Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden

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A house with a water feature, including a small waterfall and pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A house with a covered porch, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a small pond.
A deck with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a well-maintained garden and a distant building.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a red towel hanging on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Mapua (Ruby Bay), Upper Moutere
  • Place, Kina Peninsula
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Tasman Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Neudorf
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio bedroom with queen-size bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Tasman

Located in Tasman, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kahurangi National Park and Kina Peninsula, while Motueka District Museum and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are cultural highlights. SimPit Technologies and Pic's Peanut Butter World are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Mapua (Ruby Bay), Upper Moutere

What's nearby

  • Kina Peninsula - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Mahana Estates - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Tasman Golf Club - 14 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Neudorf - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Mapua Wharf - 21 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jellyfish - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mapua Village Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Moutere Hills Vineyard & Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Golden Bear Brewing - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden on Nov 14, 2026 start from $88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Comfortable Cottage in Beautifully Landscaped Garden located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mapua Wharf, Kina Peninsula, and Tasman Golf Club. Grossi Point Reserve and Mahana Estates are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

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

Nice and quiet with beautiful gardens

Loved our stay here, not far from Abel Tasman National Park and the place itself was super cute and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful gardens

Lovely place. Very comfy bed, has everything needed.The surrounding gardens particularly delightful.We lived our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved the location and the cottage itself - lovely setting, handy to all sorts of interesting pla

We loved the location and the cottage itself - lovely setting, handy to all sorts of interesting places and also nicely rural. Ali and Peter are wonderful hosts, very friendly, interesting and with good ideas for local activities. Definitely hope to return some time.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
The sort of people we would love to meet again. Loved having conversations with them and swapping recipes. Will definitely meet up with again whether here or in their area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Garden setting

Charming property in lovely garden. Very relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So relaxing

Loved the stay, beautiful surroundings and everything we expected. Many thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful escape

The cottage was peaceful and comfortable. Lovely gardens. Was a lovely escape for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruby Bay home is a gem!

A beautiful garden setting indulges the senses and quiets the mind. Peter was such a good host - even brought in my bags for me. Was refreshed after a great night's sleep. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Stay

Peter was a super host and our only regret was not staying longer. So many things to see and do and proximity to public and natural areas was great while at the same time the location of the property had us feeling like we were in a private world all our own. Highest recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute and cosy Cottage and amazing gardens

Host was friendly and greeted us upon arrival. Loved the gardens, my dream property!! Was nice to walk around the paths and lay in the hammocks in the shade. Had everything you needed for an overnight stay. Freaky bugs at night but apart from that everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable and friendly

Away from the hustle and bustle and in amongst a creative and peaceful garden is this beautiful cottage. Every home comfort was provided, with taste and style. Well appointed cottage for the afternoon sun, and for breakfast on the deck. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2020
Great guest. Respectful, near and tidy. Would welcome her back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short and very sweet

We did not have time to linger but we loved the garden setting and restful, perfectly appointed studio. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Very kind and welcoming hosts, beautiful relaxing garden setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterwheel Cottage

Friendly hosts in Ali and Pete who did everything possible to make my stay a wonderful one. Will definitely be back, but this time with my wife so we can enjoy the beautiful property and surroundings together. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Setting

Super easy process, very friendly people. Had a lovely muffin waiting for us and the lights and heater were already on for a very lovely welcome. The morning was beautiful with the birds and the willow tree and little bridges over the creek. Well recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Blissful

A lovely clean little cottage in beautiful surroundings. Ideal for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

Totaly recommend! beautiful and peaceful, magical surroundings...was very welcoming and really comfortable bed! Awesome place for some RnR..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing spot.

Lovely setting for a quiet stay. The zucchini bread was a welcoming touch. Facilities great and bed comfortable. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful relaxing location

Very welcoming, a refreshingly green piece of paradise after 5 days in sunny Abel Tasman. Only regret is we had such a flying visit. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Property is beautiful.

Property is beautiful. Bed is very comfortable. Extremely relaxing place to spend a few days. Town of Mapua is not very far away and makes a nice place to visit. Kitchen is a bit make-shift, but there is enough to cobble together an acceptable meal. I would recommend staying here to anybody and would definitely come back when visiting the area again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet escape

I took my partner here and a quiet, romantic get away. The space was lovely, and the hosts added beautiful touches that made things extra nice. The property was beautiful, and they were open and available to answer any questions if need be. I would come back again to this special little oasis.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent relaxing stay in quiet rural spot.

Really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped, the rural outlook lovely and the hosts very friendly indeed. It's very convenient for Golden Bay, Abel Tasman as well as Nelson.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfully relaxing

I am so glad to have found this beautiful spot. The perfect location for a restful retreat. The grounds are stunning and well-designed with a choice of quiet spots to sit and read or watch the local wildlife. Excellent hospitality from hosts Pete and Ali. I will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Tracey was an excellent guest. A pleasure to host in our property and we look forward to welcoming her back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A peaceful retreat

Thanks Pete & Ali - a quiet and restful rural retreat from our urban lives.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great spot with great hosts!

Really had a blast during our quick stay at Peter and Ali’s. We were lucky enough to get a tour of their amazing property and meet the goats and chickens. They are so hospitable and nice. Would definitely stay again next time I’m passing through. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Waterwheel Cottage is the perfect place to stay.

Waterwheel Cottage is the perfect place to stay. The cottage is in beautiful grounds, so peaceful, with plenty of wildlife to enjoy. The cottage inside is warm and sparkly clean with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The location was perfect, central to everything and I couldn’t fault anything. I 00% totally recommend Waterwheel Cottage and if I could I would go back again tomorrow.
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