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

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small table with a tray.
A window view of a coastal landscape with a clear sky, a body of water, and various trees.
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 bedroom with a large bed, a wooden tray with cups and a flower, and a view of trees and sky through the window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Golden Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Collingwood, Tasman
  • Place, Golden Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tukurua Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Aorere Museum of Art
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Kanuka

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Collingwood

Located in Collingwood, this cabin is in a rural area and by the sea. Collingwood Museum and Aorere Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Te Anaroa Caves and Anatoki Salmon Fishing & Cafe. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Collingwood, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Golden Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tukurua Bay - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Aorere Museum of Art - 8 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 51 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Tata Beach - 56 min drive - 50.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Balcony - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lady luck Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kanuka Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views on 24 Oct 2026 start from £151, 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 Kanuka Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Golden Bay and Tukurua Bay. Collingwood Museum and Aorere Museum of Art are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Chillaxing place.. beautiful view

We didn’t realise Is was just a one room cabin with no kitchen.. we worked around it..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location and setting

Excellent location and the setting is just right. If want to sit and read, go for a swim or walk, its all there!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great views, great hosts.

A great opportunity to enjoy some R&R
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous location, lovely hosts

We loved having a few nights in a simple cabin nestled in the bush. Sitting on a small rise lends a fantastic view across the bay. Friendly greeting from the hosts with useful local tips when we arrived and then we had loads of privacy, use of a deck to catch the evening sun. Outdoor kitchen is fun with a view out to the bay thru manuka and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nov 20

Very good. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing peaceful place

If you want peace and the most amazing views this is the place to stay Great interaction with owners who went out of their way to meet our every need Comfortable bed with views to die for to wake up to. Would recommend one hundred percent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

A blissful retreat

Ao Marama Retreat provide the perfect environment for a relaxed holiday. The cabins and al fresco dining cooking area, situated amongst the native bush, provide privacy and serenity - important elements to help make a comfortable stay. They are both clean and well equipped with secure plastic bins provided for storage of food items. The wonderful sounds of native birds could be heard from dawn to dusk - something of a rarity these days. And the incredible sunrises can be watched from all cabins. A delightful deck with comfortable lounge seating provides an idyllic place to view the Bay while enjoying 5.00 pm drinks. Loved the 500m walk through bush to the beach - just challenging enough to get the heart pumping. Overall, a wonderful accommodation retreat with just enough rustic flavour to make it interesting. Delightful hosts were super friendly and extremely helpful and welcoming. Big thanks to Elizabeth and Duan. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay. Will visit again

Great holiday in beautiful surroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, very pleasant and surrounded by Nature

The web site gives an accurate overview of the property and facilities - the owners are friendly and welcoming. Good value for money and a very enjoyable stay - would not have any problem recommending Ao Marama
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

After five nights, we could easily have stayed longer and were sad to leave. This is a very special place. Elizabeth and Duan are wonderful hosts with helpful suggestions and quick to provide anything we needed. Ao Marama is private, yet with places to connect with others if you choose such as the semi outdoor kitchen and dining space. Kanuka cabin was clean, comfortable, good amount of space and private. We loved the view, the birds, the sound of the sea, the quiet, a walk down to the beach to swim and collect pipis and cockles. Just fabulous. We now feel recharged for 2020. We expect to be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks Richard and Nikki for coming to stay with us. We think we've got a fantastic place and we love when guests get to take the time to wind down and enjoy the surrounds. You're both welcome back anytime Elizabeth, Duan and kids
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simple, beautiful, unspoilt

We loved our break at Ao Marama. The cabins are basic but perfect, simple and clean with everything you need. The views are amazing, and the hosts lovely – friendly and helpful, with lots of ideas for what to do on a less than sunny day. I loved the track down to the beach, and the beach is spectacular. The outdoor kitchen is surprisingly fun, clean and well equipped - microwave, oven, crockery and cutlery etc - plus fantastic views from the tables. Lots to do in the area, we had an amazing time and will be back! Thanks Duane and Elizabeth
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

too short

It was a great and pleasant surprise to spend a few days at the Ao Marama Retreat. The location, the sea, all these birds and marvellous views and don't forget the good cares of Elizabeth & Duan. We only spent two nights near Collingwood. What a pity for such a nice place an so many nice things to do. We would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great outdoors comfort

We had a lovely week's stay at the kanuka cabin, and despite some rainy & stormy days we enjoyed especially the outdoor communal kitchen. Amazing view, also in bad weather, and so nice to chat with the fantails and weka's during your meals :) The cabin isn't quite soundproof so you have to be mindful of your neighbours. The scenery is so peaceful, and it's easy to get to the beach, nearby walks and Collingwood. Also highly recommend the massage by Annika who has her card on the pinboard in the kitchen. Thanks Duan and Elisabeth for being great hosts and making us feel very much at home!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A private paradise!

Ao Marama Retreat more than exceeded my expectations. Incredible views, peaceful and extensive grounds, very clean and comfortable cabins, excellent local hikes and beach walks. A ten minute bush walk from the retreat takes you to a gorgeous, generally empty, beach with good swimming and birdwatching. Duan and Elizabeth are excellent hosts who make you feel at home right away. Don’t hesitate to stay here. I was so sorry to have to leave after ten days. I hope I can go back one day.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amazing

An absolutely beautiful place to get away from it all and be one with nature. Elizabeth and Duan were very welcoming and great hosts. Highly recommended 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing experience

Lovely cabins, nice clean and tidy area to be in and amazing views. Owners are truly amazing and lovely! will definitely be back again highly recommend coming here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

A beautiful place

Relaxed Gorgeous views Dog was welcome too Comfortable bed THE STARS!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome and relaxing

It was a really nice peaceful place. The hosts made us feel very welcome. Had a awesome few days there and will deffinatly be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

What an amazing spot! Relaxing few days away with beautiful views and great hosts.

Cannot reccomend this spot more. Great views, beautiful sunrises, cosy and clean cabins, short track to secluded swimming beach and friendly, welcoming hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Cheers Charlotte for your great review. We loved hosting you and your friends - if you decide to return to Golden Bay it would be fantastic to host you again. Kind regards Duan and Elizabeth
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful native Bush and the views were to die for, truelly the best experience :)

Beautiful native Bush and the views were to die for, truelly the best experience :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful location, with a very clever, back-to-basics appeal.

A beautiful location, with a very clever, back-to-basics appeal. Escaping here is good for your soul.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Such a special spot to get away!

Such a special spot to get away! Cabins and ensuite bathroom were immaculately clean, amazing views over the ocean. Great communal kitchen also with beautiful sea views. Fully equipped with bbq, fridge and our own allocated food storage bins was a nice touch. Eco friendly vibe. Loo with a view is a must see!
Archival

8/10 Good

Yet to stay due to my booking error but looking forward to eventually being there.

Yet to stay due to my booking error but looking forward to eventually being there.
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