Marlborough Sounds relaxation with great views: close to Queen Charlotte walkway

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A modern house with a large glass window, a wooden deck, and a view of a forested hillside.
A kitchen with a microwave, sink, stove, and oven. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.
A stone pathway surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a view of greenery and hills through a window.
A narrow hallway with a kitchen area on the right, featuring a refrigerator, oven, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Okiwa Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Anakiwa, Marlborough
  • Place, Okiwa Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

single bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Sleepout

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Anakiwa

Located in Anakiwa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Picton Ferry Terminal and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pelorus Eco Adventures and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Edwin Fox Museum and Lochmara Lodge are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Anakiwa, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Okiwa Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Picton Harbour - 39 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 42 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 44 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 54 min drive - 71.4 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Panda - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Barn - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marlborough Sounds relaxation with great views: close to Queen Charlotte walkway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marlborough Sounds relaxation with great views: close to Queen Charlotte walkway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marlborough Sounds relaxation with great views: close to Queen Charlotte walkway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marlborough Sounds relaxation with great views: close to Queen Charlotte walkway?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Marlborough Sounds relaxation with great views: close to Queen Charlotte walkway located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Okiwa Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pelorus Sound and Pelorus Eco Adventures. Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and Waitohi Recreational Reserve are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Anakiwa

We had a great stay down at Anakiwa, great location and the house was equipped with everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Good location for family getaway. Made good use of kayaks, beaches and walking trails nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A classic kiwi batch with an incredible view. Accommodation had everything we needed. Thank you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anakiwa

Lovely relaxing quiet spot
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil and relaxing stay

We had a lovely peaceful and relaxing stay. A very private bach with beautiful views of the sounds and surrounding native bush. We awoke to beautiful native birdsong each morning. We felt completely recharged at the end of the week and very much hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2025
Thank you for being greatfull guests. We love to share this special place with likeminded people. It was a suprise to find the house so clean and the washing done and the rubbish rermoved. We would love to host you again anytime! All the best and thank you again.
Archival

8/10 Good

The freedom and the view on the sounds

The freedom and the view on the sounds
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday spot

Very nice, old style bach. Comfortable and tidy, easy walk to the beach, quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views and peace

We relaxed straight away. Loved the view, the bird life, the bush and exploring the stream at the bottom of the garden. Easy access to the queen charlotte track and the wharf to jump off were also great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family holiday spot

Our family had a lovely stay in Anakiwa. Weather was amazing, awesome deck, awesome views and bush. House was all we needed and was comfortable, shower needs improving. Everyone enjoyed the house and views. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway in the bush and short walk to beach. Close to start of Queen Charlotte track,

Great holiday location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2022
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you had a great time. All the best for you and your family. You are always more than welcome to stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly location with activities

This bach is located in a beautiful setting up a hill, surrounded by native bush & with a view out over the sound. The deck is perfect for sunbathing or breakfast outside in the morning.. after waking up to the birds singing & the sun beaming in from the east. We had fun paddling around the bay & walking down the track for a swim. If you’re looking for somewhere to totally relax but still have a few things to do during the day, this is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HAPPY

This is a true home from home batch. Native birds a plenty to listen out for and close to a good stretch of the Queen Charlotte track. Highly recommended if you truly want to escape the 'rat race' for a while.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov, 2021
Good to see you had a great time. You were great guests and it would be nice to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sounds getaway

We’ve rented a few Sounds places over the years but this was our favourite. A fantastic wee bach. Great views of both the bush and the water. Warm and cosy space. Lovely gardens. The kids had a ball exploring the path down to the stream. Property is on the hill but our toddlers were fine with the walk to/from the beach. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great relaxing place, basic but with everything you need.

Great relaxing place, basic but with everything you need. Brilliant setting close to the sea and the Queen Charlotte track
From a partner site

8/10 Good

This is how I remember Kiwi batches.

This is how I remember Kiwi batches. It is as described on the website, its not modern and its not perfect but its great. The location and privacy were spot on. Nearby Kayak and mountain bike hire were very reasonable and saved driving back and forth to Picton and Havelock. Perfect for exploring the Sounds and chilling out.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

This bach i recommend, not a flash place but has all you need in a awesome bush setting.

This bach i recommend, not a flash place but has all you need in a awesome bush setting. Very cool having kayaks available and nearby Jetty to fish off. Our teenage girls loved it and hoping to go back one day. The weather was fantastic!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Bit of maintenance on the horizon for the owners, but hey it's a kiwi bach and that's what character

Bit of maintenance on the horizon for the owners, but hey it's a kiwi bach and that's what character is all about! :)
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lovely setting in the bush

Lovely setting in the bush
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Incredible scenery, satisfactory house, lovely location.

Incredible scenery, satisfactory house, lovely location. Perfect for our needs.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed our short break here - lovely location, very comfortable and clean and lots of hel

We really enjoyed our short break here - lovely location, very comfortable and clean and lots of helpful comments from the owners in the visitors book. We enjoyed the use of the kayaks and we found walking on the Queen Charlotte track straight from our door was a real bonus. Best of all was the time spent relaxing on the deck with views of the Sound and the valley full of birdsong - idyllic!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very relaxing bach, beautiful spot, lovely views to the Sounds and a great sun-deck with loungers!

Very relaxing bach, beautiful spot, lovely views to the Sounds and a great sun-deck with loungers! We brought our family there and would definitely go back and spend longer next time.
Archival

6/10 Okay

View was good,we had just walked the Queen Charlotte Walk,there for would be good for people who jus

View was good,we had just walked the Queen Charlotte Walk,there for would be good for people who just wanted to walk part of track from Anikiwa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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