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Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town

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A modern kitchen with teal chairs, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a blue tiled backsplash.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting of a beach scene.
A kitchen with a window, a toaster, a kettle, and a stove.
A garden with a small bush, gravel path, and a yellow umbrella.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Trafalgar Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Nelson City, Nelson
  • Place, Queens Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town

Riversong is located next to the beautiful Maitai River which flows through Nelson City. This peaceful location in the quiet residential neighbourhood of The Wood is right on the edge of the central city, a 5 minute walk to Nelson's rich array of cafes, shops and restaurants.

This two bedroomed townhouse is fully equipped to ensure that it feels like a home away from home. The sunny living room has windows to the north and west ensuring all day sun. With views over the flower filled garden to the tree-lined Maitai River this is a wonderful spot to relax with a book, listen to some music or watch a selection of TV channels on Freeview on the 32" LED flat screen TV. The living room also has a dining table to seat 4 people. Wifi is free!

The kitchen is equipped with a hob, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, Nespresso machine, kettle and toaster. Pantry basics are provided along with a selection of locally produced goodies including Sublime plunger coffee, Pic's Peanut Butter, extra virgin Olive Oil, dukkah, gourmet mustard, and locally made jam and chutney. However if you've forgotten anything the nearest supermarket is only a 3 minute walk away, and the Milton St Dairy, Milton St fish and chip shop and the Sprig and Fern pub are within 5 mins walk.

The two bedrooms have comfortable beds with pillow topped matresses and feature quality cotton linen. Each bedroom has a built in wardrobe, bedside tables and bedside lights.

The refurbished bathroom features a shower, vanity, heated towel rail, extractor fan, mirror cabinet and toilet. There is a washing machine and outside covered clothes line for drying laundry.

The peaceful flower filled garden at the front of the property gets all day sun and has lovely views across to the river. Riversong is an ideal city retreat for couples, and children over 9.

Riversong too big or small or booked on the dates you're after? Check out my other properties on Bookabach: Strupak Cottage, The Nest in the Wood or Lemon Tree Cottage.

Special conditions:
Property suitable for children aged 9 and over only. No dogs, no smoking inside property, no parties andamp; no additional overnight guests beyond those requested in the booking.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$10.00 per person);

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Be aware garden unfenced and river across the road

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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

Property # 20021312
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
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 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

Nelson

Located on a river, this holiday home is in The Wood, a neighbourhood in Nelson. Queens Gardens and Flamedaisy Glass Design are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Founders Heritage Park and Nelson Fun Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Nelson City, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queens Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bobby Franks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dog's Bone - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Victus Coffee & Eatery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Free House - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town on 20 Jan 2027 start from AU$711, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town located?

Located in The Wood, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre, Trafalgar Park and Queens Gardens. The Suter and Anzac Park are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Roz Speirs

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I have been welcoming guests to my holiday homes since 2004. I take great pride in renovating, decorating and maintaining each property to a high standard to ensure that they provide a comfortable home away from home for guests.

I emigrated to New Zealand from Scotland in 2002 attracted by Nelson’s wonderful climate and lifestyle. I met my husband here who was born and raised in Nelson and returned home after working in North Island and the UK. In addition to running the holiday homes, I am a glass artist (www.clarityglass.co.nz) and my husband owns a fishing and diving store. We live close to all the holiday homes so are on hand to sort out any little problems that might arise.

Having rented many baches and holiday homes over the years I know what’s important to guests: cleanliness, a relaxing outdoor space, comfortable beds and top quality linen for a great night’s sleep, and provision of the “little things” like pantry basics, kitchen roll, first aid kits and sharp kitchen knives!

Why they chose this property

Riversong is a favourite with all ages due to its characterful interior design, sunny garden, quiet location opposite the river. The Wood area is a residential area tucked between the hills and Nelson City Centre. It is an easy flat walk to town, about 5-10 minutes. However there are lots of local amenities too including the tiny Sprig and Fern Pub, Bobby Franks Cafe, Milton St Takeaway and a post office/dairy. There are great walks on the doorstep - up the centre of NZ for great views over the city, or more leisurely walks along the Maitai River.

What makes this property unique

Redecorated and refurbished with comfortable contemporary furniture and a bit of a funky retro feel.

Languages:

English

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