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Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.

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Beach nearby
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough
  • Okiwa Bay
    7 min drive
  • Waitohi Recreational Reserve
    14 min drive
  • Picton Museum
    15 min drive
  • Picton (PCN)
    25 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.

Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.

This is an original family-owned 1970s beachfront property in Ngakuta Bay. It is 15 minutes drive from Picton around Queen Charlotte Drive.

Korora Cottage offers amazing views of the bay. Absolutely gorgeous! Check out the guest book for feedback. The water is calm for safe swimming and water sports.

It is wonderful place to unwind and close to walking biking tracks and many other places you can explore.

There is a public boat ramp in the bay to allow you to explore and/or fish the waterways of Queen Charlotte Sound. There is a mooring available with prior approval for $50 per night.

NOTE: Under our Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave and bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Picton Ferry Terminal. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • 7 minutes by car from Okiwa Bay and 13 minutes from Mahakipawa Arm
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Melissa Davenport

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Waterskiing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ngakuta Bay Marlborough Sounds House
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Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 178 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayme O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old world beach bach by the seaside
A beautiful family beach holiday crib right by the seashore. Lawns for cricket in the evenings; mud flats to explore at low tide; a wee beach or two to wander along; log fire for chilly autumn mornings and those long holiday evenings sitting round playing board games and cards together. We couldn’t have dreamed of anything better than what we had the privilege of enjoying here thank you to the hosts who share their slice of paradise
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warwick U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ngakuta Bay
Great stay the weather was perfect , and the Bach is a Bach which was great ,right on the waters edge close to walks and boat ramp we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, affordable back for a family!
Had a great relaxing stay the week before Easter with some lovely mild weather in the Bay. Bach was perfect for our family of 5 and was great being able to bring our fur baby too. Had everything we needed with a great layout. Beautiful view with morning coffee in bed! Lovely swimming a short walk down to the foreshore and great fishing for the kids off the jetty too - my daughter caught a good sized gurnard! Loved the pukeko family right outside. Overall a wonderful, peaceful stay - will be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Great location. A true traditional Bach as described. Melissa was great to communicate with. Excellent info before arriving.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
3 night stay
the property is in a lovely spot with a beautiful view and access to the water - this was its main appeal 😁 The property is fairly close to Picton so access to shopping is fine It is obviously a much loved family Bach, owned by the same family for many years. I wasn't expecting 5 star accomodation - but everything is very tired looking and could do with a spruce up.😢 Main problem for us was level of cleanliness. Guests are asked to clean when they leave, but people have different standards and for me it needed a good spring clean. It would be better to charge more and have a proper cleaner 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday
Family holiday in beautiful location and Holiday house thoroughly enjoyed by us all.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Hayley D., Christchurch, New Zealand

Disliked: Cleanliness
Classic kiwi bach
It had great views and it was a well set up classic kiwi bach. The annex however was not suitable for either of our young children to sleep in which was a surprise when we arrived. The annex was further away from the house than expected and very dusty and dirty. The previous occupants had also not cleaned after their stay which meant we had to clean the kitchen and floors on arrival. Overall it was a nice stay in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Paula H.

Beaut place
Proper kiwi bach stay. Very basic, tidy ish and vistas to die for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leona D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect bach in stunning Marlborough Sounds
Absolutely loved our week long stay, classic kiwi bach in absolutely stunning location. The views alone offer so much tranquil; easy access to walking tracks and beach. We traveled with dog, it’s very pet friendly accommodation, large garden with trees for shade on a hot day, though not fully fenced. But still perfect place for those travelling with dog. Short drive to Picton, Blenheim, or Havelock North. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S., Northam Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of paradise
Pure heaven, such a beautiful spot to have a break. My youngest grandson 💙 had an absolute ball, as did we adults
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amiria C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay but just what we needed
We areived late around 7pm and left by 6am the next day for the ferry. It was perfect for what we needed and very quiet and relaxing.A pity we couldn't stay and get a real chance at taking advantage of the propertys location which was stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Prue p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ngakuta Bay
Lovely kiwi Bach on a beautiful spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronika C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kiwiana for diaspora kiwis
Wonderful place, very kiwiana, beautiful surroundings - loved it all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sven H., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful time away
We stayed in this beautiful place for 4 nights. Everything was as listed. Great getaway for some time out. Definitely recommend. Only thing to improve is description for the key box. We arrived at night and had a hard time finding that box as we did not consider the side of the porch ad a 'wall'. Eventually we found a Keybox in the back but turned out it was the wrong one, as the code didn't work. Not long after we found the correct one. Minor inconvenience overall, which would easily be fixable by providing more concise description. Bit of adventure for us and the kids. Apart from that experience was all positive. Great place for some time out
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace of paradise.
Marvellous stay, recommend it for peace and relaxation. Elderly guest may have problems getting up steps with no handrail.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

PETER B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little spot if you're travelling with pets
Very much as described. Traditional kiwi bach in a beautiful location. The check in procedure was disappointing. There was no information on how to turn the power on (only an instruction to turn if off when you leave). FYI, it is high on the wall to the right of the doorway in the toilet. On a cold, wet autumn day with no one picking up on the contact number, waiting over two hours to be able to put the kettle on almost prompted me to abandon the stay. I'm glad I didn't as it is a lovely wee place but seriously it was a close call. The driveway is a challenge, if like me you aren't that flash at reversing. But, for my two dogs and I it was a great base for the weekend's dog shows in Blenheim and so handy for the Picton ferry back to the North Island. I would definitely stay again (if they'll let me)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brillant short break away in paradise!
The property is just as the owners describe, a treasured family bach with an enchanting story, passed through the ages. A perfect escape, spectacular views over the water, beautiful bush, all at the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Wow, what a pretty spot and you can't get any closer to the water. Basic, but everything you need including a comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot!
Quick overnight stay before going on the ferry. Great little place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location, classic bach
This was a lovely spot to stay, especially coming off the ferry after a late crossing. We hope to return for longer! Lovely sense of family history in the shade. The only issue we had was the mains power was unexpectedly off when we arrived so had to hunt out the switch. It wasn't really a problem, but just a surprise. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bay Location
We really enjoyed our stay here on this lovely quiet bay and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

arun

Travelled with family and small children
Peaceful and quiet place with stunning views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Susan H., Rangiora

Disliked: Cleanliness
What a Beautiful Location
Initially on walking in, we thought what a mess bread crumbs/food everywhere on the side, floor and table, empty beer bottle lids left on the floor and sofa. The fridge and freezer were left in a mess and the freezer door was shut and smelly. Once cleaned up, we enjoyed our stay. Fabulous location. We wouldn’t use the outside shower unit as the floor has gone a bit and seemed dangerous. The Bach was basic but we loved it. We would definitely come back. The view was one of the best we’ve had on our holidays around NZ. Enjoyed walking, cycling, fishing, swimming and watching the stingray swimming around by the quay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023