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BEACH-FRONT, Palms on-the-beach retreatSTUDIO unit 2 KAITERITERI.(Abel Tasman )

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Setting of Beach house with studio units attached.
Birds eye view of private property onto beach.
Studio unit 2, stand alone unit front facade, nearest the beach, 30 metres.
Sunrise on the beach
Setting onto beach.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroomSleeps 245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kaiteriteri, Kaiteriteri
  • Kaiteriteri Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Motueka (MZP)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

BEACH-FRONT, Palms on-the-beach retreatSTUDIO unit 2 KAITERITERI.(Abel Tasman )

A Unique beach retreat, boutique type lodge, Two private studio units with partial sea view and Borders Tapu Bay, KAITERITERI, Reserve BEACH , and ideally situated near to ABEL TASMAN National Park.


Semi detached , stand alone STUDIO UNIT 2,(sleeps 2, ideal for couple or two singles ) has a separate private entrance and offers SEMI self catering, as has an outside washing up kitchen stainless steel sink in a barrel with hot and cold water. All self catering in stand alone unit.

A small nature retreat eco lodge.
Ideally situated to access the Abel Tasman NATIONAL PARK, exceptional peace and quite both night and day, only five minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the main Kaiteriteri beach. We are one of six beaches in Kaiteriteri.

Studio unit 2 does have locked doorways and is not a shared space. NOTE: This unit is newly renovated, stand alone unit and as close to the beach as you can get with a patio outside sitting area and partial sea view.

EQUIPPED; with toaster, microwave , convection counter top oven, bar fridge and utensils. with induction countertop stove and all the pots and pan and utensils.
OPEN PLAN bedroom with own entrance and onto own lounge with King QUEEN Rimu WOOD bed, with luxury mattress and bedding, and King single bed in a Large bedroom beautifully appointed, onto open plan , ( 45 sq. metres ) close onto the beach with partial sea view off patio stone area.

NOTE:The Bathroom is private and large, with toilet, and shower, and is an AL FRESCO TYPE OUTSIDE Modern, Sauna, beach bathroom accessed by only small walk way 5 metres from the unit, and on the same level. It is well lit with sensor security lights at night, and an unique nature experience, one of a kind.
THIS al Fresca outside bathroom also has outside sink area for washing up dishes. NOTE: The upgraded unit is on the same level as the Al fresco bathroom only 5 metres in direct sight! The bathroom has open shower, basin and toilet in one large covered space.

The bathroom: "Please note, this exterior bathroom does have a retro type aluminium door, more like a safari experience.
Note: Free fibre wifi and internet from 15th October to 15th April in season.
Fenced full with indigenous trees and garden shrubs, and running stream and water feature.

Guest Access:
Nature retreat setting; magnificent views of sea & mountains.
The space:
THIS IS A BEACH HOUSE, WITH A DIFFERENCE, modern, yet artistic, but a Beach House. Clean and nicely furnished, yet maintains its BEACH ASPECT.
It’s a Nature Retreat type A place of retreat.
Walk out of your own quite, private self contained accommodation, and look onto the most beautiful secluded beach. Exceptional peace and quite both at night and during the day, provides a place and time to relax from the pressures of modern life, and also do outdoor activities into the Paradise of the ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK.
A natural quiet retreat, with exceptional quiet day and night, on the beach, with lovely walks to many nearby beaches and bays, with a magnificent mountain view and beach view.
Optional Extras:
Sauna at $25 per 15 -20 minute session, if available and in use.

Interaction with guests.
We offer expertise advice and can do your bookings into the famous
Abel Tasman and make all your travel bookings for accessing The National Park at no additional charge whatsoever.
.Other things to note.
NOTE. NO SMOKING on premises.

RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVED as per house guide lines, AS ECO FRIENDLY, we wish to provide a pristine clean place for all future guests.


Overview:
Kaiteriteri, ABEL TASMAN AREA, is one of the most top 10 beaches in the world today.
We are literally 250 metres from the main Kaiteriteri beach, (10 min. walk)
only 30 metres to our own private secluded beach, (1 min.) Tapu Bay, and border the beach as the main gateway,
and only 150 metres away from the famous mountain bike trail park.
We also offer tours into the Abel Tasman National Park, as a tour guide or unguided walks or hikes, and can arrange Kayak hire and trips, and water taxi service, and do offer use of our own commercial sea kayak.
Getting around.
Selection of beaches, easy access to Kaiteriteri mountain bike park.
Only a few minutes from the bustle of Kaiteriteri. Here you'll find water-sports, mini-golf, a health spa with vegetarian dining, excellent restaurants and a Sea Shuttle water-taxi that can whisk you to the Abel Tasman Park.
We offer guided walks within the Abel Tasman and other NATIONAL parks, shuttle service and wine tours.
A Mountain Bike Park and the Taste Tasman Cycle Trail on the doorstep that follows the coast for miles.

Golf at several courses around the region. Motueka (7 kms. Away ) has 2 Cinemas, a great choice of shops, two supermarkets, with many good restaurants & cafes. The coast & rivers provide excellent sea or trout fishing.
We can transport you to any location, and a visit to Golden Bay is a must. (20 minute drive)

A key deposit, breakage and damage deposit called a SECURITY BOND of $200 is to be paid, PER UNIT on booking, (refundable on proper vacating and cleanliness), leaving no stringent food smells.

Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Extras included Linen (Included in booking NZ$35.00 per person and Cleaning charge $35.)
NOTE: Under Kiwi Bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the studio unit, to leave it as you received it.

Property manager

PaulM284

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 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
Property is on 3 levels and not suitable for elderly: Restriction :over 75 year old elderly or anyone with disability or under 23years old restricted
Respect the peace & quiet & natural environment. Eco friendly, minimise carbon footprint.o
Guide lines posted in units, adhere to: benefit all concerned. A $300 security bond deposit required on arrival, fully refundable on proper vacating.

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 eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kaiteriteri

Located in Kaiteriteri, this apartment is on the beach. Abel Tasman National Park and Kahurangi National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Abel Tasman Paddleboarding and SimPit Technologies. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kaiteriteri, Kaiteriteri

What's nearby

  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Honeymoon Bay - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 7 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Marahau Beach - 28 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe Motueka - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chokdee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Smoking Barrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Toad Hall - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACH-FRONT, Palms on-the-beach retreatSTUDIO unit 2 KAITERITERI.(Abel Tasman ) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEACH-FRONT, Palms on-the-beach retreatSTUDIO unit 2 KAITERITERI.(Abel Tasman )?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACH-FRONT, Palms on-the-beach retreatSTUDIO unit 2 KAITERITERI.(Abel Tasman )?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEACH-FRONT, Palms on-the-beach retreatSTUDIO unit 2 KAITERITERI.(Abel Tasman ) located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kaiteriteri apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Abel Tasman Paddleboarding, Kaiteriteri Beach and Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park. Little Kaiteriteri Beach and Honeymoon Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Honeymoon
Lovey part of New Zealand. Excellent accommodation for us with a very informative and friendly host. We were very well looked after. Thanks very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach holiday
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach, birds, and peace
You are located away from the hustle and bustle, yet a short drive to Kaiteriteri Central. Do have an umbrella handy for a short dash to the loo. A very generous room is a mere 50 metres to Tapu Bay and is surrounded by bush and birds. Paul is a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Julia R.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the beach
Lovely spot. It's super close to the ever-changing Tapu Beach. The low tide walks are amazing. House expansive and comfortable. The spa is superb and in a quiet and sunny spot surrounded by trees. Great place to bring your kayaks or SUP as can walk them from the house. Need to time with the tide. Great mountain biking within 100 meters. Very close to Kaiteriteri (20 minute walk on beautiful coastal pathway) and yet away from the crowds. Owner very responsive and contact was frequent during stay - he is very keen to make sure all goes well and property well looked after. Cleanliness probably not to owner standard as he was away at time of check in and takeover of the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A one off
Clean and well appointed apartment with views to the bay and hills beyond . Paul was a very helpful host giving us good advice on local restaurants and trips etc. Just note that the well fitted out alfresco bathroom is under the apartment. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Roger M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The Palms review
1. Lack of privacy. The room is an area off a lounge that is separated by a door. Every sound made is heard by all. 2. Inadequate facilities. One toaster provided(on request) and a hot water jug that has to be filled with a bottle with water sourced from an outside tap. No sink or running water in room. Bathroom is outside. And is ‘al fresco’! With minimum privacy. 3. We had to supply our own toilet paper after the ‘complimentary’ half was finished. We had to ask for our towels and sheets to be laundered. Overall impression was that the room was run on a scant budget.....dodgy light switches, difficult blinds to operate for privacy, No lights in half the room. Uncomfortable bench seat to sit on, resembling a church pew. We cut our 11 night stay to 9 and donated the balance of the money to the owner!

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunny beach-view unit
Really enjoyed our stay. Paul was a hospitable host and the unit was very clean and comfortable. Super comfy beds! Great view of Tapu Bay, wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beach setting
Property was very clean and well managed. Located in beautiful area right above an unpopulated beach. Owner was very helpful in suggesting activities in the area. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Disappointing
From the start I was not happy about the bond process. Two days before arrival I received a msg asking us to phone the manager advising of our arrival time to meet him to get the keys and pay bond in cash. The phone number given was incorrect! The owner was also uncontactable. And how are we supposed to know when we will arrive when we are on the road. Luckily the manager was waiting for us when we arrived. The apartment has very limited sea views (not important but misleading) and there was no WiFi which was advertised. Overall the description of the property was ambitious. At least the manager was prompt for the check out and return of our bond. Not a pleasurable experience overall. Also no restaurants were open in Kaiteriteri at night in May.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Kristina D.

Rules and no warm welcome. Be nice or go home was the landlords message.
Many rules and controls. When we arrived Paul talked 30 minutes about rules like not walk on his new wooden floor. Wi-Fi not available between 10pm and 7am. Risk otherwise for braintumors. For us with a time difference of 12 hours very hard to connect with old parents in Sweden and our kids. More over when I cocked lambhamburgers in the kitchen I was told to do this outside. We did not use any other spices than salt and pfeffer. Then the stove was removed outside. Luckily no rain during our 7days at thishouse. If breaking rules you were going to be charged. Paul mentioned this several times. We are a quiet tidy couple but were treated as we were inresponsible children. Blankets and towels you were charged extra for was not changed during one week. Plates and glasses were a mismatch. No table in the room to eat. Outside an old café table that was very unstable. The positive was the beautiful nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Just wonderful and stunning.
Just wonderful and stunning...... perfect location for exploring the Abel Tasman!
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

The property had everything that I needed, very close to the beach.
The property had everything that I needed, very close to the beach. So much so I booked again straight away!
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10/10 Excellent

Hennie P.

Awesome property in a great location ~ slice of heaven.
Awesome property in a great location ~ slice of heaven.... great value! We will be back.
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2/10 Terrible

Jill H.

For our needs with a party of four adults, the location was perfectly acceptable, but the layout and
For our needs with a party of four adults, the location was perfectly acceptable, but the layout and organisation of the house was not what we hoped for. Sharing the one bathroom with the host and his wife was not satisfactory. The lack of WiFi and television was another major disappointment. The upstairs bedroom was very warm and lacked sufficient ventilation. The lounge provided lacked suitable comfortable seating.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gabriele A.

Walkway to the beach is 4 minutes.
Walkway to the beach is 4 minutes. Fully equiped kitchen with a great outdoor cooking area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nikki P.

Paul was very easy to deal with
Paul was very easy to deal with
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Matt H.

Great location great mix of accomodation options - paul makes you feel at home in his home
Great location great mix of accomodation options - paul makes you feel at home in his home
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A cosy nice place with enaugh privacy.
A cosy nice place with enaugh privacy. A very nice and quite spot perfectly located to explore golden bay and the Motueka region. A clean and warm place perfect for two. The home made pizza was a delight and the Jacuzzi is definitely worth a try !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A cosy nice place with enaugh privacy.
A cosy nice place with enaugh privacy. A very nice and quite spot perfectly located to explore golden bay and the Motueka region. A clean and warm place perfect for two. The home made pizza was a delight and the Jacuzzi is definitely worth a try !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A cosy nice place with enaugh privacy.
A cosy nice place with enaugh privacy. A very nice and quite spot perfectly located to explore golden bay and the Motueka region. A clean and warm place perfect for two. The home made pizza was a delight and the Jacuzzi is definitely worth a try !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A very clean, well-equipped studio with everything you need for a fun stay!
A very clean, well-equipped studio with everything you need for a fun stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location, paradise
Fantastic location, paradise
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely quiet spot 5 mins drive from Kaiteriteri.
Lovely quiet spot 5 mins drive from Kaiteriteri.Wish I'd had longer to stop and relax!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nice place great views
Nice place great views
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

We were told not to utilise the air conditioning machine during the night as it would increase owner
We were told not to utilise the air conditioning machine during the night as it would increase owner's power bill... we were blamed for shorting the fuse to the spa and their dishwasher even though we couldn't even get the AC machine on

About the host

Hosted by PaulM284

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Paul-Stephen is a story teller and tour guide, who knows all the scenic spots of New Zealand, Canada and Southern Africa. He is widely travelled and has lived in many parts of the world with an understanding of the unique indigenous peoples of each country, and tells simple laconic type stories to bring his honoured guests into the moment, embracing all Nationalities, and has worked with the 1st Nations people of USA and Canada, The African tribes of Southern Africa and the Pacific Islanders and Maori of New Zealand. He has a respect for all Nations and the Natural Surrounds of each, and is referred to as 'A guardian of the beautiful planet' and Tapu.(Tiakina Te Taiao )

Why they chose this property

This is a Sacred Haven and Paradise of peace and quiet, unique, pristine beach front property onto the Secluded TAPU (Sacred) Bay of Kaiteriteri.
Ideally situated for the Abel Tasman National Park, Riwaka Resurgence, Valley Wine Trail, Pupu Springs in Golden bay and a haven of special sights, with the MOST SUNSHINE HOURS IN New Zealand.

What makes this property unique

Magnificent sunsets with beach and mountain views. Pristine and quiet setting, with lots of bird life. A small nature retreat eco lodge.
Ideally situated to access the Abel Tasman NATIONAL PARK, exceptional peace and quite both night and day, only five minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the main Kaiteriteri beach. We are one of six beaches in Kaiteriteri.

Languages:

English