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Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach

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A beach house with a view of the ocean and a forested hillside.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by dense forest and a gravel driveway.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.
A residential property with a two-story house, a small shed, and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern two-story house with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pelorus Sound

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Living area
  • Non-smoking

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Moetapu Bay, Marlborough
  • Place, Pelorus Sound
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Moetapu Bay

Located in Moetapu Bay, this cottage is near the beach. Picton Museum and Edwin Fox Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Pelorus Eco Adventures. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Lochmara Lodge are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Moetapu Bay, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Pelorus Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 28 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 50 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 51 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Picton Harbour - 51 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havelock Hotel - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Linkwater Country Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Daughter - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Blue Shop Kaff - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is steps from Pelorus Sound and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mahakipawa Arm and Okiwa Bay. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Pelorus Eco Adventures are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Motapu bay.Beautiful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

We loved our stay at your batch. Went swimming everyday, a perfect slice of paradise. Close enough for day trips to Havelock , Picton, Blenheim and Nelson Would love to come stay again Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. We always welcome guest feedback, so if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

We have had such a lovely time at this bach. It is perfect being so close to the water as the kids can potter on the beach while still being supervised from the deck. Clean and cozy we highly recommend it. Wish we could live here ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. We always welcome guest feedback, so if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputation & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kiwi bach

Lovely old kiwi bach amazing views great fishing
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. We always welcome guest feedback, so if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waitangi weekend

A magical short stay. Exactly what we were looking for - isolated, off grid, on the water, but striking distance to Nelson, Wairau valley and the Picton Ferry. Simple and isolated Bach retreat. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
We truly appreciate your review, Stephen. It’s great to know the bach offered the secluded, off-grid retreat you were looking for while still being within easy reach of Nelson, Wairau Valley, and the Picton Ferry. The peaceful waterfront setting sounds like it made for a magical stay. Thank you for your high recommendation—we’d love to host you again in the future. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moetapu Bay on the Water's Edge

Great place to rest up. Also caught two fish off the beach. Winter time and cold but the stove kept the place warm. Very restful view - could look at it all day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased to hear you had an enjoyable stay. Guest feedback is always appreciated, and we're always looking for ways to improve. We hope you'll choose Bachcare again for a future holiday. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Sounds Magic Bach

Lovely weather and views. Older bach but very comfortable and everything you need. Great woodburner kept bach cozy and warm. Gate number needs to be made more visable as was hard to find on road side
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2025
Thank you Kaye for taking the time to share your thoughts on your stay at Sounds Magic Bach. It is great to hear you enjoyed beautiful weather and stunning views, and that the woodburner helped keep things cosy and warm throughout your visit. We are also pleased the bach had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Your comment about the gate number being hard to spot is much appreciated and we will make sure steps are taken to improve its visibility from the roadside. We would be glad to host you again whenever your travels bring you back. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gorgeous location but tricky to find

Couldn’t be a more beautiful and peaceful location. This is a true Kiwi bach. Basic and comfortable. Would be helpful when arriving for the first time to have some more details about the location. If the owner/manager doesn’t want to post this in the listing, then provide in an email to the tenant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Suzanne. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the stunning and peaceful location and that the bach provided a comfortable stay. We appreciate your comments about finding the property and will pass this along to see if arrival details made via email can be made clearer for future guests. We’d love to welcome you back again. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Picture Perfect

Fantastic location with easy beach access, stunning views and everything needed for a relaxing stay. Fished from the beach and caught mullet and one decent snapper for our tea. The birdsong and sheltered, quiet location was just bliss. Spark network from deck, though intermittent, was a nice surprise. Sandy, the caretaker of the property was very helpful. Very clean and tidy property and a logburner with plenty of wood just ready to light was a lovely addition. Highly recommend this magical place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. We always welcome guest feedback, so if there is anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back for another getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Property in poor state for our stay

Very Disappointed in cleanliness of property. We paid a cleaning and management fee & then had to clean it ourselves. From mars bars wrappers through house to dirty dishes and fridge - place was not up scratch for renting.Wld not rent another property managed by Bachcare on Bookabach again. Made a time to meet Bachcare to check in (which they requested) and property wasnt ready. Perhaps not their fault but we we’re made to feel like it was our fault for turning up on time when they asked us to. Not what you need after a big day travelling with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear aspects of your stay did not meet expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and the concerns you encountered during your stay. Since your stay, we have reviewed and addressed the issues raised to help improve the experience for future guests. Guest reviews are important to us and help us continue to improve the experience we provide. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention. Bachcare Reputation & Resolutions Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Juliette, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a rating. If there’s any feedback you’d be open to sharing about your stay, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via phone or email so we can take it into account. Reputation and Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
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