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Welcome
From the garden
View from the house
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Te Mahia, Te Mahia
  • Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
  • Place, Picton Harbour
  • Place, Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom Upstairs

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach

Set in native bush our bach is a fabulous place to get together working well for either 2 families (not suitable for under 3's) or couples. Both the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms have a bathroom, one with shower and the other with a bath so you each have your privacy.
The twin room downstairs however is accessed via the queen bedroom so something to bear in mind.
It is drenched in sun with stunning water views over the bay. The north facing deck is sheltered and captures the last of the sunshine making it an ideal spot for outdoor dining. The enclave of glow worms at the end of our driveway is a must see at night.
A private bush track takes you to the secluded beach below which is safe for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. There is a mooring and 10 foot dingy provided and boat launching is just a 10 minute drive away.
There is a waterski lane in the bay if you wish to ski, biscuit or wakeboard.
The Te Mahia Lodge shop is a short meander down the private road and you can book fishing trips here.
The Queen Charlotte Track offers access to many other bays and there are several shorter walks off the main track. The Te Mahia to Anikiwa section is open to mountain biking year round.
Note: the private drive in to our bach is quite narrow so not suitable for towing in large boats

Extras: Cleaning NZ$150.00 per stay

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are required to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels) and leave our house tidy on your departure

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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 3–17
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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

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Te Mahia

Located in Te Mahia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Kenepuru Sounds and Mahakipawa Arm reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Edwin Fox Museum. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Pelorus Eco Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Te Mahia, Te Mahia

What's nearby

  • Kenepuru Sounds - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Okiwa Bay - 46 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Pelorus Sound - 56 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Sisu Eatery and Bar - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪T and O Takeaways - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬69 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach ?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach on 14 Apr 2026 start from AU$251, 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 Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kenepuru Sounds. Mahakipawa Arm and Dryden Bay are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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. 41 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jono S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean little Bach! Loved our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arabella H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Bach! Such a peaceful area to be in with great walks and water activities. Very comfortable stay with everything we needed! Many many thanks and can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot, excellent house
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely holiday home, very clean. Had a relaxing stay in a beautiful location. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucilla F.

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

Short trip to malborough sounds

Great property, beautiful spotReally enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jono S.

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

Wonderful stay in a beautiful location!

Very nice place and very good communication with Bach owner. This was our second time staying here, and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Priscilla B.

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

Great location beautiful beach

House well equipped, fabulous view, great outdoor deck area, we had a comfortable, relaxing stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

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

Relaxing get away

Even though the weather didn't play ball for our weekend away, we had a fabulous relaxing weekend enjoying the views and bird calls.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andy S.

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

Very enjoyable

Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle H.

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

Family holiday.

Great house in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Stunning views, perfect size & dingy to use

Great experience. Stunning views, with a private beach and a dingy for use to cross the bay to the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jayd c.

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

The place to be!

Amazing property with sea views looking over Te Mahia bay. Communication prior to the trip was fantastic and easy to deal with. The house is nice and spacious with lots of room for friends and family. Will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

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

lovely location with everything provided

Lovely clean, sunny Bach surrounded by a canopy of native bush and an abundance of birds to sing you awake in the mornings. Good access to water and walking tracks. A great place to relax and restore.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty R.

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

Serene

Comphy warm and clean, and a lovely spot to spend a few days. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxy B.

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

Beautiful and tranquil holiday home

Most beatiful bach, very homey and most beatiful views. Host is pleasant to communicate with. Close to swimming beach which the kids were at everyday. The glow worms experience was amazing kids loved it and brwth taking walks. We found near by boat launch and spent day. There is a resort cafe near by which has the essentials.wpuld recommend this hidden gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

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

Sunny well located bach

The house is well equipped, clean and very sunny. It is located for access to boating, and walking or biking on the Queen Charlotte Walkway. Having the use of a boat mooring in the Bay is very handy.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise T.

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

Lovely Spot

We had a great couple of nights here, the house had everything we needed and plenty of space for 6 people . The views are stunning and the bay is really lovely. Easy walk down steps to a really nice little beach and use of the canoe and dinghy were really appreciated! We also enjoyed the glow worms at night, and the window seat was very popular. The property is pretty much as advertised, and really good value. I would only mention that the downstairs is a bit cave-like and does have a musty smell. The 2nd bunk room is accessed from the double room so OK for kids but we would have felt bad if a couple had had to stay there. The downstairs bathroom only has a bath too. Overall we would stay again and use the downstairs, but it would have been perfect if just using upstairs as that space is much lighter and airier.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb bach in a beautiful bay

We came here for some peace and quiet, and this bach was perfect. It's very well equipped with 4 bedrooms, space for 9 people. The open plan living room and kitchen is above the trees facing west, overlooking a sheltered bay. There's a private beach and a kayak and dinghy are provided. Whilst we could have stayed in every day and just enjoyed the peace and quiet, the bach is close to Queen Charlotte Track and we made a walk to Onahau Lookout with epic views across both Queen Charlotte Sound and Kenepuru/Pelorus Sounds. The next day we walked to Mistletoe Bay. Coffee was enjoyed at Te Mahia resort and Mistletoe Bay. There's no wifi at the bach but there's some 4G cellphone signal. Overall we really enjoyed staying here and will definitely come back if the opportunity arises!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Secluded paradise

This was my second stay at this beautiful home, and I loved it just as much as I did five years ago. It is a wonderfully secluded retreat in the fabulous Marlborough Sounds, perched above the turquoise waters of Te Mahia Bay and the sailboats anchored there. The house is very comfortable, and the kitchen is well-supplied with everything needed. Downstairs bedrooms are a little musty when house has been closed up for a while, but upstairs bedrooms get a nice cross breeze, and it is wonderful to wake up to the songs of bellbirds and tuis in the morning. Close access to the Queen Charlotte Track at the Te Mahia Saddle at the top of the hill for great mountain biking and hiking, as well as access to beautiful shorter hikes down to the campground at Mistletoe Bay where kayaks can be rented. It is a long serpentine drive on Kenepuru Road to reach the property, about an hour from the nearest grocery store, so be sure to bring all the food and drink needed for the stay, although it is highly recommended to take at least one day to drive to Havelock (lunch at the Mussel Pot) and on to Blenheim for vineyard tours, wine tasting, and dinner there (Cloudy Bay and Allan Scott wineries have wonderful restaurants in addition to their great wines). Can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndy P.

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

Hidden Gem

This is a great place to stay! We were very happy. Great size place for the 8 of us, 2 family's of 4. The private beach was a great spot for relaxing 😊 having the dinghie and canoe was such a extra bonus. We would happily stay here again. Melanie is a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Loved our stay

Thoughly enjoyed our stay . Bach was very clean and warm. Beautiful views great weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Stunning location & lovely well-equipped holiday home

We had a wonderful stay at Mel’s bach in Te Mahia bay. Check in process was very smooth. Beautiful views from the bach with a lovely sunny deck and a small private beach that had lovely late arvo sun. Kitchen was very well equipped. Thank you Melanie for letting us stay in your lovely bach !
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cath M.

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

Break away

What a wonderful spot! Swimming (Feb,) and fishing off the beach. Well appointed bach, would love to return soon. Short walk to little shop for an ice cream. Enjoyed by all in our group, canoe a bonus too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha g.

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

Perfect Sounds getaway

Beautiful bach, towards the end of a private road so incredibly peaceful, we had an amazing stay. Has everything you need and the master bed upstairs was super comfy. We would definitely like to come back one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Best view ever for washing dishes

Great experience, fantastic views. Peaceful and relaxing environment for the whole family. Kids lived swimming and exploring in the kayak.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

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