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The Nest in The Wood - peaceful & private, and walking distance to Nelson City

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A workspace with a wooden desk, a blue office chair, a white lamp, and a wall art piece.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, a television, and a sliding glass door leading to a garden.
A two-story house with a garage, a covered porch, and a driveway.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted artwork, and a white shelving unit.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Trafalgar Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Nelson City, Nelson
  • Place, Queens Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Founders Heritage Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Nest in The Wood - peaceful & private, and walking distance to Nelson City

The Nest in The Wood is a detached two bedroom house in the quiet residential neighbourhood of The Wood, only a 10-15 minute walk to Nelson's rich array of cafes, shops and restaurants.

This two bedroomed house is fully equipped to ensure that it feels like a home away from home. The sunny living room has windows to the north and east ensuring all day sun with views of the flower filled garden. This quiet sunny spot is a wonderful place to relax with a book or listen to some music via the bluetooth speaker. The 42" Smart TV has a selection of TV channels plus Netflix (own subscription required) plus a DVD player. The living/dining/kitchen area is an open plan L shape adding to sociability. The dining table seats up to 6 people.

The brand new kitchen is clean and tidy and fully equipped with a ceramic hob, full size oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster plus a Nespresso machine and milk frother.

Pantry basics are provided along with a selection of locally produced goodies including Sublime plunger coffee, Pic's Peanut Butter, local Olive Oil, Adventure Kitchen dukkah, gourmet mustard, jam and chutney. However if you've forgotten anything the nearest supermarket is only a couple of minutes away and the Milton St Dairy, Milton St fish and chip shop or the Sprig and Fern pub are just 100m down the road.

The two bedrooms have comfortable queen sized beds and feature professionally laundered top quality hotel-style crisp white cotton sheets. Each bedroom has a built in wardrobe, bedside tables and bedside lights.

The bathroom features a shower, a separate bath, a sink with storage below, a towel rail, extractor fan and mirror. The separate toilet is next to the bathroom.

Next to the kitchen there is a laundry with washing machine and laundry tub. The back door leads to an outside clothes line for drying laundry, and washing powder is provided.

The peaceful flower filled garden wraps around the house on 3 sides so gets all day and afternoon sun. There is an outdoor dining table and chairs and small gas BBQ.

There is a single garage and parking outside the house.

Special conditions:
No smoking inside property, no parties and no additional overnight guests beyond those requested in the booking.

Extras: Cleaning & Provision of Linen (Required, NZ$100 per stay)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 999 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20038775
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Nelson

The Wood, a neighbourhood in Nelson, is home to this holiday home. South Pacific Distillery and Waahi Taakaro Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Queens Gardens and Founders Heritage Park. Flamedaisy Glass Design and Nelson Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Nelson City, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Queens Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Founders Heritage Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nelson Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bobby Franks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Prince Albert - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Victus Coffee & Eatery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Free House - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest in The Wood - peaceful & private, and walking distance to Nelson City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nest in The Wood - peaceful & private, and walking distance to Nelson City?

As of 1 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nest in The Wood - peaceful & private, and walking distance to Nelson City on 18 Aug 2027 start from £454, 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 The Nest in The Wood - peaceful & private, and walking distance to Nelson City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Nest in The Wood - peaceful & private, and walking distance to Nelson City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nest in The Wood - peaceful & private, and walking distance to Nelson City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Nest in The Wood - peaceful & private, and walking distance to Nelson City located?

Located in The Wood, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of The Suter, Queens Gardens and Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre. Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and host. Would stay again if in area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2026
Thanks for leaving a review - I'm so glad you enjoyed your time at The Nest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host, fantastic well equipped accommodation & beautiful well positioned location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2026
Thanks for leaving a review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super nice house in a perfect location

Very nice place and we enjoyed it. It is super clean, neat and tidy. It has all the facilities mentioned in the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
Thanks for leaving a review! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at The Nest
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

Roz gave very good information about the property the check in was easy. Property was as described very clean and tidy. Good assortment of Dvds to keep my toddler entertained. Lots of brochures with ideas for activities around Nelson and the region. Enjoyable stay. Close to town centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2022
Hi - thanks for taking the time to leave a detailed review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at the Nest. Hope to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
L’hôte a été très accueillante, pleine de délicates attentions. Un logement calme, très bien équipé et situé. Je recommande vivement !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thankyou for your review! I'm glad you found the house peaceful and well equipped. It was a pleasure hosting your family.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Drive way

The driveway was very tricky to manoeuvre in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and tidy place

An enjoyable and comfortable place to stay for our short time in Nelson
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nest in the wood

Clean and very homely Nice area and close to everything Had everything we needed
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house for a family or two couples

Perfect house for a family or two couples. The house is a good size with a full dining area, kitchen and laundry. There is also a nice private outdoor area. The location is very convenient for Nelson city - close to restaurants, cafes and bars.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A home away from home!

A home away from home!! That place got all the comfort we need and is only 10mins walk to the city centre. We will come back. Thanks Roz!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The location of the house is perfect.

The location of the house is perfect. The house is about 5 minutes walk from the town centre, 5 minutes drive from the nearest supermarket and about 10 minutes drive from a great beach. The property was spotless when we arrived and was fully stocked with matching crockery and cutlery and there was even some ‘food’ from local artisan stores. Anybody who rents holiday houses will know this is unusual It’s my nature to be critical but I genuinely cannot find anything I could legitimately com
Archival

10/10 Excellent

spacious, comfortable, clean and welcoming (with fresh flowers on the table); great place to stay; h

spacious, comfortable, clean and welcoming (with fresh flowers on the table); great place to stay; house is in a quiet location; however dairy and bar are just down the road and it's not too far to walk to the city centre
Archival

8/10 Good

The location & property was perfect for us.

The location & property was perfect for us. Easy walk into town & close to the amazing Saturday morning matkets
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice house near the center of nelson.

Nice house near the center of nelson. All shops and restaurants within 15 minutes walking distance. We had everything you needed. Very handy with parking directly in front of the door. Greetings from the swiss family

About the host

Hosted by Roz Speirs

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I have been welcoming guests to my holiday homes since 2004. I take great pride in renovating, decorating and maintaining each property to a high standard to ensure that they provide a comfortable home away from home for guests.

I emigrated to New Zealand from Scotland in 2002 attracted by Nelson’s wonderful climate and lifestyle. I met my husband here who was born and raised in Nelson and returned home after working in North Island and the UK. In addition to running the holiday homes, I am a glass artist (www.clarityglass.co.nz) and my husband owns a fishing and diving store. We live close to all the holiday homes so are on hand to sort out any little problems that might arise.

Having rented many baches and holiday homes over the years I know what’s important to guests: cleanliness, a relaxing outdoor space, comfortable beds and top quality linen for a great night’s sleep, and provision of the “little things” like pantry basics, kitchen roll, first aid kits and sharp kitchen knives!

Why they chose this property

The Wood area is a quiet residential area tucked between the hills and Nelson City Centre. It is an easy flat walk to town, about 10 - 15 minutes. However there are lots of local amenities too including the tiny Sprig and Fern Pub, Bobby Franks Cafe, Milton St Takeaway and a post office/dairy. There are great walks on the doorstep - up the centre of NZ for great views over the city, or more leisurely walks along the Maitai River.

What makes this property unique

Relax in the sunny private garden...browse the books and DVDs, cook up a storm in the new kitchen or on the bbq. Take a short stroll and have coffee or brunch at Bobby Franks Cafe, or quench your thirst with a pint or glass of wine at the Sprig and Fern pub.

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