10/10 Excellent
Paul F.
15 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip
Paul F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing.
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Okiwi Bay
- Penzance Bay37 min drive
- Duncan Bay51 min drive
- Picton Ferry Terminal89 min drive
- Picton (PCN)85 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing.
Okiwi Bay is a peaceful seaside settlement situated just over one hour from Nelson or Blenheim. A fabulous spot with a friendly atmosphere for family and friends. Renowned for its access to excellent fishing in the Marlborough Sounds. From the porch at Catseye you can check out the tides and the boats as they head to the ramp which is 2 minutes drive away.
Catseye sleeps 8 comfortably, with two queen bedrooms and another bedroom with four single beds. It has a bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet. The house has a bright open plan living area with a large table for meals and a log burning fire with plenty of firewood. It is well equipped for family groups and/or friends with comfortable beds, modern appliances, plenty of fridge and freezer space and a washing machine. The living area is open plan with access through 2 sliding double doors to the porch with seating and views to the sea.
There is plenty of off street parking for cars and boats and a wash down area, with a stainless steel fish filleting cleaning area with running water.
Okiwi Bay is well serviced with recycling, petrol and a shop for extra food and fishing supplies. Enquires start at $150.00 a night, please contact Sally Jane on 021 261 3526 or sallysage@yahoo.com.
Catseye sleeps 8 comfortably, with two queen bedrooms and another bedroom with four single beds. It has a bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet. The house has a bright open plan living area with a large table for meals and a log burning fire with plenty of firewood. It is well equipped for family groups and/or friends with comfortable beds, modern appliances, plenty of fridge and freezer space and a washing machine. The living area is open plan with access through 2 sliding double doors to the porch with seating and views to the sea.
There is plenty of off street parking for cars and boats and a wash down area, with a stainless steel fish filleting cleaning area with running water.
Okiwi Bay is well serviced with recycling, petrol and a shop for extra food and fishing supplies. Enquires start at $150.00 a night, please contact Sally Jane on 021 261 3526 or sallysage@yahoo.com.
Property manager
Sally Jane Smith
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
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Check in after 3:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 mid sized dogs, outside only. Please clean up.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Okiwi Bay
Located in Okiwi Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tunnicliff Reserve and Penzance Bay. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
Okiwi Bay
What's nearby
- Tunnicliff Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Penzance Bay - 37 min drive - 22.0 km
- Duncan Bay - 51 min drive - 28.8 km
- Picton Harbour - 88 min drive - 85.5 km
- Picton Ferry Terminal - 89 min drive - 85.7 km
Getting around
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Reviews
9.6
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Melanie S.
25 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Melanie S.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
kristian c.
30 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation
kristian c.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
danette o.
3 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for fishing
danette o.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Rosie M.
21 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday in the bay
Rosie M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah R.
3 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Sarah R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Sharon R.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to home getaway
Sharon R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
John M.
12 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Okiwi bay break
John M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
David G.
12 March 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend awsy
David G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
7 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place To Stay
Julie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alethea S.
2 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great bach
Alethea S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Neil G., Christchurch
12 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
Neil G.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Jason B.
1 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little batch
Jason B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lorna H.
11 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend at Okiwi
Lorna H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Neil G., Christchurch
19 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Okiwi bay fishing trip
Neil G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
6/10 Okay
Christine H.
28 March 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A classic bach experience. Nice and chilled out.
Christine H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Isaiah C.
24 March 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay location an all round an enjoyable get away for me & the family 😁
Isaiah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elora H.
1 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a special place!
Elora H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Laura G.
20 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable bach, great location
Laura G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sapphire S.
25 October 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and added bonus of dog kennels for the dogs
Sapphire S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alex H.
15 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Alex H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Gavin P.
2 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Spot!
Gavin P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Deanna D.
2 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent !!...
Deanna D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Leanne D.
21 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Leanne D.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Marina F.
2 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice fishing spot
Marina F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
About the host
Hosted by Sally Jane Smith
Hi my name is Sally and with my partner we head down to Okiwi Bay as often as possible. I am a school teacher who is Head of Art and Design at Nga Tawa in Marton. Based in Whanganui with a large garden, Catseye gives us the chance to catch a whole lot of fish and touch base with family and friends in the holidays. Fishing in the ocean or rowing round in my tinny, catching up with the locals or walking the beach front there is as little or as much you want to do in Okiwi Bay.
Why they chose this property
I am from Marlborough and have always wanted a place 'Down the Sounds' like we enjoyed when we were kids, with lots of bush to explore, fish to catch and a bay to swim in. Okiwi Bay is all that and more with fishing like we remember in the good old days the hook hardly hits the bottom and they are biting. Safe enough for the kids to go on adventures without getting into strife and a community that embraces it all. Welcome to our piece of paradise.
What makes this property unique
We fell in love with Catseye because it is excellent all year round. On a summers day the sliding doors are open, the sun shines in and with open plan living it is easy to keep an eye on the whole family. Two minutes down to the beach for a swim and play in the children's area down the road. In winter with the fire roaring the whole house is cozy and big enough for eight. Any time of the year there is room for the boats, vehicle's and all that fishing gear - Perfect.
Languages:
English
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