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Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach

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Welcome
From the garden
View from the house
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Te Mahia, Te Mahia
  • Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪68 min drive‬
  • Picton (PCN)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom Upstairs

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach

Set in native bush our bach is a fabulous place to get together working well for either 2 families (not suitable for under 5's) or couples. Both the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms have a bathroom, one with shower and the other with a bath so you each have your privacy.
The twin room downstairs however is accessed via the queen bedroom so something to bear in mind.
It is drenched in sun with stunning water views over the bay. The north facing deck is sheltered and captures the last of the sunshine making it an ideal spot for outdoor dining. The enclave of glow worms at the end of our driveway is a must see at night.
A private bush track takes you to the secluded beach below which is safe for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. There is a mooring and 10 foot dingy provided and boat launching is just a 10 minute drive away.
There is a waterski lane in the bay if you wish to ski, biscuit or wakeboard.
The Te Mahia Lodge shop is a short meander down the private road and you can book fishing trips here.
The Queen Charlotte Track offers access to many other bays and there are several shorter walks off the main track. The Te Mahia to Anikiwa section is open to mountain biking year round.
Note: the private drive in to our bach is quite narrow so not suitable for towing in large boats

Extras: Cleaning NZ$100.00 per stay

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels) and leave our house tidy on your departure

Property manager

melaus169

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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 3–17
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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

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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Te Mahia

Located in Te Mahia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Kenepuru Sounds and Mahakipawa Arm reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Edwin Fox Museum and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Te Mahia, Te Mahia

What's nearby

  • Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 68 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Picton Harbour - 69 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Waikawa Marina - 72 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪The Irish - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬67 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny bach above secluded swimming beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kenepuru Sounds. Mahakipawa Arm and Dryden Bay are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucilla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short trip to malborough sounds
Great property, beautiful spotReally enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and tranquil holiday home
Most beatiful bach, very homey and most beatiful views. Host is pleasant to communicate with. Close to swimming beach which the kids were at everyday. The glow worms experience was amazing kids loved it and brwth taking walks. We found near by boat launch and spent day. There is a resort cafe near by which has the essentials.wpuld recommend this hidden gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jayd c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place to be!
Amazing property with sea views looking over Te Mahia bay. Communication prior to the trip was fantastic and easy to deal with. The house is nice and spacious with lots of room for friends and family. Will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views, perfect size & dingy to use
Great experience. Stunning views, with a private beach and a dingy for use to cross the bay to the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene
Comphy warm and clean, and a lovely spot to spend a few days. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb bach in a beautiful bay
We came here for some peace and quiet, and this bach was perfect. It's very well equipped with 4 bedrooms, space for 9 people. The open plan living room and kitchen is above the trees facing west, overlooking a sheltered bay. There's a private beach and a kayak and dinghy are provided. Whilst we could have stayed in every day and just enjoyed the peace and quiet, the bach is close to Queen Charlotte Track and we made a walk to Onahau Lookout with epic views across both Queen Charlotte Sound and Kenepuru/Pelorus Sounds. The next day we walked to Mistletoe Bay. Coffee was enjoyed at Te Mahia resort and Mistletoe Bay. There's no wifi at the bach but there's some 4G cellphone signal. Overall we really enjoyed staying here and will definitely come back if the opportunity arises!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable
Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jono S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a beautiful location!
Very nice place and very good communication with Bach owner. This was our second time staying here, and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday.
Great house in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
This is a great place to stay! We were very happy. Great size place for the 8 of us, 2 family's of 4. The private beach was a great spot for relaxing 😊 having the dinghie and canoe was such a extra bonus. We would happily stay here again. Melanie is a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay
Thoughly enjoyed our stay . Bach was very clean and warm. Beautiful views great weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location & lovely well-equipped holiday home
We had a wonderful stay at Mel’s bach in Te Mahia bay. Check in process was very smooth. Beautiful views from the bach with a lovely sunny deck and a small private beach that had lovely late arvo sun. Kitchen was very well equipped. Thank you Melanie for letting us stay in your lovely bach !
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cath M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Break away
What a wonderful spot! Swimming (Feb,) and fishing off the beach. Well appointed bach, would love to return soon. Short walk to little shop for an ice cream. Enjoyed by all in our group, canoe a bonus too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Sounds getaway
Beautiful bach, towards the end of a private road so incredibly peaceful, we had an amazing stay. Has everything you need and the master bed upstairs was super comfy. We would definitely like to come back one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best view ever for washing dishes
Great experience, fantastic views. Peaceful and relaxing environment for the whole family. Kids lived swimming and exploring in the kayak.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Priscilla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location, comfortable and quiet
Perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Te Mahia treat
We had a wonderful stay, the house was in an ideal spot and great size for 2 couples. Deck gets great afternoon sun😀
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Neville D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Location very good. Need to pint out though not to take bist to house as road very narrow and windin
Simple and easy process
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

sherrilyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Well organized. Lovely views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like a much loved family bach
We had a lovely relaxing stay in this property.plenty of room for 2 couples.great spacious living and kitchen area with stunning views. The kitchen is well stocked if you want to cook (which we did). It felt private but was also close to the resort which has a cafe and shop.excellent communication from owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Sounds holiday
Great location with road access and mooring for boat out in front of bach. Beaut views to water and surrounded by bush with regular visits from tui, kereru and bellbirds. House had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

bronwyn y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful views
This is a great place to stay. Road in a bit skinny and windy but ok. House is 2 story with one downstairs bedroom having to go through other bedroom to access. Two decks with amazing views and wonderful birdlife. Only complaint is it smelt musty on arrival but open windows and doors helped that. Would certainly recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunny well located bach
The house is well equipped, clean and very sunny. It is located for access to boating, and walking or biking on the Queen Charlotte Walkway. Having the use of a boat mooring in the Bay is very handy.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blair I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic bach & location
We were a party of 5 (4 adults & 1 toddler). The bach was perfect for us. Warm, cosy, spectacular views, well appointed, it had everything we needed. The only problem was we didnt want to leave! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by melaus169

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What makes this property unique

Close to the Queen Charlotte Track for great walking, running or mountain biking.
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