Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

Tasman, Tasman

Kina Peninsula1 min walk
Tasman Golf Club4 min drive
Mapua Wharf14 min drive
Takaka (KTF)86 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely stunning apartment in a fabulous location and run by lovely people. Our best stay in NZ.

Keith B.

Jan 6, 2024

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Luxury sleepout

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Quiet and peaceful country living near to the sea

Quiet and peaceful with beautiful views and so close to the Abel Tasman Park. You can walk to the beach for an early morning swim and you have a choice of 2 cafes both within walking distance. Tasman Golf course is a walk away as well as many other courses a short drive. The village of Mapua is just a short drive away where you will find award winning restaurants, bars and cafes. Artists are plentiful and there are many galleries to visit in the region. Nelson wines are becoming very well known internationally and there are many to visit in the area. A tour can be organised or you can ask advice and make one yourself. The Abel Tasman Park is a must see where you can kayak and walk or enjoy a day on the amazing turquoise water admiring the golden beaches. Golden Bay is a day trip away and well worth the windy drive. Gill is around to help you plan your trips and get the best advice for things to see and do.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

GillianKn1

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tasman

Located in Tasman, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Tasman Golf Club and Mapua Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit SimPit Technologies and Abel Tasman Paddleboarding. Nelson Fun Park and Natureland Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Tasman, Tasman

What's nearby

Kina Peninsula - 1 min walk
Tasman Golf Club - 4 min drive
Mapua Wharf - 14 min drive
Kaiteriteri Beach - 27 min drive
Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 34 min drive

Getting around

Nelson (NSN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sprig + Fern Motueka - ‬13 min drive
‪Sprig & Fern Mapua - ‬11 min drive
‪Kfc - ‬12 min drive
‪The Smoking Barrel - ‬13 min drive
‪Toad Hall - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet and peaceful country living near to the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet and peaceful country living near to the sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet and peaceful country living near to the sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet and peaceful country living near to the sea located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Kina Peninsula and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Tasman Golf Club. Mapua Wharf and SimPit Technologies are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

6 Jan 2024

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

Tasman stay

Absolutely stunning apartment in a fabulous location and run by lovely people. Our best stay in NZ.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

12 Mar 2024

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

A quiet retreat

An attractively decorated, quiet place with very welcoming hosts. Very clean and comfortable, lots of tips for days out and some yummy items left for our arrival. A great break !!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve L.

30 Dec 2023

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

Breath-takingly beautiful

We stayed for three nights in this beautiful cottage. Everything in the cottage was exquisite, from the decor to the treats. The attention to detail is really 2nd to none. We slept so soundly in the gorgeous bed, it was so quiet and peaceful yet close to the fun down at Mapua if we wanted to join it. Easy cycling distance to Motueka over the cycle route, and also easy biking to swim at gorgeous Kina Peninsula. We felt like royalty.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

17 Oct 2023

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

Thank you!

Very highly recommend this beautiful accommodation. Honestly can’t fault it at all. Very attentive host who had thought of every detail! We were only they for two nights but felt able to unwind from the outset. Planning to return. Thanks so much

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

23 Sept 2023

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

Perfect place and hosts

My favorite place to stay! I'm looking forward to being back, and seeing Gill and Ian again, soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

18 Mar 2023

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

Arrived strangers, left friends

We have stayed at many places over the years, but this has been the best! A truly exceptional property, hosted by two truly exceptional owners. The suite is gorgeous, decorated beautifully in colors that match the ocean a short drive away. The furnishings, towels, dishes, etc are all high quality. The bathroom is spacious & luxurious, with an overhead heater and towel heater. If you choose to have them nearby (as we did), the resident sheep are allowed into the field beside the suite, where you can enjoy watching them & even petting the friendlier ones. The hosts have thought of every detail to make one feel welcome - including the most generous and lovely assortment of food, drink and snacks, and even a bottle of NZ wine! They made excellent recommendations to us, including two fabulous restaurants and the highlight of our trip to the South Island - a day long excursion by catamaran into Abel Tasman Park! Gill and Ian are wonderful people, who we felt an immediate connection with, had great chats with, and who became new friends who felt like old friends. A 10 star rating (out of 5)!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate & Graeme S.

28 Feb 2023

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

Tranquil Piece of Paradise

The guest cottage was beautifully appointed - comfortable, modern, and very peaceful and private. We so appreciated the extra thoughtful touches such as snacks and chocolate on our arrival too. We loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

24 Feb 2023

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

All around excellence

What a brilliant setting, perfect accommodation, and wonderful hosts! Thank you.

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

20 Feb 2022

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

Relaxing stay on Kina Peninsula

This home is rare in being so much better than the photos showed! A very well appointed home, gorgeous views of farmland, mountains and the sea, and a close bike road to a good swimming beach. A very relaxing stay with great hosts, will be recommending to friends and hope to be back soon :)

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

10 Jan 2021

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

Fabulous holiday

This is a great property. Great location for visiting galleries, wineries and beaches. Beautiful and clean and lots of little extras that were really appreciated. Thanks Gill

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisa B.

13 Jan 2019

Wonderful place in a perfect spot! Love it!!

we spent there the last days of our honeymoon on the southern island. what a perfect choice! the cottage is perfectly located on the outskirts of Tasman, and is within walking distance of both kina beach and kina wineyards! It is located on a small hill with an outside patio where we used to relax and listen to the birds singing in the morning or watching the starry sky at night. It is very spacious for two people and is equipped with everything you may need; very clean and functional. Furnished with taste and attention to detail, to give it a very special character. gill and ian were exceptional hosts leaving us with lots of tips on activities and restaurants in the area. really beautiful people ! We promised ourselves one day we will go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

14 Jan 2018

Lovely rural location with sheep grazing outside but very centrally located for the greater Tasman d

Lovely rural location with sheep grazing outside but very centrally located for the greater Tasman district. A perfect place to stay. Gillian has created a relaxed but comfy-luxurious beach vibe style with everything thought of, including breakfast and snack provisions for the first few days of your stay. An extremely comfortable bed ensured a great nights rest. We also made good use of the BBQ for cooking some evening meals. We felt very pampered and privileged to have stayed.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

10 Feb 2017

A Good Knight's Rest is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean.

A Good Knight's Rest is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. It is much more spacious than it appears in the photos and is well equipped with everything you'd need for an effortless stay. Gillian had included a wonderful range of treats for us too so we felt very spoilt!

About the host

Hosted by GillianKn1

Both Gill and Ian have worked on the large Super Yachts traveling the world in the hospitality world. Gill ran a successful Bed and Breakfast in the Nelson region before moving to their now property. Gill is back in her first career as a teacher but is still loving hosting guests in their lovely accommodation