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In the Heart of the Vines

Lakefront holiday home with kitchenette and patio

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
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Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4753.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Blenheim, Marlborough
  • Place, Marlborough Convention Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, ASB Theatre Marlborough
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Seymour Square
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In the Heart of the Vines

Nestled amongst a small operational vineyard just 7 minutes from town in the lower Wairau region lies this unique 2 bedroom home. What makes this property unique is the English barn style look and quality of the build, built by your host. Located near by is the local rowing club with a small boat ramp convenient for water skiing, jet skiing and kayaking. The beautiful town of Picton is a 25 minute drive away, the gateway to the picturesque Marlborough Sounds. Explore the local vineyards, restaurants, rivers, fishing and hunting.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
This property uses wind and solar energy
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
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
Property Registration Number 101619508

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Blenheim

Located in Grovetown, a neighbourhood in Blenheim, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pollard Park and Wairau River, while ASB Theatre Marlborough and Marlborough Art Society are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as waterskiing.
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Blenheim, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Millennium Art Gallery - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Seymour Square - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Pollard Park - 7 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dodson Street Beer Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Herb + Olive Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Grove Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In the Heart of the Vines pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at In the Heart of the Vines?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In the Heart of the Vines?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the Heart of the Vines?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In the Heart of the Vines located?

Located in Grovetown, this golf holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of ASB Theatre Marlborough, Marlborough Convention Centre and Millennium Art Gallery. Seymour Square and Pollard Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment was lovely and the location is gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hard to beat location for a peaceful and beautiful place to stay. Spacious, modern and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good thanks David and Sandra. A lovely spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

annika b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accomodation, both inside and out. The property is lovely, private and well maintained. Location to Blenheim, and surroundings, is perfect. Sandra made us feel very welcome and gave us plenty of helpful tips for the area, many of which we took and enjoyed. Would give 10 stars if possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

rosa. m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful and the place was clean and tidy. The kitchen sink arrangement was a bit odd, nevertheless the views were amazing. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a location! Hosts David and Sandra were great - friendly and accommodating. “The Barn” is a lovely property with just about everything you need. Don’t be put off by the fact that the kitchen sink is around the corner in the bathroom - blame local council rules! Newer induction cooktop and air fryer are more than adequate, plus there is a large BBQ outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciated the cleanliness and comfort of the home and the beautiful farm setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Great stay

Great property for a group of friends staying in Marlborough, host was super helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

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

Amazing stay! Beautiful spot

So happy with the stay. An amazing spot so close to all the best vineyards
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dafydd D.

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

Lovely location

Lovely accommodation nestled in the vineyards. Very peaceful and we had a wonderful stay. The accommodation had everything that you need and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Fantastic Atmosphere

Wonderful location and fantastic accommodation and facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace K.

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

Perfect accommodation to your Blenheim

We had such a lovely stay here! It was spacious, cleanly, and in a great location! Couldn’t have asked for a better home base while exploring the Marlborough region.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

awesome spot

great place, great views, wonderful hosst
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

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

Stay Within The Vines

Enjoyed our stay here, beautiful views and just a few minutes from town. Peaceful and perfect if you are looking for an “off the beaten path” setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Lovely stay

Excellent stay at the barn. Super clean with everything we needed nice and close to town but feels like your miles away looking out into the vines.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa D.

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

Vineyard stay

Great place to stay thank you with great amenities. Awesome outdoor area with view of vineyard. Enjoyed having BBQ and lazy summer evening as sun went down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

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

Blenheim work trip

Great quiet spot, not far from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie H.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful property - Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Great get away

Was a really lovely little place, nicely tucked away and suited our needs! Thanks for you hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

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

Loved The Wine Country

The stay in this house was very nice. It’s very peaceful in the vineyards. We were comfortable here. We enjoyed hiking around the area and doing a wine/bike tour with an added bike trip on Northbank Road.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly R.

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

Tranquil location, convenient to attractions.

Lovely home, immaculate with many amenities and wonderful quiet, scenic location. Kitchen a bit quirky with sink in the attached bathroom but you get used to it, and we cooked our meals and did just fine with the arrangement.Lovely, generous hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warwick H.

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

Wonderful property

We had a fabulous stay. This is a very well provisioned property with stunning evening views to watch the sunset with a wine. The hosts are very friendly as is their lovely dog. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Beautiful and Well Appointed

A lovely visit on a lovely property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

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

Magic in Marlborough

Beautiful property with super comfortable beds, large living space and outdoor patio with stunning views of the vineyards.Very short drive to the wineries, which are each unique and beautiful, with incredible wines.Sandra was very good with providing local knowledge, thank you!We highly recommend a stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Serene location nestled in the vineyard

This was our home base for 4 days of exploring the area. Wine tour picked us up at your driveway and dropped off on Jones road. We made a journey to Kaikōura trekked around at the seal colony with a stop at a great food truck. Ended with a Picton tour, great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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