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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Mahakipawa Arm, Havelock
  • Mahakipawa Arm
    4 min walk
  • Okiwa Bay
    11 min drive
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    34 min drive
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    34 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Havelock

Located in Havelock, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Mahakipawa Arm and 9 minutes from Pelorus Eco Adventures. .This family-friendly vacation home is 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from Picton Ferry Terminal and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Pelorus Sound.

What's nearby

  • Mahakipawa Arm - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Okiwa Bay - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Picton Harbour - 34 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 34 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 40 min drive - 14.6 miles

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slip Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mussel Pot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sneaky Beach Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Live Mussels - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful, private and stunning views

A relaxing, well provisioned, sunny, property with stunning views of Mahakipawa Sound and surrounding bush clad hills from the extensive sunny deck, living areas and main bedroom.

An original 50's Kiwi bach, which has been modestly upgraded, yet retaining its charm. With no internet and fringe cell phone coverage, it's the perfect spot to get unplugged and relax. Aside from the outdoors playground, there is a full games cupboard and an extensive, retro, DVD collection for all ages.
Drive on access with parking for several cars and only a 10 minute drive to Havelock for top up supplies.

The bach itself sleeps 5 and the more recently built, detached sunny sleep out (4th bedroom), can accommodate the extra family or teenagers.
The local beach or public ramp are within a few minutes walk and great bases for launching the two sit on top kayaks provided (use wheels sets to pull them to ramp)... As Moenui is very tidal, playing on the water is best mid to high tide. However, there are plenty of alternative beaches and rivers within close proximity.. The mud is fun too!!
The outdoor, wood fired bath, is a perfect way to end the day and gaze at the starry night sky. (Please be aware that during some hot, dry summers there may be a fire ban across Marlborough, in which case the fire under the bath cannot be lit).

There is a boat launching ramp at Moenui and an all tide, commercial ramp in Havelock (see photos). The bach has a mooring available.
An abundance of local adventures and exploration - hike or bike the extensive Link Pathway and other world class tracks, sea kayaking, Mail boat cruise, wine tastings, Omaka Air Force Museum, good coffee and green lipped mussels from the various Havelock cafes. In winter check out Rainbow ski field.
Ideally located for local events such as Mussel Festival, Omaka Air Show, The Grape Ride and Whites Bay Enduro.

This central location makes it easy to explore Nelson (1hr) Picton (35mins), Marlborough Sounds, Nelson Lakes, Richmond Range and much more.

Special conditions:
Cell phone coverage in Moenui fluctuates, but best to assume no coverage
No wifi - enjoy being unplugged
Deck and section not suitable for unsupervised small children
Some pets may be accommodated by prior arrangement
Extras: Cleaning now obligatory NZ $95.00 per stay; Linen (Optional, NZ$25.00 per person); Guest numbers over 4 are $30 per person per night
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Moenui_Retreat

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Decking needs adult supervision for young children

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Peaceful Private Stunning Views
Peaceful, private and stunning views Havelock
Peaceful, private and stunning views Private vacation home

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 290 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Joy
Overall a very beautiful setting and very comfortable rustic housing for six adult family members. Highly recommend. Only challenge was managing heat / house temperature and suggest adding a mini split heat pump .eliminate this discomfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Spot!
Penny's bach is a breath of fresh air! It has everything you need for a get away with family or friends. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location, beautiful view
We really enjoyed our stay. We liked the location, the view, the fireplace, the games, the kayaks... very relaxing! One toilet and shower is maybe not enough for 9 people (there were 8 of us). But we could manage. A few bigger pots needed for cooking. Also the room distribution is a bit unpractical for families with kids (double, single, single in the main house, both singles don't have doors, and 4 people in the detached house). Overall we recommend the house and would come back. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing!
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moenui Retreat
Moenui Retreat, easy access, beautiful views, very quiet and serene, bird song and the incoming and outgoing tide was all you could hear. Indoor and outdoor flow was great, a lovely setting on the deck. Hop skip and a jump to Blenheim and Nelson.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Vikram K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beatutiful place to relax
Our family loved stay in Moenui. Great location with nice views. Loved waking up with bird calls. Our son loved sock sliding in the house. Easy communication with the owner. She sent detailed information about how to reach there. We would love to come back. Thanks Penny.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CYC D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful and relaxing in paradise
Get away from it all with amazing views of the sounds but still be an easy drive to Vineyard Restaurants near Blenheim, a beautiful drive to Picton, and not even too far to Nelson for lunch. And if it rains cosy up to the fire and watch the weather pass over the ocean. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Loved our 3 days staying here. Very quiet and relaxing. Well appointed bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most perfect place!
Wow, highly recommend this beautiful, clean bach to stay in! From start to finish our time here was absolutely wonderful. Easy prompt communication with owner, everything presented at bach exactly as advertised. It was a dream stay in a dream location. Thanks Penny!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place to Unwind
Loved our stay at Penny's place. Fantastic views, peaceful spot, and very easy to relax and unwind. Everything you need is there- so many home comforts. The house and grounds are spacious with beautiful garden surrounds and birdlife. We felt so at home there that we will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ebony C.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Stars All Round
Thank you Penny for an amazing 4 days at your home away from home! Excellent communication from the beginning, clear and detailed instructions for everything! And such a thoughtful welcome with the fire set & light on for us etc. Warm, sunny home with everything you need. We had a very relaxing stay & would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anzac weeekend stay
It was a very beautiful location. lovely neighbours and good check in process. Penny was very good to communicate with and offered good knowledge of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jazlyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon
Great getaway home, clean and tidy, beautiful views and very relaxed after staying a few nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb
Great outlook over the Pelorus Sound. Easy and warm stay. Really enjoyed having the two kayaks for our grandchildren. Close to Havelock but road works were a bit of a hassle. Comfortable and easy facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jono W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a peaceful place
Our family absolutely loved our short stay in Moenui. This is a beautifully kept, cosy bach with stunning and ever-changing views out over the water. Owners communication was superb. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time, especially the deck and view. The place had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warwick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moenui
classic bach with functionality
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Madeleine d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic setting
We spent a couple of nights at Moenui in Penny's beautiful house overlooking the Marlborough Sounds. It was peaceful and relaxing, and the view is gorgeous. The house is well equipped, and you have everything you need. Penny's instructions in her booklet in the house provides such detailed instructions on what to do where and how, which was much appreciated. Thanks again for allowing us to stay in this beautiful spot. Such a gem of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible spot
We've always loved the Marlborough Sounds because of its expansive views, calm and nature. Penny's house is the perfect spot to enjoy all of those things. Views are incredible, better than the photos. The bach is charming with a great deck and Penny's communication is friendly and proactive. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time out from real life
Beautiful situation, lovely being able to sit outside and look at the water, birds, and garden. It was a picture perfect break away from real life.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moenui stay
Loved our stay, very beautiful and peaceful. Comfortable home with all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a terrific stay. Everything was as described. The location is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daren N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views , Nice Neighbours , Quiet and Peaceful .
Great Views , Nice Neighbours , Quiet and Peaceful .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Views and relaxing summer holiday.
We loved the place. It was a classic Kiwi bach with a variety of rooms. We didn’t use all the rooms as the sleepout was perfect for our little family with the grandparents staying in the main house. Everything was tidy and the outside area with its ever changing waterviews and scenery was just priceless. With Havelock only 10 min drive away provided us with some last minute shopping and various options to eat some green mussels. Perfect spot to stay if you want to go to the Malborough Sounds. Penny as our host was very good and fast communicator. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely views
Fun real kiwi bach great for two small families or in ourcase grandies and a family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023