Milnthorpe Holiday Cottage

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Collingwood, Golden Bay

Milnthorpe Park
‪8 min walk‬
Parapara Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Golden Bay
‪10 min drive‬
Takaka (KTF)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This two bedroom holiday cottage is set in a private bush setting and provides a great base to explore Golden Bay. Across the road is the unique Milnthorpe Revegetation Project with its walking tracks and sculpture trail. A couple of minutes stroll takes you to a safe beach for swimming, fishing and boating. The cottage is only a few minutes drive to the world-renowned Mussel Inn or you could take a walk along the beach to Collingwood and visit one of the cafes. There is a well equipped bookcase, games and jigsaws for those rare wet days or just sit and listen to the birdsong from the tui, bellbirds, fantails etc. The cottage is pet friendly with a fenced yard and dog motel so your canine can have a holiday as well but please let us know if you are bringing your dog(s).

Special conditions:
Tariff is for 2 guests only - additional guests $15 per night. Smoking outside only, pets by arrangement. The cottage is supplied with bath towels only - we ask that you bring your own beach towels.
Pets by arrangement.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.
Portacot may be available on request.

Property manager

Sandy Isbister

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs must have own bedding & be kept off furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Parapara

Located in Parapara, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Bay and Grove Scenic Reserve, while Collingwood Museum and Golden Bay Museum & Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Collingwood, Golden Bay

What's nearby

Tukurua Bay - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Milnthorpe Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Parapara Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Golden Bay - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
Abel Tasman National Park - 38 min drive - 44.9 km

Restaurants

‪The Mussel Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬6 min drive
‪The Naked Possum - ‬12 min drive
‪Mussel Inn Bush Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Mad Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Milnthorpe Holiday Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Milnthorpe Holiday Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Milnthorpe Holiday Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Milnthorpe Holiday Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tukurua Bay and Milnthorpe Park. Parapara Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heather b.

25 April 2025

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

Milnthorpe - perfect holiday

Great place, house was as described Location fantastic for dog walking along beach and through the forest. Comfotablr stay. Recomnend

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick Y.

10 January 2025

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

Great stay

Great location for exploring Golden Bay. Sandy was an excellent host.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicky M.

14 April 2025

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

Milnthorpe

Great location allowing access to all corners of Golden bay as day trips. No sea view but only minutes walk to the wharf or estuary. Dog friendly by arrangement.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

31 March 2025

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

A hidden gem

Quiet, comfortable, well stocked, clean, good parking, central to Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, Heaphy track. Estuary and beach walk my stand out. River Inn, Tinkys and Mussel Inn good feed. Friendly locals.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

24 December 2024

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

Perfect location

We really enjoyed our stay and the beautiful walks around the area. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

3 July 2024

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

A lovely wee spot we will be back

Great location and comfy spot

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill S.

25 January 2025

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

Milnthorp Best place in the world

This kiwi bach has everything we needed and the location is beyond perfect with pristine beach and bush on the doorstep - lots of beautiful places within easy reach, very quiet and private. Just wonderful. We have been before and will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

29 December 2024

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

Never disappoints

This is the second time that we've stayed and hope to again some day. The location is fantastic and the setup is perfect for a family with a dog. Highly rate!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed C.

3 May 2024

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

Fantastic place and hosts, highly recommended

We had a fantastic stay with Sandy and David, they were extremely accommodating, the place was fab and just as described. Would recommend the place to friends and family. Will also most likely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet D.

1 January 2025

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

A little bit paradise

The bach had everything we needed. The kitchen was well appointed, the living space worked well for us with room to eat, watch tv or play games. The bedrooms were cosy and comfortable.We didn't need to leave the area as Milnthorpe is so beautiful with lovely walks, swimming and gorgeous beaches.Thank you Sandy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viv D.

22 April 2023

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

Lovely little place

Loved our stay. Would love to come back in summer. Added bonus of being able to bring the dog.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan T.

3 February 2024

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

Magnificent Milnthorpe

Great place for us and our friends. Got to visit all their old stomping grounds and the swimming at the beach was wonderful with the gorgeous view of the mountains.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

27 February 2023

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

Great location

Lovely house on the edge of Milnethorpe Park. Great spot for a relaxing few days

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z., Schloß Holte

24 October 2023

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

Great location

Simple bach in a great location. May thanks for having us.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morag C.

11 January 2021

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

Paradise

Fantastic spot-walking and swimming.couldn't be better!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morag C.

13 February 2024

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

Beautiful environment

We loved our stay- being able to wander across to Milnthorpe Park and with the beach so close-it was such a treat. Really appreciated being able to have our dog-she had a the best holiday too-so many walks! Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

25 January 2023

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

Relaxing, lovely bach

We had an amazing, relaxing stay. Perfect location to beach and forest walks. Sandy and Dave were perfect hosts and our dog Mr Truffles had an amazing time too. Probably the first properly fully fenced Bach we have stayed at. Thanks 😊

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

9 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Golden Bay Gem.

A great location and bach to base yourselves. Superb hosts who couldn’t do enough to ensure we had a great experience in their bach and region. Thanks so much Sandy and David, our Canadian guests were very impressed.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl N.

6 March 2023

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

time out

enjoyable stay owner provided all that made it so

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

15 January 2023

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

Perfect for family

A wonderful time even though it rained for most of it. We got one short walk in and the remainder of the time was quality time with family from all over the world. Hosts were great. We can highly recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine H.

26 January 2023

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

Peaceful cottage in spectacular environment for everyone including the family dog

Wonderful cottage in a peaceful surrounding with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The beach was an easy short walk down the road and was great for the kids to swim in at high tide. The bush walk across the road is an added bonus with lots of connecting tracks so you can choose a variety of walks. Being able to take the family dog was an added bonus and we all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

GIll J.

8 March 2024

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

A Break Away With our Dogs

We had a lovely relaxed stay at this property. There was plenty of space and we could let the dogs out onto the lawn and know they couldn't get off the property. It is right on the edge of the walking tracks in Millinthorpe bush and a short stroll to the beach. Perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

21 January 2023

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

We'll be back :-)

Great wee bach in a perfect location, with beach, inlet and native bush all on your door step, and dogs welcome too. We had a fabulous week's holiday - definitely keen to stay for longer next time. Many thanks Sandy & Dave.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare J.

15 March 2023

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

Perfect spot for endless walking

We stayed with our dog and the location and facilities were superb. It's a basic batch but has everything you need. Fully fenced garden, 15 metres from Milnthorpe reserve and 300m from the beach. I think it will be somewhere we revisit on a regular basis.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron N.

5 March 2023

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

Not long enough!

Grateful to be able to spend a short time away with friends and forget about normal daily routines. Very generous and kind people and we would love to return. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandy Isbister

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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