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The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!

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Parking
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nelson, Nelson Region
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (downstairs)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 (upstairs)

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!

This is the original 1862 Pilot house!

Situated right in front of the 'Cut' - Nelson's gorgeous harbour entrance, this beautiful heritage home has just been fully renovated to an architectural standard, combining character and charm with modern comfort and light!

With a direct view across the harbour entrance, Haulashore Island, Tasman Bay across to the mountains of the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, you'll love the outlook by day or by night!

The location is spectacular, right amidst the action and the restaurants, great cafes and craft beer pubs of Haven Road and Tahuna Beach Area.

The Pilot House offers two bedrooms upstairs with Queen beds, The downstairs bathroom offers Shower, Toilet and Vanity. The upstairs bathroom offers Bath, Toilet and Vanity. The living and dining areas are cosy and modern, the kitchen beautiful and fully equipped and a small deck provides a lovely place to enjoy the views and sun at the front and side of the house.

Free WiFi, Smart TV with on-demand Apps, small movie collection, guitar.

There is a full laundry with dryer and washing machine.

The Pilot house is really a perfect romantic retreat or small family haven for your Nelson experience!

**Special conditions & notes**:

>Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No smoking. No pets.

- Car parking - Single off-street parking & additional on-street parking available.

- Noise in the area - The waterfront road is busy & all properties within this area are subject to some road & port noise. The property is largely double glazed, well insulated & noise isn’t a problem for most guests.

- Note on upstairs bathroom - The ceiling of this bathroom conforms to the heritage listed roof pitch and does not provide full height above the bath or toilet and it may be necessary for taller visitors to use this toilet while seated. The downstairs bathroom provides Shower, Toilet & Vanity with a full-height ceiling :-)

**Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation**:

- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival).

- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you’ll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process.

- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you’ll pay no more than 30% of the booking total.

- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we’ll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates.

- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions. :-)

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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
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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Nelson

Located in Stepneyville, a neighbourhood in Nelson, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and Anzac Park, while Nelson Provincial Museum and Founders Heritage Park are cultural highlights. Flamedaisy Glass Design and Nelson Fun Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Nelson City, Nelson

What's nearby

  • South Pacific Distillery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Nelson Market - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Kitchen Nelson - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boat Shed Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Tides - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Styx - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! on 30 June 2026 start from AU$285, 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 The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! located?

Located in Stepneyville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of South Pacific Distillery and Anzac Park. Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and Montgomery Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely place and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

Enjoyable stay in a great Nelson location.

Enjoyable stay in a great Nelson location. Well appointed, had everything we needed to make for a fun weekend away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was Nelson for a few days with a friend. The little cottage is a delight, and so handy to everything we wanted to get to. And the view is just amazing…..virtually any time of the day.A few minor issues getting the details of how to access the place, but very quickly and helpfully resolved. Even put the heat pump so that our late at night arrival was to a warm home - great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Clean and comfortable - just a shame about all the trucks on road. Front bedroom very noisy

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely. Information was clear and timely. No problems at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brendon A.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Pilot House, it was an excellent location very central to ever

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Pilot House, it was an excellent location very central to everything and the decor and ambience was 'second-to-none'. We couldn't fault your awesome set-up with the Cottage, every detail and requirement was catered for. We will definitely be back! Thanks for having us and sharing your lovely piece of paradise!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay - a great place and great location.

Fantastic stay - a great place and great location. Thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere central and interesting. Awesome value!

About the host

Hosted by Holiday Nelson

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We are professional property managers - looking after visitors to Nelson is what we do :-)

We have a passion for the Nelson lifestyle and take great enjoyment from sharing the best of this experience with visitors to our region Like you, we love to travel and experience places first hand and we appreciate the value of having personal space, privacy and a comfortable retreat from the busyness of traveling each day. We also know that in order to really make the most of your travels, you need more than just a roof over your head. This is where we come in…

We have partnered with homeowners throughout our beautiful region, creating a hand-picked portfolio of very special homes that we offer and look after. These are homes we’d love to call home or holiday home ourselves, homes we are proud to offer to you for your stay in our region. When you book with us, you have our assurance that the homes will be as described and photographed and we’ll be there to provide you with all the support you need prior to and during your stay.

Hoping to host you soon,

The Team at Holiday Nelson

Why they chose this property

The Pilot House is located on Nelson's Wakefield Quay, Stepneyville right on the Nelson Waterfront! This location offers World class views, fantastic dining & proximity to the beach & city centre.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful Fully renovated heritage home combining character and charm with modern comfort.

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