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Bethen's Retreat - The perfect place in Penzance

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A glass table with a bottle and glass, surrounded by snacks, overlooking a lake and forest.
A kitchen with a sink, a window with a view of a beach and water, and a kettle on the counter.
A compact kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining table, and a wooden accent wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a view of a beach and forest through a sliding door.
A spacious living area with a large window offering a view of a lake and dock. There are two green armchairs and a round coffee table. A kitchen area is visible in the background with a bar and stools.

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 Pelorus Sound

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Tennyson Inlet, Marlborough
  • Place, Pelorus Sound
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Penzance Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Betty Archer Recreational Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom w/ En Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

En suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tennyson Inlet

Located in Tennyson Inlet, this holiday home is on 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 Pelorus Sound and Betty Archer Recreational Reserve. Pelorus Eco Adventures and Lochmara Lodge are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Tennyson Inlet, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Pelorus Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Penzance Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Betty Archer Recreational Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Duncan Bay - 21 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Rai Valley Pioneer Cottage - 52 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 122 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bethen's Retreat - The perfect place in Penzance pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bethen's Retreat - The perfect place in Penzance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bethen's Retreat - The perfect place in Penzance?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bethen's Retreat - The perfect place in Penzance?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bethen's Retreat - The perfect place in Penzance located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tennyson Inlet holiday home is steps away from Pelorus Sound, Betty Archer Recreational Reserve and Penzance Bay. Duncan Bay is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) away.

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. 65 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
Great accommodation and well set up. Perfect location
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for a getaway - so comfortable & clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay

Gorgeous spot with fabulous views of the bay the house was just perfect very clean & well appointed .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic spot! Very close to the beach and park area. We loved our stay here. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable family home with fantastic view. Close to boat ramp and wharf.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and a very nice house with everything you need and some great games for rainy days
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

My family had a great holiday. Batch had everything you need. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, amazing view - highly recommend

Thanks for letting us stay in your lovely batch. We had a great time, the place was very clean, tidy and we would not hesitate to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home away from home

This is our 2nd time staying & it was just as good if not better. Weather & fishing were great. Such an easy & comfortable home
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot and Bach in the Sounds

This place was amazing, we really enjoyed our stay here. Can only highly recommend, the pictures don’t do it justice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Had a wonderful stay here - so peaceful and quiet. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bethens retreat

Fantastic location close to jetty The house was very clean We will definitely be coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Family Holiday

Fantastic accommodation, super clean spacious house. Brilliant views, great fishing. Road in was ok towing 6.5m hardtop boat will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Christmas

Lovely Christmas in an excellent spot
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

It was a great holiday, thoroughly enjoyed by all. Stunning location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Answered first question wrong fabulous stay top class most enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cleanliness and great communication
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous

Lovely clean comfortable well appointed house & we just loved the deck & fabulous view of bay & jetty
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location.clean comfortable house.a hm away from hm

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

So impressed with this bach. So homely & relaxing. Everything you need for a great break away
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect

We had the best time in Penzance. Great view from the deck. Super close to the jetty and beach. Thank you for sharing your special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything that’s good about a kiwi bach

Wonderful location, offers a variety of land and water based activities, comfortable house with easy beach access. Tranquil and relaxing. Plenty to do even if the weather isn’t summery.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

summer holiday 23

Lovely position looking out from the deck over the inlet and wharf. Clean and tidy and very functional house. Close to a super walking track. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

School holidays

Wonderful place to spend a week with family! Very warm house overlooking the water. despite the unusually rainy weather, there were plenty of things to do. Kids were catching kahawai off the jetty, endless blue cod fishing and nice walks through the native bush. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

We had the Wow factor the moment we walked in the door. What a great home to stay in. We could not fault anything, the cleaner does a wonderful job in keeping the place so clean, thank you, Daphne & family from Australia.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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