Ngaire's Haven is a 4 bedroom 1 bathroom Mahau Sound Holiday Home. Sitting on an absolute waterfront section, this home has an amazing outlook over Double Bay and features plenty of space for your next family or group escape.
Head out to the sundeck and take in the beauty and privacy that this home offers. The outdoor dining furniture will be a popular spot for enjoying classic Kiwi BBQ's and admiring the beautiful surrounds that this home offers. The home is also just a 20m walk from water's edge and with 3 kayaks + lifejackets for your enjoyment, there will be no shortage of adventures you can undertake during your stay.
The open plan living area offers amazing untouched views of the Sound and with comfortable couches, there is a spot for everyone to kick their feet up and relax after long days exploring. The bedrooms are spacious and have big windows that let plenty of natural light in.
For winter stays, the home is equipped with a potbelly fireplace and wood supplies that is bound to keep all members of your group or family warm.
The home is just a 22 minute drive from the nearest township of Havelock, where you can find restaurants and cafes for those looking for their caffeine fix. The home is also just a 40 minute drive from Piction for those venturing from the ferry terminal.
Absolute waterfront location and comfortable living. Welcome to Ngaire's Haven. Boat access is available on the reserve next door to the property at high tide. Note there are very large tides in this area and boat launching at low tide can be very difficult. There is a 2 tonne mooring available with the property.
There is a mooring available to guests. Mooring number 593 with the surname NEAL painted on. It is almost in line with the boat access on the reserve.
As the property has unfenced access to the beach, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.
Guests should note that his property has limited water supply so water conservation is advised at all times.
Please note cell phone reception may be limited due to the location of the property.
As the deck barrier is below 1 metre high, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of falls.
Guests should bring their own Nespresso compatible pods to make use of the available machine.
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.
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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
About the area
Moetapu Bay
Moetapu Bay is home to this cottage. Picton Museum and Edwin Fox Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Pelorus Eco Adventures. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Is Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home on 6 July 2026 start from AU$358, 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 Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home located?
Situated in Moetapu Bay, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mahakipawa Arm, Okiwa Bay and Kenepuru Sounds. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Pelorus Eco Adventures are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay…the best location, the house has everything you need and sitting on the deck listening to the birds and watching the tides and boats was heavenly.
Paula F.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Amazing location with lots of great activities for everyone. The beds are very small doubles, so as tall people we had to use the single mattresses from the other room to get comfortable. Hope that's helpful for other tall folk to know!Otherwise awesome :)
martine h.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the location and the range of activities nearby, and it’s great to hear the home worked well overall for your group. We appreciate you highlighting the bed sizing as well, as insights like this are genuinely helpful for us and for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another stay.
Warm regards
Bachcare
Fantastic location and property. Everything you need in a sounds stay! Thanks heaps for having us. Only downside was the dirty dishes, dirty floor and the filter water just a dribble. But the house is excellent!
We enjoyed our stay at the property as it’s in a beautiful and a quiet location. The house was well set up for a nice stay. However, we only had a very limited wood supply that was wet/rotten and were not offered a reasonable resolution for heating the living area when contacting the manager. We also felt the fees for the service, linen and cleaning were excessive.
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We really appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Kind regards,
Ricky
Bachcare Support Team
Lovely little bach, all good sized bedrooms. We were kept nice and warm with the fire. Kids loved going out on the kayaks round the bay. There were a fair number of spiders webs and the spiders, but hey, it's a bach that sometimes is empty. All in all we really enjoyed our stay
Having owned a property for 30 years in Moetapu Bay Rd which was recently sold, we were missing our Sounds experience so much that we decided to rent Ngaire's Haven to experience our happy place again. We were not disappointed and loved the close proximity to the ocean with good boat access and swimming. Facilities were great, beds very comfortable and indoor/outdoor living was lovely. We shall return.
Amazing 2 night stay with some friends. Beautiful location, even though it poured most of the time. Perfect excuse to stay indoors. Lovely warm house with everything you need. Great kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, lovely fire with plenty of dry fire wood. Lots of games and DVD’s to keep us entertained. Will definitely go back.
Mairi M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sam r.
25 Mar 2025
Sam r.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2025
Sam, thanks for leaving a 5-star rating following your stay — we really appreciate it.
If there's anything you'd like to share about your experience, feel free to reach out by phone or email.
Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mira D.
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Mira D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Wow, thank you for the 5 stars! We’re so happy to hear you had a fantastic experience. Your feedback means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another great stay