Perfect Rural Escape - Couples, Families, Pets. Bikes. Netflix. - Ngatimoti

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Check out the area

Motueka, Motueka

Kaiteriteri Beach34 min drive
Little Kaiteriteri Beach34 min drive
Tahunanui Beach Reserve57 min drive
Takaka (KTF)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Main

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Perfect Rural Escape - Couples, Families, Pets. Bikes. Netflix.

Need a break from a busy world? Private, relaxing, & comfortable. No road noise. Wake to just the birds, & sit on the patio to the sound of the stream below. Very well appointed 120 sq/m (1200 sq/ft) house. A genuine home away from home. 1km to Nelson Great Taste Trail. His and her bikes and helmets available. WiFi, Netflix, & Nespresso coffee. The house water supply is the purest of spring water. Located within a secure half ha (1 acre) field, a paradise for both kids & dogs. Exploring our 5 ha property, a selection of outdoor games, feeding eels, the art gallery, & navigating the 400m hedge maze, entertainment for all. Indoors there are 2 TV’s, 100+ DVD’s, a selection of board games, & a considerable library of books & magazines. For our guests convenience we have compiled a comprehensive clear file of information on activities, arts & crafts, vineyards, sightseeing and eating out in the Nelson, Golden Bay and Nelson Lakes regions, with recommendations and directions on how to get there. 5 minutes to the excellent River Haven restaurant, cafe and coffee cart, 15 minutes to Motueka, 35 minutes to Abel Tasman NP, 35 minute to Kahurangi NP walking tracks, 45 minutes to Nelson, & 1 hr to Nelson Lakes NP & Golden Bay. A special place to stop awhile.
Special conditions:
10% discount applies to 30 September only.
Children charged at adult rate. Babies in bassinettes/portocots only free of charge.
During low season from May to the end of September discounts available for stays of a week or more.
Pets welcome.
Smoking is allowed outside only.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

Mike and Anne

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Gym

House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Other than babies there is no children rate

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Please respect our courtesy

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Ngatimoti

Located in Ngatimoti, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Motueka District Museum and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Neudorf and Kahurangi Estate. Travelling with kids? Consider SimPit Technologies, or check out an event or a game at Skydive Abel Tasman. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Motueka, Motueka

What's nearby

Motueka District Museum - 19 min drive
Mapua Wharf - 26 min drive
Kaiteriteri Beach - 34 min drive
Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 34 min drive
Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 57 min drive

Getting around

Nelson (NSN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

Riverside Cafe - 12 min drive
Neudorf Vineyards - 18 min drive
Kohatu Flat Rock Cafe - 12 min drive
Michael Macmillan Sculptor & Country Homeware - 18 min drive
Mot Valley Cafe - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Rural Escape - Couples, Families, Pets. Bikes. Netflix. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Rural Escape - Couples, Families, Pets. Bikes. Netflix. ?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Rural Escape - Couples, Families, Pets. Bikes. Netflix. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Rural Escape - Couples, Families, Pets. Bikes. Netflix. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly farm stay is within 12 mi (20 km) of Kahurangi National Park, SimPit Technologies and Motueka District Museum. Skydive Abel Tasman is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ron k.

24 March 2024

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

Restful retreat

Very tranquil, cute farm style home and lovely rural location.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Y.

1 March 2024

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

Homely and peacefully

Well appointed for a short or long stay. Extremely comfortable and clean but also many classic features. We loved it and will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

2 February 2024

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

Rural bliss

Anne and Mike are the loveliest hosts and this is the most peaceful country setting -perfect for holidaying with a dog: a tidy, comfortable and well-equipped farm-house set in a large, fenced paddock...... a tree-lined drive to enjoy wandering along as you walk to feed the eels in the stream....a wonderful rustic gallery holding Anne's incredible artworks.....an easy drive to Motueka and Kaiteriteri..and huge starry night skies to enjoy. We had a fantastic holiday and Anne and Mike were even kind enough to give us beautiful fresh vegies from their garden. Thanks so much and we look forward to returning soon!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kath W.

30 September 2023

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

Thank you! Just beautiful.

Cute cottage in a beautiful location. Mike and Anne were highly responsive and easy to communicate with. We had a lovely time. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Liz B.

16 July 2023

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

Peaceful Farm Setting

We had a relaxing getaway, thank you Mike & Anne. Comfy bach vibe with plenty of space. Probably best suited to stays outside the winter months, although there were plenty of heaters and lovely warm duvets.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Anne

Together with my wife Anne, we have lived in the Motueka River Valley now for thirty years. For many years prior to this we dairy farmed not far from the Waitomo Caves tourist attraction in the North Island. Since living here in the Top of the South I have been involved with the local Information Centre, and then, together with one of our sons, for 6 years owned and operated one of the major Sea Kayaking companies in the Abel Tasman National Park. Our interests are wide and varied, with a great love of nature the outdoors.

Why they chose this property

This area, with its diverse range of scenery and flora and fauna from the mountains to the sea, has been the perfect place for us to live. We feel very privileged. The house is located a half km off the road. With the surrounding views and road noise barely audible, the location is exceptional. A great place for kids to explore. Sit on the patio to just the sound of birds and the Orinoco stream. The ongoing development of the Nelson Great Taste Cycle Trail has access to it just over 1 km away. His and hers bikes and helmets available free of charge.

What makes this property unique

Anne is an extremely talented artist, who works in an amazing range of media and styles. She has completed an advanced art degree, and has illustrated a childrens book which has received wide aclaim,bioth here and in the USA. She has also self-published a childrens book of her own. She has a studio and gallery on the property which guests are welcome to visit.