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Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach

Nelson - Golden Bay, Golden Bay (Ref. 1032758)

Customer rating

4.3★

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  • 6 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine

Summary

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Size Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Bunk (double bottom, single top), Portacot
  • Bathroom 1: Shower, Hand Basin, Toilet, Bath
  • Living, Dining
  • Oven, Hobs, Microwave, Air fryer, Blender, Rice Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Toaster, Kettle
  • TV, Chromecast Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
  • Parking
  • Portacot
  • Heat pump

Linen

Our linen service will provide all sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mats, and tea towels for your stay. We’ll also make up the beds for you prior to arrival and strip them down after your departure. Pillows and duvets are provided at the property.

The property

Idyllic waterfront views as the sun comes up with your morning cup of coffee in hand - Does that sound like something you need this trip? Look no further than this simple Pakawau Bach. Welcome to Matai Cottage! Tucked away amongst the surrounding native bush and right at the edge of the waters of Golden Bay, Matai Cottage is host to a picturesque backdrop ideal for a holiday away from the hustle and bustle. The living room, dining room and master bedroom all open out to the views, the sundeck and then down onto the waterfront lawn area. Sleeping up to 6 guests, Matai Cottage is a great place to settle into with your family or group offering all the essentials including a BBQ for those classic kiwi summer dinners fresh off the grill and private access down to the water. Take some time out to get away from it all or use this as a base to do some local exploring. Matai Cottage is positioned on Farewell Spit, which offers wonderful walks from the cliffs to Wharariki Beach and the walks in Kaharangi National Park. A delightful Golden Bay escape awaits at Matai Cottage!

As the property has unfenced access to the beach, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.

Please note the sofa bed is located in the lounge.

Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

Please note, while there is a Chromecast available at the property, you will need to use your own data as WiFi is not provided

About the location

As the sunniest area of New Zealand, it's no wonder so many people fall in love with the Nelson - Golden Bay region and choose it as their permanent home. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the rich arts and crafts vibe of Nelson itself, or dive into the natural beauty of the area ticking off the likes of Abel Tasman National Park, there are plenty of idyllic escapes for your next holiday. Just a scenic ferry journey from Wellington or an 80 minute flight from Auckland. All of our Nelson - Golden Bay holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.

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24 Customer Review(s)

  • Matt

    “Location is a absolute dream.”

    .couldn't ask for more...we had no expectations but found the place could have had a little more upkeep..the heat pump not working,the deck which would have been amazing to use was slippery and seemed a little unsafe. Plus no outdoor furniture was obvious..no wifi or TV.. we were ok with as the location offered Serenity and a reset which we needed. Just a bit of a update would not go miss.

    .couldn't ask for more...we had no expectations but found the place could have had a little more upkeep..the heat pump not working,the deck which would have been amazing to use was slippery and seemed a little unsafe. Plus no outdoor furniture was obvious..no wifi or TV.. we were ok with as the location offered Serenity and a reset which we needed. Just a bit of a update would not go miss.

    - Matt, September 2025

    Hi Matt, Thank you for your review, yes this kiwi batch is wifi free but thank you for your feedback regarding the outside furniture- we will follow this up and ensure it is put out in time for summer season. Thanks again. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again on your next visit to this beautiful region. Bachcare

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