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Copper Gate: stunning rural eco-home beside Mapua, close to Abel Tasman/Nelson

Family-friendly holiday home in Upper Moutere

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Immaculate, new, eco-designer 4bdrm home on 7 acres beside Mapua seaside village
Romantic plush Paris Suite
Adele and Roger: cycle to nearby Gravity Winery
Ultra-modern kitchen. Arty domestic-ware
Eco-arty + family-friendly on 7 acres

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mapua (Ruby Bay), Nelson
  • Place, Neudorf
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mapua Wharf
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2: pohutukawa double

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3: pohutukawa singles

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4: bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Copper Gate: stunning rural eco-home beside Mapua, close to Abel Tasman/Nelson

Immaculate, spacious, modern, sunny, arty, private and semi-luxurious eco-home. Architect-designed 4 bdrm Copper Gate is a popular wow-factor family-friendly or romantic get-away holiday choice between Nelson and Abel Tasman. Also check out 3 bdrm Corru Gate #1334; Kissing Gate glamping - in world's top 14 glamping sites - which feature a 'creative' NZ flavour on a farmlet with stunning valley, sea and mountain views. Set in 7 acres of fields and fruit trees near Mapua seaside village, Copper Gate is creatively themed in heritage NZ domesticity yet has smart, ultra-modern design.

Modern, roomy kitchen with all you'll need to cook up fresh local produce: induction stovetop, oven, blender etc. BBQ too.

French doors open onto decks with gorgeous valley, sea and mountain views beyond. 1 or 3 bdrm options for Copper Gate - close off the other 3 bedrooms and stay in the Paris Suite for a romantic getaway at a reduced rate, yet have sole occupancy of house. See the separate Paris Suite listing.

Corru Gate + Copper Gate + Kissing Gate are built with sustainability, artistic expression and romance in mind, yet Copper Gate and Corru Gate are also family friendly. Built as a social enterprise/eco-project, Copper Gate is one of NZ's most eco of eco-homes. Value the natural environment (open spaces, birds, native trees) and spray-free orchards – grab a lemon for your G&T on the deck, or enjoy a delicious breakfast grapefruit or free-range eggs (in season). Solar panels, superinsulation and sunny design make this an ideal 1-2 family destination - or a romantic haven for two in the 1 bdrm Paris Suite (your exclusive occupancy of the building though). Children welcome – Copper Gate is fenced and there is a playground, treehut, chickens and tame sheep and SPACE. Owners 150m away for advice. Babysitter list too!

Copper Gate is central for exploration and adventure. Wander our gently sloping farm taking in the views. Cafes/studios 3 mins drive in the seaside village of Mapua - or walk/cycle there. Nearby - beaches, inlet, wharf jumping, cycle ferry/trails. Great Taste Trail feeder at bottom of drive. Wineries just a few minutes away. Art studios and Nelson potteries 20 min away; Abel Tasman, Kaiteriteri, Nelson 25min; rivers 10 min.

Space, birdsong, stillness, starry skies ... The Gates - your gateway to a great local lifestyle.
Special conditions:
View Kissing Gate luxury Glamping (1bdrm. Search online. Rated in world's top 14 most awesome Glamping sites by TripAdvisor) or Paris Suite at Copper Gate (cottage sized). Corru Gate (3 bdrm #1334). Long weekend minimum stay requirements. Enjoy quiet rural life yet 30 min to city and 3 min to cafes, vineyards, studios, golf, village and beaches. Safe/fenced property with that desirable country and coastal lifestyle.
Minimum stay 7 nights between 18 Dec and 15 Jan.

Please note: stays of a week or more discounting don't apply over peak period.

Extras: End-of-stay cleaning options. Optional linen: NZ$35.00 per night

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Wedding groups yes.
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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
Note from host: Wedding groups yes.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Upper Moutere

Located in Upper Moutere, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Kahurangi National Park and Kina Peninsula reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include SimPit Technologies and Pic's Peanut Butter World. Travelling with kids? Consider Natureland Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Skydive Abel Tasman. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mapua (Ruby Bay), Nelson

What's nearby

  • Neudorf - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Mapua Wharf - 11 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kahurangi Estate - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 32 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 35 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sprig & Fern Mapua - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mapua Village Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alberta's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Java Hut - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Copper Gate: stunning rural eco-home beside Mapua, close to Abel Tasman/Nelson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Copper Gate: stunning rural eco-home beside Mapua, close to Abel Tasman/Nelson ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Copper Gate: stunning rural eco-home beside Mapua, close to Abel Tasman/Nelson ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Copper Gate: stunning rural eco-home beside Mapua, close to Abel Tasman/Nelson located?

This family-friendly Upper Moutere holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mapua Wharf and Mahana Estates. Neudorf and Kahurangi Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Roger Waddell

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Adele and Roger live elsewhere on this beautiful 7 acre property overlooking Tasman Bay. We both work nearby and we love hosting guests from all over the planet. Our passions are art, the outdoors (we are spoilt with 3 national parks on our doorstep), sustainability and life generally in NZ's sunniest and BEST region.

Why they chose this property

Roger was asked to teach Outdoor Education locally, so why not move from Auckland to this outdoors paradise? Adele continued her corporate life, telecommuting, until our children's arrival put a temporary stop to that. We now both work part-time off the property but pour our passion for creativity and guest service in to our property: The Gates Accommodation. We farm sheep and grow fruit.

What makes this property unique

Near Mapua seaside village (cafes, beaches, studios, wineries). Family-friendly. Huge space. Cycle hire available for the famous Great Taste Trail on our doorstep. Wow-factor design. Adele is an amazing designer - you just need to see her creative handiwork at Kissing Gate, Corru Gate and Copper Gate to understand that!
Families love the farm life and exploring.

Languages:

English, French, German