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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Cinema Room
1 Queen Bed
Master
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
2nd ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Master ensuite
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!
Selah, means ‘A Time to Pause and Think’. An apt name for this beautiful home in a quiet yet stunning location. Located in Nelson's premier beach side suburb, with exceptional views over Tahunanui Beach & Tasman Bay, this home offers peace & privacy, all with a tremendous wow factor! Walk to the beach, local eateries & craft brew pubs, or simply recline in the spa and enjoy the view. Tasman Bay's outdoor playground and National Parks are at your fingertips! Please note, our house is not available for corporate bookings.
Reviews: Our house has been occupied by short term guests for the past six years. So we thought we'd share some of their reviews:
Exceptional Views over Tasman Bay Tahuna Beach! Lovely home and suitable for 3 couples , all with own amenities, plus one room downstairs. Plenty of seating. Exceptionally sunny in living areas and main bedroom. Wonderful to just sit on the decking and take in the views, and the activities on the water. Also close to walkway, down to the beach. Recommend.
The house is wonderful and has a very complete equipment. Especially the view over the bay was impressive. Thank you for the nice days!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The house was well presented, well equipped , beautiful and clean, a great place for a group of good friends to gather. Thankyou
Great stay Great place for us to stay as two family groups, too busy to enjoy the spa but the views are fantastic! Thanks we had a lovely time. Too busy to use the spa but enjoyed the view everyday!
Heavenly ! peaceful, inviting, very comfortable home. loved the hot pool, missing it already . would not hesitate to recommend or to return to , when hosting overseas visitors. OUR SHANGRILA. Can recommend as a top property to stay in with everything you could wish for . A great place to entertain overseas visitors in our beautiful nz . with thanks.
The home has a million dollar view of the Nelson beach area and the hot tub provided some relaxing moments after being out and active all day. Overall had a great time and found everyone accommodating and helpful.
We were absolutely thrilled with our accommodation in Nelson, Selah. The house was everything we were expecting and more. Stunning location, beautifully appointed home, spotlessly clean on arrival and everything we needed for our stay was provided. We will certainly recommend this beautiful and luxurious accommodation. Cheers
For somewhere with expansive and ever-changing sea views, this lovely house excels. Well-equipped, and with many thoughtful touches, this house can accommodate an extended family or number of friends. It is a real privilege to stay in this home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your lovely place with that amazing view - thank you. It provided a wonderful venue for our family reunion, with two of us from Australia and three from England. The three bedrooms and three bathrooms accommodated us beautifully and the well-equipped kitchen enabled the preparation of some memorable meals together
Views amazing and house lovely clean and tidy. Great place would definitely come back. Thanks
This is a lovely property with stunning views over Tahunanui Beach and beyond. The standard of decor and furniture in the house is very high, and the spa is a great touch. Would definitely stay again if in the Nelson region.
Thank you for a wonderful stay at Selah Beach view in Nelson, the house was everything we expected and more, very tidy, and well equipped, we had a great break away. The views from the lounge and deck were absolutely spectacular! We will definitely be back.
All fantastic - we loved the house and the views and will highly recommend thanks.
We had an amazing family time at Selah Beach View and are very happy with the service you provided. On the sunny days we had nice walks along the beach and on the rainy day it was cosy to stay inside. The property offers sufficient privacy for all guests, is well maintained, comes with all the necessary equipment, and has a cosy vibe to it. If we were to come back to Nelson, we would definitely consider this place again.
We absolutely loved it Beautiful house stunning view and the spa just finished it off I’m already planning my next stay!
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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
About the area
Nelson
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Tahunanui, a neighbourhood in Nelson. World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Provincial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nelson Fun Park and South Pacific Distillery. Natureland Zoo and Flamedaisy Glass Design are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Nelson (NSN) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
‪Salt & Pepper - ‬4 min drive
‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬4 min drive
‪Boat Shed Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪The Styx - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!?
As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! on 15 June 2026 start from AU$363, 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 Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! located?
Located in Tahunanui, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Paddy's Knob Reserve and Burrell Park. Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We love staying in this house! This was our second stay, and we’ve already booked it to come back next year so that should tell you what you need to know. It is beautiful and so comfortable. We feel like guests in Cliff and Jenni’s home which is just the way you want to feel in a rental.
Stephen N.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Such a pleasure to host you both again! We're thrilled you love our house so much!
A beautifully situated property with good living space inside and out and a perfect view. Unfortunately there was no swimming pool as listed on your site. For a property of this quality the towels should be better.
Richard H.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
It is true, we don't have a swimming pool - if we did it would be highlighted in our description and photos! But we do have a spa with a great view over the Tasman Bay, which guests love!
Our towels are hotel quality, and we've used this type for the past 11 years without any concerns. But thankyou for your comments.
The view is incredible - we stayed here for 5 nights and it was a wonderful experience. The host let us check out an hour later due to our late flight which we really appreciated. Standouts of our experience were the view from the main room, hot tub, and master bedroom view (again) master shower/tub/bathroom. This is a great place!
Bonnie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
So thrilled you loved the view from our house, and your stay!
Beautiful view from deck and indoors. Clean, well stocked kitchen. Worked well for 2 couples. Enjoyed the two washers and two dryers as we all could do laundry at the same time.
When we walked into this adorable apartment, our jaws dropped when we saw the view in person! We were here at the end of our trip to New Zealand, and got to spend two nights in this wonderful place. We loved the view, the facilities and the comfort! Someone with a real sense of style and comfort obviously decorated, and we felt so comfortable! The bed was soft and well appointed, the bathroom had plenty of towels and the kitchen had everything we needed. The fact that we were able to park in the driveway right next to the house was so convenient as the street is very busy. We would stay here again if we were ever able to make it back to New Zealand. We compared the price to local hotels, and this was not only a better location for us but a better price! I highly recommend this rental! It was one of the places we were most thrilled with staying during our trip to New Zealand.We hope our daughter will be able to visit this beautiful country, and if this is available, we will definitely recommend this rental to her!
Great view as stated. The space was clean and well kept up. Had nice amenities. It was great to walk to the marina for dinner and coffee, not too far away. A little noisy but wasnt an issue.
We were delighted with our stay at Selah. Communication was excellent and the home certainly lived up to the photos online. Beautiful views and gorgeous furnishings and interior. It was a real haven from what has been a very busy last few months and the "feel" of the home was just what we needed. Thank you Cliff and Jenny.
Chelley L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
So thrilled you loved our house! Hope to see you again.
Really enjoyed our stay - especially dining on the decking area with fabulous views across the bay. Great location for walking down to the lovely beach.
The property was absolutely amazing with incredible views! Staying here made our wedding weekend so stress free as the location so close to everything and the tranquil vibe.
Latasha I.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2020
Thanks Latasha. So glad to hear that your stay at our house for your wedding, was so good!
We loved the home, location and view. This home was fun, and very comfortable. Great advise for food and fun was given by the host. If we decide to return to Nelson we will definitely try to book this again.
4 good friends, all between 65 and 75, had a 2 day getaway to just have a few nice days together. This was the perfect spot, where we each had our own bedroom, with 3 bathrooms, a beautiful view from the lounge and deck and a spa pool to relax in. It was wonderful.
Nancy M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
So pleased you loved your stay! You're welcome back anytime!
We had a fabulous time at this unit. It had everything we needed to make it feel like home. Would definitely recommend this place.
Karyn A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Great to hear you loved our house! We hope to host you again
About the host
Hosted by Cliff
Hi! We're Jenni and Cliff, and we welcome you to our lovely Nelson home! Together with our 3 sons (one's an architect and two are builders), we renovated this house to capture both the magnificent views and the peaceful environment. We love to travel, and when our children were young, we took them around the world for a year, before settling in Nelson. We have a passion for helping people reach their full potential. For 16 years we ran an outdoor education centre for children, and are now we are marriage and relationship coaches, inspiring and equipping couples and families to flourish.
Why they chose this property
We bought the property because of the view and it's closeness to the beach (just a few minutes walk to the beach). It has the added benefit of being in a quiet and peaceful area, and can't be built out (there is a reserve on one side of us).
What makes this property unique
Apart from the view, one of the unique things about this property, for us, is the amazing richness of the soil. We love to grow fruit and veges, and we are stunned at the rapid growth of the trees we have planted.
Languages:
English
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