural beauty, and relaxation converge in perfect harmony.

Property manager

Torana Simpson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
All events require pre-approval from management.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No dogs allowed inside the house or units.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
Extra cleaning charges will apply if the property is left very messy, dirty. If there is excessive glass cleaning required you'll be charged $100
Well behaved dogs are allowed but not inside the house. Evidence of dogs inside will incur a $300 fee that will be retained from your security deposit
Late checkouts that have not obtained permission, will incur a fee of $100 per hour or part thereof, that will be retained from your security deposit

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: All events require pre-approval from management.
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wagait Beach

Located in Wagait Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mindil Beach and Darwin Waterfront. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, or check out an event or a game at Darwin Entertainment Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Wagait Beach, NT

What's nearby

  • The Esplanade - 103 min drive - 129.4 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 104 min drive - 129.2 km
  • Mindil Beach Sunset Market - 104 min drive - 129.2 km
  • Mindil Beach - 105 min drive - 129.9 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 106 min drive - 130.3 km

Getting around

  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lola's Pergola - ‬87 min drive
  • ‪Fannie Bay Cool Spot - ‬84 min drive
  • ‪Darwin Ski Club - ‬84 min drive
  • ‪Darwin Trailer Boat Club - ‬84 min drive
  • ‪The Sportsbar - ‬85 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Sands Retreat Beach Holiday House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Golden Sands Retreat Beach Holiday House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Golden Sands Retreat Beach Holiday House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Golden Sands Retreat Beach Holiday House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Golden Sands Retreat Beach Holiday House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wagait Beach holiday home is steps from Darwin Harbour.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheree L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxury stay-cation
The house and surroundings are beautiful. The beds are super comfy and the kitchen is equipt with everything you need and more. Private pool and loads of entertainment to keep us busy even if it was raining. A 10/10 from us, we'll definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lucinda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend away
House supported us to have a relaxing weekend away, amazing views and tranquil locations
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach stay
Lovely stay in big spacious house. Views were amazing. Just needs AC throughout especially this time of year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Di B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach location
Beautiful place to stay at Wagait Beach. House is amazing - so well equipped and clean. Loved the pool. Hosts are so lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tahlia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Loved the house and all it’s facilities, it was perfect for a family getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant place to stay!!!
Have been waiting to stay at Golden Sands for a while now and it did not disappoint. Excellent beachfront location and has everything you need. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rizalyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riza's review
The retreat house is beautiful and have a relaxing ambience. Very family friendly accommodation and it's a perfect place to spend a quality time with family. We definitely coming back to this lovely place with family again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
We really enjoyed out stay at the Golden Sands, it was a great long weekend. Very roomy with great views especially from the top balcony. We all enjoyed the pool plus the pool table and the various games available. Recommend this accommodation to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely weekend away
We have stayed at Golden Sands before and it was just as enjoyable this time around. The house is so comfortable with plenty of space for our group. The view, the breeze, the fabulous huge balcony we’re all great. And Torana and Steve were very helpful with all our enquiries leading up to the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

amber t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Christmas Holiday
Have stayed here several time and always enjoy the wonderful location, facilities and ease of contact with owner. It rained for most of the time we were there but there was so much to do that it didn't spoil our Christmas celebrations at all. Looking forward to our next stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hens party
My second stay in this beautiful home. This time for my daughters hens party. Everything you need is here alongside the magnificent views, tranquility and outstanding service. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two nights to end our stay in Darwin.
After staying in central Darwin for a week the house at Golden Sands was a beautiful way to end our holiday in a stunning location. Lots of games for the kids ... who lost at round robin Olympics against the patents and sadly realised that Dad was a sweat on the old school video games. Darwin has lovely sunsets for sure but the sunrise on the Golden Sands balcony was something else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krisia L., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overseas Dads 70th
We had the most amazing stay celebrating my Dads 70th who had travelled from the UK with his sister, and my sister & niece from NZ. The property is amazing, extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly think of from kitchen utensils, to board games. Amazing views of the ocean and great fishing spot just outside. We cannot recommend this property enough and would no doubt visit again. Thanks both for your hosting and excellent communication and assistance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed and Recharged
I was told by my sister about an amazing getaway location close to Darwin called the Golden Sands Retreat and it did not disappoint! We booked the accomodation for a crew of good friends for the sole purpose of relaxing, recharging, unwinding and disconnecting from work. The accomodation was fantastic for this. We walked on the beach, had BBQ's, went swimming in the pool and watched TV to relax. I would highly recommend this place for a family getaway or if you wanted to grab a group of friends to enjoy the stunning location together. We have already started talking about when we should book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Forest P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space, plenty of fun
Our group had such a wonderful time at Golden Sands! The place has so much space for all of us and our needs. The beautiful kitchen, big dining areas and multiple areas to congregate meant we never felt like we were on top of each other. We also appreciated the sleeping arrangements however the room that slept 6 was a little tricky for our singles and couples to share. Luckily with the fold out beds in the loungeroom, the extra space was appreciated. I would definitely book again for a big event - and would most likely take advantage of the extra accomodation on site (seperate to the house). Places like this are rare in the Top End and I'm really glad the venue exists - I'm already looking forward to the next time we visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway with other families
We love this place on so many levels. There aren't many places that you can easily fit 3 families with young kids that are new, tasteful and well designed and this ticks the box. It's huge, and everything you could possibly want is there. The kids loved the huge downstairs area, the pool table and the retro sit down video game (pac man etc). There was a good selection of DVDs for them. There is even a kitchen downstairs. The pool is small but lovely- the kids had a ball and it did the trick. They loved the bubbles you could put on and the night light at night. The balcony upstairs is amazing and a highlight. We found ourselves relaxing there for for most of out time. You can see the harbour and the breezes were nice. Its shady for most of the day and has 2 beautiful trees in front of it. The place is beautifully renovated and the kitchen upstairs has everything you could possibly want and more. There are lots of places to hang out and so you never feel crammed in by others. Nothing like it I think within a few hours of Darwin. The kids loved getting the ferry over from Cullen Bay which is super quick and others drove with the gear from Darwin. Highly rated by everyone. Great for families and for a group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of the Sea
Owner is absolutely lovely & welcoming. 😊Garden & house very clean, organized & would love to visit again, but with a little more time for better value. Imagine would be really great for large groups of people. 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
We had a great time at Golden Sands. It is a beautiful property. The owner, Torana, was great and very helpful. I thoroughly recommended staying there. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
Our yoga retreat was incredibly relaxing in such a gorgeous setting. You want for nothing in this beautiful and expansive space. The deliciously cool pool was a treat and the various balcony spots let us spread out to read, chill and hang out. Thanks for providing such an excellent home to retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful relaxing space to stay
Had a wonderful long weekend away with friends. Beautiful house - wonderful space to relax and enjoy the views or go for walks on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A TERRITORY GEM
Absolutely fabulous place. So peaceful and stylish with everything you could want for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property - Memorable Stay
We recently stayed at Golden Sands as a group of friends and two young children. There was nothing we could fault, the property was beautiful and presented clean and tidy. There is enough space for everyone yet ample room to have some space to yourself. The access to the beach is simply a few steps away and we just enjoyed sitting on the balcony, out on the grass or in the pool. There was nothing more we could want for. A highlight of the stay was heading down the beach and watching the hermit crabs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet beach side stay
Great place on the beach. Large open plan house with deck looking out to the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach holiday
Great weekend away with friends, beautiful private beach and amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Fabulous
Such a beautiful home in a beautiful spot. The only things we needed to bring was our clothes, food and drinks. They have thought of everything. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

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Hosted by Torana Simpson

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