KARAKA holiday cottage on the door step of the ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
About this cottage rental
Karaka Bach is located near the beach and is a timber 2 storey family owned cottage with great indoor / outdoor flow. It has a large section which is fully fenced, with sea views. A 2 minutes walk and you are on the beach , or you can enjoy the licensed cafe /restuarant and Sprig and Fern Bar. Just 3 minutes walk in the other direction and you are able to catch a water taxi or kayak to take you into the Abel Tasman National Park, This lovely accommodation has an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area with a wood fire to keep you warm on those cooler nights. Downstairs, adjacent to the bathroom, is a private double bedroom . Upstairs on a u-shaped mezzanine floor there is a queen and a single bed at one end, and 3 single beds at the other . Both have privacy screens and are separated by a landing / sitting area, with access to the upstairs deck. Best suited to groups no greater than 6. There is a BBQ for those lazy summer days entertaining and dining outdoors .The property is attracts the native birds and is wonderful to listen to in the morning and evenings
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
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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, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Parking and more
££££
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(28 Reviews)
10.0
Wished we could hv stayed longer. Lovely character house with everything you need in it. Had dinners outside in setting sun. Lovely walks in surrounding area and close to water taxis taking tours up east coast to Awaroa inlet. Owner came to meet us which was lovely. Would recommend to others and would go there again.
8.0
The property was exceptionally well appointed. It has rustic decor with a wonderful indoor outdoor flow. We enjoyed our stay.
10.0
Cozy and relaxing property. Host made sure we had everything we needed.
8.0
Wonderful place to stay if you want to visit Abel tasman np. Short walking distance to the park, beaches and information centre. The house was very cosy and you can see it was made with love. Beds are good. Only downside is that there is no wifi. But thats it.
Jenny was a wonderful host.
5.0
Enjoyed the wood, soft beds, proximity to the beach, birds in the backyard. Would love to go back.
4.0
holiday stay was comfortable, excellent location for what we needed.
Beds are very old and could do with replacing.
Bath towels could do with renewing.
Neighbors dog barked at everyone walking past the front of the house and this made it difficult to sleep in.
Excellent communication with owner.
4.0
Feb holiday
holiday stay was comfortable, excellent location for what we needed.
Beds are very old and could do with replacing.
Bath towels could do with renewing.
Neighbors dog barked at everyone walking past the front of the house and this made it difficult to sleep in.
Excellent communication with owner.
4.0
It had a lovely feel and was very comfortable and cosy
5.0
This was an absolutely beautiful place to stay
5.0
Perfect location
Walk to the beach in 3 minutes, 10 minutes walk to Abel Tasman National Park..... we loved the location of Karaka Cottage. Thanks Jenny and Will for the use of your lovely character bach.
10.0
This was an absolutely beautiful place to stay
5.0
Perfect
This was an absolutely beautiful place to stay
5.0
Lovely cottage in pleasant surroundings with comfy beds and a great log fire which we enjoyed in the evenings. Handy to Abel Tasman park entrance and cafes. We have stayed here before and I am sure we will be back again. Many thanks Jenny.
5.0
Ideal location.
Lovely cottage in pleasant surroundings with comfy beds and a great log fire which we enjoyed in the evenings. Handy to Abel Tasman park entrance and cafes. We have stayed here before and I am sure we will be back again. Many thanks Jenny.
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at karaka cottage... We spent 3 nightszm, felt very at home and comfortable, beautoful garden and surrounds and so close to the beach and abel Tasman Park! Hopefully make it back again sometime!
4.0
Wonderful stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at karaka cottage... We spent 3 nightszm, felt very at home and comfortable, beautoful garden and surrounds and so close to the beach and abel Tasman Park! Hopefully make it back again sometime!
5.0
Had a lovely time at this batch. Loved the character, location, amenities included, warm fireplace and comfortable beds. Was a great place to escape to and we’ll be back.
My friend who came with her child was especially appreciative of the fire guard, babychair, and guard for the stairs!
10.0
Had a lovely time at this batch. Loved the character, location, amenities included, warm fireplace and comfortable beds. Was a great place to escape to and we’ll be back.
My friend who came with her child was especially appreciative of the fire guard, babychair, and guard for the stairs!
5.0
Thank you for the incredible stay
Had a lovely time at this batch. Loved the character, location, amenities included, warm fireplace and comfortable beds. Was a great place to escape to and we’ll be back.
My friend who came with her child was especially appreciative of the fire guard, babychair, and guard for the stairs!
5.0
Comfy, warm, welcoming home from home.
I really enjoyed my stay here. I love natural wood houses and I loved the high cathedral ceiling, the warmth of the wood and that awesome, huge log burner kept us toasty. Really conveniently located for the beach, the Abel Tasman and the pub. A great find.
4.0
Quiet and well stocked, close to beach and restaurant.
4.0
Location is excellent. It's less than 5 minutes walk to the beach, water taxi, restaurants and dairy. It is spacious and have most of what we needed during our stay. The only downside is that they don't have a WiFi and cellular reception for Vodafone.
5.0
Original Bach
A lovely original Bach with everything you need. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying everything Marahau has to offer.
4.0
Gateway to Abel Tasman National Park
Location is excellent. It's less than 5 minutes walk to the beach, water taxi, restaurants and dairy. It is spacious and have most of what we needed during our stay. The only downside is that they don't have a WiFi and cellular reception for Vodafone.
5.0
Peaceful beautiful stay at Marahau
We had such a lovely stay at this property. Enjoyed learning about the history of the place from Jenny.
The kids had a great time, it was safe, and had everything we could need, even chalk for the kids to decorate the concrete! Loved the space in the back yard, and the kereru flying in and out of the garden.
Would definitely stay again, thank you Jenny and family.
5.0
Cottage just as pictures show, fabulous layout for a family, every thing required was provided. location was amazing, 2 mins walk to wonderful swimming beach when tide in, or 10 min drive to Split Apple Rock Beach. Abel Tasman national park meters away with all its wonderful beaches and walks. We had an incredible holiday, peace, birdsong and ocean, we will be back .
5.0
Everything was perfect.
5.0
7 day holiday
Cottage just as pictures show, fabulous layout for a family, every thing required was provided. location was amazing, 2 mins walk to wonderful swimming beach when tide in, or 10 min drive to Split Apple Rock Beach. Abel Tasman national park meters away with all its wonderful beaches and walks. We had an incredible holiday, peace, birdsong and ocean,
we will be back .
5.0
Awesome
Everything was perfect.
5.0
Cosy and well equipped
Great house with everything you need close to Abel Tasman Park entrance.
5.0
The house met all our expectations
The house is ideally located at the entrance to Able Tasman National Park and is very quiet and had many lovely shady spots to relax under.There are also two very handy restaurants. The beach is only minutes walk away
5.0
Perfect
Great location, communication and a good ole classic kiwi Bach in a beautiful bay
4.0
A great location and lovely homely place!
Had a great stay! Everything we were looking for!
5.0
Perfect!
This property was perfect for our family. Close to the track, beach, ice cream cart and coffee. Lovely to hear the birds in the morning. Great spot thank you!
5.0
Fantastic place to stay!
Great house - a real home away from home with everything you need, and things you didn't think you did need! Lots of wee corners to sit and read in, and so close to everything - local attractions, places to eat, the beach, and only 1 km from the start of the stunning Abel Tasman Track. Hosts are wonderful and kind, the birdlife fantastic (watch for swooping wood pigeons!), and you will be warm and cosy and comfortable summer or winter.
5.0
Great property.
Lovely rustic cottage. Super comfy beds and everything we could possibly need kitchen-wise. Great for outdoor dining. Very handy to the start of the track, water taxis and local eateries. Highly recommended.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mārahau?
The average price for a rental in Mārahau is £102 per night. This rental is £8 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at KARAKA holiday cottage on the door step of the ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is KARAKA holiday cottage on the door step of the ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at KARAKA holiday cottage on the door step of the ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, fireplace, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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