Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.

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3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

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Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough

Picton Foreshore
‪15 min drive‬
Picton Harbour
‪15 min drive‬
Picton Ferry Terminal
‪15 min drive‬
Picton (PCN)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Annex

1 Single Bed

End Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

This is an original family-owned 1970s beachfront property in Ngakuta Bay. It is 15 minutes drive from Picton around Queen Charlotte Drive.

Korora Cottage offers amazing views of the bay. Absolutely gorgeous! Check out the guest book for feedback. The water is calm for safe swimming and water sports.

It is wonderful place to unwind and close to walking biking tracks and many other places you can explore.

There is a public boat ramp in the bay to allow you to explore and/or fish the waterways of Queen Charlotte Sound. There is a mooring available with prior approval for $50 per night.

NOTE: Under our Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave and bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).

Property manager

Melissa Davenport

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ngakuta Bay

Located in Ngakuta Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Picton Ferry Terminal and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okiwa Bay and Picton Foreshore. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Edwin Fox Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough

What's nearby

Picton Museum - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
Picton Foreshore - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
Picton Harbour - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
Picton Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
Waikawa Marina - 20 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

Picton (PCN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cafe Cortado - ‬15 min drive
‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬14 min drive
‪The Irish - ‬16 min drive
‪The Barn Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Okiwa Bay, Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Nelson Square and Picton Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anne S., Northam Western Australia

26 Oct 2023

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

Slice of paradise

Pure heaven, such a beautiful spot to have a break. My youngest grandson 💙 had an absolute ball, as did we adults

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

18 May 2023

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

arun

7 Mar 2023

Liked: Communication

Peaceful and quiet place with stunning views

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

11 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Thanks for a great stay! The host was very helpful and communicative, the bach had everything we needed and was in a perfect spot. Will definitely visit again!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

3 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Amenities

We appreciated that we could bring our dog - we got caught out with ferry cancellations and had to book at short notice. However, I don't think this is a great option in winter, it would help of there was a heat pump or wall heater that could be used first thing in the morning as the only heat source is currently a wood burner. Also, I think there could be some upgrades done to the bathroom. Overall okay but not great. I can see this would be a fab spot in summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn H.

13 Mar 2025

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

Family weekend

We had the best weekend here. Exactly what we needed, a beautiful and relaxing few days. We’ve decided to make it an annual getaway so will be booking again soon. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home in beautiful place

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

31 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayme O.

28 Apr 2024

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

Old world beach bach by the seaside

A beautiful family beach holiday crib right by the seashore. Lawns for cricket in the evenings; mud flats to explore at low tide; a wee beach or two to wander along; log fire for chilly autumn mornings and those long holiday evenings sitting round playing board games and cards together. We couldn’t have dreamed of anything better than what we had the privilege of enjoying here thank you to the hosts who share their slice of paradise

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warwick U.

20 Apr 2024

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

Ngakuta Bay

Great stay the weather was perfect , and the Bach is a Bach which was great ,right on the waters edge close to walks and boat ramp we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

9 Apr 2024

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

Amazing, affordable back for a family!

Had a great relaxing stay the week before Easter with some lovely mild weather in the Bay. Bach was perfect for our family of 5 and was great being able to bring our fur baby too. Had everything we needed with a great layout. Beautiful view with morning coffee in bed! Lovely swimming a short walk down to the foreshore and great fishing for the kids off the jetty too - my daughter caught a good sized gurnard! Loved the pukeko family right outside. Overall a wonderful, peaceful stay - will be back soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn M.

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Great location. A true traditional Bach as described. Melissa was great to communicate with. Excellent info before arriving.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue R.

8 Mar 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

3 night stay

the property is in a lovely spot with a beautiful view and access to the water - this was its main appeal 😁 The property is fairly close to Picton so access to shopping is fine It is obviously a much loved family Bach, owned by the same family for many years. I wasn't expecting 5 star accomodation - but everything is very tired looking and could do with a spruce up.😢 Main problem for us was level of cleanliness. Guests are asked to clean when they leave, but people have different standards and for me it needed a good spring clean. It would be better to charge more and have a proper cleaner 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana d.

13 Jan 2024

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

Great Holiday

Family holiday in beautiful location and Holiday house thoroughly enjoyed by us all.

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley D., Christchurch, New Zealand

10 Dec 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Classic kiwi bach

It had great views and it was a well set up classic kiwi bach. The annex however was not suitable for either of our young children to sleep in which was a surprise when we arrived. The annex was further away from the house than expected and very dusty and dirty. The previous occupants had also not cleaned after their stay which meant we had to clean the kitchen and floors on arrival. Overall it was a nice stay in a great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Paula H.

27 Nov 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beaut place

Proper kiwi bach stay. Very basic, tidy ish and vistas to die for.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leona D.

1 Nov 2023

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

Perfect bach in stunning Marlborough Sounds

Absolutely loved our week long stay, classic kiwi bach in absolutely stunning location. The views alone offer so much tranquil; easy access to walking tracks and beach. We traveled with dog, it’s very pet friendly accommodation, large garden with trees for shade on a hot day, though not fully fenced. But still perfect place for those travelling with dog. Short drive to Picton, Blenheim, or Havelock North. Highly recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amiria C.

13 Aug 2023

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

Short stay but just what we needed

We areived late around 7pm and left by 6am the next day for the ferry. It was perfect for what we needed and very quiet and relaxing.A pity we couldn't stay and get a real chance at taking advantage of the propertys location which was stunning.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Prue p.

9 Aug 2023

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

Ngakuta Bay

Lovely kiwi Bach on a beautiful spot.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronika C.

26 July 2023

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

Kiwiana for diaspora kiwis

Wonderful place, very kiwiana, beautiful surroundings - loved it all around!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sven H., Wellington

15 July 2023

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

Peaceful time away

We stayed in this beautiful place for 4 nights. Everything was as listed. Great getaway for some time out. Definitely recommend. Only thing to improve is description for the key box. We arrived at night and had a hard time finding that box as we did not consider the side of the porch ad a 'wall'. Eventually we found a Keybox in the back but turned out it was the wrong one, as the code didn't work. Not long after we found the correct one. Minor inconvenience overall, which would easily be fixable by providing more concise description. Bit of adventure for us and the kids. Apart from that experience was all positive. Great place for some time out

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

3 June 2023

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

Peace of paradise.

Marvellous stay, recommend it for peace and relaxation. Elderly guest may have problems getting up steps with no handrail.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

PETER B.

23 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Lovely little spot if you're travelling with pets

Very much as described. Traditional kiwi bach in a beautiful location. The check in procedure was disappointing. There was no information on how to turn the power on (only an instruction to turn if off when you leave). FYI, it is high on the wall to the right of the doorway in the toilet. On a cold, wet autumn day with no one picking up on the contact number, waiting over two hours to be able to put the kettle on almost prompted me to abandon the stay. I'm glad I didn't as it is a lovely wee place but seriously it was a close call. The driveway is a challenge, if like me you aren't that flash at reversing. But, for my two dogs and I it was a great base for the weekend's dog shows in Blenheim and so handy for the Picton ferry back to the North Island. I would definitely stay again (if they'll let me)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clara S.

25 Apr 2023

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

Brillant short break away in paradise!

The property is just as the owners describe, a treasured family bach with an enchanting story, passed through the ages. A perfect escape, spectacular views over the water, beautiful bush, all at the doorstep.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

24 Apr 2023

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

Perfect location

Wow, what a pretty spot and you can't get any closer to the water. Basic, but everything you need including a comfy bed.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Davenport

We love to read about everyone’s holiday when we come up. It is really cool to be able to share this place with so many other people. Mum and Dad bought this place in the early 70s. We had been coming up here to stay since the early 60s. They paid just $3000 for it then. Hard to believe now.
There is a picture up on the dresser in the lounge which shows what the original cottage looked like. It was a couple of army huts. The main one had a coal range in it and that is what we did our cooking on. I have memories of cooking our toast on a toasting fork up against the fire on the coal range. In the mid 70s Mum and Dad had the main Cottage built.
Mum and Dad have since passed on and it is our privilege to carry on their legacy and preserve the Cottage for future generations. Each new generation gets taught how to fish, how to row and drive the boat, and of course how to jump off the jetty in the summer.

What makes this property unique

Safe swimming and boat ramp available

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English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Annex

End Bedroom

Main Bedroom

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

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