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Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home

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Deck overlooking sounds
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Mahakipawa Arm, Havelock
  • Place, Mahakipawa Arm
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Cloudy Bay Vineyards
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home

Havelock is six mins drive away and consists of cafes, restaurants, galleries, supermarket, gift shop and a marina. Picton is 25 mins drive along the beautiful world renowned Queen Charolette Drive. Picton is home to the Interislander. The Interislander is regarded as one of the most scenic cruises in the world. Perhaps take a day trip and explore Wellington.
Blenheim is 35 mins away with many local wineries.

There are many walks located nearby. The Link Pathway is 2 mins walk away. This track runs from Picton to Havelock along the Queen Charolette Drive. The beach is two mins walk away. Two kayaks are available free of charge. FREE WIFI

The Mahau, Kenepuru, Pelours and Queen Charolette sound are all easily accessible.

There are many local galleries nearby, or perhaps explore the old gold mining areas.
Special conditions:
Please note this is a smoke free house

Extras: Linen (included); Kayaks free of charge (included); Portacot (included); Wifi (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20037946
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

About the area

Havelock

Havelock is home to this holiday home. Picton War Memorial and Edwin Fox are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mahakipawa Arm and Okiwa Bay. Pelorus Eco Adventures and Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre 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 mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Mahakipawa Arm, Havelock

What's nearby

  • Mahakipawa Arm - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Picton Harbour - 23 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 35 min drive - 45.6 km
  • St Clair Winery - 36 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 38 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mussel Pot - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Sneaky Beach Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Havelook Inn Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Havelock Hotel - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home on 12 June 2026 start from AU$262, 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 Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home located?

Situated in Havelock, this holiday home is steps from Mahakipawa Arm and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pelorus Eco Adventures and Okiwa Bay. Pelorus Sound is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

This was a fantastic place to stay - it was really clean...

This was a fantastic place to stay - it was really clean and had everything you need to enjoy a lovely relaxing holiday.
Verified

8/10 Good

Layla M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely view

The house has a wonderful view over the Mahakipawa Arm. We spent three beautiful nights there. When we arrived, there were a few issues with cleanliness which I shared with the property manager. It's a lovely, albeit basic space. We were a party of three, and we cooked every night. Kitchen items were limited, just enough to accomodate basic meals for our small group. If I was in a larger party or staying for a longer period of time I would prefer a more equipped kitchen. The lighting in the space is also quite dim, but we got used to it. We walked down to the water immediately in front of the house. It's described as a beach, but it appeared to be more of an estuary type environment. I'm not sure about swimming there... however there are plenty of accessible swimming bays close by. We enjoyed our stay and were lucky enough to experience a magical thunder/lightning storm on our final night. It was truly spectacular...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy C.

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

Beautiful Spot

Great modern home, in a pretty special location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely

Wonderful experience at this Havelock property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Fantastic guests. Highly recommended
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Beautiful house!

We had a lovely (quick) stay, such a beautiful location and house! We would love to come back over the summer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay with kids

Lovely property with a beautiful view and comfy beds! Steep drive and access with plenty of steps, which can make it a bit of a challenge. Also, pack your mozzy spray! ; ) Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was great beautiful views very warm for middle winter
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh S.

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

Great location!

Great location! Lovely view. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan W.

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

Best view to get up to

Fantastic location! Sunrise through the trees & across the water is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnus d.

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

Beautiful

Nice views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

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

Great house for family trip

Great location and lovely house. Perfect for our extended family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lu P.

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

Great Stay

10/10 would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Fantastic guests. Highly recommended to all
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin v.

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

Views

Beautiful views and great house
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Superb property and location

Great accommodation and view, very clean and peaceful, with all amenities. Would stay here again. The only negative was very steep driveway, so if have mobility problems, this would be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

Lovely place

Lovely place
Archival

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

Lovely place

Lovely place
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An amazing house in the most beautiful spot! That view .

An amazing house in the most beautiful spot! That view ... !!! We loved our time there and it was the perfect place for us being on our way back to Picton to catch the ferry ... another couple of days would have topped it off! Thanks you so much Sandra!
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely house clean and tidy beautiful outlook over water very peaceful

Lovely house clean and tidy beautiful outlook over water very peaceful

About the host

Hosted by SandyMack

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What makes this property unique

Easy access to the entire Marlborough Sounds, Havelock, Blenheim and Picton
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