Humble Kiwi Bach in Beautiful Duncan Bay

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Duncan Bay, Marlborough

Duncan Bay1 min walk
Penzance Bay18 min drive
Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)85 min drive
Picton Ferry Terminal100 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Our humble Kiwi bach is a quirky wee place situated in the beautiful Duncan Bay, Tennyson Inlet.

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on the hill, it is a five-minute walk to the beach, with great swimming at the Duncan Bay picnic reserve. Despite being small, our classic kiwi bach has three double bedrooms and a kids bunk room. There is a loft above the living area that provides an extra space to relax or for kids to play.

The newly extended, spacious deck is an awesome place to have dinner or drinks, surrounded by native bush and birdsong. We have two kayaks that guests are welcome to use and there's a filleting bench for all the fish you're going to catch during your stay. We have a TV and DVD player, with a large selection of DVDs, and heaps of games and puzzles. There is also a bush library (book exchange) nearby.

Children are welcome. There are toys, books and a baby gate at the top of the stairs for safety. Good, house-trained dogs are welcome to join you on your stay. There is a kennel down stairs to keep your pup secure. Water bowls and leads are available for our canine guests, as well as doggy doo bags so you can clean up after them. Dogs are not permitted on the furniture or beds.

Duncan Bay has a fantastic launching ramp for your boat, or have a go at catching a snapper off the wharf or from Pipi Beach.

We also offer complimentary tea and coffee, as well as some general pantry breakfast supplies. Please note, water must be boiled before drinking, or bring some in with you. Linen and towels are not supplied, so please bring your own. All beds have mattress protectors, duvets, blankets and pillows.

There is now 4G cell reception in Duncan Bay!

When you book, please leave us a note with details such as where you are travelling from, the purpose of your trip and if you are bringing a dog.

Property manager

Sally and Ben McLennan

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

But please supervise them out on outside stairs

Events

No events allowed

Please keep the neighbourhood peaceful

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs only, by negotiation

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only, please take your butts with you

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Please keep the neighbourhood peaceful

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duncan Bay

Located in Duncan Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Picton Ferry Terminal and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Duncan Bay and Penzance Bay. Pelorus Eco Adventures and Edwin Fox Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Duncan Bay, Marlborough

What's nearby

Duncan Bay - 1 min walk
Penzance Bay - 18 min drive
Picton Ferry Terminal - 100 min drive
Picton Harbour - 102 min drive
Kenepuru Sounds - 105 min drive

Getting around

Picton (PCN) - 99 min drive

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

2 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful batch!

The property was beautiful - very classic kiwi batch and very cosy. It felt very homey and had everything we needed. Grateful for the use of the kayaks too!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

31 Mar 2024

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

Sound stop off

Lovely, quiet spot with fabulous bush surrounds.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

24 Mar 2024

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed our stay in Duncan Bay. Accomodation is bachy but that's exactly what we like / expected. Thoughtful extras provided like breadcrumbs etc. Kayaks were also awesome. Thank you for having us.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

17 Mar 2024

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

Duncan Bay

Humble kiwi batch. Suited our family and anything accommodating to our fur baby is a bonus. Was a great weekend away. Hosts were fantastic with communication too.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

12 Mar 2024

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

Classic kiwi bach

We had a great stay, thank you. Bach was comfortable and "as described". Our experience with similar to other reviewers. We particularly liked the kitchen, living areas and the deck. Also great to have the filleting table and the good fortune to have been able to use it. Thanks for sharing your bach with us! cheers, Richard and Carolyn

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sally and Ben McLennan

A few years ago we fell in love with Duncan Bay and were lucky enough to snap up this quirky place! We are happy to offer others the opportunity to spend time in the Bay, at an affordable price. We hope you love the bay as much as we do.
Sally and Ben.

Why they chose this property

Duncan Bay has one of the best boat launching ramps in the area and is only 1.5 hours from Nelson and Blenheim. It also offers great walks through native bush, and an abundance of beautiful bird life. It's a very special place.

What makes this property unique

Our property is what you would expect for a typical 1960s(ish) kiwi bach. A charming mish-mash of carpet colours and a layout that would rival a rabbit's warren. But it has everything you need for a fabulous stay. We have recently extended the deck, which looks out directly over native bush.

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