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Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home

Cottage in Moetapu Bay with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
TV
Beach
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81561 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mahau Sound, Marlborough
  • Place, Okiwa Bay
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Moetapu Bay

This cottage is located within a 15-minute drive of Mahakipawa Arm and Okiwa Bay. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Okiwa Bay - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 25 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 36 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Picton Harbour - 37 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Waikawa Marina - 43 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Mussel Pot - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Sneaky Beach Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Rays Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home

Ngaire's Haven is a 4 bedroom 1 bathroom Mahau Sound Holiday Home. Sitting on an absolute waterfront section, this home has an amazing outlook over Double Bay and features plenty of space for your next family or group escape.

Head out to the sundeck and take in the beauty and privacy that this home offers. The outdoor dining furniture will be a popular spot for enjoying classic Kiwi BBQ's and admiring the beautiful surrounds that this home offers. The home is also just a 20m walk from water's edge and with 3 kayaks + lifejackets for your enjoyment, there will be no shortage of adventures you can undertake during your stay.

The open plan living area offers amazing untouched views of the Sound and with comfortable couches, there is a spot for everyone to kick their feet up and relax after long days exploring. The bedrooms are spacious and have big windows that let plenty of natural light in.

For winter stays, the home is equipped with a potbelly fireplace and wood supplies that is bound to keep all members of your group or family warm.

The home is just a 22 minute drive from the nearest township of Havelock, where you can find restaurants and cafes for those looking for their caffeine fix. The home is also just a 40 minute drive from Piction for those venturing from the ferry terminal.

Absolute waterfront location and comfortable living. Welcome to Ngaire's Haven.
Boat access is available on the reserve next door to the property at high tide. Note there are very large tides in this area and boat launching at low tide can be very difficult. There is a 2 tonne mooring available with the property.There is a mooring available to guests. Mooring number 593 with the surname NEAL painted on. It is almost in line with the boat access on the reserve. As the property has unfenced access to the beach, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.Guests should note that his property has limited water supply so water conservation is advised at all times.Please note cell phone reception may be limited due to the location of the property. As the deck barrier is below 1 metre high, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of falls.Guests should bring their own Nespresso compatible pods to make use of the available machine.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,561 square feet

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ngaire's Haven Mahau Sound
Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home Moetapu Bay
597254
Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Moetapu Bay, close to Okiwa Bay, Kenepuru Sounds, and Mahakipawa Arm. You'll also find Pelorus Eco Adventures nearby.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home good for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Does Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Picton (PCN), which is 21.3 mi away (43 minutes by car). Another top airport is Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne), which is around 17.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home.

Reviews

Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam r.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mira D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay…the best location, the house has everything you need and sitting on the deck listening to the birds and watching the tides and boats was heavenly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

Great spot, house was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Beautiful place in the world
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Phil M.

Great place, perfect location

Fantastic location and property. Everything you need in a sounds stay! Thanks heaps for having us. Only downside was the dirty dishes, dirty floor and the filter water just a dribble. But the house is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Lovely little traditional kiwi bach

Lovely little bach, all good sized bedrooms. We were kept nice and warm with the fire. Kids loved going out on the kayaks round the bay. There were a fair number of spiders webs and the spiders, but hey, it's a bach that sometimes is empty. All in all we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back to our Happy Place

Having owned a property for 30 years in Moetapu Bay Rd which was recently sold, we were missing our Sounds experience so much that we decided to rent Ngaire's Haven to experience our happy place again. We were not disappointed and loved the close proximity to the ocean with good boat access and swimming. Facilities were great, beds very comfortable and indoor/outdoor living was lovely. We shall return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mairi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect House in the Perfect Location

Amazing 2 night stay with some friends. Beautiful location, even though it poured most of the time. Perfect excuse to stay indoors. Lovely warm house with everything you need. Great kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, lovely fire with plenty of dry fire wood. Lots of games and DVD’s to keep us entertained. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Yana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

We enjoyed our stay at the property as it’s in a beautiful and a quiet location. The house was well set up for a nice stay. However, we only had a very limited wood supply that was wet/rotten and were not offered a reasonable resolution for heating the living area when contacting the manager. We also felt the fees for the service, linen and cleaning were excessive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020