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Rural cottage

Villa in Tuamarina with kitchen

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Property grounds
TV, books
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Tuamarina, Marlborough
  • Place, Marlborough Convention Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tuamarina

This villa places you within a 5-minute drive of Wairau River and within a 10-minute drive of St Clair Winery. The villa includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 14 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Pollard Park - 15 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 21 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Picton Harbour - 21 min drive - 17.7 miles

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harvest - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Grovetown Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Annies - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spring Creek Dairy & Takeaway - ‬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.

Rural cottage

Pukaka Cottage is set in the peaceful Marlborough countryside, just 10minutes drive from Blenheim or 20minutes from Picton ferry.
Our accomodation is spacious and welcoming with a privet garden and a view of Pukaka Valley.
A king sized bed, full kitchen, heat pump /air con and washing machine will sure to please!
Take a walk at Rarangi beach (2kms away) or head over the hill to the beautiful sand at Whites bay.
Bringing a third person? We've got that covered with a comfortable pull out bed.
We look forward to welcoming you to pukaka cottage
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden

Policies

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
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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Pukaka Villa
Rural cottage Villa
Rural cottage Tuamarina
Rural cottage Villa Tuamarina

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this villa?

This villa is located in Tuamarina, close to St Clair Winery and Johanneshof Cellars. Wairau River is also within a driving distance of 3.2 mi.

Will I be able to park at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't offer parking.

Is this villa associated with a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.

What do couples enjoy most about Rural cottage ?

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

Does Rural cottage have a hot tub?

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

Does this villa offer breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this villa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

Does this villa have connecting rooms?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Picton (PCN), which is 9.5 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne), which is located 12.6 mi away (19-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Rural cottage ?

Yes, every villa at Rural cottage comes with a porch with some featuring mountain views.

Reviews

Rural cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is very quiet in the country. If you don’t want to be right in Blenheim it is ideal. It takes about 20 minutes to get to Blenheim. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property with super hosts!

The property was exactly as described, clean and tidy. The host kindly supported our needs on the trip and even put the air on so it was cool when we arrived 🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property located in a beautiful rural setting
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect private spot

We had a great stay here and will definitely be back again. Great if you don’t want to be in Blenheim and have some beautiful scenery to look at!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021