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A family paradise in your own private bay

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A lakeside cabin with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by dense forest.
A kitchen area with a water dispenser, a wooden table, and a view of a natural landscape through large windows.
A wooden deck leading to a grassy area with a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern two-story house with large windows and a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested hillside.
A swing set in a grassy area with a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

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Te Weu Weu Bay, Onapua Bay

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Cottage/ sleep out

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Onapua Bay

Located in Onapua Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Picton War Memorial and Edwin Fox are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Edwin Fox Museum and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Lochmara Lodge. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Te Weu Weu Bay, Onapua Bay

Restaurants

  • Dumpling for joy

Frequently asked questions

Is A family paradise in your own private bay pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at A family paradise in your own private bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A family paradise in your own private bay?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is A family paradise in your own private bay located?

Within easy reach of Te Weu Weu Bay, this Onapua Bay holiday home is located by the ocean and on the beach. Regional attractions also include Picton Ferry Terminal and Dryden Bay.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

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
Our family had the best time here, such a unique holiday. The jetty is like having an aquarium on your doorstep with jelly fish, rays and schools of fishing constantly passing by. Lovely big lawn for the kids to play on.Just the best place to go to get away from it all.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow what a beautiful place, so peaceful and relaxing.House had everything we needed and more.Very clean and tidy.Excellent host, brilliant communication.Many thanks for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

We absolutely loved staying at Onapua Bay. Can't wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Great location and awesome house
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

Great spot plenty of room for 6 adults very private
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Escape

Awesome location - great escape, great communication from owner
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feel the serenity

Great place to stay. Very relaxing and cool view.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy days at Onapua Bay

You simply couldn't ask for a better holiday bach to get away to. Warm and cosy with the fires in both wings, yet robust enough to handle a bunch of kids stuck inside during heavy rain. We made the most of the books and boardgames until the rain cleared and we were able to enjoy the huge rolling grass lawn, and the beautiful private beach. Off the grid, but we always had ample power and hot water. No phones was a pleasant escape, but as soon as you venture out to the end of the jetty or into the bay the phones light up with messages and missed calls. Excellent communication from Brent who showed a real concern to not only ensure that his property was cared for, but also that we would be comfortable and able to figure everything out. A wonderful place, thoroughly enjoyed by all of our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

I don't really want to review this place because I don't want to share this Perfect Piece of Paradise! It truly is a the epitome of serenity. Safe swimming in clear waters, a big roomy comfortable house and beds, well set up kitchen , lounge, library and the list goes on! We are definitely going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just superb. The property we have ever stayed at

Excellent
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Epic place

Fantastic spot
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special family Adventure.

An amazing 7 days with far more than we imagined. The ‘off grid’ was not as scary as imagined! Retro ambiance with bonus of piano. Super comfy beds, warmth of fire, and view to die for. Hard to get grandkids away from wharf for meals - squid, stingray and fish galore. Thanks Brent and another amazing family adventure. ( Hike up behind house well worth the effort).
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Cannot wait to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little peace of paradise in the sounds

Great communication with owner easy instructions .. relaxing weekend everything you need .. thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

This is an amazing place to have a break and get away from it all. Brent communicates very well and the place is set up brilliantly.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Off the grid retreat

A really special place to get out of the city and unwind in nature. Lovely setting with private beach, we were out in the kayak everyday. Brent had excellent communication and provided very comprehensive information on the property. Super appreciative we could take our pooch with us too. Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot to relax

Stayed here in July with 3 friends. All had a ball and excellent place to unwind. Everything you need is here. Great solar power system and generator if needed. Very comfortable beds too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Wonderful stay! Amazing location. Excellent communication. We will certainly go back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bliss! We didn’t want to go home!

Amazing property. We had a brilliant weeks stay here. What a magical spot. Thank you Brent! It’s a special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful relaxing stay. Heaps of room for kids to run around and good fishing too.

Relaxing and gorgeous part of sounds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great for our preteen family to get away from it all.

We had a fabulous time! Really away from it all but still fun watching the ferries going by the mouth of the bay. We found a sweet spot to fish from the rocks and caught blue cod - the really big one got away! Snails from the rocks were the best bait, no need to bring anything in. It was calm enough to enjoy fishing from the dinghy too - we felt comfortable without life jackets, take your own if you need them. The walk up to the ridge really is very challenging, incredibly steep. The mountain goats in our family did enjoy it. The houses were good, excellent views. The main house with kitchen was easy to keep warm with the fire and we found we could heat enough water for 6 short showers per day (staggered) plus a sink of dishes. The other building with the bedrooms was harder to heat with the open fire so I would recommend taking hot water bottles. We had sleeping bags, the provided duvets etc were good and the beds comfortable. Being isolated and close to so much vegetation there were the expected pests about (rodents and possums) but not particularly bothersome. With preteen and young teen age children it was a perfect getaway. Playing spotlight after dark was a highlight for the kids plus catching fish. We could leave them to scout around while we relaxed. Younger children might be harder to keep an eye on with the water so close and bush all around. We loved it there and were sad to leave. Thank you for sharing this magical spot with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous spot

6 of us recently spent 1 week at Brent's place and had a most wonderful family holiday. The house is spacious, fireplace makes it cosy, the view is idyllic. We made the most of the proximity to the water by boating, fishing, or water-skiing most days. Brent gave clear written instructions, and responded promptly to any questions I had. Highly recommend this property for a group get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A Sounds Paradise.

We've just had a fantastic week staying here. A perfect place to unwind. We loved the whole experience and will go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Great guests from the very first interaction. Helped me when I was overseas by taking in and installing a new water filter. Left my house very clean and tidy. Would love to have them back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An amazing piece of paradise.

An amazing piece of paradise. Seven nights of pure bliss. That view... accomodation was perfect for our needs and fitted the 9 of us perfectly. We felt very at home immediately. Will definitely be returning. Probably not for the faint hearted or those who like hot showers and drying their hair each day.. this is rustic beauty at its best.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Staying at Brent's feels like living in the sounds, rather than just visiting.

Staying at Brent's feels like living in the sounds, rather than just visiting. The house nestles in its bay and gets great sun. We could pop out for a fish off the point, go back later if we liked the weather better. Beds and bedding all great. Two living rooms were fab as we took work to do (Internet is adequate) Loved the cabin. Water heating by chippy adds to the fun. Our 5m boat managed the pack in by getting groceries delivered ahead and landing some guests on same mail boat.
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