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Modern bach in Kenepuru Sound
Holiday home in Portage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
- Place, Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre
- Place, Kenepuru Sounds
- Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Lower level bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Lower level bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed
Main level bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Main level bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Main level bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Second bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Modern bach in Kenepuru Sound
A modern bach on two levels with magnificent views. There's drive-on access to the property with off-road parking for two vehicles, and a walking track down through native bush to the jetty. Additional vehicles and boat trailers can be parked by the roadside. The property has two moorings and dinghies and kayaks for use.
The house has a bluetooth stereo, magazines, games in a cupboard, a TV monitor for watching movies you bring with you, and gets a clear signal for 2degrees, One and Spark mobiles. But there’s deliberately no TV aerial or satellite dish. If you’re looking for more to do, it’s only 3km to the bar, restaurant and boat ramp at the nearby Portage Hotel, or 7km for coffee at Te Mahia or Mistletoe Bay.
Note that this is a family holiday home that's rented occasionally to contribute to the running costs. It is not a permanent rental, and needs to be looked after by guests. Under Marlborough District Council Sounds Resource Management Plans the house is limited to a maximum of 5 Paying guests.
Special conditions:
Prices are for 4 people, with extra people $10 each. Two night minimum stay.
We live too far away to service the house, so linen cannot be supplied and guests must clean the house when departing. Neighbours unlock and open the house for guests.
Ask us about our moorings if you wish to use them.
And please note that our house is no smoking, and no dogs or other pets.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave, and bring your own linen (sheets/pillowcases/towels/bathmats/tea towels).
The house has a bluetooth stereo, magazines, games in a cupboard, a TV monitor for watching movies you bring with you, and gets a clear signal for 2degrees, One and Spark mobiles. But there’s deliberately no TV aerial or satellite dish. If you’re looking for more to do, it’s only 3km to the bar, restaurant and boat ramp at the nearby Portage Hotel, or 7km for coffee at Te Mahia or Mistletoe Bay.
Note that this is a family holiday home that's rented occasionally to contribute to the running costs. It is not a permanent rental, and needs to be looked after by guests. Under Marlborough District Council Sounds Resource Management Plans the house is limited to a maximum of 5 Paying guests.
Special conditions:
Prices are for 4 people, with extra people $10 each. Two night minimum stay.
We live too far away to service the house, so linen cannot be supplied and guests must clean the house when departing. Neighbours unlock and open the house for guests.
Ask us about our moorings if you wish to use them.
And please note that our house is no smoking, and no dogs or other pets.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean the house and do the dishes before you leave, and bring your own linen (sheets/pillowcases/towels/bathmats/tea towels).
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Portage
Portage is home to this holiday home. Edwin Fox and Picton War Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina. Edwin Fox Museum and Waitohi Recreational Reserve are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Portage, Marlborough District
What's nearby
- Kenepuru Sounds - 18 min drive - 9.0 km
- Okiwa Bay - 57 min drive - 31.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Jolly Roger - 85 min drive
- Café On Deck 7 - 82 min drive
- Te Mahia Coffee Shop - 16 min drive
- Atawhai Cafe - 80 min drive
- Raetihi Lodge - 102 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Geof Franks
*** Please note: The owners are currently travelling overseas and may be slow to respond. Please make an ENQUIRY that we can respond to, rather than a BOOKING REQUEST. A Booking Request may well expire before we see your request, while an ENQUIRY gives us longer to respond to you. Thank you for your patience. ***
What makes this property unique
2 minute walk to jetty and water
Languages:
English
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