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Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dillon Cottage, 3 South St, Nelson, Nelson, 7010
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre

Historic1860's cottage, restored and refurbished with a mixture of the past and the present. Located in Historic South Street, a vibrant community bound by the shared love of days gone by. Relax and immerse yourself in our history. www.historicsouthstreet.co.nz.
Verandah on street front, private sunny courtyard, full kitchen, open plan dining/lounge. Close to restaurants, markets, museum and galleries.
The base rate is for 2 people. Extra adults are charged at $50 per night and children at $25 per night. Please note that Bookabach don’t currently have the ability to automatically differentiate adult vs children pricing as hosts would prefer, but we can update this once the booking is in place. They are working on making discount available for children.

Property manager

Jeanette
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets by arrangement please.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Nelson

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Nelson City Centre, a neighbourhood in Nelson. South Pacific Distillery and Nelson Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Queens Gardens and Founders Heritage Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nelson, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nelson Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Flamedaisy Glass Design and Christ Church Cathedral. Nelson Provincial Museum and Fairfield Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KERRY D.

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

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Attractive cottage with great facilities, extra clean, and great location, very close to the town centre. Wonderful history of the cottage and environment. Overall highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pritika S.

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

Wonderful stay in central location

Beautiful cottage in Nelson. Tidy and clean and 5 minutes walk to the Nelson town. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy N.

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

Lovely stay in Nelson

We absolutely loved staying here. The house was clean and comfortable. The garden is a lovely place to sit and have a coffee. We were really happy, thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa S.

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

Perfect... and perfectly clean.

This little cottage is perfect. I felt very comfortable. I loved the decore and the history. I am a clean freak and I couldn't fault anything. It is central Nelson. Saturday and Sunday markets are a short walk. (Just note that toilet has to be accessed through the bathroom and laundry which may be a bother when there are 4 people) If I was to come back to Nelson I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Lovely spacious heritage cottage

Dillon cottage was perfect for our two night stay in Nelson The cottage came with everything we needed and is an excellent location, being a short walk from the city and the cathedral on the hill. We have no issue recommending the cottage to anyone looking for comfortable and spacious accommodation in a lovely restored cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter L.

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

Happy aussies

Property is a lovely mix of the traditional with concessions to modern living. It felt like a walk back in time but with all the mod cons. Nelson district is interesting and diverse.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene G.

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

Dillion cottage

Amazing cottage, lots of history central to town. The Catheral was cool listening to the bells ringing. The cottage was well stocked warm, inviting and welcoming , thank you will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Awesome cottage

This was a wonderful cottage to stay in - cosy, comfortable furniture and everything you need. Great location close to shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel H.

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

Dillon Cottage

Ideally located historic cottage with easy access to explore the city and surrounds. Well appointed cottage, with all the necessary mod cons for a comfortable stay. The owner provided some homely touches with fresh flowers and a welcome sweet treat. We would highly recommend this accommodation, particularly for travellers who may not wish to drive everywhere to dine.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

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

Wonderful break

Beautiful cottage only moments from Nelson shops. Jeanette and Kaye were both communicative and helpful hosts. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Dillon Cottage

The property is beautifully restored and presented with an old world charm meets modern convenience vibe. The property was generously stocked with staples such as tea, coffee, bread, butter and condiments. The cottage is close to the CBD and easy to walk around. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

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

Perfection in central Nelson

What a beautiful little cottage - perfectly located close to downtown, just of the main road out of Nelson and close to countdown and new world. Jeanette went over and above to make sure we had all the best travel tips as well as everything we needed in the house. Can not recommend highly enough. Not many places you get to stay in one of the tourist attractions - staying in Smith St in a fully restored 1865 street was perfect - thankyou!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shells Y.

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

Nelson experience.

We had a cosy and comfortable two nights at the South Street cottage. The location is central yet quiet. We would definitely love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacky B.

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

Gorgeous place

Loved the little cottage. Jeanette went out of her way to make it easy and special. Great communication too
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

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

Dillon cottage

Gorgeous, perfectly equipped cottage with comfortable beds. Excellent location, walking distance to town Centre. Loved this place!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Fantastic little house and location

Dillon Cottage is one of the historic cottages in South St, Nelson. It has been meticulously maintained and updated with everything needed for a short stay. We loved the location - walking distance to town, and the parking permit was a bonus. The house was spotlessly clean and our bed was perfectly comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends catching up

So cosy and inviting with many lovely touches and thoughtful pantry items.Loved it al.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

A Moment in Time

The Dillon House was a cottage that I instantly feel in love with, the little picket fence welcoming as I opened the gate. I stepped inside and it felt as if I had stepped back in a time when everything was quiet and filled with wild flowers. The house had been renovated but the historical features were enhanced and every modern convenience supplied. In the kitchen a range-hood sat elegantly, opposite the electric oven, guess what was the more magnificent. The lounge, dining room was spacious and so enviting. We couldnt find a TV at first which was no problem, however, that lovely picture in fact turned into the TV, clever. The first thing my husband greeted me saying in the morning was "Lovely bed,ow so comfy"! so that was a five star to start. Our little dog Kobo loved her holiday at the cottage, spending time smelling the flowers and looking out the picket fence. Thank you for providing this special place, 10 out of 10 would not be enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele B.

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

Wonderful

We had an absolutely wonderful stay in Dillon Cottage. From our check in with the furry butler, to when we left, we thoroughly enjoyed the cottage.Everything we needed was there and Jeanette was a brilliant host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Wonderful

This was not only a wonderful place to stay but a wonderful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

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

sweet little street

If you enjoy historic homes then you need to stay here. The house was very comfortable and well appointed, the residents went out of their way to be helpful and there are three very nice kitties on the street who made our stay complete.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Delightful cottage in excellent location

We couldn't have asked for a more lovely place to stay. The cottage was charming, clean, well-equipped and very comfortable. Jeanette was super friendly and helpful and we enjoyed meeting her on our way out. I highly recommend this VRBO and Nelson as a wonderful place to visit. The location of this cottage is just a few blocks from the city centre. Rent it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Great property, fantastic location!

We stayed in the property for the last 2 nights and it was great to stay in a property with so much history! When we arrived, there was a tour group walking down the street, which of course prompted us to read all about the early history of the area. The property is within walking distance to everything in Nelson. We parked our car and walked everywhere. The property was clean and had everything that you could ask for. If you’re in the area, you must stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Cottage near Hardy Street

I would give 6 stars if I could. Everything was perfect. Check in was very easy and it was always easy to reach the owner prior to check in. Super clean. Lots of space to relax after several days in small hotel rooms. such an easy walk to Hardy street with wonderful restaurants and shopping. Would definitely stay here again.rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Helen K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Unique cottage with interesting history

Spacious, good location with friendly host and friend living in the street. Comfortable bed and bonus to have spare room for bags and clothes. Negative: Towels smelt stale, some of the pans needed washing before use. Kitchen cupboards needed a good clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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