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The School House Retreat – Historic Island with Scenic Views, Marlborough Sounds

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A small, single-story cabin with a deck, large windows, and a chimney.
A small, single-story cabin with a covered porch and a stone fireplace.
A small, single-story building with a flat roof, a covered patio area, and a fenced yard.
A room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a television, and a mounted deer head.
A compact room with a kitchenette, a bunk bed, and a seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Historic Former Whaler's School Cottage

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Map
Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 120 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The School House Retreat – Historic Island with Scenic Views, Marlborough Sounds pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The School House Retreat – Historic Island with Scenic Views, Marlborough Sounds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The School House Retreat – Historic Island with Scenic Views, Marlborough Sounds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great family

Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Thanks, Tim; we look forward to hosting you on your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical location

Whekenui Bay is a magical location with fascinating history, many activities or a great place to just relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
THANKS GEOFF! It's great about all of that learning the history and what's happening now in the bay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family weekend away

Stunning location, lovely hosts, farm animals, hill walks, blue pearls and a bit of history - perfect ingredients for the most relaxing, fun catch up with the family! We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Hey Kath, thanks so much. Your comments mean so much to us out here. I am so glad you came to our little piece of paradise
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay in the Old School cottage. Nothing is a bother for Jacob, Antonia or Mike, who all endured we had the best holiday. With hill walks, fishing, swimming and a few books read it was perfect. Thanks so much - we will return
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
We were so sad to leave you, Kathy, you're the most ideal client - so helpful and a wonderful neighbour for the few days you spent with us. I know the pet animals will miss you - next time they will have some stories to share! and so will we. Hope your trip back was good and we look forward to seeing you back again someday :-) Have a wonderful 2026!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grate hosts a spot of absolute paradise

Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Hi Denny, Thanks so much, I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Special times

What an amazing weekend with fantastic hosts , special memories and great location . Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Thanks, John, it means a lot! So appreciated. I look forward to seeing you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great yachting stayover:)

We came over from mana on our yacht and stayed over at whekenui to ride out foul weather...mike and Antonia gave us a mooring..transport to and from our yacht and more they were lovely to us...it was an excellent boatie stayover..thanku !! :))
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Hey ALLI, So glad you came by! Hope we see you again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family experience on a beautiful island

Dear Antonia and Mike We enjoyed your hospitality from the first day on. Already the mailboat cruise to your place was very impressive and the kids loved it a lot. We felt immediately at home in your cosy school cottage. All the more as you, Antonia, also involved the children from the first day on in feeding the animals, collecting eggs or walking the dogs. Mike, thank you for all the tipps and tricks around the fishing and for providing us great fish, as we weren't so succesful. It's just a pitty you do live on the other side of the world. We'd be there every year!! A big hug from all of us :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter holiday

Wonderful hosts and a wonderful location. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2021
Wonderful family, to have come stay. Looking forward to seeing them again! your welcome any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Great stay with lovely people for instant unwinding
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous relaxing holiday

Awesome accommodation for our family. Great boat access and mooring. Antonia and Mike are fabulous hosts. Perfect relaxing place with walks, boat trips, paua farm tours and pony and puppy visits :-)
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