Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.

3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough

Picton Museum15 min drive
Picton Harbour15 min drive
Picton Ferry Terminal15 min drive
Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Annex

1 Single Bed

End Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

This is an original family-owned 1970s beachfront property in Ngakuta Bay. It is 15 minutes drive from Picton around Queen Charlotte Drive.

Korora Cottage offers amazing views of the bay. Absolutely gorgeous! Check out the guest book for feedback. The water is calm for safe swimming and water sports.

It is wonderful place to unwind and close to walking biking tracks and many other places you can explore.

There is a public boat ramp in the bay to allow you to explore and/or fish the waterways of Queen Charlotte Sound. There is a mooring available with prior approval for $50 per night.

NOTE: Under our Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave and bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).

Property manager

Melissa Davenport

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ngakuta Bay

Located in Ngakuta Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Picton Ferry Terminal and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okiwa Bay and Picton Foreshore. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Edwin Fox Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough

What's nearby

Nelson Square - 15 min drive
Picton Museum - 15 min drive
Picton Foreshore - 15 min drive
Picton Harbour - 15 min drive
Picton Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive

Getting around

Picton (PCN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Cockles Kitchen & Bar - 15 min drive
Toot N Whistle Inn - 15 min drive
The Thirsty Pig Picton - 15 min drive
Subway - 15 min drive
Picton Village Bakery - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Okiwa Bay, Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Nelson Square and Picton Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Sue R.

8 Mar 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

3 night stay

the property is in a lovely spot with a beautiful view and access to the water - this was its main appeal 😁 The property is fairly close to Picton so access to shopping is fine It is obviously a much loved family Bach, owned by the same family for many years. I wasn't expecting 5 star accomodation - but everything is very tired looking and could do with a spruce up.😢 Main problem for us was level of cleanliness. Guests are asked to clean when they leave, but people have different standards and for me it needed a good spring clean. It would be better to charge more and have a proper cleaner 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warwick U.

20 Apr 2024

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

Ngakuta Bay

Great stay the weather was perfect , and the Bach is a Bach which was great ,right on the waters edge close to walks and boat ramp we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

9 Apr 2024

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

Amazing, affordable back for a family!

Had a great relaxing stay the week before Easter with some lovely mild weather in the Bay. Bach was perfect for our family of 5 and was great being able to bring our fur baby too. Had everything we needed with a great layout. Beautiful view with morning coffee in bed! Lovely swimming a short walk down to the foreshore and great fishing for the kids off the jetty too - my daughter caught a good sized gurnard! Loved the pukeko family right outside. Overall a wonderful, peaceful stay - will be back soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn M.

8 Apr 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Great location. A true traditional Bach as described. Melissa was great to communicate with. Excellent info before arriving.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana d.

13 Jan 2024

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

Great Holiday

Family holiday in beautiful location and Holiday house thoroughly enjoyed by us all.

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Davenport

We love to read about everyone’s holiday when we come up. It is really cool to be able to share this place with so many other people. Mum and Dad bought this place in the early 70s. We had been coming up here to stay since the early 60s. They paid just $3000 for it then. Hard to believe now.
There is a picture up on the dresser in the lounge which shows what the original cottage looked like. It was a couple of army huts. The main one had a coal range in it and that is what we did our cooking on. I have memories of cooking our toast on a toasting fork up against the fire on the coal range. In the mid 70s Mum and Dad had the main Cottage built.
Mum and Dad have since passed on and it is our privilege to carry on their legacy and preserve the Cottage for future generations. Each new generation gets taught how to fish, how to row and drive the boat, and of course how to jump off the jetty in the summer.