Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!
About this house rental
A delightfully well-appointed and character-filled holiday home located in Waikawa Bay, Picton - Gateway to the Marlborough Sounds. Nicknamed the "Tree House" by its family your picturesque accommodation enjoys sweeping views of bush covered native reserve and will awaken you to a delightful chorus of native birdlife. The bright and spacious four bedroom home accommodates up to 10 guests in kiwi comfort with easy drive on access and plentiful off-street parking. 2 night minimum stay. A basic linen service and cleaning is included. Use of pool table, mountain bikes (2), wifi, espresso machine, BBQ and TV included. Adjoining Victoria Reserve, a labyrinth of mountain bike trails and walking tracks will lead you on adventures from the bottom of the garden with beaches, tennis courts and playgrounds to discover. A short 15-minute bush walk leads you to Waikawa Marina where you can lunch or coffee at the water’s edge in the bustling hive of marine activity. Or a 25 min walk the other direction will lead you through the regenerating forest to downtown Picton and its retail offerings, gift stores, art galleries, restaurants, cafes and more. There is never any shortage of sights to see and experiences to enjoy in the Marlborough Sounds with sea kayaking, dolphin watching, fishing adventures, wine tasting, hiking and mountain biking trails all to be discovered and enjoyed. And at the end of your day relax and enjoy the enticement of a wafting BBQ on the spacious deck. Lift your glass and toast the gift of time as you watch the sun set on another day in paradise.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Picton
House in Picton
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(67 Reviews)
10.0
We enjoyed everything about this place. It’s well set-up for holidaymakers, the location is lovely and communication and check-in was pleasant and straightforward. We especially liked the back deck and nature views.
5.0
Gorgeous private setting nestled in the trees. Had everything we needed
5.0
Everything was very clean and house was well presented. Look forward to staying again
5.0
Thanks for sharing your fantastic home. Highly recommend
5.0
A beautifully positioned property looking over a lovely reserve. A great place to stay!
5.0
Perfect place for our holiday, house has everything you need and is warm and tidy.
Highly recommend.
5.0
Great house, great location, everything you need, extremely well equipped - our family of 8 had plenty of room and we thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. Thank you
5.0
Beautiful property, perfect stay, exactly what we needed
5.0
Very happy with everything. Location, house, amenities were all superb. The only down side was wifi , although it connected fine, wouldn’t allow Sky viewing without buffering. Full marks to the owner though who did all that he could to remedy.
This is a great place to stray whether it be family or friends. We’ll be back
5.0
We throughly enjoyed our stay- fantastic location within arms reach of native bush. Beautiful view from the lounge and everything readily available to make the stay relaxed and comfortable.
4.0
Comfortable property. Lovely surroundings. Quiet and private.
5.0
Fantastic place and great value for money. We had the boat in the marina which was only 2 minutes away so nice and handy. Will be booking again soon.
4.0
In general, the property was great, with heaps of room and was very comfortable. The pool table was a hit with our teenagers. There were a few items that were not at the property like the bikes, our children even took their own helmets and planned to use these to explore the area but there were no bikes. Also no freezer in the garage, we had extra ice for our chilly bin that would not fit in the small freezer, a bit frustrating when you have planned for these items to be there. All in all, we had a great stay and would book again.
5.0
Great to stay in a well priced beautiful home in a lovely setting, warm and comfortable.
5.0
Was a beautiful warm home with everything we needed whilst we worked away. Will be using it again next time we are in the area.
Highly recommend
4.0
This property is awesome for what we wanted for a family holiday , although we do believe it's lacking two minor things, unfortunately we were there during a winterly storm , we found the house really cold and perhaps a second heat pump or heat transfer would make a difference . Lastly we would love to see a cleaner built into the price, we felt the last thing we wanted to do at the end of our stay was clean the property top to toe. Other than that really good .
5.0
Great location, beautiful holiday location with reserve boundary, close to Picton shops and all the amenities.
Great people to deal with and very easy. Highly recommend this property, very nice decore and comfortable sleeping. 10/10
4.0
Ideal holiday home for our extended family. The children loved playing in the nearby reserve and the adults loved watching them from the sunny decking.
5.0
Nice, clean and spacious.
Great place for the family
8.0
Ideal holiday home for our extended family. The children loved playing in the nearby reserve and the adults loved watching them from the sunny decking.
10.0
Nice, clean and spacious.
Great place for the family
5.0
Has everything you need in great location.
5.0
As a family of 6 plus 2 grandparents this was just ideal. The house had room for everyone and some. It felt modern and well taken care of. The best location for biking and walking and just a few minutes to either picton or waikawa beaches. We had everything we needed right there so it was a relaxing holiday. Minor point, the washing machine didnt spin well, but who goes on holiday to do laundry anyway?! Would happily come back.
4.0
Love the house, deck with views and birdsong lovely.
Towels are a bit tired but will be back. thanks
5.0
We were looking for a relaxing family vacation in a location we had not been before. The house is nice and spacious with everything to cook and relax whilst retaining a holiday house feel. Located between Picton and Waikawa bay right next to local walking/running/biking tracks this offered a quiet secluded feel whilst within 10 minutes drive of Picton. Owner was great at communicating information and a seamless checkin process. Would recommend
3.0
Great spot, sunny deck and main living with pool table 👍Although place has bad bedding (mattress, sheets, duvet & pillows) making staying many nights very uncomfortable 😣
5.0
Was a great stay and a perfect location for us. We stayed in the middle of winter though so it was a bit cold but not too much of a problem. Comms was good
5.0
Great lovely clean home. Perfect for my family, exactly what we needed. A bit cold for the little ones although we did travel in July so was expected.
3.0
It was a fairly easy drive to Blenheim where we were competing. The house itself was reasonably comfortable although we had a little trouble adjusting the heating for the lounge area
Perhaps would have been better for a summer visit. Being an older group there was some difficulty negotiating the step over the bath for showering.
A reasonably comfortable stay.
5.0
Property was very tidy and comfortable. My brother-in-law was over from Sydney and location was perfect for us to do some sight seeing and visit some wineries.
4.0
Beautiful outlook from the deck and the kids loved the pool table.
5.0
Holiday home was lovely and inviting, had all the amenities we needed.
Would absolutely recommend.
5.0
An amazing property with everything we needed. Clean, tidy with lots of amenities and things to occupy us all. Fabulous host that was so very easy to communicate with. Rating A+++ would definatystay here again
5.0
Thanks so much. Perfect for everything we needed for a long weekend away. Easy process, tidy and big enough space for the family! Lovely neighbourhood and loved feeding the horse Bronty down the track!
5.0
Loved the setting. Beautiful bush to gaze upon from the spacious deck. The sounds of the cicadas were amazing. Turns out (not planned) that my sons wedding was held 200m away at the pavilion, very convenient. Owner is very friendly and helpful, will definitely highly recommend!
5.0
Clean, tidy and well presented holiday home. Great location to bike tracks and out door activities. Highly recommend for groups or family. Many thanks
5.0
We had a great stay with our 2 young children, very spacious and everything we needed. Was lovely to have breakfast in the morning on the deck. Everything was only a few minutes away. Our kids loved the splash park in Picton and seeing lots of sting rays at both marinas. We highly recommend this house, perfect for a family with 2 kids, lots of space, kitchen was well equipped and the communication with Craig was brilliant and easy. Thanks a lot, we enjoyed our stay!!!
5.0
A great property with a wonderful view of the mountains and access to nice tramping tracks. The property was well furnished and the kitchen was nicely equipped. The communication with our host was outstanding.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Picton?
The average price for a rental in Picton is R 2,339 per night. This rental is R 331 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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