Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home - Moetapu Bay

8.8

Excellent

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8145 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Mahau Sound, Marlborough

Okiwa Bay14 min drive
Picton Harbour37 min drive
Picton Ferry Terminal37 min drive
Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home

Ngaire's Haven is a 4 bedroom 1 bathroom Mahau Sound Holiday Home. Sitting on an absolute waterfront section, this home has an amazing outlook over Double Bay and features plenty of space for your next family or group escape.

Head out to the sundeck and take in the beauty and privacy that this home offers. The outdoor dining furniture will be a popular spot for enjoying classic Kiwi BBQ's and admiring the beautiful surrounds that this home offers. The home is also just a 20m walk from water's edge and with 3 kayaks + lifejackets for your enjoyment, there will be no shortage of adventures you can undertake during your stay.

The open plan living area offers amazing untouched views of the Sound and with comfortable couches, there is a spot for everyone to kick their feet up and relax after long days exploring. The bedrooms are spacious and have big windows that let plenty of natural light in.

For winter stays, the home is equipped with a potbelly fireplace and wood supplies that is bound to keep all members of your group or family warm.

The home is just a 22 minute drive from the nearest township of Havelock, where you can find restaurants and cafes for those looking for their caffeine fix. The home is also just a 40 minute drive from Piction for those venturing from the ferry terminal.

Absolute waterfront location and comfortable living. Welcome to Ngaire's Haven.
Boat access is available on the reserve next door to the property at high tide. Note there are very large tides in this area and boat launching at low tide can be very difficult. There is a 2 tonne mooring available with the property.There is a mooring available to guests. Mooring number 593 with the surname NEAL painted on. It is almost in line with the boat access on the reserve. As the property has unfenced access to the beach, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.Guests should note that his property has limited water supply so water conservation is advised at all times.Please note cell phone reception and WiFi connection may be limited due to the location of the property. WiFi connection is temperamental and is not always available.As the deck barrier is below 1 metre high, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of falls.Guests should bring their own Nespresso compatible pods to make use of the available machine.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

Property manager

Bachcare Holiday Homes

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Moetapu Bay

This cottage is located in Moetapu Bay. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Picton Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pelorus Eco Adventures and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Mahau Sound, Marlborough

What's nearby

Mahakipawa Arm - 11 min drive
Okiwa Bay - 14 min drive
Kenepuru Sounds - 23 min drive
Picton Harbour - 37 min drive
Picton Ferry Terminal - 37 min drive

Getting around

Picton (PCN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Slip Inn - ‬26 min drive
‪Captains Daughter - ‬25 min drive
‪The Mussel Pot - ‬25 min drive
‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬25 min drive
‪Sneaky Beach Cafe - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home located?

Situated in Moetapu Bay, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mahakipawa Arm, Okiwa Bay and Kenepuru Sounds. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Pelorus Eco Adventures are also within 12 miles (20 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

26 Feb 2024

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

Fantastic location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay…the best location, the house has everything you need and sitting on the deck listening to the birds and watching the tides and boats was heavenly.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch P.

14 Aug 2023

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

Great Spot

Great spot, house was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason M.

12 Mar 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Great spot

Beautiful place in the world

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Phil M.

18 Dec 2022

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

Great place, perfect location

Fantastic location and property. Everything you need in a sounds stay! Thanks heaps for having us. Only downside was the dirty dishes, dirty floor and the filter water just a dribble. But the house is excellent!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

24 Oct 2022

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

Lovely little traditional kiwi bach

Lovely little bach, all good sized bedrooms. We were kept nice and warm with the fire. Kids loved going out on the kayaks round the bay. There were a fair number of spiders webs and the spiders, but hey, it's a bach that sometimes is empty. All in all we really enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janne B.

24 Feb 2022

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

Back to our Happy Place

Having owned a property for 30 years in Moetapu Bay Rd which was recently sold, we were missing our Sounds experience so much that we decided to rent Ngaire's Haven to experience our happy place again. We were not disappointed and loved the close proximity to the ocean with good boat access and swimming. Facilities were great, beds very comfortable and indoor/outdoor living was lovely. We shall return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mairi M.

10 June 2021

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

Perfect House in the Perfect Location

Amazing 2 night stay with some friends. Beautiful location, even though it poured most of the time. Perfect excuse to stay indoors. Lovely warm house with everything you need. Great kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, lovely fire with plenty of dry fire wood. Lots of games and DVD’s to keep us entertained. Will definitely go back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Yana B.

2 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We enjoyed our stay at the property as it’s in a beautiful and a quiet location. The house was well set up for a nice stay. However, we only had a very limited wood supply that was wet/rotten and were not offered a reasonable resolution for heating the living area when contacting the manager. We also felt the fees for the service, linen and cleaning were excessive.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020