Located in Stepneyville within a short walk of South Pacific Distillery, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Anzac Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
Nelson Provincial Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
Getting around
Nelson (NSN) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
River Kitchen Nelson - 3 min drive
Coupland's Bakeries - 3 min drive
Boat Shed Cafe - 6 min walk
The Tides - 3 min drive
The Styx - 6 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!
This is the original 1862 Pilot house!
Situated right in front of the 'Cut' - Nelson's gorgeous harbour entrance, this beautiful heritage home has just been fully renovated to an architectural standard, combining character and charm with modern comfort and light!
With a direct view across the harbour entrance, Haulashore Island, Tasman Bay across to the mountains of the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, you'll love the outlook by day or by night!
The location is spectacular, right amidst the action and the restaurants, great cafes and craft beer pubs of Haven Road and Tahuna Beach Area.
The Pilot House offers two bedrooms upstairs with Queen beds, The downstairs bathroom offers Shower, Toilet and Vanity. The upstairs bathroom offers Bath, Toilet and Vanity. The living and dining areas are cosy and modern, the kitchen beautiful and fully equipped and a small deck provides a lovely place to enjoy the views and sun at the front and side of the house.
Free WiFi, Smart TV with on-demand Apps, small movie collection, guitar.
There is a full laundry with dryer and washing machine.
The Pilot house is really a perfect romantic retreat or small family haven for your Nelson experience!
**Special conditions & notes**:
>Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No smoking. No pets.
- Car parking - Single off-street parking & additional on-street parking available.
- Noise in the area - The waterfront road is busy & all properties within this area are subject to some road & port noise. The property is largely double glazed, well insulated & noise isn’t a problem for most guests.
- Note on upstairs bathroom - The ceiling of this bathroom conforms to the heritage listed roof pitch and does not provide full height above the bath or toilet and it may be necessary for taller visitors to use this toilet while seated. The downstairs bathroom provides Shower, Toilet & Vanity with a full-height ceiling :-)
**Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation**:
- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival).
- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you’ll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process.
- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you’ll pay no more than 30% of the booking total.
- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we’ll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates.
- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions. :-)
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 1,259 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Long-term renters welcome.
Property is also known as
holiday-nelson-limited-PIL
Frequently asked questions
What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Stepneyville within a short 6-minute walk of South Pacific Distillery. You'll also find Trafalgar Park and Tahunanui Beach Reserve within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What amenities will couples enjoy at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?
At this waterfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring kitchens.
Does The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Nelson (NSN), which is 4 mi away (11 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?
Yes, every accommodation at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! comes with a deck with some featuring mountain or water views.
The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laura A.
Feb 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was lovely. Information was clear and timely. No problems at all.
Laura A.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tina P.
Jan 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very lovely place and great location!
Tina P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Simon D.
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Was Nelson for a few days with a friend. The little cottage is a delight, and so handy to everything we wanted to get to. And the view is just amazing…..virtually any time of the day.A few minor issues getting the details of how to access the place, but very quickly and helpfully resolved. Even put the heat pump so that our late at night arrival was to a warm home - great
Simon D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy P.
Feb 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable - just a shame about all the trucks on road. Front bedroom very noisy