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Cosy, self contained boutique studio.

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A view of a green field with mountains in the background.
A spacious living room with a large window, a patterned rug, and a variety of decorative items including a fish sculpture and a painting of a beach scene.
A covered porch with a wooden door, potted plants, and a 'PARKING VISITORS' sign.
A compact room with a wooden table, bench, and a bed with a colorful quilt. A mirror reflects the room, and a window offers a view of the outside.
A gravel driveway leading to a white building with a covered porch and a parked white pickup truck.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Games

    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Linkwater, Marlborough
  • Place, Okiwa Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Picton Harbour
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy, self contained boutique studio.

Owl's Rest is a fully self contained unit within our home in Linkwater with its own private access and parking space. Handy to Picton ferry. The surrounding area is a working dairy farm and the water playground of Okiwa Bay is only 5 minutes away. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchenette and a patio, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower, a flat-screen TV and DVD player and free WiFi and garden views. You can discover our beautiful area by cycling, canoeing, walking or even catch a snapper off the Grove wharf. The famous Queen Charlotte Track is only 5 minutes away. Picton is 20 km away and Havelock is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Blenheim Airport, 50 km.
The closest electric vehicle charger is in Havelock. Electric vehicle charging and other additional power requirements are not included and are charged by arrangement.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7370512
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Linkwater

Located in Linkwater, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Picton Ferry Terminal and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary 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 Mahakipawa Arm. Pelorus Eco Adventures and Waitohi Recreational Reserve are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Linkwater, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Okiwa Bay - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Picton Foreshore - 34 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Nelson Square - 34 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Picton Harbour - 35 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 37 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Thai Panda - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Barn - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy, self contained boutique studio. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cosy, self contained boutique studio.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy, self contained boutique studio.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy, self contained boutique studio.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy, self contained boutique studio. located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Okiwa Bay and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Mahakipawa Arm. Pelorus Sound 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 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t have asked for better hosts or more wonderful location! It was just what we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

away from it all

Pleasant ambience. Adequate facilities. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owl’s Rest is in a very peaceful spot wished we could have stayed longer. Our hosts Jill and Peter were delightful and very welcoming. The only drawback was we didn’t realise quite how far it was from Picton.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a break away

We loved this property. It is in a rural setting and close to the sounds for exploring. The studio room was very cutely furbished and had everything we needed. It was spotlessly clean. We also enjoyed meeting Jill and Pete.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2022
Fabulous guests - they would be welcome here again any time. Although next time I would hope the sun would come out for them!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly and Quirky

Our overwhelming delight was the help that Peter gave us in taking our bikes off the carrier and later putting them back on again when we left. Despite being attached to their home we hardly aware of the presence of Jill and Peter - very relaxing. We enjoyed the presence of owls everywhere we looked in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan, 2022
Allison and Ian were delightful guests. They were close to family staying a short distance away and were clearly enjoying their time so much, coming back to Owls Rest to rest. Lovely people and the unit was left spic and span. They would be welcome here at any time.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great spot at the end of the Queen Charlotte Sound. Clean unitt and very peaceful.

We have thought about how to best review this property. We were concerned to see a All Welcome Vaxed and Unvaxed sign from the Freedom of Rights Coalition on the front door. Had we known that before booking we would of chosen not to stay at this accommodation as even though we are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 I have a health condition that makes me vulnerable to serious illness should I get Covid. Also the teas and chocolates provided were 5 years past their best by date. Fortunately we had taken our own supplies.. Although it's a great location we would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb, 2022
We thank Maxine for her review. Maxine and Peter were pleasant guests to have at Owls’ Rest, appeared to have a great time enjoying their outdoor activities. They left the unit clean and tidy. Maxine did make a comment about our signage on arrival however choose to enter our accommodation. At this point we could have had a conversation and, given her circumstances, we would have gladly refunded her accommodation charges. There had been an earlier opportunity to raise this issue as I spoke to Maxine to discuss their booking on the phone several days before their arrival. As accommodation providers we are not mandated and it is our wish to give both vaxxed and vaccine free guests a lovely holiday experience. Peter requested to plug in his electric/hybrid vehjcle on arrival and this was connected to our power source for approx. 18 hours without charge. We felt it reasonable to request a monetary contribution should they wish to charge their vehicle a second time (as is standard practice). We have fresh tea (bags and leaf) a coffee machine with fresh pods along with several varieties and the chocolates were purchased at the Warehouse in Nelson on 23 December. The unit is thoroughly cleaned to Covid.19 standards with two people spending two hours each per visit with every surface receiving attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Splendid relaxation

Friendly helpful hosts, private self contained unit on side of main house with partial kitchen. Lovely views from garden, I watched a falcon patrol near pastures.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2022
Miranda was a lovely guest. The unit was left very tidy and clean and it was just a shame the weather wasn't a lot better for their stay. They would be welcome to stay again at any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful hosts, great location, loved the extra treats provided. We had road bikes and had a beautiful ride along keneperu road
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for an excellent break.

Highly recommended and thank you so much to Jill and Peter for their great hospitality. Location is great and accommodation very comfortable and relaxing. We definitely had everything we needed. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan, 2021
Lindy and Doug were just a delight to have to stay and would be welcome here at any time in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely place

Friendly hosts, very cosy 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jill

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Jill and Peter moved to Marlborough from Christchurch for the warm climate and fun activities.

What makes this property unique

Canoe and cycle hire is available 300m from the unit.

Languages:

English

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