A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Christ Church Cathedral
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Maitai, Nelson
Queens Gardens
Place, Queens Gardens
10 min walk
Christ Church Cathedral
Place, Christ Church Cathedral
16 min walk
Centre of New Zealand Monument
Place, Centre of New Zealand Monument
18 min walk
Nelson (NSN)
Airport, Nelson (NSN)
23 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Lounge
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Villa Maitai
Villa Maitai is located in beautiful, tree-lined Nile street, at the entrance to the Maitai Valley & within easy walking distance of Nelson's restaurant precinct, markets & galleries. This street is the gateway to the Maitai River walkway and swimming spots, the Maitai Valley bike, walking and hiking tracks, as well as the Centre of New Zealand walk!
A leisurely stroll into the city will take you past the Queens Gardens, Suter Art Gallery and Café, Riverside Swimming Pool and Gym, and onto the State Movie Cinema and Visitor Information Centre.
This charming villa offers tastefully renovated bedrooms, large galley style kitchen, laundry facilities, BBQ, a massage table & a large secure covered lockup for your bikes, kayaks or other toys.. with a hose down & repair space.
You'll love this sunny relaxing property, its pleasant facilities & the proximity to the city centre entertainment, the parks & gardens & the numerous walking and biking options just at your doorstep.
No need for a vehicle to transport you to the mountain bike trails!
This home is ideal for family groups, kayaking, mountain biking or golfing groups or families relocating to Nelson. Click Book Now to secure your stay at Villa Maitai.
⭐️ 4 Bedrooms (Sleeps up to 10)
1 (Master): Queen bed,
2: Queen bed,
3: Double bed,
4: King Single + King Single beds.
Other: Double sofa bed in the lounge
⭐️ 2 Bathrooms
1 (Master ensuite): Shower, toilet & basin
2: Shower with mains pressure & Vanity. Separate Toilet.
⭐️ Location
• Exceptional city fringe location - just a short walk or ride to Nelson's restaurant precinct, the Saturday market, Suter Art Gallery, Queens Gardens & Nelson's fantastic mountain-biking & walking trails!
• Villa Maitai offers space and convenience, with large a large storage & repair station for your bikes or kayaks. No car needed to go & explore all the amazing walking and mountain biking tracks in & around Nelson.
⭐️ Inclusions
• Villa Maitai will be presented with beds made, ready for your stay.
• All utilities, linens & towels, use of all listed property amenities, pantry & sanitary basics, departure linen service & standard housekeeping up to 3.5 hours will be included in your booking.
• Extra charges will apply where additional cleaning, BBQ or oven cleaning or excessive rubbish disposal is required.
⭐️ Booking Conditions & Notes
• No party or venue use. No Smoking. No pets
• Onsite storage for longer stay guests - Home furniture & chattel storage available on site by request.
• Long stays - Long stays are welcome at this property.
Check-in is possible anytime after 2pm.
• Early check-in (12pm/noon and in some cases earlier) can usually be offered for an additional charge. Please request this at the time of booking or at least 24 hours prior to your arrival.
Check-out is to be completed by 10am on your day of departure.
• Late check-out (by 12pm/noon or as agreed in writing) can usually be offered for an additional charge. This request should be made at the time of booking or at least 24 hours prior to your departure.
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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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Maitai, a neighbourhood in Nelson, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Queens Gardens and Flamedaisy Glass Design are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Founders Heritage Park and Nelson Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
Centre of New Zealand Monument - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Nelson Market - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Trafalgar Park - 11 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Nelson (NSN) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Tern Coffee House - 18 min walk
Bobby Franks - 16 min walk
The Prince Albert - 8 min walk
Coupland's Bakeries - 3 min drive
Victus Coffee & Eatery - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Villa Maitai pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Maitai?
As of 23 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Maitai on 16 Dec 2026 start from AU$977, 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 Villa Maitai?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Maitai?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Maitai?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa Maitai located?
Located in Maitai, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Queens Gardens, The Suter and Centre of New Zealand Monument. Christ Church Cathedral and Nelson Provincial Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
About the host
Hosted by Holiday Nelson
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.
Professional housekeeping & Linen Laundering
At Holiday Nelson we take a thorough, robust and uncompromised approach toward cleanliness and hygiene practices for your and our families peace of mind... because nothing less will do.
All high contact, food preparation and hard wet surfaces are hygienically cleaned and sanitised and our linens are professionally laundered at 80ºC, with bed linens further ironed at 120ºC by one of New Zealand's leading laundry experts, leaving them crisp, clean & superbly comfortable!
Hoping to host you soon,
Jarrod and Peta-Jane, Holiday Nelson
Languages:
English, French
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