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The heart of the park, Torrent Bay

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Torrent Bay
Exterior
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Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The heart of the park, Torrent Bay

Perfect place to get away from it all, the small township of Torrent Bay has around 40 permanent dwellings most of which are empty through the year. There is no road access to the bay, guests must come in by boat or foot.
The bay livens up in the summer when most of the properties are used which gives a friendly atmosphere.
Kid safe beaches and lagoon, lots of bush walks on your doorstep.
Enjoy the feeling of settling down to a refreshing drink while the day trippers are rushing off to board a water taxi.
There are 2 homes side be side so larger groups can be catered for.
Due to being off grid there is no power available in the units, with the exception of lighting and the fridge freezer.
Mobile reception is also patchy, but can usually be found on the front beach, with vodaphone network being slightly better that spark. There is a pay phone in the shed by the jetty with free local calls.

Sunday Star Times had an good article, on Torrent Bay, on the stuff web site back in February which can still be searched. "Heavenly, despite the sandy togs"
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
Families preferred
No pets sorry

Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$30.00 per person);
Starlink Internet (Optional, NZ$30 per Stay)
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

StuartAl3

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 not indicated whether 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 Paddleboarding is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Abel Tasman National Park and Marahau Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Abel Tasman National Park, Torrent Bay

What's nearby

  • Abel Tasman National Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track - 16 min walk - 1.4 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

Restaurants

  • Hooked on Marahau
  • The Park Cafe
  • Tonga Quarry

Frequently asked questions

Is The heart of the park, Torrent Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The heart of the park, Torrent Bay?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The heart of the park, Torrent Bay?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is The heart of the park, Torrent Bay located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Onetahuti Bay and Abel Tasman National Park. Abel Tasman Coast Track is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torrent Bay Bach
Everything you need in a traditional kiwi bach - including the jigsaw puzzle. Private location away from the walkers. Easy access to the beach. Canoes, deck chairs and bbq. Loved our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Torrent Bay!
We loved the house! Cosy space with everything we needed. Enjoyed the outdoor seating area and fireplace especially, we were lucky and had the place all to ourselves. Kayaks were a great bonus to have access to, we had a lot of fun. It was initially a little tricky to find where we were staying, but once we were there, our hosts took great care of us. The local Weka were great company and mostly very well behaved! I would recommend this bach to anyone looking to stay in Torrent bay. Thanks again!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay
Close to the beach with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Was great having kayaks. I hadn’t read the listing properly and wasn’t prepared for having no way to charge anything (my dads hearing aids for example) but had I read the info and been prepared this wouldn’t have been a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dougal L., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing...
We loved our time at Torrent bay. Simply incredible location. House was great and had all we needed and nice and comfy. We aim to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Great family holiday, loved it. Thank you ☺️
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great batch , roomy - well stocked kitchen and good bed rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot - friendly host
Stuart did an outstanding job of taking care of us. Recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ultimate place to relax.
Torrent Bay is our most favourite family holiday destination. Now the grandchildren are enjoying it just as much as their parents did. Kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding right on your doorstep and no cars, cell phone reception or T.V. Nothing to do but relax. Fernbank is well equipped, comfortable beds and ideal for a family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss and relax
We enjoyed our time together as a family. Playing boardgames, kayaking and exploring the surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!! Thank you for letting us book your beautiful place it was magic!!
Absolutely beautiful spot!! We will be back for sure!Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pheston S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Week
We had a wonderful week at this bach as we did 10 years ago when we stayed there. The property is as advertised, a nice family bach away from the hustle of cars. life, and the internet. Bring books and card games though there are a good number of books and board games present at the property. The plug from the fridge has a usb port that can charge phones if you want to use these for reading/pictures. I would definitely consider staying here in the future, particular when family comes from abroad as there are two sides to the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Dick D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A lovely visit to the Abel Tasman track
We loved the two houses and had plenty of space to socialise. Great location for walks and the beach was lovely. It was very rainy so not as bright as it would normally be but we still had fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monique S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Torrent bay and loved the place we stayed in.
Thank you Stuart for your hospitality and letting us enjoy all Torrent bay has to offer. The kayaking was top on our list and we as a family enjoyed it so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Torrent Bay
Perfect away from it all Bach. Soul food time. Off grid and no wifi, my idea of heaven in our Covid times. Great spot for tramping, kayaking, swimming or just doing nothing. Many thanks Stuart.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant spot
Its not quite the ritz, but close, and has got most of what you need for a great beach stay - we had both units between 3 families and it served us splendidly for over a week. Private and secluded property, its great! Stuart was brilliant to deal with and helped in any way he could before our arrival. An amazing and special part of our country. We will be back indeed. Thank you for having us at your pad Stuart.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Michael E., Christchurch, NZ

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pre Christmas getaway
Superb remote location and a privilege to stay as a non-resident in this sought-after community of long established and friendly bach owners. Accessible, empty & safe beach, but watch out for occasional sting rays and boarding the Sea Shuttle in stormy seas at low tide; easy coastal walks in both directions; great to be off grid for a week. Stuart's communications and instructions were prompt and clear, but for the price charged, we were disappointed to find a superficial level of cleanliness on arrival at the bach with a dirty fireplace, mould on the freezer drawers, mice droppings and a dead rat in the bathroom cupboard etc. A pre-season Spring clean and a longer, more thorough servicing between guests would have saved us a few hours of cleaning to restore what is otherwise a very comfortable bach and an ideal location for a week of mixed weather for an intergenerational family of 5 adults and 2 under 6 years. Every bach we know has its own story and our experience was probably due to exceptional circumstances, but it certainly won't put us off from wanting to return another time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
Was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
We loved our stay - it is a true Kiwi bach, homely, cosy (great fire), with everything you need, without being impersonal like a hotel. Torrent Bay is just beautiful and it is a privilege to be able to book a house to stay there. We met Stuart, who brought in some extra firewood for us. He was very friendly, helpful and great to chat to. We got good cell reception on the beach with 2 degrees, but were also very happy to not get reception at the house. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning surroundings.
House was well equipped. We had a large group and shared both houses. Solar energy worked well, Torrent Bay is absolutely beautiful. Great communication from Stuart and Nicola. Many thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Louise S., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location - so relaxing and beautiful
This is a traditional kiwi bach located 50m from the beach - it's quiet and private. There is everything you need for a relaxing holiday, comfy beds, lots of books and games etc. The kayaks were fabulous and added so much to our stay - the kids had a great time exploring the lagoons. The solar power worked fabulously, there's USB points for phone charging and a big new fridge. Friends booked the adjoining bach, so to have two places together, but our own space, was fantastic. We will definitely be back. The location is outstanding.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Peter M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Torrent Bay
We are regular visitors to Torrent Bay. This property is central and close to the front beach but has only a thumbnail view and limited sun. The property is tired, but that adds to the "bach" feel. But the batteries needed to be boosted for a new guest. Turning on the fridge drained all the power and we lost food - not good when replacement fresh produce is so distant

8/10 Good

Joanne T., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded bach ideal for exploring Abel Tasman
Great easy care homely bach. Easy to contact. Staying in Fernbank is Lovely no stress as don’t have to worry about sand too much as it’s well lived in. Beautiful wooden coffee table and bookcase with a great selection of books on offer Great kayaking in the bay. cute and curious wekas. Lovely birdsong.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would love to come again!!
A beautiful stay in paradise, thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property in beautiful location
Fantastic spot!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H., Barwon Heads

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden getaway
Torrent Bay is a treasure. We would come back in a flash. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by StuartAl3

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What makes this property unique

Native bush on your doorstep

Languages:

English