St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight

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A wooden deck with a sofa and chairs, overlooking a turquoise sea and lush greenery.
A cozy living room with a large window offering a scenic view, a grey sofa with patterned cushions, and a wooden ceiling.
A modern kitchen with wooden walls, a stove, oven, sink, and a window overlooking greenery.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, dining table, and a wood-burning stove.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wall, a painting, and a view through a glass door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kenepuru Sounds

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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St Omer Bay, Marlborough
  • Place, Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelorus Sound
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Queen Bedoom

1 Queen Bed

End Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Saint Omer

Located in Saint Omer, this vacation home is in a rural area. Kenepuru Sounds and Pelorus Sound reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lochmara Lodge and Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre. Edwin Fox Museum and Waitohi Recreational Reserve are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
St Omer Bay, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Kenepuru Sounds - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pelorus Sound - 13 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Te Mahia Coffee Shop - ‬95 min drive
  • ‪The Snapper Cafe - ‬80 min drive
  • Lochmara

Frequently asked questions

Is St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight on Nov 17, 2026 start from $152, 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 St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kenepuru Sounds and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Pelorus Sound. Queen Charlotte Walkway and Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a stunning location! The peaceful, remote setting made it so easy to switch off, relax, and reconnect with nature. We loved the fireplace, and the fact that it's dog-friendly made our stay even more special.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous hideaway!

Stunning spot, cosy, well appointed house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 10, 2025
Thank you for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Silence is golden

Lovely property, & the peace was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

The view was absolutely stunning. We spent every afternoon and evening enjoying the view and listening to the local birds. Kitchen was well equipped as was the linen cupboard which made our stay very easy. We had an amazing time thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great little hideaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was clean, tidy and had a very well appointed kitchen. The views are something special to wake up to.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Unforgettable view in a quiet place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Full equiped, very romantic place, 2 difficulties no power unless by the generator and long an narrow road to go there, but you can take a water taxi, excellent restaurant near the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed the hideaway.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful hideaway

We loved this property. It is in a remote location away from it all. The driveway is certainly a four-wheel drive-only situation, even for locals. The view is outstanding. Everything is on hand at the property, and the property manager was quick to respond when we had a slight problem.I'd highly recommend this for anyone who wants a few days off grid enjoying nature in a beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 10, 2025
Thanks for being a great guest and we are glad we played a small part in your holiday celebration.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Paradise

What a stunning location and definitely one of my favourite spot in the Sounds! Great safe swimming beach, lovely neighbourhood and man, the view - just amazing. We loved this cosy, comfy place and would love to come back! Very good communication and infos of the place, easy check-in! Booking of water taxi and organising everything for a weeks' stay was easy - no probs at all. The driveway is steep and bringing the luggage up and down was a bit of a mission but definitely worth it! Thanks Beth for this wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot and great communication!

We had a fantastic time. The host is an excellent communicator and responded to any questions relatively quickly. The only time there was any delay was when they were waiting to hear from other parties (e.g., cleaners). The house was well supplied and had magical views. St Omer Bay was nice walk from the house and a lovely beach to spend the day at. Hope to return another time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote and beautiful and well appointed

The place is remote and fabulous with a steep gravel driveway and set far above the road for noiseless nights of stargazing. It requires a little bit of off grid savvy but nothing even this 60 year old New Yorker couldn’t learn in seconds. The view is absolutely stunning, the house is quite comfortable. Very comfortable beds, spotless, shower, washing machine, beautiful, wounding, deck, Thoughtful touches as well, kitchen with small walkin pantry was clean and well-equipped. Surrounded by lush, native bush, and expensive view of the sounds with swimming just down the road at the beach, hiking in either direction up and down the road, this place was a real winner. Communicating with Beth was fast easy and informative, I really love this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cozy home in a stunning location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a stunning location. It’s very remote so be prepared for quiet days and hardly seeing another person. The views are amazing. We chose to arrive by plane which was great considering the roads were all closed, but it was so worth the scenery from the air. The house has a simple set up, but had everything we needed. Beth was really helpful, despite being remote from the location she was able to help us deal with the logistics of our stay with unexpected bad weather. When we had no way to get our groceries, the locals treated us as one of them and were only too happy to help us in any way they could. Thanks for a lovely stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hosts were amazing - what a fabulous place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Can't speak highly enough of Elizabeth the host, the communication prior, during and after the stay was top notch, the property was incredible and a hidden gem in a beautiful part of the world. We will definitely come back to stay and very much look forward to some more time at St Omer Hideaway
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

st omer retreat new zealand/ aotearoa

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we had a lovely week at st omerall amenities perfectclean and comfortable housegreat view in a quiet spot
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you and welcome to the neighborhood!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks so much for a wonderful relaxing break, such a stunning location!

Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
We are happy that you enjoyed your weekend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peace and beauty with birdsong

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed a very relaxing week in this stunningly beautiful place, located within natural bush, with little sound other than the song of Tuis, Bellbirds and other native birds. The sense of isolation and simplicity of life made this a very peaceful experience. The house was modern, well maintained and provided all our needs. The nearby St Omer beach is very beautiful, calm, and safe for swimming. The walk down to the beach is steep, which we viewed as good exercise, but some people would find it difficult. We chatted to a few local people, who were very friendly. Possibly the most relaxing holiday we have ever had.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful spot in paradise - we had a lovely stay but could not get out due to bad floodings

We loved our stay in St Omer - it was a proper hideaway. The property was well maintained and equipped with all that is needed for a comfortable stay. Beautiful fireplace with everything provided. Plus absolutely amazing views and perfect for exploring! Unfortunately, we had massive trouble getting out due to the bad rain as the road is very prone to slips and washouts in bad weather...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house with a view

Directions and information about the house very good. Information about what to do around the area very good. House was clean and tidy. Bed was good as was the shower. Fire was very good. Driveway not a problem, view was great. Very very quite location. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect, lovely house!

The house is situated in a beautiful area, very quiet and - as the photos show - has an amazing view. It is well stocked, warm and comfortable. The owner provided really detailed and thoughtful information about accessing the property as well as walks around the area and much much more. This was very much appreciated. Thank you.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning location to get away from it all

Clean, comfortable cottage with amazing views. Great place to relax and get away from it all for a few days. I loved walking on the beach and swimming in the Sound. Come prepared for the long, but beautiful, drive (two hours from Linkwater) and steep driveway. I really enjoyed trying out the Aeropress and went straight to Blenheim and bought one myself!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Slice of Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are so happy to have found this little gem and had the perfect holiday. The house and the outside Verandah with its stunning views is a real suntrap and we had the most relaxing time. Being able to bring our beloved dog on holiday has been extra special and we went swiwmming in the bay most days. Our daughter and her partner joined us for a couple of nights and the house easily accommodated 4 adults with plenty of outside /inside spaces to move about. It's a 30-40min walk to the lodge/ pop-up restaurant (only open during the day) up the road . We had a wine and fresh mussels and relaxed in the sun(dog also welcome outside)and decided to return a few days later by car for an affogato and cake. Beth has been fantastic and a responsive and helpful communicator prior to our holiday and thus we were well organized with a box of fresh food delivered to the mail box halfway through our 10 day stay. The drive is definitely steep and a challenge if you don't have a 4WD but was welcome exercise for me and must have been a little fitness boost as we didn't think twice about it after a few days. This was easily one of my favourite holidays! Thank you Beth, for making this little slice of paradies accessible to others. My heart is full .
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to relax

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: St. Omer Hide Away is a wonderful spot in one of NZ’s most beautiful places. The house is clean and cozy, with all the needed amenities available. Nested in the bush, you wake up to the song of bellbirds. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the view. But it’s also a short walk to a (pretty much) private beach, perfect for a swim. We were also welcome to bring our 2 dogs, so we could enjoy our holidays with them! There are many things to do in the area, but make sure to have a chat with Gary from Pelorus tours, as he will be able to take you on an amazing boat trip around the sounds! So make yourself a favour and pay St. Omer a visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Was a great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very relaxing breakaway
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable house in paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was great, location was fantastic. Peaceful & isolated with no shops or facilities nearby. Amazing views. Good quality fresh linen on the beds & towels. Kitchen well equipped except for dishwasher.Only complaints re: cleanliness - shower had black mould & a mouldy bath mat which was gross.Quite a lot of dead insects on floors & spiderwebs with dead flies in them inside the house. A lot of dust, hair etc. around bedside tables.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is the retreat you need, and a getaway you will enjoy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We regained our composure, found peace and stillness (we moved with the tides, enjoying the jetty for high tide swims and the beach for low tide walks, right over to the derelict ship), rose to challenges (the driveway was achievable, but notable! we managed the state of the ice and consumption of food with joint task teams) and enjoyed each other immensely. St Omers hideout did inspire love at first sight but we were still enamoured at departure, and that is what we found most impressive.Thanks for sharing this lovely space.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
We now have solar panels, batteries, a new generator and a refrigerator! No ice and food consumption management necessary!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A beautiful location to go and recharge your batteries. The house was lovely and cosy and communication was prompt and positive. Highly recommend as a place to stay.
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