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Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home

Havelock vacation home with fireplace

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A wooden deck with two lounge chairs overlooking a lake and forested hills.
A bathroom with a white bathtub, a window above the tub, and a door to the left.
A kitchen with a built-in island, a dining table with placemats, and a microwave.
A wooden pathway leading through a forested area with a wooden railing on one side.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mahakipawa Arm, Havelock
  • Place, Mahakipawa Arm
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Havelock

In Havelock .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Mahakipawa Arm and Pelorus Sound. Pelorus Eco Adventures and Okiwa Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mahakipawa Arm - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Okiwa Bay - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 33 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 39 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Picton Harbour - 42 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Havelock Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Linkwater Country Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hairy Mussel Co - ‬11 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.

Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home

Havelock is six mins drive away and consists of cafes, restaurants, galleries, supermarket, gift shop and a marina. Picton is 25 mins drive along the beautiful world renowned Queen Charolette Drive. Picton is home to the Interislander. The Interislander is regarded as one of the most scenic cruises in the world. Perhaps take a day trip and explore Wellington.
Blenheim is 35 mins away with many local wineries.

There are many walks located nearby. The Link Pathway is 2 mins walk away. This track runs from Picton to Havelock along the Queen Charolette Drive. The beach is two mins walk away. Two kayaks are available free of charge. FREE WIFI

The Mahau, Kenepuru, Pelours and Queen Charolette sound are all easily accessible.

There are many local galleries nearby, or perhaps explore the old gold mining areas.
Special conditions:
Please note this is a smoke free house

Extras: Linen (included); Kayaks free of charge (included); Portacot (included); Wifi (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Marlborough Sounds Havelock

Marlborough Sounds Luxury Holiday Home

Marlborough Sounds Luxury Holiday Home Havelock

Marlborough Sounds Luxury Holiday Home Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.4 mi (43-min drive) away from the Picton (PCN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home to downtown Havelock?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Havelock.

Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

This was a fantastic place to stay - it was really clean...

This was a fantastic place to stay - it was really clean and had everything you need to enjoy a lovely relaxing holiday.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Layla M.

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

Lovely view

The house has a wonderful view over the Mahakipawa Arm. We spent three beautiful nights there. When we arrived, there were a few issues with cleanliness which I shared with the property manager. It's a lovely, albeit basic space. We were a party of three, and we cooked every night. Kitchen items were limited, just enough to accomodate basic meals for our small group. If I was in a larger party or staying for a longer period of time I would prefer a more equipped kitchen. The lighting in the space is also quite dim, but we got used to it. We walked down to the water immediately in front of the house. It's described as a beach, but it appeared to be more of an estuary type environment. I'm not sure about swimming there... however there are plenty of accessible swimming bays close by. We enjoyed our stay and were lucky enough to experience a magical thunder/lightning storm on our final night. It was truly spectacular...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy C.

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

Beautiful Spot

Great modern home, in a pretty special location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely

Wonderful experience at this Havelock property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Beautiful house!

We had a lovely (quick) stay, such a beautiful location and house! We would love to come back over the summer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

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

Great Stay with kids

Lovely property with a beautiful view and comfy beds! Steep drive and access with plenty of steps, which can make it a bit of a challenge. Also, pack your mozzy spray! ; ) Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was great beautiful views very warm for middle winter
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh S.

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

Great location!

Great location! Lovely view. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan W.

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

Best view to get up to

Fantastic location! Sunrise through the trees & across the water is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marnus d.

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

Beautiful

Nice views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

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

Great house for family trip

Great location and lovely house. Perfect for our extended family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lu P.

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

Great Stay

10/10 would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin v.

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

Views

Beautiful views and great house
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Superb property and location

Great accommodation and view, very clean and peaceful, with all amenities. Would stay here again. The only negative was very steep driveway, so if have mobility problems, this would be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

Lovely place

Lovely place
Archival

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

Lovely place

Lovely place
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An amazing house in the most beautiful spot! That view .

An amazing house in the most beautiful spot! That view ... !!! We loved our time there and it was the perfect place for us being on our way back to Picton to catch the ferry ... another couple of days would have topped it off! Thanks you so much Sandra!
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely house clean and tidy beautiful outlook over water very peaceful

Lovely house clean and tidy beautiful outlook over water very peaceful