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Orchard View Cottage close to beaches, walks, wineries and the Abel Tasman.

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A well-maintained garden with a pathway leading to a house.
A house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested backdrop.
A two-story cabin with a covered porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A house with a green roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a lawn.
A yellow house with a green roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Motueka, Tasman
  • Place, Riuwaka Resurgence
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kahurangi National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ngarua Caves
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Area

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Riwaka

Located in Riwaka, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Riuwaka Resurgence and Riwaka Resurgence reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle and SimPit Technologies. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Motueka, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Riuwaka Resurgence - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kahurangi National Park - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Ngarua Caves - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 19 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino’s Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Motueka - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Smoking Barrel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Village Café & Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orchard View Cottage close to beaches, walks, wineries and the Abel Tasman. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Orchard View Cottage close to beaches, walks, wineries and the Abel Tasman.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Orchard View Cottage close to beaches, walks, wineries and the Abel Tasman.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orchard View Cottage close to beaches, walks, wineries and the Abel Tasman.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orchard View Cottage close to beaches, walks, wineries and the Abel Tasman. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Riuwaka Resurgence and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Riwaka Resurgence. Kaiteriteri Beach and Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park are also within 9 miles (15 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. 111 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 161 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy place to stay and reach all the places we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable accommodation, beautiful rural location. Very helpful and friendly hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the peacefulness and quietness of this location yet close to the Abel Tasman region and Motueka. The Cottage was cute and had everything we needed for our stay, and the host very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very welcoming to pets and has a delightful collection of animals to visit on site. It is so quiet and restful. I definitely plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec, 2025
You will be very welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot.

We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2023
Thank you so much. You were the perfect guests and we would welcome you both back at anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little escape

Beautiful spot while still being only minutes from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cottage Stay

Wonderful stay in a country cottage retreat. Place was as described and had all equipment to make our busy stay comfortable. Owner was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2023
Thank you for your positive review. I am very happy that you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be as described.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful spot lovely cottage

They were so welcoming of us and our dogs. There were even dog towels available.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy Farm Cottage

We had a wonderful stay in the cottage. Very peaceful spot with entertaining wildlife and a great location to explore from. The cottage has everything you could need. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic Cottage

We absolutely loved our stay at Kate's picturesque cottage. Our relaxing stay in Riwaka Valley was a highlight of our holiday, thank you. We hope to be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Basic Tranquility

Great proximity to the beach etc considering the price. Check in was easy and communication good. Accommodation was quite basic, but setting was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Abel Tasman experience

Friendly, attentive hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy and relaxing

My family had an excellent holiday at the cottage. It is in a picturesque location and handy to the many surrounding activities. Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2023
It was lovely to see you all again and you will be welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Gorgeous wee home. Friendly owners who gave us our space.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage in a beautiful, rural setting

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at this lovely, well appointed cottage with amazing views of surrounding hills. Loved breakfast on the sunny deck.Great shower, comfortable bed and friendly, helpful hosts. Being pet friendly was an added bonus as we like holidaying with our two dogs if possible. Conveniently close to Motueka for takeaways and shopping.Thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for your glowing review. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A piece of paradise

Great rural property, very peaceful and quiet. Owners Kate and Len were wonderful hosts, very responsive ,very down to earth. The place was everything we needed. Reminded me of Salt Spring Island in Canada. Highly recommended, can't wait to go back. Thanks for a special time.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kiwi bach

Great little kiwi bach among native forest and farm land. Set in a quiet valley close to a stream the property abounds with bird life making for a tranquil stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2024
Thank you Tony. Very pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riwaka

A lovely peaceful setting beside the river. Our hosts were fantastic and helpful but also considerate of our space. The animals were an added highlight. The cottage was cute and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Old school charm
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

I could not find any negative aspects. The old, rustic cottage was beautifully presented and fulfilled all my needs. It was quiet and peaceful, with friendly, approachable hosts. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2025
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to have you stay. You are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute wee cottage

We had a great time at this cottage - it was very well set up and we much appreciated the washing machine after walking the Abel Tasman! We would definitely stay again - small and cute, an authentic Kiwi bach experience. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Entertaining Weka Break!

A really peaceful, relaxing spot nestled in a gorgeous valley. Rustic charm not 5 star luxury that suited us to a tee. The location is perfect for exploring from Golden Bay to Nelson. This is a farm bach with chickens, llamas, horses, ducks, geese and friendly Wekas too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy cottage

We loved our stay at Kate and Lens cottage. It was a perfect base for our holiday; a quick drive to surrounding beaches, swimming holes and walking spots. Reminiscent of the kiwi bach, there was everything we needed. It became a favourite spot for our toddler, who enjoyed following the odd weka or chicken around. Thank you for making us feel welcome!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb, 2024
Thank you so much Hannah. We are very pleased that you had a good stay. You are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Autumn break.

Lovely country cottage with all amenities and lots of extras.A joy to sit on the veranda, listen to the bird song, watch the animals, view the native bush and see the vehicles climbing up Takaka Hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Don’t stay here

Started off well. Until we discovered
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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