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6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Come and enjoy the charm of Sandy Bay in Kenepuru Sounds. The bach at 21 Sandy Bay Road is one of several holiday homes in the bay nestled into the native bush. The property is accessible by sealed road from Linkwater, which is on the Picton to Havelock Road (Queen Charlotte Drive). It is approximately one hour’s drive from the Kenepuru Road turnoff at Linkwater
The bach is compact and tidy and yet has all the comforts and amenities to make it a treasured retreat away from home. It's open plan layout includes a dining and fully equipped kitchen area (with fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven with 4 hobs) living area with a TV that plays DVDs, 2 bedrooms, and a shower room with separate toilet. The sitting room and kitchen both open out onto the deck. There is a sofa bed and a divan in the living room for extra guests (maximum house capacity is 6 people).
Activities include swimming, bush walking, tramping, fishing, fishing/cruise tours, or dine at one of the restaurants close by. The Portage hotel and restaurant is approx. 15 minutes from the bach and Punga Cove is a 20 minute drive. There are 2 kayaks for the guests to use (vintage lifejackets are in the bach, recommend you bring your own), or bring your own boat, which you can launch from Sandy Bay beach.
We ask visitors to clean up and leave property as found. There is a vacuum cleaner and the floors can be easily swept and wiped over with a mop. It is a very easy care holiday property!
All rubbish must be taken away with you and power and the water must be turned off as you leave according to instructions which will be sent once a booking is made.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).
The bach is compact and tidy and yet has all the comforts and amenities to make it a treasured retreat away from home. It's open plan layout includes a dining and fully equipped kitchen area (with fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven with 4 hobs) living area with a TV that plays DVDs, 2 bedrooms, and a shower room with separate toilet. The sitting room and kitchen both open out onto the deck. There is a sofa bed and a divan in the living room for extra guests (maximum house capacity is 6 people).
Activities include swimming, bush walking, tramping, fishing, fishing/cruise tours, or dine at one of the restaurants close by. The Portage hotel and restaurant is approx. 15 minutes from the bach and Punga Cove is a 20 minute drive. There are 2 kayaks for the guests to use (vintage lifejackets are in the bach, recommend you bring your own), or bring your own boat, which you can launch from Sandy Bay beach.
We ask visitors to clean up and leave property as found. There is a vacuum cleaner and the floors can be easily swept and wiped over with a mop. It is a very easy care holiday property!
All rubbish must be taken away with you and power and the water must be turned off as you leave according to instructions which will be sent once a booking is made.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
What a beautiful tranquil spot. Sandy Bay was a lovely area to spend a few days exploring the Marlborough Sounds and the bach was everything as described and just what we needed. We enjoyed going down to the beach and utilising the kayaks.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Warm and responsive hosts
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Our week in Sandy Bay was one of our best family holidays. The bach was perfect for a family of six, the beach was safe and the locals were incredibly friendly. The drive is absolutely worth it - once we arrived, we were able to disconnect and decompress, which is hard to do these days. The owners, Gus and Lou, were welcoming and helpful. Sandy Bay is a special part of New Zealand... and we’ll definitely be back. Here are some photos taken from the balcony.
6 / 10Average·Jan 2020
Cleanliness left a lot to be desired. Floor was filthy and shower not much better. Also squeegy mop filthy. Dust and sweet papers behind my single bed in that bedroom. Only cleaned behind bed next to cupboard. My friend found double room dirty. On plus side plenty of hot water and fridge freezer great. Beds were comfortable. Electric fire and supply of blankets great. Didn't use the oven but microwave great. Didn't use any left-over food as took all our own and didn't want probably out-of-date food and sauces. So didn't clean the food cupboard. Plenty of cleaning products supplied but threw out some cloths. Took our own dishcloths. Draining dish tray very dirty . Also cutlery top drawer dirty. On balance loved our stay at Sandy Bay but cleanliness of property was very poor.
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8.8Excellent
(40 Ratings)
"What a beautiful tranquil spot. Sandy Bay was a lovely area to spend a few days exploring the Marlborough Sounds and the bach was everything as described and just what we needed. We enjoyed going down..."
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