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Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Mapua (Ruby Bay), Upper Moutere
  • Kina Peninsula
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mapua Wharf
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Motueka (MZP)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio bedroom with queen-size bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden

Secluded, tranquil setting, offering rural views beyond landscaped garden with stream and waterwheel.

Close to Ruby Bay coastline, Kina Peninsula (golf course) - 5 mins drive, Mapua cafes, bars (10 mins), gateway to Able Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks. An excellent place to relax away from the hustle and bustle or use as a base from which to explore.

Perfectly located for the Great Taste Trail.

LGBT friendly.

Please note single night surcharge $15.00

A poem written by one of our clients Bob Lowe:
Holiday Cottage – Nelson - February 2014

The grass slopes to the fountain.
The sun warms the verandah at breakfast and dinner.
In the kitchen garden, the tall corn stands rustling
While the goats clamber on each other
And we talk through the sunset.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

Ali_Peter_Wright

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
This property uses solar energy
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tasman

Located in Tasman, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kina Peninsula and Isel Park, while Motueka District Museum and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are cultural highlights. SimPit Technologies and Pic's Peanut Butter World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Map
Mapua (Ruby Bay), Upper Moutere

What's nearby

  • Kina Peninsula - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Mapua Wharf - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Tasman Golf Club - 13 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 32 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 39 min drive - 39.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moutere Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mapua Village Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alberta's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tasman General Store - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mapua Wharf, Kina Peninsula and Tasman Golf Club. Mahana Estates and Kahurangi Estate are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet with beautiful gardens
Loved our stay here, not far from Abel Tasman National Park and the place itself was super cute and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful gardens
Lovely place. Very comfy bed, has everything needed.The surrounding gardens particularly delightful.We lived our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mahina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cosy Cottage and amazing gardens
Host was friendly and greeted us upon arrival. Loved the gardens, my dream property!! Was nice to walk around the paths and lay in the hammocks in the shade. Had everything you needed for an overnight stay. Freaky bugs at night but apart from that everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruby Bay home is a gem!
A beautiful garden setting indulges the senses and quiets the mind. Peter was such a good host - even brought in my bags for me. Was refreshed after a great night's sleep. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful escape
The cottage was peaceful and comfortable. Lovely gardens. Was a lovely escape for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We loved the location and the cottage itself - lovely setting, handy to all sorts of interesting pla
We loved the location and the cottage itself - lovely setting, handy to all sorts of interesting places and also nicely rural. Ali and Peter are wonderful hosts, very friendly, interesting and with good ideas for local activities. Definitely hope to return some time.

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing
Loved the stay, beautiful surroundings and everything we expected. Many thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., Tacoma, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay
Peter was a super host and our only regret was not staying longer. So many things to see and do and proximity to public and natural areas was great while at the same time the location of the property had us feeling like we were in a private world all our own. Highest recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Beautiful, well kept gardens.
Beautiful, well kept gardens. Well maintained cottage had everything that we needed Wonderfully quiet and peaceful setting. Handy to Mapua, Motueka, Nelson sights, restaurants, vineyards etc

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and friendly
Away from the hustle and bustle and in amongst a creative and peaceful garden is this beautiful cottage. Every home comfort was provided, with taste and style. Well appointed cottage for the afternoon sun, and for breakfast on the deck. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zoosha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short and very sweet
We did not have time to linger but we loved the garden setting and restful, perfectly appointed studio. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Very kind and welcoming hosts, beautiful relaxing garden setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oli B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterwheel Cottage
Friendly hosts in Ali and Pete who did everything possible to make my stay a wonderful one. Will definitely be back, but this time with my wife so we can enjoy the beautiful property and surroundings together. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Setting
Super easy process, very friendly people. Had a lovely muffin waiting for us and the lights and heater were already on for a very lovely welcome. The morning was beautiful with the birds and the willow tree and little bridges over the creek. Well recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blissful
A lovely clean little cottage in beautiful surroundings. Ideal for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leisha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Totaly recommend! beautiful and peaceful, magical surroundings...was very welcoming and really comfortable bed! Awesome place for some RnR..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing spot.
Lovely setting for a quiet stay. The zucchini bread was a welcoming touch. Facilities great and bed comfortable. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shiree M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful relaxing location
Very welcoming, a refreshingly green piece of paradise after 5 days in sunny Abel Tasman. Only regret is we had such a flying visit. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
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8/10 Good

Property is beautiful.
Property is beautiful. Bed is very comfortable. Extremely relaxing place to spend a few days. Town of Mapua is not very far away and makes a nice place to visit. Kitchen is a bit make-shift, but there is enough to cobble together an acceptable meal. I would recommend staying here to anybody and would definitely come back when visiting the area again.

10/10 Excellent

Shantel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet escape
I took my partner here and a quiet, romantic get away. The space was lovely, and the hosts added beautiful touches that made things extra nice. The property was beautiful, and they were open and available to answer any questions if need be. I would come back again to this special little oasis.

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent relaxing stay in quiet rural spot.
Really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped, the rural outlook lovely and the hosts very friendly indeed. It's very convenient for Golden Bay, Abel Tasman as well as Nelson.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully relaxing
I am so glad to have found this beautiful spot. The perfect location for a restful retreat. The grounds are stunning and well-designed with a choice of quiet spots to sit and read or watch the local wildlife. Excellent hospitality from hosts Pete and Ali. I will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Sue M.

A peaceful retreat
Thanks Pete & Ali - a quiet and restful rural retreat from our urban lives.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Logan S.

Great spot with great hosts!
Really had a blast during our quick stay at Peter and Ali’s. We were lucky enough to get a tour of their amazing property and meet the goats and chickens. They are so hospitable and nice. Would definitely stay again next time I’m passing through. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Waterwheel Cottage is the perfect place to stay.
Waterwheel Cottage is the perfect place to stay. The cottage is in beautiful grounds, so peaceful, with plenty of wildlife to enjoy. The cottage inside is warm and sparkly clean with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The location was perfect, central to everything and I couldn’t fault anything. I 00% totally recommend Waterwheel Cottage and if I could I would go back again tomorrow.

About the host

Hosted by Ali_Peter_Wright

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What makes this property unique

An excellent place to relax away from the hustle and bustle or use as a base from which to explore.

Languages:

English
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