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Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.

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View of Ngakuta Bay from Korora Cottage
Entrance to the driveway from QC Drive
Entrance to main cottage
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Annex bedroom

2 Single Beds

End bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.

This is an original family-owned 1970s beachfront property in Ngakuta Bay. It is 15 minutes drive from Picton around Queen Charlotte Drive.

NOTE: we provide a traditional Kiwi bach experience. This means the property is not serviced between guest stays.
You are expected to:
Vacuum, mop and wipe any marks you have made,
Do the dishes and tidy surfaces before you leave,
Bring all your own linen; towels, sheets, tea towels etc,
Take away any rubbish with you as there is no collection service

Korora Cottage offers amazing views of tranquil Ngakuta Bay. The water is calm for safe swimming and water sports. It is wonderful place to unwind. The bach is close to the foreshore where you will find walking and biking tracks and many other places you can explore.

There is a public boat ramp in the bay to allow you to explore and/or fish the waterways of Queen Charlotte Sound. There is a bach mooring available with prior approval for $50 per night.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20002711
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ngakuta Bay

Located in Ngakuta Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and Picton Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okiwa Bay and Picton Foreshore. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Edwin Fox Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • beach near Ngakuta Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Ngākuta Bay Recreation Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Picton Harbour - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Waikawa Marina - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 44 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sisu Eatery and Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oxley Rock - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Okiwa Bay, Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Nelson Square and Picton Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfy bed. Thank you for having us, we would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot with everything you need. Lots of exploring; swimming; fishing and rowing around. Thank you for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome view outside the huge lounge windows, 2 min drive to the Ngakuta Bay boat ramp, house was clean, tidy, contained all the essentials.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third stay at this gorgeous wee bach. It's beautifully positioned, has everything you need, and the hosts were very communicative and helpful. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaye C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfy, lovely warm fire. Enjoyed watching wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tilly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was warm and cozy. Reminded me of my childhood holidays. Only real issue had, was with wifi connection in and out. Otherwise we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Beautiful Bay Location

We really enjoyed our stay here on this lovely quiet bay and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone P.

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

Beautiful spot!

Quick overnight stay before going on the ferry. Great little place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana d.

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

Great Holiday

Family holiday in beautiful location and Holiday house thoroughly enjoyed by us all.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful treasure to share

Thank you beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2022
Thank you for coming! We are glad you enjoyed our cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn H.

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

Family weekend

We had the best weekend here. Exactly what we needed, a beautiful and relaxing few days. We’ve decided to make it an annual getaway so will be booking again soon. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynda R.

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

Beautiful location.

Beautiful location in quintessential kiwi bach. Excellent distance to ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2022
Hi Lynda, so glad you enjoyed your stay. We love sharing our family bach. Hope you made many special memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

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

Great place to stay

We had a very enjoyable and comfortable weekend at Korora Cottage despite the weather. A magic spot. We’d love to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2022
Hello Matt, I'm very pleased you enjoyed our bach. We love sharing it with people who appreciate the magic of the place!
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth G.

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

Real kiwi batch, fantastic location

Relaxing in ta scenic wonderland
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2022
Hello Beth, I'm so happy you enjoyed our place. September is a beautiful time to visit Ngakuta Bay.
Verified

8/10 Good

arun

Liked: Communication
Peaceful and quiet place with stunning views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronika C.

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

Kiwiana for diaspora kiwis

Wonderful place, very kiwiana, beautiful surroundings - loved it all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

Perfect location

Wow, what a pretty spot and you can't get any closer to the water. Basic, but everything you need including a comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula H.

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

Beaut place

Proper kiwi bach stay. Very basic, tidy ish and vistas to die for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warwick U.

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

Ngakuta Bay

Great stay the weather was perfect , and the Bach is a Bach which was great ,right on the waters edge close to walks and boat ramp we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Perfect location for a relaxing holiday

This wee bach is in a fantastic location with direct access to the water. There is always something to watch from the house or deck in the bay. The house has everything you need for a wonderful break.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

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

Family break

We had a great time away in Ngakuta bay at this cute little Bach. Authentic kiwi holiday get away. It was also so nice to be able to bring our dog along with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2022
Thanks for leaving a review and we're so glad you enjoyed your stay. You and your dog are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clara S.

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

Brillant short break away in paradise!

The property is just as the owners describe, a treasured family bach with an enchanting story, passed through the ages. A perfect escape, spectacular views over the water, beautiful bush, all at the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Slice of paradise

Pure heaven, such a beautiful spot to have a break. My youngest grandson 💙 had an absolute ball, as did we adults
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Prue p.

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

Ngakuta Bay

Lovely kiwi Bach on a beautiful spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Davenport

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We love to read about everyone’s holiday when we come up. It is really cool to be able to share this place with so many other people. Mum and Dad bought this place in the early 70s. We had been coming up here to stay since the early 60s. They paid just $3000 for it then. Hard to believe now.
There is a picture up on the dresser in the lounge which shows what the original cottage looked like. It was a couple of army huts. The main one had a coal range in it and that is what we did our cooking on. I have memories of cooking our toast on a toasting fork up against the fire on the coal range. In the mid 70s Mum and Dad had the main Cottage built.
Mum and Dad have since passed on and it is our privilege to carry on their legacy and preserve the Cottage for future generations. Each new generation gets taught how to fish, how to row and drive the boat, and of course how to jump off the jetty in the summer.

What makes this property unique

Safe swimming and boat ramp available

Languages:

English

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