Houten huisjes in Marlborough District

Nydia Bay cottage beside the sea in Pelorus Sound

Your cottage is right beside the sea with private jetty and mooring in our own little Bay. Cook your meals in your fully equipped kitchen. Your hosts Marty and Sabine live close by. This is a beautiful, wild forested place with no roads or cars but rich with birdsong and silence. A great place to relax, swim, fish, walk or row in the bay. Sea access only. Pelorus Mail Boat service cheapest option charging $50 per person or half price for children 15 yrs or under. 3 private Havelock water taxis.

Wakamarina off grid retreat

Experience this newly built off grid cabin. Powered by solar system offers indoor and outdoor lighting. 2 single bed on the main room and 2 more on the loaft complete with linen. Undercover kitchen with gas stove top and oven, pots and plates supplied. Hot shower and composting toilet are in a separate building, towels included. Completely fenced section, pets friendly. Laundry available in Havelock $4 load at the petrol station (15kms away), meals available at the pelorus tavern only 5 kms away

Alpine Manuka View Cabin

To those who love the outdoors. Hikers, bikers, golfers and any who just want to soak up the majestic coastal alpine mountains that’s uniquely Kaikoura. Cabin is 7km north of town. Our wee cabin is a mixture of container and add ons. Outdoor covered bbq, private outdoor area to sit and reflect the wonders of nature. Cabin is situated on our son’s land adjacent to main house, fully fenced cabin area private off-road parking. Working dogs on main house property area(friendly and love attention.)

Pioneer Cabin

Step back in time at Pioneer Cabin, a cozy replica of the pioneer days. No TV here—just board games, a record player, and a writing desk for a nostalgic and unique escape. Relax in the garden spa pool or unwind in the communal Enchanted Lounge, perfect for games, reading and relaxing. Continental breakfast is provided. The cabin has power, an outdoor shower, and a cassette toilet just 10 steps away. Please note: The cabin is located on the main highway, so traffic noise may be heard.

Endeavour View - Rayner Cabin

The Rayner Cabin is a unique and tranquil getaway, 10 minutes off the Queen Charlotte Track in Endeavour Inlet (4km from Furneaux Lodge) Access is by walking, biking or by boat only. It has incredible sea views! The cabin is a perfect, private place to relax on the coastal walkway for those who enjoy nature. It is 19km from Ship Cove, roughly a 5-6 hour walk depending on your speed and not including stopping times. It is easy to find and well signposted with 'Rayner' from the QC Track.

Tasman Seaview Cabin

We would love to welcome you to our little cabin-style guesthouse! It's sitting on our beautiful, elevated lifestyle block overlooking the Tasman Bay - you'll love the views out over the Motueka River plains, the sea and the Richmond Ranges on the other side of the bay. Staying with us you'll only be a 12 minute drive away from iconic Kaiteriteri Beach and 19 minutes to Marahau, the entrance to the Abel Tasman National Park. The next Countdown supermarket can be reached in 7 minutes by car.

Cottage, gardens and sea views

This cottage with elevated views is approx. 10km from Nelson. The modern interior has a dining area and kitchen equipped with a bench and sink, hot plate, microwave and fridge/freezer; a living area with a fold-out double bed settee and tv; and a delightful bedroom with a queen-sized bed and ensuite with vanity, shower and toilet. Parking is available, continuous gas-fired hot water, gas-fired BBQ, free WIFI, clean linen and towels etc. Washing and drying machines can be available.

Tata Beach Cottage

The cottage is located down the 'quiet' end of the beach on a private section. The back of the property runs down to a safe tidal estuary that's very popular with children to play around in canoes and small boats. There is a 50m walking track to the main beach just across the road and there is a boat ramp further down the beach. This cottage is ideal for a family or small group wanting a holiday at one of NZ's most beautiful beaches, or as a base to explore the greater bay area.

Karaka Studio on Manuka Island

Karaka studio is on the very edge of the Waimea Inlet with water twenty metres from your front door. Lie in bed and watch the tide come in. We are a private island (Manuka Island) but we have drive on access at all times, 25 minutes to Nelson and Motueka. Rabbit Island beach(4km) and Taste Nelson Cycle Trail is a km from our gate. We are central to vineyards, cafe, 3/4 hour to Abel Tasman National park. We have amazing sea, rural , and mountain views. Total privacy assured.