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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Waikawa Bay, Waikawa
  • Waikawa Marina
    18 min walk
  • Picton Harbour
    3 min drive
  • Picton War Memorial
    4 min drive
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    42 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!

A delightfully well-appointed and character-filled holiday home located in Waikawa Bay, Picton - Gateway to the Marlborough Sounds.

Nicknamed the "Tree House" by its family your picturesque accommodation enjoys sweeping views of bush covered native reserve and will awaken you to a delightful chorus of native birdlife. The bright and spacious four bedroom home accommodates up to 10 guests in kiwi comfort with easy drive on access and plentiful off-street parking.

2 night minimum stay. A basic linen service and cleaning is included. Use of pool table, mountain bikes (2), wifi, espresso machine, BBQ and TV included.

Adjoining Victoria Reserve, a labyrinth of mountain bike trails and walking tracks will lead you on adventures from the bottom of the garden with beaches, tennis courts and playgrounds to discover. A short 15-minute bush walk leads you to Waikawa Marina where you can lunch or coffee at the water’s edge in the bustling hive of marine activity. Or a 25 min walk the other direction will lead you through the regenerating forest to downtown Picton and its retail offerings, gift stores, art galleries, restaurants, cafes and more.

There is never any shortage of sights to see and experiences to enjoy in the Marlborough Sounds with sea kayaking, dolphin watching, fishing adventures, wine tasting, hiking and mountain biking trails all to be discovered and enjoyed.

And at the end of your day relax and enjoy the enticement of a wafting BBQ on the spacious deck. Lift your glass and toast the gift of time as you watch the sun set on another day in paradise.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Victoria Domain. An arcade/games room is available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Victoria Domain and a 3-minute drive from Waikawa Marina
Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating! offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Craig Edwards

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Hard floors or outside only. Not on any furniture.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please be aware this property is not fully fenced.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Waikawa Boating
Great property, good location. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lena D.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sinead D.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
11 day stay
Great spot. House was easily big enough for a family of 6. Very happy!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family catch up
Was ideal to catch up with family, house was very well presented and plenty of room, weather was not good, but the pool and soccer tables meant we had plenty to keep us entertained. Along with a good selection of movies. (cue's do need tips, which we tried to buy but the sports shop had sadly closed down)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for getaway
The house is very well equipped and is private. Awesome deck which looks out to bush and a reserve. The beds are very hard, which was the only down fall for us. If you like a hard bed then the house is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic spot
Great place, lovely house and beautiful views. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome house and location, Craig was excellent houdt
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D W M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly recommend this batch
We five adult family members had a delightful three night stay. The facilities were just what we needed. The location is perfect for easy access to town and the marinas. The batch was clean, quiet, spacious and well equipped. Communication with the owner could not have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
A nice quiet neighborhood. Tracks out the back door. Short trips to Marlborough wine area and Queen Charlotte Sound. House was as pictured: great. We really enjoyed the espresso machine!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf tournament trip
Good house suited us fine
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania B., Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy, peaceful
We enjoyed everything about this place. It’s well set-up for holidaymakers, the location is lovely and communication and check-in was pleasant and straightforward. We especially liked the back deck and nature views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Gorgeous private setting nestled in the trees. Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
Everything was very clean and house was well presented. Look forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Thanks for sharing your fantastic home. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Bach
A beautifully positioned property looking over a lovely reserve. A great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place, great location.
Perfect place for our holiday, house has everything you need and is warm and tidy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree K., Tauranga, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family home
Great house, great location, everything you need, extremely well equipped - our family of 8 had plenty of room and we thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Beautiful property, perfect stay, exactly what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home away from Home
Very happy with everything. Location, house, amenities were all superb. The only down side was wifi , although it connected fine, wouldn’t allow Sky viewing without buffering. Full marks to the owner though who did all that he could to remedy. This is a great place to stray whether it be family or friends. We’ll be back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hana O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic in and out!
We throughly enjoyed our stay- fantastic location within arms reach of native bush. Beautiful view from the lounge and everything readily available to make the stay relaxed and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Belinda J.

Comfortable and pleasant
Comfortable property. Lovely surroundings. Quiet and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful family retreat
Fantastic place and great value for money. We had the boat in the marina which was only 2 minutes away so nice and handy. Will be booking again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Logan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
October 1 week stay family of four.
In general, the property was great, with heaps of room and was very comfortable. The pool table was a hit with our teenagers. There were a few items that were not at the property like the bikes, our children even took their own helmets and planned to use these to explore the area but there were no bikes. Also no freezer in the garage, we had extra ice for our chilly bin that would not fit in the small freezer, a bit frustrating when you have planned for these items to be there. All in all, we had a great stay and would book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tarnea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property, very well equipped and excellent for family groups.
Great to stay in a well priced beautiful home in a lovely setting, warm and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022