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Marlborough Sounds relaxation with great views: close to Queen Charlotte walkway

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior
Fireplace, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Anakiwa, Marlborough
  • Okiwa Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Picton Harbour
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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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 relaxation with great views: close to Queen Charlotte walkway

Our holiday bach has proven to be a wonderful base to explore the magnificent Marlborough Sound and Queen Charlotte Walk Way, to charge the personal batteries and deepen relationships.
Guests from Wellington took the water taxi to the Tirimoana jetty straight off the ferry.
Friends used it to improve fitness and successfully competed in the Ironman in Taupo. ( by swimming between the Anakiwa jetty and Tirimoana jetty: about 45 minutes, cycling to Portage and back: 2h 50min, and running to Davies Bay: about 40min, and half way point: 1h.10min,)
The BBQ has been used by some well known New Zealanders to cook up gastronomic feasts.
The kayaks have been used to pick some mussels and explore the Sounds
Native pigeons, wax-eyes, robins, fantails, weka's, Tui's and bell birds entertain the eyes against the fern tree clad background.
The sound of the gentle running creek ensures restful sleeps.
Arriving will be easy, Leaving very hard.

The main house has 2 bedrooms: the master bedroom and a single bedroom with a bunk bed. The beds are standard 80cm wide, which some people feel is narrow
The sleep-out which is separate of the house has been renovated and is ready for the summer holiday season. The sleepout has a toilet, basin and a cold shower
The house has road access. There is a boat ramp close by. There is a single and double kayak with the house and kayak and mountain bike hire 2km down the road
The house is not suitable for small children due to the high decking around the house, where they could fall off.
The house/sleepout accommodates 4 comfortably, but has a Queen, double and 2x2 bunk beds (8 sleeping spaces in total)
Special conditions:
If you use our linen, please wash and dry it (washing machine and dryer on site)

Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$10.00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and wash/dry the dishes before you leave;
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Okiwa Bay. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Picton Ferry Terminal and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Okiwa Bay
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Leonie van den Bergh

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tirimoana Terrace Anakiwa Marlborough
Tirimoana Terrace, Anakiwa, Marlborough Anakiwa
Tirimoana Terrace, Anakiwa, Marlborough Private vacation home

Marlborough Sounds relaxation with great views: close to Queen Charlotte walkway Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allanah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Good location for family getaway. Made good use of kayaks, beaches and walking trails nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anakiwa

Lovely relaxing quiet spot
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Anakiwa

We had a great stay down at Anakiwa, great location and the house was equipped with everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil and relaxing stay

We had a lovely peaceful and relaxing stay. A very private bach with beautiful views of the sounds and surrounding native bush. We awoke to beautiful native birdsong each morning. We felt completely recharged at the end of the week and very much hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Greg O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely holiday spot

Very nice, old style bach. Comfortable and tidy, easy walk to the beach, quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Views and peace

We relaxed straight away. Loved the view, the bird life, the bush and exploring the stream at the bottom of the garden. Easy access to the queen charlotte track and the wharf to jump off were also great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Great family holiday spot

Our family had a lovely stay in Anakiwa. Weather was amazing, awesome deck, awesome views and bush. House was all we needed and was comfortable, shower needs improving. Everyone enjoyed the house and views. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely getaway in the bush and short walk to beach. Close to start of Queen Charlotte track,

Great holiday location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly location with activities

This bach is located in a beautiful setting up a hill, surrounded by native bush & with a view out over the sound. The deck is perfect for sunbathing or breakfast outside in the morning.. after waking up to the birds singing & the sun beaming in from the east. We had fun paddling around the bay & walking down the track for a swim. If you’re looking for somewhere to totally relax but still have a few things to do during the day, this is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

HAPPY

This is a true home from home batch. Native birds a plenty to listen out for and close to a good stretch of the Queen Charlotte track. Highly recommended if you truly want to escape the 'rat race' for a while.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sounds getaway

We’ve rented a few Sounds places over the years but this was our favourite. A fantastic wee bach. Great views of both the bush and the water. Warm and cosy space. Lovely gardens. The kids had a ball exploring the path down to the stream. Property is on the hill but our toddlers were fine with the walk to/from the beach. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Incredible scenery, satisfactory house, lovely location.

Incredible scenery, satisfactory house, lovely location. Perfect for our needs.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

View was good,we had just walked the Queen Charlotte Walk,there for would be good for people who jus

View was good,we had just walked the Queen Charlotte Walk,there for would be good for people who just wanted to walk part of track from Anikiwa