10/10 Excellent
Marc R.
10 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marc R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Apartment
Monaco Resort - Home to Compass Cottage
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Monaco, Nelson Region
- Place, Isel Park19 min walk
- Place, World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars3 min drive
- Place, McCashin's Brewery4 min drive
- Airport, Nelson (NSN)10 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Gardenside
1 Queen Bed
Seaward-side
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Monaco Resort - Home to Compass Cottage
Monaco is a beautiful part of central Nelson - located in the rapidly growing Stoke area and overlooking the beautiful calm waters of the Waimea Inlet.
Compass Cottage is a character apartment with gorgeous English inspired ambience - Handmade bricks, rustic timber columns & exposed rafters, rose gardens & a delightful village green! It offers dedicated high-speed WiFi, TV, fully equipped compact kitchen, comfy living area & upstairs bedrooms & bathroom.
Enjoy Full Access to the surrounding resort's Swimming Pool & Fitness Room facilities & take advantage of the wonderful walk around the picturesque Monaco Peninsula. If you are cyclists, head out on the local cycle trails, which connect to the Great Taste Cycle Trail.
It's a short stroll to the Brick Eatery Restaurant or Honest Lawyer Pub! Stoke Village centre is just a 5min. drive for more dining options, supermarkets & more. And Nelson City centre is just 15 minutes drive.
Pamper yourself at About Beauty - Just 50m away, they offer Massage & Wellbeing Treatments, Specialised Skin Facials, Eye Treatments, Nail Care, Waxing & More!
**Special conditions & notes**:
- Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No Smoking. Pets are not permitted.
- Compass Cottage is a private apartment within the Monaco Resort. Full access to the resorts facilities (pool, fitness room) is provided.
- Please note that the swimming pool is closed through the Winter months (from 1 July to mid-November).
**Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation**:
- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival).
- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you’ll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process.
- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you’ll pay no more than 30% of the booking total.
- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we’ll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates.
- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions. :-)
Compass Cottage is a character apartment with gorgeous English inspired ambience - Handmade bricks, rustic timber columns & exposed rafters, rose gardens & a delightful village green! It offers dedicated high-speed WiFi, TV, fully equipped compact kitchen, comfy living area & upstairs bedrooms & bathroom.
Enjoy Full Access to the surrounding resort's Swimming Pool & Fitness Room facilities & take advantage of the wonderful walk around the picturesque Monaco Peninsula. If you are cyclists, head out on the local cycle trails, which connect to the Great Taste Cycle Trail.
It's a short stroll to the Brick Eatery Restaurant or Honest Lawyer Pub! Stoke Village centre is just a 5min. drive for more dining options, supermarkets & more. And Nelson City centre is just 15 minutes drive.
Pamper yourself at About Beauty - Just 50m away, they offer Massage & Wellbeing Treatments, Specialised Skin Facials, Eye Treatments, Nail Care, Waxing & More!
**Special conditions & notes**:
- Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No Smoking. Pets are not permitted.
- Compass Cottage is a private apartment within the Monaco Resort. Full access to the resorts facilities (pool, fitness room) is provided.
- Please note that the swimming pool is closed through the Winter months (from 1 July to mid-November).
**Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation**:
- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival).
- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you’ll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process.
- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you’ll pay no more than 30% of the booking total.
- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we’ll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates.
- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions. :-)
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
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- Washing machine
- Dryer
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Nelson
Located in Nelson, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Greenmeadows Park and Marsden Recreation Ground are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and Isel Park. Pic's Peanut Butter World and Natureland Zoo are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Monaco, Nelson Region
What's nearby
- Isel Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Pic's Peanut Butter World - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Nelson Golf Links - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- McCashin's Brewery - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Zink - 6 min drive
- Squires Coffee - 20 min walk
- McCashin's Brewery - 3 min drive
- Pioneer Cafe - 5 min drive
- Sublime Coffee - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jude P.
29 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Jude P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Peter G.
3 Nov, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Review
Peter G.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Maggie M.
5 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Unit review
Maggie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Raymond M.
29 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a grate time. Enjoyed the property as always at Monaco. Grate location. will be back.
Raymond M.
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl B.
26 Feb, 2019
Cute cottage feel.
Cheryl B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Douglas F.
19 Apr, 2018
Lovely cottage in a great location, in a really nice, quiet complex.
Douglas F.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Bridget K.
8 Oct, 2017
Wonderful property and location.
Bridget K.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
10 Mar, 2017
Great setting, very comfortable accommodation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
2 Mar, 2017
Fantastic location, very central and a lovely outlook.
About the host
Hosted by Holiday Nelson
We are professional property managers - looking after visitors to Nelson is what we do :-)
We have a passion for the Nelson lifestyle and take great enjoyment from sharing the best of this experience with visitors to our region Like you, we love to travel and experience places first hand and we appreciate the value of having personal space, privacy and a comfortable retreat from the busyness of travelling each day. We also know that in order to really make the most of your travels, you need more than just a roof over your head. This is where we come in…
We have partnered with homeowners throughout our beautiful region, creating a hand-picked portfolio of very special homes that we offer and look after. These are homes we’d love to call home or holiday home ourselves, homes we are proud to offer to you for your stay in our region. When you book with us, you have our assurance that the homes will be as described and photographed and we’ll be there to provide you with all the support you need prior to and during your stay.
Professional housekeeping & Linen Laundering
At Holiday Nelson we take a thorough, robust and uncompromised approach toward cleanliness and hygiene practices for your and our families peace of mind... because nothing less will do.
All high contact, food preparation and hard wet surfaces are hygienically cleaned and sanitised and our linens are professionally laundered at 80ºC, with bed linens further ironed at 120ºC by one of New Zealand's leading laundry experts, leaving them crisp, clean & superbly comfortable!
Hoping to host you soon,
The Team at Holiday Nelson
We have a passion for the Nelson lifestyle and take great enjoyment from sharing the best of this experience with visitors to our region Like you, we love to travel and experience places first hand and we appreciate the value of having personal space, privacy and a comfortable retreat from the busyness of travelling each day. We also know that in order to really make the most of your travels, you need more than just a roof over your head. This is where we come in…
We have partnered with homeowners throughout our beautiful region, creating a hand-picked portfolio of very special homes that we offer and look after. These are homes we’d love to call home or holiday home ourselves, homes we are proud to offer to you for your stay in our region. When you book with us, you have our assurance that the homes will be as described and photographed and we’ll be there to provide you with all the support you need prior to and during your stay.
Professional housekeeping & Linen Laundering
At Holiday Nelson we take a thorough, robust and uncompromised approach toward cleanliness and hygiene practices for your and our families peace of mind... because nothing less will do.
All high contact, food preparation and hard wet surfaces are hygienically cleaned and sanitised and our linens are professionally laundered at 80ºC, with bed linens further ironed at 120ºC by one of New Zealand's leading laundry experts, leaving them crisp, clean & superbly comfortable!
Hoping to host you soon,
The Team at Holiday Nelson
Why they chose this property
Located within the Monaco Resort complex this privately offered cottage style apartment offers proximity to Monaco & Stokes main venues, Saxton Oval, Tahunanui Beach (<10min drive) & Nelson City Centre (15min drive)
What makes this property unique
Free highspeed WiFi!
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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