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Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Nelson

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Outdoor spa tub
Dining
4 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, travel crib
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tahunanui, Nelson
  • Place, Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Natureland Zoo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Fun Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Nelson

Seaside stay .At this Tahunanui vacation home, you'll be steps from Paddy's Knob Reserve and within a 15-minute walk of Burrell Park. Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Paddy's Knob Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Natureland Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Fun Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Styx - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Pepper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Flames On Forty - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boat Shed Cafe - ‬3 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.

Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!

Selah, means ‘A Time to Pause and Think’. An apt name for this beautiful home in a quiet yet stunning location. Located in Nelson's premier beach side suburb, with exceptional views over Tahunanui Beach & Tasman Bay, this home offers peace & privacy, all with a tremendous wow factor! Walk to the beach, local eateries & craft brew pubs, or simply recline in the spa and enjoy the view. Tasman Bay's outdoor playground and National Parks are at your fingertips! Please note, our house is not available for corporate bookings.

Reviews: Our house has been occupied by short term guests for the past six years. So we thought we'd share some of their reviews:

Exceptional Views over Tasman Bay Tahuna Beach! Lovely home and suitable for 3 couples , all with own amenities, plus one room downstairs. Plenty of seating. Exceptionally sunny in living areas and main bedroom. Wonderful to just sit on the decking and take in the views, and the activities on the water. Also close to walkway, down to the beach. Recommend.

The house is wonderful and has a very complete equipment. Especially the view over the bay was impressive. Thank you for the nice days!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The house was well presented, well equipped , beautiful and clean, a great place for a group of good friends to gather. Thankyou

Great stay Great place for us to stay as two family groups, too busy to enjoy the spa but the views are fantastic! Thanks we had a lovely time. Too busy to use the spa but enjoyed the view everyday!

Heavenly ! peaceful, inviting, very comfortable home. loved the hot pool, missing it already . would not hesitate to recommend or to return to , when hosting overseas visitors. OUR SHANGRILA. Can recommend as a top property to stay in with everything you could wish for . A great place to entertain overseas visitors in our beautiful nz . with thanks.

The home has a million dollar view of the Nelson beach area and the hot tub provided some relaxing moments after being out and active all day. Overall had a great time and found everyone accommodating and helpful.

We were absolutely thrilled with our accommodation in Nelson, Selah. The house was everything we were expecting and more. Stunning location, beautifully appointed home, spotlessly clean on arrival and everything we needed for our stay was provided. We will certainly recommend this beautiful and luxurious accommodation. Cheers

For somewhere with expansive and ever-changing sea views, this lovely house excels. Well-equipped, and with many thoughtful touches, this house can accommodate an extended family or number of friends. It is a real privilege to stay in this home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your lovely place with that amazing view - thank you. It provided a wonderful venue for our family reunion, with two of us from Australia and three from England. The three bedrooms and three bathrooms accommodated us beautifully and the well-equipped kitchen enabled the preparation of some memorable meals together

Views amazing and house lovely clean and tidy. Great place would definitely come back. Thanks

This is a lovely property with stunning views over Tahunanui Beach and beyond. The standard of decor and furniture in the house is very high, and the spa is a great touch. Would definitely stay again if in the Nelson region.

Thank you for a wonderful stay at Selah Beach view in Nelson, the house was everything we expected and more, very tidy, and well equipped, we had a great break away. The views from the lounge and deck were absolutely spectacular! We will definitely be back.

All fantastic - we loved the house and the views and will highly recommend thanks.

We had an amazing family time at Selah Beach View and are very happy with the service you provided. On the sunny days we had nice walks along the beach and on the rainy day it was cosy to stay inside. The property offers sufficient privacy for all guests, is well maintained, comes with all the necessary equipment, and has a cosy vibe to it. If we were to come back to Nelson, we would definitely consider this place again.

We absolutely loved it Beautiful house stunning view and the spa just finished it off I’m already planning my next stay!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! Nelson

Frequently asked questions

How close is Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi (10-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! to downtown Nelson?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Nelson.

Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house. Well equipped and comfortable Hard to leave the view from the deck
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is incredible - we stayed here for 5 nights and it was a wonderful experience. The host let us check out an hour later due to our late flight which we really appreciated. Standouts of our experience were the view from the main room, hot tub, and master bedroom view (again) master shower/tub/bathroom. This is a great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view from deck and indoors. Clean, well stocked kitchen. Worked well for 2 couples. Enjoyed the two washers and two dryers as we all could do laundry at the same time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property with stellar views and a lovely kitchen space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home. Wonderful deck with ocean views and nice hot tub. Full kitchen was well appointed. Master Suite was comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view as stated. The space was clean and well kept up. Had nice amenities. It was great to walk to the marina for dinner and coffee, not too far away. A little noisy but wasnt an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were delighted with our stay at Selah. Communication was excellent and the home certainly lived up to the photos online. Beautiful views and gorgeous furnishings and interior. It was a real haven from what has been a very busy last few months and the "feel" of the home was just what we needed. Thank you Cliff and Jenny.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Satish K.

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

Best place to unwind

Beautiful house and amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecca M.

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

Lovely - relaxing, beautiful view from the lounge, bedroom and spa

Thank you so much for the beautiful and relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Fantastic location with stunning biews

Really enjoyed our stay - especially dining on the decking area with fabulous views across the bay. Great location for walking down to the lovely beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Amazing View - Great Location!

The Selah Retreat was a great place to explore Nelson and the surrounding location. Always nice to enjoy the spectacular view at the end of the day!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Girls weekend

We all loved our stay, so relaxing and close to everything we needed. Really enjoyed the view and use of the spa pool, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEITH C.

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

Great house!

Had a wonderful time. Great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHY S.

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

Great rental

Beautiful house in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian d.

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

Wonderful stay

Breathtaking views and a wonderful house. Will recommend this property to anyone
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Beautiful house

A beautiful home for relaxing and unwinding in, catching up with family. Look forward to staying again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latasha I.

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

Wedding weekend dream spot

The property was absolutely amazing with incredible views! Staying here made our wedding weekend so stress free as the location so close to everything and the tranquil vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn A.

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

Awesome place

We had a fabulous time at this unit. It had everything we needed to make it feel like home. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

What a View!!!

We loved the home, location and view. This home was fun, and very comfortable. Great advise for food and fun was given by the host. If we decide to return to Nelson we will definitely try to book this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Senior ladies getaway

4 good friends, all between 65 and 75, had a 2 day getaway to just have a few nice days together. This was the perfect spot, where we each had our own bedroom, with 3 bathrooms, a beautiful view from the lounge and deck and a spa pool to relax in. It was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Stunning views

Warm home with everything you could need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A n J D.

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

Good property with amazing views

Well equipped, clean, spacious property. Certainly a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff and Jenni W.

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

Simply the best place to stay in Nelson!

Love this house! A beautiful view, plenty of room, peaceful and a great spa pool. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrin S.

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

Lovely home for a family holiday

We had a lovely holiday in Nelson, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend your house to others without hesitation!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020