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Wharekaretu Holiday Home

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Dining
DVD player, stereo
Interior
Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms173 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wharekaretu Holiday Home

Architectural luxury and convenience.

Spacious, fully self contained three bedroom town house.

Enjoy sun filled open plan living surrounding a uniquely designed garden courtyard. Entertain friends and family in a fully equipped kitchen, cook from a centralized island cook top.

Or relax upstairs in a cozy corner reading room enjoying views of the neighborhood and surrounding hills, sharing the level with three private bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Wharekaretu provides contemporary laid back living all year round. Superior insulation, underfloor heating and passive solar design ensure our guests can make the most of this historic end of Nelson city in complete comfort and style.

Experience Nelson Central; walking distance to cultural venues, restaurants and shops, including the local favourites Maitai and Brook Valleys for swimming and walking, golf or mountain biking, bird watching and exploring.


*Bullet pointed features:
kitchen; fridge, freezer, microwave, electric hob, dish washer.
Separate Laundry
2.5 bathrooms / 3 toilets, with custom tile showers and hand craft ceramic basins by local potter
Underfloor central heating
2 x king, 1 x queen (converts to 6 x singles ,). All High quality beds
High quality linen and towels
Secure two car garage, auto door
HD/TV and surround sound CD/DVD system, i-pod connection
WI-FI high speed internet

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

CH_RR_Shaw

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1860 sq ft (173 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Wharekaretu Home Nelson
Wharekaretu Holiday Home Nelson
Wharekaretu Holiday Home Private vacation home
Wharekaretu Holiday Home Private vacation home Nelson

About the neighborhood

Map
Nelson City, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Provincial Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nelson Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jay's Dumpling Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Free House - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wharekaretu Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wharekaretu Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wharekaretu Holiday Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wharekaretu Holiday Home located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this golf vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fairfield Park, Christ Church Cathedral, and Nelson Provincial Museum. Queens Gardens and Flamedaisy Glass Design are also within 10 minutes.

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Wharekaretu Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family visit
nice property good visit to Nelson
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve D., Perth,Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay
Lovely well appointed house,fully featured modernkitchen with great outdoor area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and helpful hosts
This was a lovely home located close to Nelson’s town centre and bike trails. It was great for the whole family, and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The hosts Charles and Rosemary were friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Another great stay at Wharekaretu - lovely house, short walk to centre of town, friendly and helpful hosts. We will keep coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Look No Further
If looking for a fabulous property, great hosts and want to be in central city area of Nelson then look no further. Highly recommended and if staying in Nelson again will definitely be back
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

J H., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely roomy home
Lovely home, plenty of room for teens. Great location in a safe neighbourhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cushla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to stay in Nelson
We had a fantastic time at Charles and Rosemary beautiful architect design house. It was perfect location and amenities. would love to stay again, very easy and super helpful. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host
Would definitely recommend this house it’s beautiful and the host are very friendly and helpful all around great stay thank you Rosemary and Charles.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alix L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning central property
Central location, easy to walk into town. Beautifully designed home, with all the benefits of home. Just stunning. The hosts were very sweet and so easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherra-Lee T., Ōtaki, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ataahua
Lovely home and so close to everthing. We would definitely love to visit again 💕
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W., Orinda, California

Wonderful location and beautiful architecture.
Our family was only here for one night but the host was most gracious, the house was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. We were happy to be able to walk to town for dinner and some sight seeing. Great location, and only a 15 minute drive to the Nelson Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow - Fabulous Home and Hosts
The property has all the comforts of a modern warm home. The hospitality of Charles and Rosemary was outstanding. Charles is an exceptionally skilled potter and his generosity with this added to our holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Beautiful home
Great location. Lovely house. Friendly owners.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

Wonderful modern home
Wonderful hosts and a beautiful well equipped house. Beds were super comfy and the home was very close to town. Easy to walk everywhere. Would definitely stay again next time we are in Nelson!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manny A., Grapevine, Texas

What a lovely stay!
The house was impeccable and very comfortable. The Shaw's are great hosts and location is great. The architecture and design of this house is something to be proud of. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central Nelson Gem
Nicely kept designer home well appointed and clean and tidy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan and Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nelson house
Very close to central Nelson. Not suitable for anyone unable to manage stairs. Very good contact with hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Poul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice vacation house
Property was very nice, property manager really friendly and helpfull. Vrbo app being the only issue, as second part payment wasn’t transfered as expected and no notification about this issue fra Vrbo. So we had to handle that at check-in, which could have caused us to lose the booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ava R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Beautiful home and great location
Owners are very involved with the checkin process, asked many personal questions leading up to the stay and were often on the property without notice during our stay. Some people like this level of attention but we found this a bit much. They also threatened to charge us extra fees which came as a shock. Otherwise they were very helpful to accomodate our little one, and this is a great house and location for a family holiday!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth D., Alpharetta USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, spacious home, very clean, near heart of city
We had a lovely stay at the home. Our communication with the owners/hosts were great. They live down the street, which was nice. They greeted us at the home, gave us a tour, history of how the house was built and recommendations for things in town. They house was immaculate and felt like it was brand new. there were three bedrooms, which was great as each of our teenagers had their own bed and Ben room. There is no air conditioner, which we knew, but when we opened the windows to get some cool air, it was pretty noisy. That would be the only negative that we have about the house. Everything else was fantastic and would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Owen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Awesome spot and super welcome host. Absolutely no issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, warm home
Property is very handy to town & suited our group well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location
Lovely modern warm house which had everything we needed. We were able to walk to nearby cafes and restaurants, shops and Saturday Market.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moana B., Dannevirke New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay.. modern and tidy with everything you need
Brilliant please
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Snow J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Vibes
Beautiful home and amazing hosts, thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Would highly recommend this property to anyone. Thank you Charles and Rosemary for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022