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Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home

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Outdoor dining
Marina
Dining
TV, table tennis
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101561 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Waikawa, Marlborough
  • Place, Waikawa Jetty
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Waikawa Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikawa Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Picton

Located in Waikawa, this vacation home is adjacent to Waikawa Jetty and within 2 miles (3 km) of Victoria Domain. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Waikawa Jetty - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • beach near Waikawa Bay - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Waikawa Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Victoria Domain - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Picton Harbour - 15 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sisu Eatery and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oxley's Bar & Kitchen - ‬6 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.

Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home

Tirohanga Wai, translating to Water View, is a stylish 4-bedroom holiday home boasting million-dollar views right on the harbour's edge. Perfect for the whole family, Tirohanga Wai is pet-friendly too.

Relax in style here with a fireplace on hand for cooler months, as well as unlimited WIFI and Sky TV with sports for the big game. The kids will love the converted shed decked out with toys and games to keep the whole family entertained. This modern home is a comfortable base with plush carpets in the uber-comfy bedrooms, and bamboo flooring in the kitchen and dining room.

Soak up some sun from the deck while watching the boats in the harbour, and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the magical sight of dolphins splashing about!

You'll love being just 2-minutes stroll from the beach and jetty, where you can head out on the kayak or wander down the beach to hire stand-up paddle boards.

Tirohanga Wai is a 5-minute drive to Picton, where you can explore the quaint village, visit Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and treat yourself to some world-class seafood from the many great bars and restaurants. Picton Ferry is also here if you're continuing your journey across the Cook Strait up to Wellington!

Discover your own slice of paradise at Tirohanga Wai today!
All guests should take care in the back garden as there is a retained section with a drop on to grass.

Please remember to bring your Nespresso-compatible pods for a delicious coffee fix in the morning from the Nespresso machine!

Please note that the property can comfortably sleep up to 8 adults, as the bunk beds have weight restrictions and are only suitable for children.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: 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

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes 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

Tirohanga Wai Waikawa Picton
Tirohanga Wai Waikawa Holiday Home
597432
Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home Picton
Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Waikawa, close to Mabel Island, Picton Harbour, and Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll also find Lookout and Waikawa Marina within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home?

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.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Picton (PCN), which is 8.3 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne), which is located 24.5 mi away (38-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home.

Tirohanga Wai - Waikawa Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great amenities for our party of six. Close enough to town. We were very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bindy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, so comfortable and great for extended family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and views ... warm and homely

Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janitta P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

How Good!! 😍

This holiday home was perfect for us! A very clean, comfortable and spacious house, caters to all ages and what a gorgeous spot! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, highly recomend and we would stay again. Only other feedback would be extra towels, bath mats, tea, and coffee would be appreciated as there were 9 of us staying for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Holiday

We stayed here with our extended family over a long weekend. The views from the bach were the main reason why we booked and they did not disappoint. The cleanliness of the Bach was not great on arrival, it was clear that only a surface level clean had been done for some time. The bunk bed is very squeaky, which didn’t help when trying to get the kids to sleep. Good location with only a short walk to the jetty and waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Reinhard G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Neglected and dirty

This was by far the most neglected and dirtiest property we ever rented as a holiday accommodation. The carpet was full of hair, the entrance area had lot's of spider webs. Dishes and cutlery had to be washed before we could use them. Totally unacceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families

Size and layout are perfect for families. Plenty of toys and activities available. Lovely location and views. Very clean and tidy inside. Comfortable beds. The exterior of the house needs attention, but from the inside all good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

David C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointing- great location and views but a work in progress

This property has great potential but it is still a work in progress. On the positive: great views, handy to Picton, quiet neighbourhood. Interior decorations completed to date have modernised the home. Negatives: But there are no hand rails on the steps from the external decks to the land. The safety rail on the eastern deck by the left hand steps would not save anyone. Weather boards are in poor condition, many requiring full replacement. Dish washer does not dispense powder so poor wash. Those seated on the bench seat at the dining table once in cannot get out. Flat tyres on bikes and no sign of bike pumps. Only found two of the four moon chairs. Requested additional bath towels but told there is a washing machine. No hand towel in the toilet off the bunk room. No flowing soap in any of the bathrooms. I feel it was overpriced for what we got. Sorry.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, room to park the boat

Great stay, close to boat ramp. Child friendly, peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020