Corru Gate: Rural-Chic 2-3bdrm Cottage 7 acres near Mapua seaside village Nelson

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a potted plant.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a small seating area.
A garden with a wooden bench, a rock with a small animal, and a metal fence in the background.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and sink.
A living room with a black leather sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are framed artworks on the wall and a plant on the side table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Mapua (Ruby Bay), Nelson
  • Place, Mahana Estates
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kina Peninsula
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Neudorf
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 King Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Upper Moutere

Located in Upper Moutere, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Motueka District Museum and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Richmond Mall and Nelson Market. Travelling with kids? Consider SimPit Technologies, or check out an event or a game at Skydive Abel Tasman. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Mapua (Ruby Bay), Nelson

What's nearby

  • Mahana Estates - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kina Peninsula - 10 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Neudorf - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Kahurangi Estate - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Mapua Wharf - 16 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jellyfish - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mapua Village Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moutere Hills Vineyard & Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Golden Bear Brewing - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Corru Gate: Rural-Chic 2-3bdrm Cottage 7 acres near Mapua seaside village Nelson pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Corru Gate: Rural-Chic 2-3bdrm Cottage 7 acres near Mapua seaside village Nelson?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Corru Gate: Rural-Chic 2-3bdrm Cottage 7 acres near Mapua seaside village Nelson on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$829, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Corru Gate: Rural-Chic 2-3bdrm Cottage 7 acres near Mapua seaside village Nelson?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Corru Gate: Rural-Chic 2-3bdrm Cottage 7 acres near Mapua seaside village Nelson?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Corru Gate: Rural-Chic 2-3bdrm Cottage 7 acres near Mapua seaside village Nelson?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Corru Gate: Rural-Chic 2-3bdrm Cottage 7 acres near Mapua seaside village Nelson located?

This family-friendly Upper Moutere cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mapua Wharf, Grossi Point Reserve and Mahana Estates. Neudorf and Kahurangi Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

This is a fantastic property for those travelling with small children - so much to see and do on the

This is a fantastic property for those travelling with small children - so much to see and do on the property, but also very drive to great cafes, orchards, galleries, beaches and vineyards. A bike with trailer supplied by the accommodation was another great way to explore the area with young children.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 days at Corru Gate. The cottage was lovely - everything as shown and described on line. The location was accessible to activities of interest in the area, but tucked away just enough to be peaceful - and great stargazing!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, unexpectedly fun and quiet stay

Adele and Roger were fantastic hosts. The accommodations were exactly as described. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2023
Thanks for staying at Corru Gate cottage Sandra. It was a pleasure to help you plan your activities while you were here. Well done for climbing Mt Arthur!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Quiet comfort

Quiet comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint, warm, cozy stay…. With pet sheep!

We had to “suddenly” book a stay in Mapua & were delighted to find “Corru Gate!” Adele and Roger were fabulous hosts, easy to communicate with. They have “pet sheep” and leave sheep treats (sheep nuts) for you to feed the sheep. The location was just outside Mapua with easy access to the wharf. Beds were delightfully comfy, and the antique stove to warm the place was fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2025
What lovely photos and comments Nancy. Thanks for staying.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cosy quirky cottage

Great Feeling Place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely and well maintained little cottage in a beautiful sun drenched location.

Lovely and well maintained little cottage in a beautiful sun drenched location. The cottage was clean, well provisioned and welcoming.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely quiet and charming place for families or couples, very clean and cosy bach, with a lot of act

Lovely quiet and charming place for families or couples, very clean and cosy bach, with a lot of activities around....and even around the bach for the kids.... a warm welcome from the hosts.....
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed staying at Copper Gate.

Enjoyed staying at Copper Gate. Very clean spacious house. Beautiful view too. Lots of essentials provided. Even had toys for our children to play with. Had meals outside on a beautiful deck. A little orchard with apple trees in the back, large citrus area too. Feeding sheep was the highlight of our stay. Lots of fun. The whole property was very interesting with several good options of accommodations. Even glamping (glamorous camping) site, which was very charming. Thank you Roger and Adele!
Archival

8/10 Good

The main living area was slightly smaller than we had expected, but the rooms were clean and tidy, a

The main living area was slightly smaller than we had expected, but the rooms were clean and tidy, and in a great location for exploring the surrounding countryside. Roger and Adele were welcoming and friendly and we had a lovely stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely quirky property, ideal for our wee family, very clean, comfortable beds, very quiet location

Lovely quirky property, ideal for our wee family, very clean, comfortable beds, very quiet location and private.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed the characterfulness of Corru Gate, the fun of the farm, and the facilities.

We really enjoyed the characterfulness of Corru Gate, the fun of the farm, and the facilities. The location was ideal for us, nice and quiet and well off the road, close enough to Mapua to get there easily for dinner, supplies etc and for the whole family to cycle back and forth.
Archival

6/10 Okay

An interesting property, and a good location for Mapua and the region.

An interesting property, and a good location for Mapua and the region.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The property was GREAT !

The property was GREAT ! The wood fire was a hooper addition to the cottage and as the weather was not great kept us all warm and snug. The property was in a very good location and anyone visiting must go down to the Apple Shack for a great view and incredible food. The owners were attentive to our needs and made us very welcome. The facilities were clean and very comfortable, the kids loved the treehouse style upstairs bed. I would highly recumbent this property and the others they have.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We had a very enjoyable stay in a great central location.

We had a very enjoyable stay in a great central location. It made visiting both Nelson, Kaiteriteri and everything inbetween easy day trips. This included some lovely beaches and Richmond pool not too far for an indoor splash about. There was a lot of good exploring for the children and having a trampoline and playground on site gave them a bit of freedom, within hearing distance of the house. The accomodation provided everything we needed. Would not hesitate to recomend to friends and family.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks for your lovely feedback - we pride ourselves on being child-friendly but also a beautiful design.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Go to Mapua.

Go to Mapua. Stay at CorruGate. Fantastic.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location, great for kids would love to go back again

Fantastic location, great for kids would love to go back again
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Corru Gate.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Corru Gate. We found the cottage very well kitted out with everything we needed in the kitchen, and entertainment wise. Great playground & variety of toys for little ones. Guests staying on the mezzanine level found it most comfortable. Rabbit Island is a must for young families. Fish & Chips from The Smoke House in Mapua, were best we'd ever tasted, & complimented by Corru Gate lemons! Thanks for a great stay - we'd recommend you to others without hesitation.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very quiet private location

Very quiet private location
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