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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
North Bank, Marlborough
  • Wairau River
    13 min drive
  • Nelson Hospital
    152 min drive
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    161 min drive
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    90 min drive

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About the neighborhood

North Bank

When you stay at this cottage in North Bank, you'll be on a river and 13 minutes by car from Wairau River. .This cottage is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Mount Richmond and 26.5 mi (42.6 km) from Nautilus Estate.
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What's nearby

  • Wairau River - 13 min drive
  • Mount Richmond - 27 min drive
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 82 min drive
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 88 min drive
  • St Clair Winery - 90 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 158 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.

Off the grid and beaten track

Our 1900’s recently relocated farm cottage is ideal for people wanting to escape. Off the beaten track up the Northbank valley, fully solar powered, water from freshwater spring, no cell phone service. The setting is peaceful, secluded and you can sit back and view the sun rises & sun sets. The Wairau River is 5 min walk away, and we are located near national parks, and a hour from town from Blenheim
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Anna

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

This property does not allow 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Vrbo Property
Off The Grid Beaten Track Bank
Off the Grid and Beaten Track Cottage
Off the Grid and Beaten Track North Bank
Off the Grid and Beaten Track Cottage North Bank

Off the grid and beaten track Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Retreat
Lovely comfortable warm home. Welcoming touch of fresh eggs and milk. Felt at home being on the farm. Enjoyed the company of horses nearby with a 5 minute walk to the Wairau river. Lots of close walks nearby. A hidden treasure. Love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissful
If you want a break away from everything, this is the place. Simple, peaceful, time and space. Take everything with you and you won't need to stress over shops, traffic, people! We had the most restful time here and I decorated the house with large bunches of wild flowers. On cold days the log burner was great and we collected kindling from nearby. Friendly horses and Kuni pigs with their babies were so gorgeous! Comfy beds and great shower. Will definitely come to stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for exploring the North Bank.
Well located for day trips to the neighboring valleys. The house is basic but comfortable. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful
My husband and I stayed for two nights at the end of our holiday picking it because of proximity to the interislander in Picton. We loved the old quirkiness of the house, the absolute peace and quiet (apart from the rooster at 5am) and the horses dogs and pigs that shared our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away from it all.
Very quiet and relaxing place, friendly owner, lots of animals. Not a big farm, but access to the riverbed and nearby walking tracks. This would be great with kids or just to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and great owner
We had a very good stay at the house, Anna was lovely the location and house are lovely too, perfect to disconnect from the world and connect with nature