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Beachaven - REAR Cottage at Ligar Bay with Free Kayaks and unlimited Wifi.

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Property location from the beach.  This listing is for the Rear cottage.
Location of both cottages.  This listing is for the Rear Cottage.
View taken from the Rear Cottage
Cottage kitchen.
Open plan Lounge, Kitchen and Dining area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ligar Bay, Golden Bay
  • Tata Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Pohara Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Takaka (KTF)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1 - Queensize bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2. Twin single beds or kingsize bed but not both.

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beachaven - REAR Cottage at Ligar Bay with Free Kayaks and unlimited Wifi.

This listing is for the REAR Cottage. We have two cottages with two bedrooms and one bathroom each. The photos and booking calendar on this listing are for the slightly elevated, more private and sheltered REAR cottage. For the other cottage please refer to listing #20019167.

We provide free unlimited Wifi and four kayaks for our guests to share between the cottages.
Our kayaks are stable and suitable for all year round use without even getting wet! Paddle the beautifully clear water around the stunning coastline to Tata Beach where there are often seals, Tarakohe Harbour or the sheltered Ligar Bay lagoon.

The property is just across the road to the Golden Sand beach of Ligar Bay.

The Cottage is fully self contained with:
- New kitchen with dishwasher.
- Full conventional oven and microwave.
- Freeview TV, DVD, HDMI cord, Fridge/freezer and washing machine.
- Heatpump for quick efficient winter heating.
- A small bathroom and separate toilet room.
- The Cottages are separated by a carport and lawn area. The Cottages are not attached and are private from each other.
- Carport and extra parking space for two cars on the driveway of the rear cottage. Suitable for small boats only.
- Picnic table and extra chairs for grassed area.
- Mobile phone reception and Free WiFi.

The cottage is a comfortable, functional New Zealand holiday home. It's not a grand house but it is clean, warm, cozy, it is fully equipt, has comfortable beds and is located in a stunning environment

Special conditions:
- Smoking outside only and dispose of your butts please.
- No pets or parties.
- No tents, caravans or campervans outside the Cottages at any time.

Under New Zealand Holiday Home tradition on departure you are expected to: clean and tidy the house, do the dishes and remove your rubbish. Instructions will be given for this but it can generally be dropped at the Recovery Centre which is on your departure route. There is no charge if you use the bag provided.

CLEANING AND LINEN ARE NOT INCLUDED but can be arranged as optional extras.
LINEN CHARGE IS $50 for the Queensize bed or King width bed and $25 for a Single.

CLEANING CHARGE IS $95. If you prefer not to fully clean the cottage or think you will be short of time prior to your 10am departure we can arrange it for you, but you do still need to remove your rubbish, glass and bottles.
The Service Fee listed with the payment details is the website commission. It is not for cleaning or linen at the Cottage.

Duvets, extra blankets and pillows are provided. You need to bring your toiletries and all food for personal use. Minimal supplies such as toilet paper, soap and shampoo are provided to get you started.

If you have not received a reply from us, please check your Spam mail. We generally reply quickly within 12 - 24 hours.

15 minutes drive to the Northern Boundary of the Abel Tasman National Park for great walks, Mountain Bike Tracks or for the supermarket and shopping in Takaka.
5 minutes drive to Pohara for cafe's, general store and the golf course.

We have an extensive information folders in the cottage describing areas of interest in Golden Bay. Many of our guests have commented on how useful these are.

Golden Bay is unique for arts, crafts, cafe's museums, beautiful scenery, walking tracks and beaches. Take time out to relax, sit back and enjoy the stunning sunsets.

So many lovely places to visit. Wainui Falls, Taupo Point, Waikoropupu Springs, Anatoki Salmon Farm, Rawhiti Caves, Abel Tasman National Park, Totaranui Beach, Awaroa, Farewell Spit, Wharareki Beach, walks, bike rides, arts and crafts.

Property manager

Wendy Dorrington
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No group bookings with any under 21 year olds.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only - please pick up your butts
Rubbish glass and bottles must be removed. Council bag is provided for you to drop at the Takaka or Motueka Recovery Centre on your departure route.
No tents, caravans or campervans at the cottages.
No loud music or parties.

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
Note from host: No group bookings with any under 21 year olds.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Ligar Bay

Located in Ligar Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Bay and Abel Tasman National Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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Ligar Bay, Golden Bay

What's nearby

  • Ligar Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tata Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pohara Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Totaranui Beach - 36 min drive - 18.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brigand Cafe Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪De-Lish Delicatessen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachaven - REAR Cottage at Ligar Bay with Free Kayaks and unlimited Wifi. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachaven - REAR Cottage at Ligar Bay with Free Kayaks and unlimited Wifi.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachaven - REAR Cottage at Ligar Bay with Free Kayaks and unlimited Wifi.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachaven - REAR Cottage at Ligar Bay with Free Kayaks and unlimited Wifi. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ligar Bay holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ligar Bay Beach and Golden Bay. Tata Beach and Pohara Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pauline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beach Haven
Tiny bathroom Not suitable for people on larger side
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stress Free House
I loved at how straightforward this place was. It is fuss free, but contains all the necessities you will need. I also love how they allow the tenant to do the cleaning (which is clearly outlined, and easy to do). Thanks so much to the owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matariki
We had a lovely time staying in warmth and comfort, just over the road from the beach. Very well set up modern bach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss
Bliss in heaven. Because we were mid week it was incredibly quiet and very dark at night. The perfect stay to relax and recharge. Walking the beach, quick drive to Wainui Falls and in full roar. Not to far was The cove ....stepping back in time beautiful fauna. Would go back for more and more. thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Great stay as always - Thanks so much
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hartmut K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice holiday place
We enjoyed the timevout there
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keren P., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot!
A great, clean, warm cosy cottage. Such a beautiful spot close to everything you will need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant
Absolutely fantastic location to take a few days with the kids. Heaps to do and the house has everything you need. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you needed
Well set up Bach, fab location, lots to do in area and information regarding this. Clear instructions from owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous as always!
Another fabulous stay at Beachaven. Our first time in the rear cottage but just as good as they front. Family friendly for the perfect holiday. We love Ligar Bay ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach side cottage
Our wee family had a lovely stay at beachaven cottage. The cottage was warm and inviting with a stunning veiw of the bay! Thank you for having us, we had a magical weekend, be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed
What a great little house. Nicely sized and comfortable with clean and tidy amenities. Really close to the bay and a fireplace across the road. The owners were great communicators. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm, tidy and beautiful location
Quick access to the beach and a short walk to the Abel Tasman memorial. The property is excellent quality, the best bach I've stayed in thus far (especially in this price range). The back bach doesn't have as great a view, but you could definitely see the ocean. There was a gale blew through while we were there, but the sheltered location felt perfectly save to ride out the storm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Beautiful home with great amenities - host was wonderful very accommodationing and great communication. would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location in a modern spacious bach
We had a great time in an awesome spot. So close to the beach and having kayaks available to use was great. Thankyou Wendy and we hope to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
We had a great time staying here. Well equipped and very tidy bach. Amazing location and the kayaks were very handy! Would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Reuben M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blissful, warm and cosy...
What an amazing hideaway...! We headed up to Ligar Bay hoping for some "ok" weather for winter and that we could enjoy and relax in the surroundings... well we got more than we bargained for! Weather was fantastic and the setting was unreal.... To walk out of the accommodation and literally cross the road and be on the beach with kayaks from the house was just wonderful for us all. A more than ample 2 bedroom home with a great heat pump and fully comfortable lounge. Thank you so much for an amazing time, and we really cannot wait to book up again and come see you guys again. Reuben, Sheelagh, Millie and Charlie
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Property very clean and tidy. Just as listed. Great location.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - right by a safe beach,
We had a lovely time at the house. It's right by a big sandy beach - brilliant for exploring at low tide. Also close to northern end of Abel Tasman and lots of great attractions in Golden Bay. We stayed four nights but lots more to do in the area. House well equipped with everything you need.

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Road trip
Great property great location Cheers
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot and relaxing
Excellent location, handy to everything, great cottage and well appointed. We liked it so much we booked it again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family holiday for little ones
We stayed in the rear bach for our first family holiday to the South Island. It was the perfect place to stay with 2 young children. It was super clean and exactly reflected photos/epectations. Unfortunately, the weather was wet, cold and windy most of our stay. The kids still enjoyed walking along the driftwood covered bay and swinging on the rope swings. We were able to enjoy the beach on our final morning at Ligar Bay. The quick use of the Kayak helped make some special memories. We would love to return someday - and try to avoid the storms next time.

8/10 Good

Natalie D.

nice
Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay. Grandkids had a ball. Recomend people to stay there.
Home away from home. Everything you need. I would like to thank Wendy and Paul for a lovely Beachaven Cottage.

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Dorrington

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We have owned and rented Beachaven Cottages for over 20 years.

I have lived in Nelson most of my life and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. I'm a keen hiker and mountain biker so I can advise you on most of the tracks, National Parks and places to visit.

Why they chose this property

Beachaven Cottages are virtually beachfront. Just across the road is the beach and a reserve with wood fueled BBQ's. This makes it so easy to transport the kayaks, picnic, swim and enjoy the fabulous sunsets.

The beach is probably the calmest and most sheltered in Golden Bay. It is one of the few with Golden sand which makes for clear water. You'll love it.

What makes this property unique

The Cottages have all day sun and a mild winter climate. However on cold days there is a heat pump for efficient easy heating.

The location to Ligar Bay beach has to be the best feature. Tata Beach, Wainui Falls and Abel Tasman National Park are a short drive. Enjoy.

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English

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