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Hilltop Getaway - Superb Sea & Mountain Views with Spa pool!

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3 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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Nelson, Nelson Region
  • Place, Queens Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre of New Zealand Monument
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
A stunning modern home in a rural setting just a short drive to Mapua village

About this property

Entire place

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

Hilltop Getaway - Superb Sea & Mountain Views with Spa pool!

Hilltop Getaway is located in a quiet neighbourhood surrounded by native bush & birdsong, It offers an elevated position with superb sea & mountain views by day, & views over the city lights by night.

The area is lovely & quiet but remains within walking distance of the city's restaurants & cafes & within easy access to Nelson's great walking & biking trails. It's a magnificent base from which to explore the city surrounds & with spa pool & infrared sauna it's the perfect place to return to after a busy day of exploring & adventuring!

**Special conditions & notes**:

Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No Smoking. Pets are not permitted.

**Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation**:

- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival).

- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you’ll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process.

- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you’ll pay no more than 30% of the booking total.

- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we’ll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates.

- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions. :-)
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Queens Gardens. A hot tub and laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • 14 minutes by foot from Queens Gardens and a 2-minute drive from Botanical Reserve
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub and a sauna. This vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Hilltop Getaway Nelson Holiday Home
Superb Sea & Mountain Views with Spa pool! Nelson
Superb Sea & Mountain Views with Spa pool! Private vacation home
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Hilltop Getaway - Superb Sea & Mountain Views with Spa pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin M., Waterloo, ON

Liked: Cleanliness

High atop a Hill

The view from this house is terrific--high on a hill looking over other hills and down to the sea. And you have the hills view from the hot tub as well. The house is quite spacious and we found it to be quite well equipped as well. It could use a bit of TLC in some places (e.g., exterior furniture, BBQ, weather-etched doors in master bedroom), but not serious, Re the road to it, yes, it is narrow and rather precipitous, but negotiable (and if you check it out on Google, you'll find an alternate route that cuts out quite a bit of the scary road). The beds are good, the laundry works well, and the kitchen is large with a great view. We were there for 8 days an we'd happily stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

View

If you want a view this provides you with a lovely view. The spa pool was a perfect temperature. The last AirB&B didn’t get to temperature so that was nice. Use of the garage for our bikes was handy, once my husband fixed the up and over door. Nice heated floor in the bathroom. Perfect for colder days but we turned it off as the rooms got really hot with the sun. Plenty of towels provided. Nice to have carpeted rooms. The bedrooms were good sizes. One of the bedrooms was away from the others which may suit some. Unfortunately, it felt that it hadn’t been cleaned. There was still a used cup and plate left at the bedside. Tinsel left out from Christmas. The cups in the cupboard were not clean. It would have been nice to open the master bedroom curtains to see the beautiful view but the double glazing needs replacing. The roads were extremely tight up to the property with cars and overgrown trees (the neighbour cut those back after a couple of days). We had to take the bikes off, lift the bike rack up as it scraped on the turn up to the property. The piano needs a good tuning and maybe some games to play, chess, cards etc. would be a good idea. All in all a good stay, but needs some attention to make it more pleasurable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Up there where the air is clear

Superbly-designed multi-level upmarket home on a commanding hillside location ... (a) Layout: from front door 6 stairs down to bottom bedroom, 10 stairs up to Lounge & Kitchen on level 2, another 6 stairs to level 3 with 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms .. stairs all carpeted with rail .. (b) Positives of house are numerous & major: fantastic views of surrounding hills, city centre & suburbs down below & of Tasman Bay extending out towards Kaiteriteri & the Takaka Hills ... serene & surrounded by native bush / birds ... a very modern & tasteful interior with plush new carpet and immaculately presented bedrooms & lounge ... extremely comfy beds/lounge ... very effective heatpump (warms room unusally quickly) ... attractive kitchen with full amenities ... 2 bathrooms (1 with bath) & outdoor spa pool ... TVs in both the lounge & in downstairs bedroom (incl Netflix) ... (c) Negatives of house: few in number & relatively minor - these included (1) some noise in downstairs bedroom from fellow guests in kitchen/lounge above (upstairs bedrooms, however, are perfectly quiet), (2) as others have said: parking space is a little tight to turn car around but becomes relatively easy after 1st couple of attempts, (3) dining room chairs plastic (could do with softer seating), (4) bedrooms need more coathangers ... (5) greater rubbish capacity limit ... (d) Overall: Major Strengths significantly outweigh minor weaknesses .. an extremely attractive house in a stunning location .. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Bliss

Such a beautiful spot! We had a wonderful holiday in Nelson and this home totally made it for us! Beautiful views. The surrounding trees and bush provided stunning bird life and song all while being 5 min from town. The spa was a massive bonus and gave us precious family time to relax together which we don’t usually get to do! We would happily stay here again! Holiday Nelson are great to book with. Awesome communication and made it easy for us! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views

Spacious and comfortable. Everything was clean and tidy. The kitchen was well equipped. The espresso machine is a nice touch! It is very close to town, although it is a steep hill, which we didn't mind. There is also a small trail off the shared driveway that connects into a larger local trail network. Great place for our family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Views, privacy, close to town

We have stayed in this property before and chose it again because it offers excellent sea and bush views and a sense of seclusion. It is close to Nelson and some excellent coffee shops and also close to the walk up to the 'Centre of NZ'. It is a comfortable house with a well-equipped kitchen. There were a few little glitches to do with door hinges and light bulbs but these were rectified by the property managers.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sinead L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

We had a great stay. Loved the views, rooms and spa. Only issue was navigating to the property as the address in Google Maps took us to the wrong street. Better instructions and more signage would have helped. Otherwise, we couldn't fault the place. Thank you so much for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Well appointed property apart from one coat hanger for two bedrooms. Lovely views to the city and great bonus with spa and sauna.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Ben J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not up to expected standard

For the price charged it was disappointing to find the house was not particularly clean and there were electrical leads hanging out of the back of the tv which for the price charged was pretty small. Also, only sixcups in the kitchen and most of the cups and plates were chipped, the heater in the bedroom is missing the control button so could not be turned on when really cold one afternoon and we were unable to dispose of our rubbish in the green bin as requested in the info book as there was no green bin. Upon checking with another resident in the street they said there was no green bin for this rental accommodation and that they weregetting fed up with having to pick up rubbish left in plastic bags on the street by other users of this place, which they understood was not the fault of the people renting this place but the holiday company who runs this - Holidays Nelson - maybe is this house was individually owned and rented out things would be run a lot better - it felt like we were being way overcharged for the standard of accommodation given.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine W., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Lovely stay
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful views!

We enjoyed our stay - views were great! The home was lovely and clean. Only problem was one of the beds was not made up! Spa Pool was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely views

We really enjoyed our stay the home was comfortable and modern with lovely views. The hot tub was very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilltop House

Clean well equiped house. Warm and spacious, with superb views.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous quiet property with exceptional views.

Would definitely return. Driveway quite tight for an SUV, but after a few goes, I managed OK.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Shaheeda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy stay for a family

Our family enjoyed our stay and found that the home had all the things we needed plus some nice touches like the spa. The hosts were really responsive when something wasn't right and resolved it quickly. The driveway isn't easy to navigate with a larger car but we managed ok.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Very nice house, had trouble with the bookabacg website so I messaged the lady and she got back to be very quickly despite the late time of day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house

Lovely house, nice and comfortable. Beautiful scenery. Well equiped and perfect for our family holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

peter c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely quiet place

All good . Comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular views

The drive was a bit tricky the first time but the property was worth it - well equipped and clean with spectacular views and spa
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nelson Perch

A beautiful perch over the city of Nelson, lovely kitchen, bed very comfortable, great TV room downstairs, spa (for spa users, not us so can't testify), wee sauna in the garage. Well equipped. Approach this house from Cleveland Terrace for easier access, also go down drive marked 15 and the marker for 17 appears, hard to spot from the fork in the road. Also, smaller cars perhaps better suited, unless you're a skilled driver, turning area is limited. That said, we loved our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends annual trip away

The property was great - perfect for 3 friends. Very clean and comfortable beds. The access driveway was a bit of a surprise. It’s very narrow and not much lighting at night. But we were very happy with the property and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tanya T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing, convenient to central city, awesome views

Both adults and teens enjoyed their stay here. A lovely spacious place for living in plus plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the stunning views over Nelson too. The kitchen was well equipped and bedrooms comfortable. Nervous drivers might find access a little daunting as cars can't pass in opposite directions for most of the final part of the roadway but not a lot of traffic happens and it is an easy walk to the central city so the car is not essential all the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property in quiet location with great views

The property is very well appointed with fantastic views over Nelson. The rooms were all well proportioned with great facilities throughout. It is in a lovely quiet location, maybe a 15 minute walk in to Nelson centre. The property managers were excellent. Very prompt with responses to questions, and accommodating given some uncertainty around our booking and Covid lockdown. I can't stress enough how helpful they all were. Certainly a place we would stay at again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern family sized place with exceptional views

We were well pleased with the renting process. Questions answered in 12 hours. Modern place on hill facing North. Well appointed and clean. About 12 stairs total to bedrooms and bathrooms. Living area 6 steps less. Kitchen well appointed and bathrooms spacious. Only minor complaint was no paper towels and only one tea towel and cleaning sponge and very little dishwasher soap
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020