Idyllic Dryden Bay - a complete Sounds experience - Pukekoikoi

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Dryden Bay, Picton

Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre50 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Wash House/ Separate Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Idyllic Dryden Bay - a complete Sounds experience

A perfect spot to have a wine on the deck as the sun goes down - or if you are an early bird, watch the fantastic sun rise (pictured).
Part of the charm of Dryden Bay is it's sandy beach and wonderful bird life. The property is boat access only. Water taxis take guests to the property from Picton on regular scheduled services - or you can hire a small water taxi from the Picton waterfront for a larger group or travel in by your own boat. A mooring is available as part of the rental.
The house is a comfortable, well equipped, sunny home which offers an ideal retreat from hustle and bustle. The large deck gives the opportunity to dine outside, sunbathe or just chill. There is fantastic wild life all around the property and a lawn for children and adults to play on! There is a wharf to arrive and depart from and the mooring should you bring your own boat is close to wharf area.
Great for families, small groups or a quiet weekend away. Dryden Bay is a Fishing paradise, located close to the scallop area and great dives spots.You do not have to leave the Bay for those that do not have boats as there is great fishing to be had in the Bay area - you do not have to travel far to catch a fish for dinner so remember to pack your fishing rod and bait! There are kayaks for guests to use.
Close boat rides away are Ships Cove, the starting point for the Queen Charlotte Track, excellent picnic areas and historical land sites . Motuara Bird Sanctaury is also a short boat ride away and there are plenty of local walks available.
If you feel like dinner out you could take the water taxi or your own boat to one of the local resorts nearby.
The beach is flat and sandy, very safe for children and families. An easy launching spot for a dingy or kayak. The wharf provides a great place to fish with a hand line or
for children and adults to dive and jump from.
Everything is on your doorstep - the hardest part is deciding what to do next!
A great place to have fun or just chill ..... you have the choice!
Special conditions:
No Smoking allowed in the property - outside only.
Pets may be considered.
Linen available at $30 per person if required.
Cleaning Service is mandatory for this property

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$90.00 per stay); (Optional, NZ$30.00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

sueer984

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

All children must be accompanied by adults

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

On application only. Pets must be supervised

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Pukekoikoi

Located in Pukekoikoi, this holiday home is on the beach. Picton Ferry Terminal and Queen Charlotte Walkway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Edwin Fox Museum and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Dryden Bay, Picton

What's nearby

Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre - 50 min drive

Getting around

Picton (PCN) - 129 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Dryden Bay - a complete Sounds experience pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Dryden Bay - a complete Sounds experience?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Dryden Bay - a complete Sounds experience?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Dryden Bay - a complete Sounds experience located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre.

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

8/10 Good

john g.

3 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Team Catch up

A fantastic location, with the ability to go fishing ,enjoy the surrounding eateries and a special bay to enjoy the moment Highly recommend for abit of time out !

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eloise C., Wanganui, NZ

12 Feb 2023

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

Amazing few days fishing

Myself partner and friends had the best week at Dryden Bay. The batch was exactly as described and perfect for our group. Clean tidy and great internet access - not that you’ll want to when surrounded by such beautiful scenery! Excellent docking and mooring. And the sealife in the bay was first class - not just many fish, we saw sting rays dolphins and even a seahorse! We spent four days exploring the sounds and caught many varied species. Couldn’t recommend more - we can’t wait to go back! My only suggestion for the host is a clothes horse :) Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

19 Jan 2023

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

Magic Spot

What a special spot Dryden Bay is. This house is the perfect base for exploring the house with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Sue is very easy to communicate with and super helpful with providing details on the property.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liv J.

8 Jan 2023

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

Fantastic family holiday

Thank you Sue & family for having us to stay - we loved our time at Dryden. Great bay with excellent beach with lots of space for kids to play & explore. House was comfy and had great view over the bay. Kathie was really helpful too, thank you both.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette C.

26 Dec 2022

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

Just the rest we needed.

Thanks for generously sharing this special place.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by sueer984

Why they chose this property

This is in a remote area of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. The property is water access only which leads to much of the beauty of rich wild life and fishing in the area. You can often spot dolphins from the lounge or off the wharf at all times of the year and fishing is excellent even for the not so experienced.