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Last Straw Cottage - Beautiful Straw Bale house in fantastic countryside.
Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Brightwater
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61 sq m
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
Explore the area
Nelson, Tasman
- Fossil Ridge WineryPlace, Fossil Ridge Winery23 min drive
- Seifried Estate WineryPlace, Seifried Estate Winery25 min drive
- Richmond MallPlace, Richmond Mall25 min drive
- Nelson (NSN)Airport, Nelson (NSN)30 min drive
Room options
About the area
Brightwater
In Brightwater .Stay at this Brightwater vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Fossil Ridge Winery and Richmond Mall. Pic's Peanut Butter World and Hoglund Art Glass are within 12 miles (20 km).
What's nearby
- Fossil Ridge Winery - 23 min drive - 14.3 km
- Seifried Estate Winery - 25 min drive - 19.8 km
- Richmond Mall - 25 min drive - 15.4 km
- Hoglund Art Glass - 26 min drive - 19.7 km
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 34 min drive - 26.3 km
Getting around
- Nelson (NSN) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
- The Villa - 9 min drive
- Alchemy Cafe - 16 min drive
- Alioke Eatery - 16 min drive
- The Grape Escape - 16 min drive
- HQ Cafe & Bar - 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.
Last Straw Cottage - Beautiful Straw Bale house in fantastic countryside.
FIVE STAR TRIP ADVISOR RATING
Fully self contained, unique Straw Bale constructed accommodation. Very private with own garden setting, set amongst 16 acre farmlet with stunning rural views.
Relax and unwind in this romantic retreat. Ideal cottage for those who seek independence and privacy.
The cottage has a wonderful old world ambience with flowers, antiques and collectables to give a home away from home feel. Cattle, deer and sheep graze around you on the hill sides.
Easy access to the Great Taste Cycle Trail.
A short drive to Nelson city and Richmond and very central to all that the Nelson region has to offer.
Special conditions:
Long term rates provided on application
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed outside only
Fully self contained, unique Straw Bale constructed accommodation. Very private with own garden setting, set amongst 16 acre farmlet with stunning rural views.
Relax and unwind in this romantic retreat. Ideal cottage for those who seek independence and privacy.
The cottage has a wonderful old world ambience with flowers, antiques and collectables to give a home away from home feel. Cattle, deer and sheep graze around you on the hill sides.
Easy access to the Great Taste Cycle Trail.
A short drive to Nelson city and Richmond and very central to all that the Nelson region has to offer.
Special conditions:
Long term rates provided on application
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed outside only
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Ski
- Close to skiing
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car recommended
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Free breakfast available
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Music library
- Stereo
- TV
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
- Safe
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In the mountains
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle storage
- Bicycles
- Farming classes
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- 100% renewable energy
- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle storage
- Bicycles
- Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
- Biodegradable drinking straws available
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Composting
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Farming classes
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 11 square feet
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
- No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events 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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property