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Modern bach in Kenepuru Sound

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The view
View from behind
Morning mist
Aerial view
It's an external staircase between floors

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Portage, Marlborough District
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
  • Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre
  • Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪98 min drive‬

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

*** 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. ***

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).

Property manager

Geof Franks
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Edwin Fox Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Picton Ferry Terminal and Waikawa Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Map
Portage, Marlborough District

What's nearby

  • Kenepuru Sounds - 18 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Okiwa Bay - 57 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger Bar & Cafe - ‬83 min drive
  • ‪Pier Cafe - ‬79 min drive
  • ‪The Snapper Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Raetihi Lodge - ‬102 min drive
  • ‪Spinnaker Restaurant - ‬82 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern bach in Kenepuru Sound pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern bach in Kenepuru Sound?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern bach in Kenepuru Sound?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern bach in Kenepuru Sound located?

Situated in Portage, this holiday home is 5 mi (8 km) from Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and within 12 miles (20 km) of Kenepuru Sounds and Dryden Bay. Mahakipawa Arm and Okiwa Bay are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views

Well equipped home
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So beautiful. Would love to go back!!

Best spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Beautiful spot, loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of paradise

Absolutely stunning place excellent place beautiful views and everything you need to have an enjoyable stay. Geoff is an excellent communicator and would definitely recommend staying at this property. Thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Isolated spot in beautiful keneperu sounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynnè Ensor L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Portage bach

Absolutely stunning views. Everything needed was provided and very clear , easy to follow instructions on how to find the bach. The owner was very easy to communicate with and provided detailed instructions on how to make use of everything that was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to recharge 😀

We had a lovely stay, house was cozy and warm. Enjoyed fishing and use of dingy from jetty even tho walk down an up was an adventure for us oldies !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sakara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure bliss

Beautiful location , well maintained home and extremely comfortable , would definitely recommend to anyone , dont hesitate its absolutely beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cora T., Lyttelton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

A Beautiful location … worth the journey to get there. Host is very accommodating and easy to get in touch with. We really appreciated the use of the kayaks … which were great for exploring the neighbouring bays.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Useful D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique

Lovely location. A breath of calm and fresh air. Enjoyed playing Yatzhe, exploring KenePuru Sound beaches and beyond. Trips on the Pelorus Mailboat and e-ko Tours on Queen Charlotte Sound. A beautiful get-away-from-it-all family holiday home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spot

Beautiful spot, you cant beat that scenery. The host was extremely informative and quick to respond to any questions . Great spot for a family to stay - id recommend booking at least two nights to make the most of it !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanneke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely haven in the Sounds.

Awesome location. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck for breakfast listening to all the birds. Very homely. Great communication from Geof, our host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unwind

Such a lovely peaceful place to relax and unwind. The view is more than amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in kenepuru

A great family batch , comfortable, clean and well equipped. Great communication from our host Geof. It’s been Fantastic to use the boats, catch fish from the jeti and paddle over to the Portage for a coffee and beer. A great selection of games and books too. Thanks for a great place to stay this Christmas
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Allana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from the hustle & bustle

The location is amazing, beautiful views and very quiet, however the road out may put some off as it’s very narrow and windy and there’s been quite a few slips. A water taxi is preferable if you suffer car sickness or not used to narrow windy roads. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spacious accommodation

Very well set up with everything except bed and bathroom linen. Comfortable beds and furniture. Plenty of room over two levels. Two bathrooms. Beautiful setting with a fabulous view. Friendly, helpful owners. Easy to communicate with. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys week away

This property was way over and above expectation. Stunning views over the water. great swimming spot. The house was fantastic. Everything you need for a stay. And the communications with the owner was great. 5 Stars all the way
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

A comfortable holiday house.we hired a runabout which allowed us to have a wonderful time exploring Keneperu and Pelorus Sounds. The house having moorings and a jetty made this possible. The view from the Bach is absolutely magnificent. Thankyou so much to the owners for allowing us to share this wonderful environment in comfort.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

"Paradise"

What a wonderful holiday home, beautiful view, lovely weather, great communication, Will go again. Thank you. Doreen and Graeme.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

June R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, Peaceful Bach

We went to Kenepuru Sound for some rest & recreation & that is exactly what we got! The bach has a well equipped kitchen/dining area, comfortable lounge & bedrooms, but what was the draw card for us was the large, sunny deck with one of the best views I have ever seen. We spent quite a lot of time soaking up the sun, reading & had most of our meals out there. Bliss!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Amazing, absolutely loved the location, the house and everything it offered was perfect, best holiday i have had in a very long time. Geof the owner just so very helpful and nothing was ever a problem and was always responsive when i had any queries. Geof thank you for this amazing opportunity to share your lovely home with us in this amazing location. I would recommend this holiday home to anyone who would like a wonderful relaxing holiday with a view to die for, i didn't want to leave and will definitely be back. Marg Donaldson - Perth Australia (ex Kiwi)
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful&beautiful

Beautiful location with amazing bird life&views. It was stunning to wake up in the morning with sunrise over the sounds. The bach has got all the basics one needs (except an oven!) and it is comfortable and tidy. Very relaxing stay! We only stayed upstairs (2 beds) but if you are a bigger family or kids don't like to share a bed keep in mind that there is no internal access between up& downstairs. The dingies&kayaks were a nice bonus to be able to explore the sounds. There is no beach though so until you want to jump in from the jetty, swimming options with little kids are limited. The owner was extremely easy to deal with and gave us all the details&advice we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

malcolm r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay in beautiful location

Wonderful winter holiday in a warm comfortable home. Stunning views. Peaceful location. Great facilities. Geof is an excellent friendly communicator.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great out of the way bach with amazing views

Really enjoyed the property, the host was very communicative and the bach had everything needed provided. Plenty of room and an amazing location. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic fishing week in beautiful spot in Kenepuru sound

We had a great one week stay at this property. The place was clean and well organised with most things you would need. The heat pump fantastic to return to after a day out fishing and sitting out on the deck with a glass of wine watching the sun go down magical. At night you can hear the Morepork calling and we even heard a deer roaring. The fishing was fantastic. Huge workups of Kawhai leaping out of the water everywhere. We have had the best fishing here than anywhere else we have ever fished in the sounds and you dont have to motor far to catch them. Biggest Snapper caught was a whooping 58cm! Saw a massive black stingray under the jetty whilst filliting fish. We will return in the summer next time when we can enjoy swimming at the beautiful beaches around the area. Owner prompt to answer any queries I had and gave very helpful instructions. Great value too! Thankyou for the fantastic memories....
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Geof Franks

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*** 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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