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Mamaku Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views

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A wooden deck with a bench and two chairs, overlooking a lake with mountains in the distance.
A modern house with a wooden exterior, a glass door, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a gas stove.
A bedroom with a large bed, a rocking chair, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.
A window with a view of lush greenery and a distant body of water.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
This cabin accommodates 2 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment and is pet-friendly. Explore nearby attractions like Tukurua Bay and the Collingwood Museum.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Collingwood, Tasman
  • Place, Tukurua Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Tata Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mamaku Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views

Listen to native bird song, watch stunning sunrises, and stargaze from lovely Mamaku cabin, at Ao Marama Retreat.

The cabin itself is a double ensuite cabin of wood construction and built to minimise it's impact on the environment, with enough comforts to make your stay feel like a true escape.

Ao Marama Retreat in Golden Bay, New Zealand is a former Buddhist retreat set amongst 16 acres of Regenerating Native Bush. The retreat is nestled on a hill with sweeping views of the sparkling ocean below.

We strive to create a more sustainable form of tourism, and believe everyone has the right to travel the world but also a responsibility to reduce our impact on our planet. Our initiatives include:
- our water is all collected rain water
- we grow organic food in our gardens
- have chickens for eggs
- reduce, recycle and re-use everything we can

Next step is to remove our dependance on the grid by installing a Solar and Solar PV system for our main home and cabins.

Golden Bay itself true nature lovers paradise - a unique blend of Mountains, Rivers, Bush and Ocean - and if you love the outdoors you will find what you want to do here - walking, cycling, mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, sailing, hunting, fishing. We can help arrange any of these activities.

Of course you if you just prefer to really unplug and slow down and enjoy nature you don t even have to leave the retreat - enjoy the beauty of nature and the bush from various lookout points, order an organic food pack to cook a lovely meal or do a yoga session on our viewing platform.

Come and be closer to nature.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
May be allowed but need to request in advance
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7435373
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Collingwood

Collingwood is home to this cabin. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Collingwood Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kahurangi National Park and Golden Bay.
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Collingwood, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Tukurua Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pakawau Beach - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Pohara Beach - 42 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 51 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Tata Beach - 56 min drive - 50.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Balcony - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poss - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mad Kin-Ship - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mamaku Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Mamaku Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views?

As of 27 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mamaku Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views on 30 Aug, 2026 start from S$283, 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 at Mamaku Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mamaku Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mamaku Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mamaku Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views located?

Situated in Collingwood, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Golden Bay and Tukurua Bay. Collingwood Museum and Collingwood Recreation Ground are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Duan and Elizabeth

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We are a family who loves our planet.

Both originally from New Zealand (Papakura and Bluff) we met in London where our three kids were born.

After living overseas for 20 years, and seeing many amazing places and cultures we decided to return to New Zealand to create an experience for people who love to travel yet reduce their impact on the world in which we live.

Or even reverse some of it.

We have become far more interested and concerned in the state of our planet and have recently been studying Permaculture, Solar Power, Organic gardening and Bee-keeping - and want to implement our little knowledge and gain a lot more.

This is the beginning of a new journey for us and we welcome you to come and spend time with us in this special corner of the Earth.



Why they chose this property

Between us we have been very lucky to travel to many amazing countries including Lebanon, Libya, Viet-Nam, Nepal, Cuba, Ethiopia, Japan and Namibia and have always been inspired by the cultures but equally the places that we have stayed at and the people we have stayed with.

We have long dreamt of creating an experience that we shape based on all of these different places we have seen - and started looking for a suitable property in the last few years.

From old farms in Morocco to in-need-of-love Lodges in Spain and Boutique Vineyards the search eventually brought us all the way back home and Ao Marama more than fulfilled our criteria as a starting point and we now want to build upon the amazing effort by former owners and occupants.

From the stunning regenerating bush setting, the absolutely stunning view across the Bay and the indescribable vibe of the place - it was very quickly apparent that this place had something different from anything else we had seen.

We want everyone to arrive excited and leave rested and inspired and hopefully ever so slightly enriched.

And now the journey begins...

What makes this property unique

Whether you seek a peaceful retreat, a base to go Hiking Biking, Sailing or Paddling in the stunning environment that is Golden Bay, or you want share stories and ideas, get close to nature, enjoy organic food or just stare at the stars.

- Our own Bush track leads you right down to Collingwood beach
- You can walk into Collingwood village along a country road
- Stay with a passionate Kiwi family who will be as accommodating to your needs as possible - if you want help we'll be there - if you want peace we'll be elsewhere.
- We are motivated by creating an experience that is in harmony with nature and not against it
- we are absolute novices and want to learn as much as possible to make this happen
- Next steps is installing a complete solar system to power our house and the cabins
- Free Range Chickens laying eggs you can have for breakfast
- Eventually we want to introduce organic dining options - with food predominantly grown in our gardens

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