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Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining area is next to the kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Nelson City, Nelson
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Nelson Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town

Riversong is located next to the beautiful Maitai River which flows through Nelson City. This peaceful location in the quiet residential neighbourhood of The Wood is right on the edge of the central city, a 5 minute walk to Nelson's rich array of cafes, shops and restaurants.

This two bedroomed townhouse is fully equipped to ensure that it feels like a home away from home. The sunny living room has windows to the north and west ensuring all day sun. With views over the flower filled garden to the tree-lined Maitai River this is a wonderful spot to relax with a book, listen to some music or watch a selection of TV channels on Freeview on the 32" LED flat screen TV. The living room also has a dining table to seat 4 people. Wifi is free!

The kitchen is equipped with a hob, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, Nespresso machine, kettle and toaster. Pantry basics are provided along with a selection of locally produced goodies including Sublime plunger coffee, Pic's Peanut Butter, extra virgin Olive Oil, dukkah, gourmet mustard, and locally made jam and chutney. However if you've forgotten anything the nearest supermarket is only a 3 minute walk away, and the Milton St Dairy, Milton St fish and chip shop and the Sprig and Fern pub are within 5 mins walk.

The two bedrooms have comfortable beds with pillow topped matresses and feature quality cotton linen. Each bedroom has a built in wardrobe, bedside tables and bedside lights.

The refurbished bathroom features a shower, vanity, heated towel rail, extractor fan, mirror cabinet and toilet. There is a washing machine and outside covered clothes line for drying laundry.

The peaceful flower filled garden at the front of the property gets all day sun and has lovely views across to the river. Riversong is an ideal city retreat for couples, and children over 9.

Riversong too big or small or booked on the dates you're after? Check out my other properties on Bookabach: Strupak Cottage, The Nest in the Wood or Lemon Tree Cottage.

Special conditions:
Property suitable for children aged 9 and over only. No dogs, no smoking inside property, no parties andamp; no additional overnight guests beyond those requested in the booking.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$10.00 per person);

Property manager

Roz Speirs
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Nelson

Located on a river, this holiday home is in The Wood, a neighbourhood in Nelson. Queens Gardens and Founders Heritage Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Nelson Fun Park and Natureland Zoo are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Nelson City, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Trafalgar Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sprig & Fern Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town located?

Located in The Wood, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre, Trafalgar Park and Queens Gardens. The Suter and Anzac Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday and family visit
Perfect location Beautiful little cottage Easy walk to our family and central Nelson. Would definitely stay there again if we revisit
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous 2 bedroom house
Everything was wonderful. Roz had the pantry stocked with goodies, incl. coffee! Riversong is very conveniently located to everything and yet quiet. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burger B., Wellington, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverside bliss
Lovely place to stay right next to the river. Place was sparkling clean and host was very friendly, check in was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie V.

Comfortable and quiet. Great location and very accommodating host Roz
Just a 5 minute walk into town and great art gallery. Very comfy bed with quality linen. Peaceful and serene opposite river and on no exit road.Roz was easy to communicate with and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family catch up in Nelson
Cute little cottage right in the centre of town. Great position to access everywhere and everything you could want in Nelson. Beds were super comfy. Kitchen is small but worked well for our needs...thoughtfully stocked with an abundance of pots and pans/ cooking implements/ olive oil/ jams etc etc. Would definately come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy getaway
Roz's place was the ideal spot for exploring Nelson and the area. The location is fabulous for walking into town for dinner, shopping, etc. and for taking long walks along the river. Roz has thought of every little thing to make the stay homey, comfortable and welcoming. We were there for three weeks with our adult son and loved every minute.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well Appointed
Perfect location, they go out of their way to make you feel at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent central location. Very clean and comfortable. Great hosts. Appreciated the little extra s
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riversong comfort
We loved Riversong. Roz was a great host, and provided us with some wonderful local tasty tidbits. The house has absolutely everything you need, and is very easy walking distance to town. Highly recommend Riversong for a Nelson stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
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6/10 Okay

Sarah J.

The location is great but in my view the price per night is too high.
The location is great but in my view the price per night is too high. This is a small unit, and whilst well equipped, there were a number of things which could do with tidying up.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PAUL M.

Excellent location,a very short into town.
Excellent location,a very short into town.The house was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. Very clean and tidy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen F.

Absolutely perfect location.
Absolutely perfect location. Had everything we needed. So handy that there was oil/salt/pepper/pasta and other basics for us to use! House was lovely and tidy when we arrived.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nathan w.

was a very nice little home away from home.
was a very nice little home away from home. had everything you needed and was very warm and cosy. only small issue was the water pressure in the shower. not a biggie what so ever, just a very small issue in such a wonder place. you wont be disappointing.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

The house is very homely, warm and clean with very comfortable beds .
The house is very homely, warm and clean with very comfortable beds . the only small negative is the water pressure in the shower is on the low side. in terms of location, it is very convenient to the city, just cross the footbridge in front of the property and you are in the city with a short walk to the saturday markets
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Quite location close to town
Quite location close to town
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely character 2 bedrooms home waa warm and cosy.
Lovely character 2 bedrooms home waa warm and cosy. Very clean and close walk across bridge into Nelson CBD. Roz kindly provided lots of kitchen supplies and local jams, chutneys and peanut butter for guests to try.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Clean comfortable and centrally located, in a pleasant part of town.
Clean comfortable and centrally located, in a pleasant part of town.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Delightful location, right next to the town yet on tranquil river.
Delightful location, right next to the town yet on tranquil river. Everything is there. Really enjoyed our stay in Nelson.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Very clean, great location and perfect for what we were after.
Very clean, great location and perfect for what we were after. An enjoyable stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

What an immaculate property, so close to town, it was lovely.
What an immaculate property, so close to town, it was lovely.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F., Burnley

Small and perfectly formed
A lovely house in a perfect position, flat easy walk in to town, very well equipped, comfortable and beautifully furnished. In a quiet spot overlooking the river, with just the sound of birds for company. We rented for a week then went off touring, then came back for a few days, it was like coming home and we settled straight back in. We would definitely use again on our next visit to Nelson.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Riversong is a lovely property in an ideal location being within a 5 minute walk to the town,which h
Riversong is a lovely property in an ideal location being within a 5 minute walk to the town,which has plenty to offer in the way of shops and things to do. Roz has a very helpful book with suggestions on where to eat etc. The beds were comfortable,the bathroom is lovely and the kitchen area is cute with a retro feel to it. We appreciated the toiletries and basics for the kitchen and also the use of the washing machine. Would have no hestitaion in recommending riversong.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Had a great stay, great little bach and in a perfect location.
Had a great stay, great little bach and in a perfect location. Thank you.

About the host

Hosted by Roz Speirs

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I have been welcoming guests to my holiday homes since 2004. I take great pride in renovating, decorating and maintaining each property to a high standard to ensure that they provide a comfortable home away from home for guests.

I emigrated to New Zealand from Scotland in 2002 attracted by Nelson’s wonderful climate and lifestyle. I met my husband here who was born and raised in Nelson and returned home after working in North Island and the UK. In addition to running the holiday homes, I am a glass artist (www.clarityglass.co.nz) and my husband owns a fishing and diving store. We live close to all the holiday homes so are on hand to sort out any little problems that might arise.

Having rented many baches and holiday homes over the years I know what’s important to guests: cleanliness, a relaxing outdoor space, comfortable beds and top quality linen for a great night’s sleep, and provision of the “little things” like pantry basics, kitchen roll, first aid kits and sharp kitchen knives!

Why they chose this property

Riversong is a favourite with all ages due to its characterful interior design, sunny garden, quiet location opposite the river. The Wood area is a residential area tucked between the hills and Nelson City Centre. It is an easy flat walk to town, about 5-10 minutes. However there are lots of local amenities too including the tiny Sprig and Fern Pub, Bobby Franks Cafe, Milton St Takeaway and a post office/dairy. There are great walks on the doorstep - up the centre of NZ for great views over the city, or more leisurely walks along the Maitai River.

What makes this property unique

Redecorated and refurbished with comfortable contemporary furniture and a bit of a funky retro feel.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests