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A charming Torrent Bay bach in the heart of Abel Tasman!

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Jetty ,overlooking lagoon
front Beach.
Front of bach
Private and cosy
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Marahau, Torrent Bay
  • Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Marahau Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Motueka (MZP)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Queen bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

A charming Torrent Bay bach in the heart of Abel Tasman!

Relax in our most treasured hideaway. Enjoy everything a holiday could ask for, peace and relaxation, crystal clear waters to paddle in, golden sand laze on and walking tracks into the Abel Tasman for as short or long as you wish.

Watch the tide fill the estuary from the breakfast table or we are so close you could even take your breakfast to this more private side beach and enjoy the sunrise with your toes in the sand.

Let kids be kids or even let the adult be kids and explore, swim, make memories and enjoy this treasured place.

Options of walking further into the Park and being picked up by water taxi and returned back. You can also cross the estuary at low tide to visit the ever enchanting Cleopatra Pools. There are so many option for exploring this great track.
Suitable to bring your own or hired kayaks with you!

**NO ROAD ACCESS**
Torrent bay is accessible by boat or by walking the Abel Tasman National park track. Water taxi services are available from Kaiteriteri. Or if you choose to walk the track it takes 3 hrs - 3.5 hrs and leaves from Marahau with beautiful views along the way. There is a low tide track across to Torrent bay inlet or a high tide that takes approximately 45 minutes longer which goes past cleopatra pools.
There are trolleys available by the main Jetty to bring your luggage to the Bach.


Our beautiful kiwi bach still offers a great comfortable service!
*Solar 12v lighting, fridge and TV.
*Gas ensures nice hot meals on the cook top, a hot shower after spending the day out on the sand and a washing machine so you can stay at the Bach as long as your food can last!
*Fire also heats water on wet-back (Gas and firewood provided)
*No convenience shops so bring a chilly bin to last you.

Special conditions:
No smoking
No pets (sorry)
All rubbish to be taken out of the park with you
Minimum 2 night stay

NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Matt Morgan

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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Smoking

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Important information

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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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Torrent Bay

Located in Torrent Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Abel Tasman National Park and Marahau Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Abel Tasman Paddleboarding and SimPit Technologies. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Marahau, Torrent Bay

What's nearby

  • Abel Tasman National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marahau Beach - 13 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 32 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 34 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hooked on Marahau
  • The Park Cafe
  • Tonga Quarry

Frequently asked questions

Is A charming Torrent Bay bach in the heart of Abel Tasman! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A charming Torrent Bay bach in the heart of Abel Tasman!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A charming Torrent Bay bach in the heart of Abel Tasman!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A charming Torrent Bay bach in the heart of Abel Tasman! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Onetahuti Bay and Abel Tasman National Park. Abel Tasman Coast Track is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joanna w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Torrent Bay is heaven on earth, the this Bach is the perfect home away from home to experience it.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely spot for a stopover on a hike
Relaxed kiwiana bach in the middle of the Abel Tasman park; fairly basic with toilet and shower in an outside room and some of the provisions needed to be restocked but it was value for money and the owners were lovely to liaise with. Thanks for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
It was the perfect spot to relax and we had everything we needed. Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi folks were a great recommendation for transportation. They accommodated our schedules and were so helpful. The new WIFI at the house was a great surprise for sending pictures back home. If you are considering a stay here, don’t hesitate!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Lovely property, perfect for exploring Abel Tasman. Owners were very accommodating and flexible with good and quick communication with any questions we had
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven F., Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location in Torrent Bay
Second time we have stayed there. Four days and three nights. Basic bach in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanna w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss
The Bach was perfect, it had everything we needed for a wonderful relaxing holiday. I hope we can come back for longer.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe L., Nelson, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful kiwi bach in paradise
Great communication with Matt and so grateful to have been able to spend a few days in the paradise of Torrent Bay in this simple cosy kiwi bach. It had everything we needed. Thanks for sharing this lovely spot Matt!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and classic bach
Brilliant!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne R., Christchurch NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torrent Bay gem!
A great, original, unique bach, but with extra features like power, fridge/freezer, washing machine. Great location, lovely peaceful setting surrounded by bush.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jillian w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the perfect place for a special weekend.
we had a fabulous time, perfect in every way, thank you to Matt and the family for sharing their wonderful bach with us for our special weekend. So close to - beach and lagoon for swimming, and the parks tracks for walking. And when we just wanted to enjoy being at the bach - outdoor deck and back yard sunny and private. Indoor cosy - and warm, and everything needed in kitchen, particularly enjoyed reading from the collection of books about the history of Abel Tasman park. We look forward to returning again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHONA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kiwi bach in the heart of a national park
It’s unusual to find a place to rent in the middle of a national park. This was the charm of the bach. The location is perfect for walking parts of the track in both directions, or hopping on a water taxi to go further. Its family obviously love and enjoy the house. It’s comfortable with a lived-in feel. The solar power encouraged us to be frugal with our power use though didn’t inconvenience us. It’s quite expensive - this would deter us from staying again unless we were sharing costs with others. But the location is very special.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect solution
My wife two kids (17, 13) and I spent two nights at the property as part of our Kayak trip around the area. Torrent Bay is a beautiful place to escape the world and the location of the batch is great - it is perfect at high tide as you can paddle into the inlet and literally up to the front door. We wanted an easy cost effective accommodation solution that was not a tent... this batch was perfect. A real Kiwi batch with the luxury of a hot shower and a fridge to keep the beer cold! The host was very helpful and easy to deal with. Perfect! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Charming Traditional Waterside Bach
We loved our stay and will return. We were kayaking Abel Tasman and paddled to the bach. We moored our kayak on the beach near the bach. (watch the tides). We stayed 3 days and paddled the area including up to near Cleopatras pool, where we swam. This is a traditional bach that has been simply and tastefully decorated. While it is an older style bach, it has all the comforts we need. Out the front gate and across the path is a picnic table on the edge of the very tidal Torrent bay lagoon. It was lovely having breakfast there. The Abel Tasman track goes right past the bach. It's quiet and private. Will definity return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianna and Mike H., Ligar Bay, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nostalgia- good old school kiwi bach
We loved it there. Rustic, simple, cosy and fun like the original bach experience of yesteryear. The woodfire was awesome. Great private back yard and deck surrounded by natives. A peaceful quiet spot in April. The estuary is just a few steps away outside the gate. Simple clean semi-detached flushing loo and shower. Great fridge freezer worked perfectly. All kitchen gear you could need supplied. Limited power as expected with a few quirks. Beds a bit soft for us, but that did not detract from our stay. We would love to go back again for 3 or 4 nights. Thanks do much for letting us share your special bit of the Abel Tasman.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominique P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip to Torrent Bay
We feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to stay in the Morgan’s bach in Torrent Bay. Noted in previous reviews was “spiders”, yet I couldn’t find a single one (inside). We felt the bach had real character, and we loved the nautical theme throughout Cheeky weka kept the kids entertained on the back lawn, and despite the constant rain we loved exploring the bay at low and high tide. We also enjoyed catching our own dinner, and walked to both Cleopatra and Cascade Falls with young children. It was an excellent location for us. This place isn’t for those who don’t enjoy the simple things. Be prepared to chop wood, adjust the gas bottles, and work out the power settings yourself. Thanks for opening your special place to those lucky enough to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Therese B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing kiwi bach getaway in beautiful National Park
Cute and rustic cottage/bach in Abel Tasman National Park. Perfect location for our needs, which included a 9 year old - we were able to do manageable daily walks in each direction every day, and return to home comforts afterwards. Torrent Bay itself is also beautiful and relaxing. We used Abel Tasman Shuttles to get in and out, and they were very helpful with planning the ferry trips, and with all of our gear that we took in (all food, linen etc). Communication with owner was great. Only suggestion would be better instructions on how to use gas oven/grill (inside of oven). We weren't able to figure it out!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

EZEQUIEL E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good stay in paradaise
Exclusive location Nice vintage style Spiders all over Not very clean in general As we paid top dollar, we would have expected a very tidy and clean place Torrent Bay is a magic place and the house is good over all
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traditional kiwi batch
We had such an amazing time here. The communication with the host Matt was absolutely fantastic. Had everything we needed. The kids took alittle while to get use to the idea of limited power 😄😄 can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Soo lovely, sad o leave
Great Bach and great location. Special place to stay 🤗🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vikki C., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unwind in Torrent Bay
We had a fabulous 4 night stay at the bach. It had everything we needed, and we enjoyed being off the grid for a few days. The location right next to the lagoon is amazing. We spent our time pottering around in the lagoon, going for walks in the park and just chilling out. There are hand carts for luggage just behind the jetty shed, so it was great to use those for taking our luggage in, and our luggage and rubbish out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous getaway
Very nice and quiet stay in a fabulous old school kiwi batch. We were lucky to have the whole bay to ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Such a beautiful place. The bach is really homely and warm and just like a bach should be-that is, it looks like a proper bach, not all done up and flash, but nestled into its surroundings and with everything you need to enjoy the beauty around you. The location is perfect, next to the Torrent Bay lagoon which changes throughout the day. I wanted to never leave. Note to coffee drinkers, you need to bring something to make your coffee in!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

ruby p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great spot!
Cosy, lovely house and what a wonderful thing to be able to stay inside the Abel Tasman! And despite the isolation of the place the hosts managed to get someone to come help out the same day to get the shower going.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torrent Bay
Very Kiwi style Bach! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning marching it's description
Thank you for the opportunity to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Matt Morgan

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What makes this property unique

Nothing like being on Island time in your own back yard
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