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Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!

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Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!

A delightfully well-appointed and character-filled holiday home located in Waikawa Bay, Picton - Gateway to the Marlborough Sounds.

Nicknamed the "Tree House" by its family your picturesque accommodation enjoys sweeping views of bush covered native reserve and will awaken you to a delightful chorus of native birdlife. The bright and spacious four bedroom home accommodates up to 10 guests in kiwi comfort with easy drive on access and plentiful off-street parking.

2 night minimum stay. A basic linen service and cleaning is included. Use of pool table, mountain bikes (2), wifi, espresso machine, BBQ and TV included.

Adjoining Victoria Reserve, a labyrinth of mountain bike trails and walking tracks will lead you on adventures from the bottom of the garden with beaches, tennis courts and playgrounds to discover. A short 15-minute bush walk leads you to Waikawa Marina where you can lunch or coffee at the water’s edge in the bustling hive of marine activity. Or a 25 min walk the other direction will lead you through the regenerating forest to downtown Picton and its retail offerings, gift stores, art galleries, restaurants, cafes and more.

There is never any shortage of sights to see and experiences to enjoy in the Marlborough Sounds with sea kayaking, dolphin watching, fishing adventures, wine tasting, hiking and mountain biking trails all to be discovered and enjoyed.

And at the end of your day relax and enjoy the enticement of a wafting BBQ on the spacious deck. Lift your glass and toast the gift of time as you watch the sun set on another day in paradise.

Property manager

Craig Edwards

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Hard floors or outside only. Not on any furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please be aware this property is not fully fenced.
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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
This property uses solar energy
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bird Song Bush Walks Biking Boating
Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating. Waikawa
Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating. Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Waikawa Bay, Waikawa

What's nearby

  • Waikawa Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Picton Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Edwin Fox - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Irish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating! located?

Located in Waikawa, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Victoria Domain and Waikawa Marina. Picton Harbour and Picton War Memorial are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waikawa Boating
Great property, good location. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place, great location.
Perfect place for our holiday, house has everything you need and is warm and tidy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot
Great place, lovely house and beautiful views. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay
Everything was very clean and house was well presented. Look forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome house and location, Craig was excellent houdt
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania B., Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy, peaceful
We enjoyed everything about this place. It’s well set-up for holidaymakers, the location is lovely and communication and check-in was pleasant and straightforward. We especially liked the back deck and nature views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful Bach
A beautifully positioned property looking over a lovely reserve. A great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hana O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic in and out!
We throughly enjoyed our stay- fantastic location within arms reach of native bush. Beautiful view from the lounge and everything readily available to make the stay relaxed and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Beautiful property, perfect stay, exactly what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf tournament trip
Good house suited us fine
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Gorgeous private setting nestled in the trees. Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful family retreat
Fantastic place and great value for money. We had the boat in the marina which was only 2 minutes away so nice and handy. Will be booking again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D W M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly recommend this batch
We five adult family members had a delightful three night stay. The facilities were just what we needed. The location is perfect for easy access to town and the marinas. The batch was clean, quiet, spacious and well equipped. Communication with the owner could not have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for getaway
The house is very well equipped and is private. Awesome deck which looks out to bush and a reserve. The beds are very hard, which was the only down fall for us. If you like a hard bed then the house is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Belinda J.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and pleasant
Comfortable property. Lovely surroundings. Quiet and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family catch up
Was ideal to catch up with family, house was very well presented and plenty of room, weather was not good, but the pool and soccer tables meant we had plenty to keep us entertained. Along with a good selection of movies. (cue's do need tips, which we tried to buy but the sports shop had sadly closed down)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Great lovely clean home. Perfect for my family, exactly what we needed. A bit cold for the little ones although we did travel in July so was expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Thanks for sharing your fantastic home. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree K., Tauranga, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family home
Great house, great location, everything you need, extremely well equipped - our family of 8 had plenty of room and we thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
A nice quiet neighborhood. Tracks out the back door. Short trips to Marlborough wine area and Queen Charlotte Sound. House was as pictured: great. We really enjoyed the espresso machine!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Rangiora

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All round good time
Was a great stay and a perfect location for us. We stayed in the middle of winter though so it was a bit cold but not too much of a problem. Comms was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan B., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marlborough Region
A great property with a wonderful view of the mountains and access to nice tramping tracks. The property was well furnished and the kitchen was nicely equipped. The communication with our host was outstanding.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
girls trip
Love the house, deck with views and birdsong lovely. Towels are a bit tired but will be back. thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property in a stunning location
As a family of 6 plus 2 grandparents this was just ideal. The house had room for everyone and some. It felt modern and well taken care of. The best location for biking and walking and just a few minutes to either picton or waikawa beaches. We had everything we needed right there so it was a relaxing holiday. Minor point, the washing machine didnt spin well, but who goes on holiday to do laundry anyway?! Would happily come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home away from Home
Very happy with everything. Location, house, amenities were all superb. The only down side was wifi , although it connected fine, wouldn’t allow Sky viewing without buffering. Full marks to the owner though who did all that he could to remedy. This is a great place to stray whether it be family or friends. We’ll be back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023