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Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay

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Beach
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Picton, Marlborough
  • Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Picton Ferry Terminal
    ‪72 min drive‬
  • Picton (PCN)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay

A holiday home suitable for up to 2 families. Broadford at Tara Bay can cater for up to 9 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This property features a north facing deck with stunning views over the bay. This easy to get to property (either by road or boat from Havelock) is over looking the Kenepuru Sound. Close to Portage and Te Mahia Resorts and the Queen Charlotte Track. Drive directly to the door- sheltered, easy unpacking with plenty of room for parking vehicles. The easy sealed road from Nelson or Blenheim is approximately 1 ½ hours travel from either.

The place is well fitted out with electrical appliances, including an oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, washing machine and drier. There is also a barbecue on the deck available for use. Full Vodafone and Spark cell phone coverage- no wifi.
Duvets and pillows are provided and there is a mattress protector on each of the beds, although guests do need to bring their own sheets and towels.

Activities:
This location is ideal for swimming, snapper fishing, water sports, or simply lying on the sunny and sheltered north facing beach.
The Queen Charlotte Track offers access to many other bays and there are several shorter walks off the main track. The Te Mahia to Anakiwa section is open to mountain biking year round.
Fishing can be experienced from the rocks or floating wharf. The boat mooring accommodates boats up to 11m and up to 3 tonne.
There are 2 kayaks, a dinghy, life jackets, and boogy boards available
A television plus a DVD player is available plus a range of board games and books.
Portage Hotel, just 15 minutes drive away has a bar and restaurant and boat ramp, Te Mahia- 10 minutes drive is a great place for coffee.

NOTE
Under kiwi bach tradition you are expected to clean all areas and do the dishes before you leave and bring your own linen.

Property manager

Rosie
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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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
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

About the area

Te Mahia

Located in Te Mahia, this holiday home is near the beach. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Edwin Fox Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Edwin Fox and Picton War Memorial.
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Picton, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre - 1 min drive - 0.5 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 72 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Picton Harbour - 74 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Waikawa Marina - 76 min drive - 47.6 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪The Irish - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬71 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Kenepuru Sounds. Dryden Bay and Mahakipawa Arm are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Paradise
What a wonderful spot. We had the best honeymoon. Fantastic bird life, sea and fish. Absolutely recommend Tara Bay. Thank you Rosie for an awesome break away. Kev & Trac.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely experience
Perfect place for a weekend getaway. Right by the sea and Pet friendly making it the ideal spot. Located on steep terrain. So ability to walk up a steep hill from the sea is needed.Rosie is super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and good avvess to th QC Track
3 nights, not enough. Very comfortable batch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot in Keneperu
We all loved our stay at Broadford, Tara Bay. A very comfortable batch that had everything we needed. Great paddle boarding, swimming, fishing trips. We had a very happy week in a perfect spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie and Denis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful getaway
We loved our 3 nights in this lovely house in an amazing location. It had everything we needed to relax after our 4 days of tramping in the nelson lakes. We even caught 3 snapper!Thank you, Rosie.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Piers L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Feedback from Piers
The house was nice with amazing views. The downside that reflects the review above is the fact that the outboard of the dinghy wasn’t provided. It was shown on the photos and there was no mention in the description that the outboard wasn’t provided. It was one of the reasons why I booked this house as I wanted to fish around the farms. I would suggest maybe a note in the description that the outboard motor isn’t provided.Loved the fact that pets are allowed so would definitely keep you on my go to list for any future holidays with doggo instead of leaving him at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carys C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Post wedding stay
Stayed on our way back from a wedding in Hanmer before catching ferry Absolutely stunning place to stay so nice being away from everything.Water was warm we spent lazy days fish and swimming
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle J.

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Rochelle
Incredibly clean and well equipped bach, thanks for opening it to us to stay. Beautiful birdsong, tranquil setting, short steep walk to the beach and a truly relaxing holiday. Perhaps the best vaccum cleaner I’ve used recently too hehe! Thanks for having us! Great comms!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tara Bay
Beautiful setting. Everything was just bang on.Fishing great , diving great ,scenery spectacular. AND the house was great. Couldn’t ask for more and hope to return in the future. Thank you Rosie and Ross.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tara Bay
We loved our stay yet again in the beautiful Tara Bay. The house was so clean and tidy on arrival and the beds so comfy. We were impressed with the new retaining walls, water pump and wifi! The views from the deck are outstanding and so peaceful, we all got lots of entertainment from the birdlife and plenty of beach and jetty action. Thanks for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike w.

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

10/10 Excellent

George Rebeca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Tara Bay
We had a lovely Christmas at this bach. Great location and what a great view to wake up to. The bach had everything we needed. Very clean. Would stay again! Thank you very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely weekend away with friends
The location is perfect and the space is efficient and spacious enough for 6 adults. We had a wonderful time here. The beach is so close, the surrounding bush is so welcoming. The deck has incredible views and there is ample parking. We would be keen to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Spot
Idyllic location, well set up accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
What a great place just to relax and take in the view and bird life. Pitty the fish weren't bitting but a good time non the less.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bach
Great stay at Rosie’s.Everything you need for an enjoyable trip. The road down the hill is blown out pretty bad below the property so there’s no chance of launching a boat atm next to the property. The wharf was great for snapper fishing out the front with several caught.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bach with a View
Firstly, the bach is perfect for a family and friends. Walking down to the peer or a 10 minute drive to Portage are just a snap shot of outdoor ideas. Kayaks and lifejackets provide wasan added bonus. We left the place as we found it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
Highly recommended, great view, clean and tidy, best place to rest, rejunevate and spend quality family time together. Thankyou! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ness W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location, wonderful serene place
Fantastic property felt incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to stay. Piece of paradise views for miles to enjoy a lovely deck with a sunny warm homely atmosphere a beautiful solid home with excellent access and parking. Private and so handy to the beach. Awesome host very well appointed with everything to make this stay do comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunneva S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Tara Bay
We had a lovely long weekend in Tara Bay. The Broadfords bach is a very comfortable place to stay with everything you could possibly want. The beach is a short walk down the hill and the views from the bach out into Kenepuru Sound are incredible. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to anyone wanting a comfortable home away from home experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Lovely
This is such a beautiful place to stay, a lovely peaceful location, the views are amazing and it's only a 2-minute walk down to the beach and jetty. Broadford has everything you need for a comfortable stay in a holiday home. Thanks Rosie.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific Tara Bay
Great location, great Bach and superb fishing!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

drew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay
Me and my sisters family stayed at the property for a long weekend. The accommodation and location exceeded our expectations, the house was comfy, clean and the views were amazing. We'd love to visit again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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