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Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and hills.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, chairs, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.
A green inflatable raft with a paddle on a rocky shore by a lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kenepuru Sounds

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Picton, Marlborough
  • Place, Kenepuru Sounds
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelorus Sound
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Okiwa Bay
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Te Mahia

Located in Te Mahia, this holiday home is near the beach. Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Edwin Fox and Picton War Memorial. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Lochmara Lodge are also worth visiting.
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Picton, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Kenepuru Sounds - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mistletoe Bay - 14 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Pelorus Sound - 23 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Mahakipawa Arm - 54 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Okiwa Bay - 57 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Panda - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Roger - ‬78 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪The Barn - ‬74 min drive
  • ‪Le Cafe - ‬73 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Families and Pets- Broadford at Tara Bay located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps from Kenepuru Sounds and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Mistletoe Bay. Mahakipawa Arm and Okiwa Bay are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with everything needed for a relaxed stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic bach with everything we could want. We were treated to stunning views and fabulous bird song every day. The jetty and mooring made boating easy. The temporary road closures for repairs were slightly restrictive, but didn’t stop us having a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2026
Thanks Joanna, pleased it worked out well for you. And thanks so much for leaving the bach so clean and tidy. It’s always a pleasure to share our piece of paradise with guests like you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was better than expected, we enjoyed our stay and will come back some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. Lovely bach with everything we needed and in a beautiful, quiet location with stunning views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the views and the ability to go around sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host, fabulous part of the world, tidy home with wonderful views and plenty of room for vehicles and boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spot

Idyllic location, well set up accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific Tara Bay

Great location, great Bach and superb fishing!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

It was great to be out and about in the sounds, lots of gear for watersports and a great deck for bbq
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

Me and my sisters family stayed at the property for a long weekend. The accommodation and location exceeded our expectations, the house was comfy, clean and the views were amazing. We'd love to visit again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay, and it just keeps getting better. This place is the ultimate Kiwi bach — relaxed, welcoming, and perfectly set up for an easy, comfortable getaway. It’s always beautifully presented, spotlessly clean, and thoughtfully equipped, making it feel like a true home away from home. The location is spot on, ideal for switching off and enjoying the surroundings, and the hosts are fantastic — friendly, laid-back, and great to deal with. We honestly wouldn’t stay anywhere else and can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous family holiday

This is a beautiful spot to enjoy boating,paddle boarding, kayaking and mountain biking alongside quality family time.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. 3 generations holidayed together, and there was great space to be together and equally enough space to be apart. Everything was there that we could wish for and the communication with the owners was clear, courteous, and very caring.We will return we hope!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay.

Fantastic property in an amazing location. House has everything you need for a great stay. Short, but steep walk to the beach. Lots of fantastic fishing to be had. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

Perfect for a family get away in a generous house in a beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful getaway

We loved our 3 nights in this lovely house in an amazing location. It had everything we needed to relax after our 4 days of tramping in the nelson lakes. We even caught 3 snapper!Thank you, Rosie.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot in Keneperu

We all loved our stay at Broadford, Tara Bay. A very comfortable batch that had everything we needed. Great paddle boarding, swimming, fishing trips. We had a very happy week in a perfect spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kenepuru Magic

Awesome location and property - everything you need for an fun and relaxing time away. Fishing was excellent also.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Fantastic spot , awesome to hve use if mooring , excellent day fishing with 8 big snapper caught in the bay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rosie was so helpful and thoughtful in the run up to our arrival, leaving us clear and easy instructions and thoughtfully filling in the gals for us. We absolutely loved our time there. What a special place! We felt so at home and couldn’t get over the view. The beach felt like our own private beach and we loved making use of the kayaks. Thanks so much Rosie!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Post wedding stay

Stayed on our way back from a wedding in Hanmer before catching ferry Absolutely stunning place to stay so nice being away from everything.Water was warm we spent lazy days fish and swimming
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous short stay

We all loved being on the Sounds, beautiful setting with everything we needed at the house for an enjoyable stay. Rosie gave me recommendation for eating out options and access to the Queen Charlotte track which we used and enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely weekend away with friends

The location is perfect and the space is efficient and spacious enough for 6 adults. We had a wonderful time here. The beach is so close, the surrounding bush is so welcoming. The deck has incredible views and there is ample parking. We would be keen to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2024
Thanks so much Yee for the lovely review and for leaving the house so clean and tidy. I'm pleased you had a good time and were able to celebrate the special birthday there. You are most welcome to stay again- we love guests like you and your friends. Rosie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Amazing spot, amazing house, perfect for a getaway! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing view! We loved sitting on the deck and just drinking it in. We enjoyed taking the kayak and dinghy out one day, and catching fish off the jetty.Rosie was a great host and quick to respond to our questions. We were glad we took her advice and brought in everything we needed, because the road in was not an easy drive and we were happy to stay put once we arrived!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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