Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!
About this house rental
Selah, means ‘A Time to Pause and Think’. An apt name for this beautiful home in a quiet yet stunning location. Located in Nelson's premier beach side suburb, with exceptional views over Tahunanui Beach & Tasman Bay, this home offers peace & privacy, all with a tremendous wow factor! Walk to the beach, local eateries & craft brew pubs, or simply recline in the spa and enjoy the view. Tasman Bay's outdoor playground and National Parks are at your fingertips! Please note, our house is not available for corporate bookings. Reviews: Our house has been occupied by short term guests for the past six years. So we thought we'd share some of their reviews: Exceptional Views over Tasman Bay Tahuna Beach! Lovely home and suitable for 3 couples , all with own amenities, plus one room downstairs. Plenty of seating. Exceptionally sunny in living areas and main bedroom. Wonderful to just sit on the decking and take in the views, and the activities on the water. Also close to walkway, down to the beach. Recommend. The house is wonderful and has a very complete equipment. Especially the view over the bay was impressive. Thank you for the nice days! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The house was well presented, well equipped , beautiful and clean, a great place for a group of good friends to gather. Thankyou Great stay Great place for us to stay as two family groups, too busy to enjoy the spa but the views are fantastic! Thanks we had a lovely time. Too busy to use the spa but enjoyed the view everyday! Heavenly ! peaceful, inviting, very comfortable home. loved the hot pool, missing it already . would not hesitate to recommend or to return to , when hosting overseas visitors. OUR SHANGRILA. Can recommend as a top property to stay in with everything you could wish for . A great place to entertain overseas visitors in our beautiful nz . with thanks. The home has a million dollar view of the Nelson beach area and the hot tub provided some relaxing moments after being out and active all day. Overall had a great time and found everyone accommodating and helpful. We were absolutely thrilled with our accommodation in Nelson, Selah. The house was everything we were expecting and more. Stunning location, beautifully appointed home, spotlessly clean on arrival and everything we needed for our stay was provided. We will certainly recommend this beautiful and luxurious accommodation. Cheers For somewhere with expansive and ever-changing sea views, this lovely house excels. Well-equipped, and with many thoughtful touches, this house can accommodate an extended family or number of friends. It is a real privilege to stay in this home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your lovely place with that amazing view - thank you. It provided a wonderful venue for our family reunion, with two of us from Australia and three from England. The three bedrooms and three bathrooms accommodated us beautifully and the well-equipped kitchen enabled the preparation of some memorable meals together Views amazing and house lovely clean and tidy. Great place would definitely come back. Thanks This is a lovely property with stunning views over Tahunanui Beach and beyond. The standard of decor and furniture in the house is very high, and the spa is a great touch. Would definitely stay again if in the Nelson region. Thank you for a wonderful stay at Selah Beach view in Nelson, the house was everything we expected and more, very tidy, and well equipped, we had a great break away. The views from the lounge and deck were absolutely spectacular! We will definitely be back. All fantastic - we loved the house and the views and will highly recommend thanks. We had an amazing family time at Selah Beach View and are very happy with the service you provided. On the sunny days we had nice walks along the beach and on the rainy day it was cosy to stay inside. The property offers sufficient privacy for all guests, is well maintained, comes with all the necessary equipment, and has a cosy vibe to it. If we were to come back to Nelson, we would definitely consider this place again. We absolutely loved it Beautiful house stunning view and the spa just finished it off I’m already planning my next stay!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(48 Reviews)
10.0
Home was very beautiful, rooms were spacious! View was unbelievable. Owners were very responsive & also gave us a great recommendation for dinner!
10.0
Great house, perched a top of the hill with magnificent views. Will be back!
5.0
Our party of 6 had a really good time staying at this lovely, well kept property.
Great location with easy drive into Nelson and down to the beach.
Main living area and deck are fantastic - views are amazing, and the garden was very pretty. Property was well presented, very clean and tidy.
The only drawback for us was that the fourth bedroom, which is downstairs, is unlike what is shown in the photo on the listing, with it instead being a foldaway / pull down bed with no wardrobe and drawers in the room for clothes.
We would definitely return to this property for future holidays in Nelson.
5.0
Well equipped, clean, spacious property. Certainly a great place to relax.
5.0
We loved our stay. We used the path from the park to walk to local restaurants, enjoyed the views each evening and morning while we explored Abel Tasman during the day. The house had everything we needed for our family with kids.
5.0
We celebrated a significant birthday in Nelson with our children and new grandchild. The house is large enough to have 3 couples and a baby. We enjoyed the fabulous views, the large deck, and the spa pool. Special family memories made.
5.0
We loved this property. The views are amazing and the house is superb.
A couple of very minor comments are
- only instant coffee available
- only sufficient dishwasher detergent for one wash but we stayed 2 nights
- it’s requested that the dishwasher be run and emptied with dishes put away before we leave. The eco cycle takes over 2 hours and we are asked to be out by 10am. Just running the dishwasher should be sufficient
5.0
A beautiful and comfortable property with added bonus of cinema room, spa and gorgeous views. Very handy to nearby eateries, beach and family friendly activities. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.😁😉👍
5.0
We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect. Jenni and Cliff are great hosts. The view was breath taking. We hope we can come back soon!
5.0
Absolutely beautiful house in a stunning area. The best views of the ocean which we just couldn't get enough of.
Would definitely stay here again in the future.
5.0
Stunning on Stansell
Fantastic house and location for a family holiday or several couples looking for somewhere special to stay while in Nelson. Our family of five enjoyed the comfort and views this property offers. The owners are clearly committed to providing guest a great experience all round.
5.0
We cannot get enough of this beautiful property and are guttered we only stayed 2 nights. The beds are comfy with great linen. Heating systems are fantastic for those cold nights. The view was just stunning and we loved that you could enjoy it in the spa pool too. Check in was super easy and hosts are easy to contact if need be. We knew from Day 1 we would be back again to stay for longer than 2 nights. Thank so you so much!
5.0
Superb for the soul!
We cannot get enough of this beautiful property and are guttered we only stayed 2 nights. The beds are comfy with great linen. Heating systems are fantastic for those cold nights. The view was just stunning and we loved that you could enjoy it in the spa pool too. Check in was super easy and hosts are easy to contact if need be. We knew from Day 1 we would be back again to stay for longer than 2 nights. Thank so you so much!
3.0
Great views and location
The view from this property is amazing. The house has some great features but the kitchen is 1990s Provence blue and small by todays standards, it is well equipped. We had some issues with mixer taps in 2 of the 3 showers, the owner was straight on to the problem however because of availability of plumber and weekend we didn't get the benefit of the fixed shower issue. Also a small communication issue re checking in which wouldn't have been a problem if it wasn't 30 degrees heat and my elderly mother was needing to rest. Personally a King size bed would be good in the Master bedroom, its a HUGE bedroom and it would just take it to next level. I would recommend this property we had a great time.
5.0
A lovely place to stay - the views are amazing, there is always something to watch. A ten minute walk down the hill and we could swim, or visit the local cafes or bars, or a walk further up the hill provided views across the city. Thank you for sharing your home.
5.0
Stunning view and great location
A lovely place to stay - the views are amazing, there is always something to watch. A ten minute walk down the hill and we could swim, or visit the local cafes or bars, or a walk further up the hill provided views across the city. Thank you for sharing your home.
5.0
Excellent property, great location, views amazing and weather better than expected! The down side was having to pay the full price over six months in advance. Minor issue really.
5.0
Boys golf trip to Nelson
Excellent property, great location, views amazing and weather better than expected! The down side was having to pay the full price over six months in advance. Minor issue really.
5.0
It’s a great Bach with plenty of space. Views out to the Abel Tasman. The main bedroom is large with awesome views. The other 2 bedrooms are much smaller. Home from home comfort. Not too far from town if you are fit.
5.0
Great Bach
It’s a great Bach with plenty of space. Views out to the Abel Tasman. The main bedroom is large with awesome views. The other 2 bedrooms are much smaller. Home from home comfort. Not too far from town if you are fit.
5.0
We stayed at Selah three years ago and wanted to stay there again. Beautiful views over the Bay: handy to town and to Richmond/Stoke, with a short walk to Tahunanui Beach. Spacious, warm and clean, just the thing for a mid Winter break.
5.0
Return to sunny Nelson
We stayed at Selah three years ago and wanted to stay there again. Beautiful views over the Bay: handy to town and to Richmond/Stoke, with a short walk to Tahunanui Beach. Spacious, warm and clean, just the thing for a mid Winter break.
5.0
Awesome property. One of the best we’ve stayed in. Views amazing and great location. Good place for a special occasion.
5.0
Views, wow
Awesome property. One of the best we’ve stayed in. Views amazing and great location. Good place for a special occasion.
5.0
We had a great time on our weekend escape. The spa with a view was such a treat, and to have it hot and ready to go was very much appreciated. We'd happily return.
5.0
Stunning and spacious
We had a great time on our weekend escape. The spa with a view was such a treat, and to have it hot and ready to go was very much appreciated. We'd happily return.
5.0
Easter 2021
Highly recommend this lovely home.
5.0
Fabolous stay, stunning views!
Amazing property with the fantastic views from every corner of the house. It has all you need for a very comfortable stay. Comfortable bed, spacious bathroom and comfortable dining room / lounge. The owners Jenni & Cliff are super responsive to messages. Thanks very much for using your fabulous home.
5.0
Awesome!
Beautiful property. Plenty of space, lovely view of the beach.
Can't wait to stay again!
5.0
Beautiful property. Plenty of space, lovely view of the beach.Can't wait to stay again!
5.0
Fab stay
Seamless process with the owners. Property super clean and those views are amazing
5.0
Amazing view
We had an awesome family holiday here in Nelson. Local activities were great given the average weather. Accomodation was just what we needed; plenty of room, perfect location to beach/shops/airport and an amazing view of the bay.
5.0
The property was absolutely amazing with incredible views! Staying here made our wedding weekend so stress free as the location so close to everything and the tranquil vibe.
5.0
Wedding weekend dream spot
The property was absolutely amazing with incredible views! Staying here made our wedding weekend so stress free as the location so close to everything and the tranquil vibe.
4.0
A gorgeous family home with a lot of rules
This property is very well maintained and the view is to die for. We specifically booked to enjoy the spa pool with a view and it did not disappoint.
This is clearly a well loved family home and if deciding to rent you should be aware that the owners have more rules than I've ever seen before at a rental. None are unreasonable, but there are various signs around the home telling you all the things you shouldn't do - there are so many that it became a running joke for our family while we were there. For the amount of money this rental costs it seems like the owners should be able to come up with a better way to get their washing done so that getting it started before you leave isn't a requirement (and they ask you to do this many times, and send an email reminder on your check out day). We've stayed at all sorts of holiday rentals and have never seen this asked before. Unreasonable? No. Annoying? After the many asks, very much. If I'm paying a cleaning fee, I shouldn't have to 'assist your cleaners' any more than leaving the place as I found it. This felt more like something you'd do if you were staying at friend's home for free, rather than an upscale rental. We also found the key box outside really difficult to open and close - perhaps time to replace it. Were these annoyances worth it for the view? Probably!
4.0
This property is very well maintained and the view is to die for. We specifically booked to enjoy the spa pool with a view and it did not disappoint.This is clearly a well loved family home and if deciding to rent you should be aware that the owners have more rules than I've ever seen before at a rental. None are unreasonable, but there are various signs around the home telling you all the things you shouldn't do - there are so many that it became a running joke for our family while we were there. For the amount of money this rental costs it seems like the owners should be able to come up with a better way to get their washing done so that getting it started before you leave isn't a requirement (and they ask you to do this many times, and send an email reminder on your check out day). We've stayed at all sorts of holiday rentals and have never seen this asked before. Unreasonable? No. Annoying? After the many asks, very much. If I'm paying a cleaning fee, I shouldn't have to 'assist your cleaners' any more than leaving the place as I found it. This felt more like something you'd do if you were staying at friend's home for free, rather than an upscale rental. We also found the key box outside really difficult to open and close - perhaps time to replace it. Were these annoyances worth it for the view? Probably!
5.0
Heaven on a stick!
What an amazing spot - the views are amazing and a fabulous family home which was clean, comfortable and as my son said “pretty flash”!!
The owners Cliff &Jenni were very responsive to our messages and kindly acquired a portacot for our grand daughter which we appreciated
We would highly recommend and we would return should the opportunity arise😀
5.0
What an amazing spot - the views are amazing and a fabulous family home which was clean, comfortable and as my son said “pretty flash”!!The owners Cliff &Jenni were very responsive to our messages and kindly acquired a portacot for our grand daughter which we appreciatedWe would highly recommend and we would return should the opportunity arise
5.0
Lovely - relaxing, beautiful view from the lounge, bedroom and spa
Thank you so much for the beautiful and relaxing stay.
5.0
Stunning views
Warm home with everything you could need for a comfortable stay.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Nelson?
The average price for a rental in Nelson is $184 per night. This rental is $107 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!. Enjoy the water!
Is Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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