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Private Villa With Spectacular Estuary View

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Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Tasman, Tasman
  • Kina Peninsula
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tasman Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mapua Wharf
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Motueka (MZP)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Tasman

With a stay at this cottage in Tasman, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Kina Peninsula and a 4-minute drive from Tasman Golf Club. .This cottage is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Mapua Wharf and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from SimPit Technologies.

What's nearby

  • Kina Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Tasman Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Mapua Wharf - 12 min drive
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 32 min drive
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe Motueka - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chokdee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Smoking Barrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Toad Hall - ‬9 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.

Private Villa With Spectacular Estuary View

Garden House Kina has its own Farm Shop and Cafe, this is quietly tucked away out of sight, a 2 minute walk from the accommodation. All is located in the beautiful countryside of the Tasman region, sitting amongst acres of rolling grassland, our own olive groves and garden. Kina is home to the best local vineyards, three within walking distance. These include Kina Beach Vineyard our favorite, next door. Kina Cliffs just beyond, accessed off the walk to the golf course, and Blackenbrook wines behind Tasman village

Kina Beach is also a popular place for visitors to the area, perfect for long walks and early horizon sunrises. The water is warm and safe to swim, with snapper an easy catch for the keen fisher. The estuary located across the road from the property is calm and graceful, lovely for launching our kayaks or the more exciting water sports, If you bring a boat, at the far end is a slipway, to access the ocean or the popular waterski area.

Cycling is a major activity, either on the Taste Tasman Trail which links us with Nelson to the East and Kaiteriteri to the West. Both easy riding on mostly flat tracks There are also some of the best Mountain Biking tracks in the country within 30 mins of here.

Embrace the sleek, Scandinavian luxury of our recently renovated studio. The touches of greenery help our guests relax and feel immersed within nature. The studio is fitted out with a queen bed for 2 people but an extra person may be accommodated on a sofa bed or even a couple of kids that don’t mind sharing.

Enjoy our fresh organic seasonal range of homegrown vegetables and fruits as available, on request at modest charge. Drink your delicious complimentary bottle of Kina Beach wine, while enjoying the beautiful sunsets across the Western Ranges. During the day take a stroll around the olive grove and find yourself in company of our native Fantails, or sit under the pergola and watch the feeding Tui's.

Special conditions:
On leaving the property guests are expected to leave The Garden House reasonably tidy. Our cleaning service only operates on changeover day in between guests occupancy. If you have an extended stay we can arrange for someone to come in on a weekly basis to clean for a $80 charge.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

PAUL GRAY

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Exclusive Cottage With Spectacular Estuary View
Private Villa With Spectacular Estuary View Tasman
Private Villa With Spectacular Estuary View Cottage
Private Villa With Spectacular Estuary View Cottage Tasman

Private Villa With Spectacular Estuary View Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith F., Bolton

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We would highly recommend the Garden House the attention to detail was excellent. The owners so helpful made our stay The onsite cafe / farmshop not to be missed Ideal base to explore Abel Tasman and a few minutes walk to Kina Beach Outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marie M., Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful with retreat with the best hosts, you could ask for!
Paul and Karen were very welcoming, and went out of their way to make our holiday a great one. We felt like we had a little oasis of our own with a beautiful large garden area that was for our use. The location is central to all the action in the Tasman area. The farm shop was wonderful for picking up fresh produce, and we had many coffees sitting down there enjoying the vibe. The unit was a bit rustic, but overall, we really enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend it. We felt like we were leaving friends when we departed. Marie and Gus
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot, lovely hosts
A short weekend visit but felt very relaxing. A great little unit that has everytjng you need and the added benefit of the cafe on site and wonderful food and produce - this was a big bonus! Lovely gardens to walk through and of course the beach down the road. Lovely stay we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely vacation spot, wonderful hosts
We truly enjoyed our stay! Very comfortable accommodations and generous hosts. Their gardens were lovely and their little cafe/store had delicious treats. They even had a very well equipped first aid kit when we needed it! Lots to see and do in the area. We were there 3 nights and would have enjoyed staying longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Meg R.

Lovely location
A nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing setting
We really enjoyed this property. It was tastefully decorated, clean and quiet. It was a great to see all the bird life and having the small shop with excellent coffee onsite was an extra treat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha H., Fallbrook, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden Oasis
Great property owners and spacious accommodation. The real prize are the grounds around this property and their sweet shop for fresh produce and fruits from their gardens and treats to enjoy with your coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Location & hospitality
We booked the Garden house for a weeks rest & relaxation and got both in spades. Paul & Karen were all and more you could ask for in a host. Both in making sure your stay is as you want it and help with local knowledge for places to visit. Gave some sound advice for catching a Salmon at Anatoki Salmon in Takaka. Garden house is everything you need to achieve a relaxing break, great location between Motueka & Mapua with the garden café and shop a short walk away for your Coffee or iced latte and freshley picked fruits from the property. Located amongst the lovely gardens with lots of colour and variety. It was tempting to stay for longer but we had settle for the thought of returning at another time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ursula W., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay. Beautiful spot and hosts very friendly and accommodating.
Would recommend this lovely place. Good access to surrounding areas. Private, well equipped property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect in every way,
We stayed at the Garden studio for a week, and felt so lucky to have chosen this accommodation. The studio was exactly as shown, comfortable, well appointed and for us- most importantly- set in one of the most beautiful locations we’ve ever stayed. Our hosts, Paul and Karen, were wonderful and made us feel like their guests, not just someone renting their unit. The location is very convenient for this area and made day trips to Nelson, Mapua and Motueka a breeze. Thank you PAul and Karen, if we’re ever back we know where we’re staying!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little studio
This bach was so lovely, out of the way of Nelson, but super close to Motueka and Mapua. The hosts were lovely, always giving recommendations and checking in. The garden store they own next door is also lovely, with coffee, fruit, veg and other local goods. Super clean, well stocked with everything you need! Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

tracy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
All that it is advertised to be
What a magic spot well situated between Mapua and Motueka. A quiet location elevated with a vista of hills and inlet. The unit is attached to owners place but very private with own deck and entry just as you see in the pictures. Really nicely appointed with all you need for a comfortable stay.The hosts are really lovely people very helpful but respect your privacy. We used the courtesy bikes enjoyed walking in their gardens and the bonus of their onsite wee cafe serving great coffee and selling produce from their stunning gardens. A must stay experience. Thanks guys .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden House Kina
Beautiful location reasonably close to Abel Tasman National Park - you will however need a car to get around as it is quite far from the airport, restaurants, shops etc.