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Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty
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9.6 out of 10
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3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 10
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Marlborough, Marlborough
- Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
- Place, Picton Harbour
- Place, Waikawa Marina
- Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
4 Single Bunk Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty
Onapua Bay is a totally secluded, private bay in Tory Channel, Marlborough Sounds.
This is a much loved and enjoyed Family Holiday Home, this home has a beautiful view from the Kitchen/Lounge, with a perfect flat grassed area to relax and lounge out the front when the weather is calm and clear.
Out the back is a decking area + covered outdoor Living/BBQ area out the back that provides a sheltered outdoor area .
You can sit out the front & watch the Kids play and fish on the recently refurbished Warf & Floating Jetty.
The house offers a a functional Kitchen with New Gas Hobs/Oven a Family sized Fridge/Freezer & plenty of quality cooking equipment. But being an Off The Grid property there is no microwave/toaster. All power is from Solar Panels & Battery system.
Fresh drinking water is via a spring fed creek witch is run thru filters and UV sterilized.
The Main house can easily sleep 4 adults, and the sleepout will sleep 4 people.
There is no light pollution so you can enjoy the magnificent night sky above you and on some nights the magical star reflection in the sea too.
Water Taxis are available to take you to and from the bay (30 minutes) and bring in regular supplies of fresh food. The supermarket and other shops in Picton will package and deliver your food to the water taxis. There is no road access.
-2 adult & 1 Children's Kayaks for your use.
-small rowing Dingy
2 surveyed Moorings:
-5 Tonne capable of swinging Up to an 18 meter vessel
-4 Tonne Capable of swinging a 12 meter vessel
Special conditions:
This property will ideally suit a family's or couples who want to truly get away from it all and immerse themselves in nature and have a very special time together. It does not suit people who need easy access to shops and fast broadband. There is Wifi installed at the house, but being a rural connection it is not unlimited (Enough to scroll & update your social media and the odd YouTube video's).
Cellphone & mobile data works out in the bay where there is a full strength signal
NOTE FROM HOMEAWAY: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels)
This is a much loved and enjoyed Family Holiday Home, this home has a beautiful view from the Kitchen/Lounge, with a perfect flat grassed area to relax and lounge out the front when the weather is calm and clear.
Out the back is a decking area + covered outdoor Living/BBQ area out the back that provides a sheltered outdoor area .
You can sit out the front & watch the Kids play and fish on the recently refurbished Warf & Floating Jetty.
The house offers a a functional Kitchen with New Gas Hobs/Oven a Family sized Fridge/Freezer & plenty of quality cooking equipment. But being an Off The Grid property there is no microwave/toaster. All power is from Solar Panels & Battery system.
Fresh drinking water is via a spring fed creek witch is run thru filters and UV sterilized.
The Main house can easily sleep 4 adults, and the sleepout will sleep 4 people.
There is no light pollution so you can enjoy the magnificent night sky above you and on some nights the magical star reflection in the sea too.
Water Taxis are available to take you to and from the bay (30 minutes) and bring in regular supplies of fresh food. The supermarket and other shops in Picton will package and deliver your food to the water taxis. There is no road access.
-2 adult & 1 Children's Kayaks for your use.
-small rowing Dingy
2 surveyed Moorings:
-5 Tonne capable of swinging Up to an 18 meter vessel
-4 Tonne Capable of swinging a 12 meter vessel
Special conditions:
This property will ideally suit a family's or couples who want to truly get away from it all and immerse themselves in nature and have a very special time together. It does not suit people who need easy access to shops and fast broadband. There is Wifi installed at the house, but being a rural connection it is not unlimited (Enough to scroll & update your social media and the odd YouTube video's).
Cellphone & mobile data works out in the bay where there is a full strength signal
NOTE FROM HOMEAWAY: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Onapua Bay
Located in Onapua Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Picton War Memorial and Edwin Fox. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.

Marlborough, Marlborough
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kumatage
- The Foredeck
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Andrew Snee

Both owners are Born and bred in Christchurch NZ and enjoy getting away to this cozy Bach to relax and enjoy the Nature, Fishing.
It's great to be able to share this place with people who appreciate all the Marlborough sounds has to offer.
It's great to be able to share this place with people who appreciate all the Marlborough sounds has to offer.
Why they chose this property
Boat access only, has its own water supply, great fishing area, plenty of birdlife (Heaps of tui when the flax is flowering) Peaceful and stunning night sky.
What makes this property unique
The property is boat access only with no close Neighbors, fully off the grid with its own water supply and Solar power system.
Languages:
English
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