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Off the grid and beaten track

North Bank accommodation with kitchen

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Dining
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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North Bank, Marlborough
  • Place, Wairau River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪96 min drive‬

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About the area

North Bank

On river.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Wairau River and 9 miles (15 km) of Mount Richmond. Nautilus Estate and No.1 Family Estate are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wairau River - 13 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • Warung Lalapan
  • Mie Pangsit Malang
  • Papa Roma

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Off the grid and beaten track

Our 1900’s recently relocated farm cottage is ideal for people wanting to escape. Off the beaten track up the Northbank valley, fully solar powered, water from freshwater spring, no cell phone service. The setting is peaceful, secluded and you can sit back and view the sun rises & sun sets. The Wairau River is 5 min walk away, and we are located near national parks, and a hour from town from Blenheim

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Off The Grid Beaten Track Bank

Off the Grid and Beaten Track Cottage

Off the Grid and Beaten Track North Bank

Off the Grid and Beaten Track Cottage North Bank

Frequently asked questions

How close is Off the grid and beaten track to the airport?

This cottage is 90 mi (158-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Off the grid and beaten track have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Off the grid and beaten track offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Off the grid and beaten track?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Off the grid and beaten track?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Off the grid and beaten track?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Off the grid and beaten track have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Off the grid and beaten track have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Off the grid and beaten track to downtown North Bank?

This cottage is 3.5 mi away from North Bank.

Off the grid and beaten track Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Retreat

Lovely comfortable warm home. Welcoming touch of fresh eggs and milk. Felt at home being on the farm. Enjoyed the company of horses nearby with a 5 minute walk to the Wairau river. Lots of close walks nearby. A hidden treasure. Love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blissful

If you want a break away from everything, this is the place. Simple, peaceful, time and space. Take everything with you and you won't need to stress over shops, traffic, people! We had the most restful time here and I decorated the house with large bunches of wild flowers. On cold days the log burner was great and we collected kindling from nearby. Friendly horses and Kuni pigs with their babies were so gorgeous! Comfy beds and great shower. Will definitely come to stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for exploring the North Bank.

Well located for day trips to the neighboring valleys. The house is basic but comfortable. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness

So peaceful

My husband and I stayed for two nights at the end of our holiday picking it because of proximity to the interislander in Picton. We loved the old quirkiness of the house, the absolute peace and quiet (apart from the rooster at 5am) and the horses dogs and pigs that shared our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to get away from it all.

Very quiet and relaxing place, friendly owner, lots of animals. Not a big farm, but access to the riverbed and nearby walking tracks. This would be great with kids or just to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay and great owner

We had a very good stay at the house, Anna was lovely the location and house are lovely too, perfect to disconnect from the world and connect with nature