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Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home

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A deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a lake, surrounded by greenery and hills.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, dining table set, and a kitchen island.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a television. The room has large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.
A modern house with a large garage, a deck with outdoor furniture, and a lush garden.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a small table with a radio, and a wall-mounted picture.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pelorus Sound

Popular amenities

  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Mahau Sound, Marlborough
  • Place, Pelorus Sound
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Moetapu Bay

Moetapu Bay is home to this cottage. 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Mahau Sound, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Pelorus Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 25 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 48 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Picton Harbour - 49 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 59 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havelock Hotel - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mpr Eatery - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Linkwater Country Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Daughter - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home located?

Situated in Moetapu Bay, this cottage is steps from Pelorus Sound and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mahakipawa Arm and Okiwa Bay. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Pelorus Eco Adventures are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay…the best location, the house has everything you need and sitting on the deck listening to the birds and watching the tides and boats was heavenly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

Great spot, house was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your holiday. Guest feedback is always valued, and 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 relaxing getaway in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great spot

Beautiful place in the world
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful location and your stay in this special part of the country. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Bachcare Reputation & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location with lots of great activities for everyone. The beds are very small doubles, so as tall people we had to use the single mattresses from the other room to get comfortable. Hope that's helpful for other tall folk to know!Otherwise awesome :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the location and the range of activities nearby, and it’s great to hear the home worked well overall for your group. We appreciate you highlighting the bed sizing as well, as insights like this are genuinely helpful for us and for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another stay. Warm regards Bachcare
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place, perfect location

Fantastic location and property. Everything you need in a sounds stay! Thanks heaps for having us. Only downside was the dirty dishes, dirty floor and the filter water just a dribble. But the house is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Back to our Happy Place

Having owned a property for 30 years in Moetapu Bay Rd which was recently sold, we were missing our Sounds experience so much that we decided to rent Ngaire's Haven to experience our happy place again. We were not disappointed and loved the close proximity to the ocean with good boat access and swimming. Facilities were great, beds very comfortable and indoor/outdoor living was lovely. We shall return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 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

Perfect House in the Perfect Location

Amazing 2 night stay with some friends. Beautiful location, even though it poured most of the time. Perfect excuse to stay indoors. Lovely warm house with everything you need. Great kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, lovely fire with plenty of dry fire wood. Lots of games and DVD’s to keep us entertained. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Bachcare for your getaway. If there's anything we can do to make future stays even better, we'd love to hear from you. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We enjoyed our stay at the property as it’s in a beautiful and a quiet location. The house was well set up for a nice stay. However, we only had a very limited wood supply that was wet/rotten and were not offered a reasonable resolution for heating the living area when contacting the manager. We also felt the fees for the service, linen and cleaning were excessive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are pleased you chose Bachcare for your stay. Guest feedback plays an important role in helping us improve the experience we provide, and we always welcome suggestions on how we can make future stays even better. Thank you again for staying with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Bachcare Reputations & Resolutions Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prachtig zicht, rust.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2026
Hi there, Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We really appreciate you taking the time to rate your experience, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, Ricky Bachcare Support Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely little traditional kiwi bach

Lovely little bach, all good sized bedrooms. We were kept nice and warm with the fire. Kids loved going out on the kayaks round the bay. There were a fair number of spiders webs and the spiders, but hey, it's a bach that sometimes is empty. All in all we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2025
Sam, thanks for leaving a 5-star rating following your stay — we really appreciate it. If there's anything you'd like to share about your experience, feel free to reach out by phone or email. Reputation & Resolutions Coordinators, Bachcare.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Wow, thank you for the 5 stars! We’re so happy to hear you had a fantastic experience. Your feedback means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another great stay
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