10/10 Excellent
Kim R.
5 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, comfy and fun
Kim R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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Charming Coastal Country Cottage, Nelson Coastal Barnstay
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tasman, Tasman
- Kina Peninsula7 min drive
- Tasman Golf Club8 min drive
- Mapua Wharf8 min drive
- Motueka (MZP)11 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
downstairs bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Charming Coastal Country Cottage, Nelson Coastal Barnstay
Lovely cottage accommodation on the Ruby coast. Just the right mix of rustic and comfortable, semi-rural but not isolated, 40 min from Nelson City and close to popular Mapua wharf / cafes and bars, (10min), Motueka (20min). Kaiteriteri, the gateway to the Abel Tasman National park is only a 30min drive and we are 35 min from the airport. Ideal for families with children or for romantic getaways relaxing in front of the wood burner. Enjoy fantastic views of the Mountains and pedestrian access to the beach, less than a ten minute walk away. The Great Taste Trail bike track crosses the bottom of the drive. Your children will love feeding our two alpacas, Percy and Colin as well as Dudley our ever hungry kune kune pig.
Property manager
Nelson Coastal Barnstay
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Portacot and highchair available
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Tasman
Located in Tasman, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kahurangi National Park and Kina Peninsula, while Motueka District Museum and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider SimPit Technologies, or check out an event or a game at Skydive Abel Tasman. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Tasman, Tasman
What's nearby
- Kina Peninsula - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
- Tasman Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
- Mapua Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
- Trafalgar Park - 33 min drive - 36.6 km
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 34 min drive - 37.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Toad Hall - 8 min drive
- Moutere Inn - 13 min drive
- Riverside Cafe - 9 min drive
- Mapua Village Bakery - 6 min drive
- Alberta's - 8 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kerin D.
12 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just fantastic!
Kerin D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike P.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coastal Country Cottage
Mike P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jan S.
15 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in Tasman
Jan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deborah S.
16 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and relaxing
Deborah S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mick T.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nelson Coastal Cottage "Barnstay"
Mick T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gordon P.
29 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family stay in autumn
Gordon P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben S.
23 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly, relaxing, thoughtful
Ben S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kevin N.
14 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing well needed break away
Kevin N.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eva S.
31 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous cottage, perfect for a family
Eva S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
About the host
Hosted by Nelson Coastal Barnstay
We are Tony and Jenny and we are originally from the north of England many years ago. We consider ourselves exceptionally lucky to have found such an amazing property here on the Ruby Coast and love to share it with guests. We get great pleasure out of seeing our guests enjoy the cottage and local activities. We especially love to see children, who are often shy at first, grow in confidence in feeding the animals and helping to collect the eggs.
Why they chose this property
This property ticked all the boxes, within 35 mins of the airport, peaceful but not remote, close to amenities, vineyards, restaurants and artisan outlets but above all the scenery is amazing and in close proximity to the Abel Tasman National Park (40 min away) The area is beautiful, not too cold in winter and lots of sunshine. There are amazing views of the mountains and sunsets from the cottage and lovely seas views and a great walking beach are only a short walk away. This is the place for an extended stay where you can start to explore all the top of the south island has to offer, including two further national parks, Kahurangi and Nelson lakes, in addition to ample activities for active relaxers; kayaking, canyoning, tramping, sailing, skydiving etc.
What makes this property unique
The cottage is a converted barn and is charming and rustic but has all you need for a great stay, including an old outdoor bath with running hot water should you want to bathe outdoors, ideal for stargazers. Our pig and alpaca are always popular with guests of all ages.
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