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Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town

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A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.
A patio with a table and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a house with a blue door and windows.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a wall art piece.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting of a beach scene.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Trafalgar Park

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Nelson City, Nelson
  • Place, Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Queens Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Nelson

Located on a river, this holiday home is in The Wood, a neighbourhood in Nelson. Queens Gardens and Flamedaisy Glass Design are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Founders Heritage Park and Nelson Fun Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing 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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Nelson City, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queens Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Founders Heritage Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bobby Franks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dog's Bone - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Victus Coffee & Eatery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Free House - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town located?

Located in The Wood, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre, Trafalgar Park and Queens Gardens. The Suter and Anzac Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riversong was a great choice for our week in Nelson. The location is fantastic & the charming cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
Hi - thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday and family visit

Perfect location Beautiful little cottage Easy walk to our family and central Nelson. Would definitely stay there again if we revisit
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2025
Thanks for leaving such a lovely review! I'm so glad Riversong was a good choice for you and I look forward to welcoming you back some time in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well Appointed

Perfect location, they go out of their way to make you feel at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riversong City Retreat Is the best accommodation I have stayed in. Roz has made sure everything (and more) is provided. It is comfortable, very quiet, exceptionally clean and a very short walking distance from Nelson city centre. There are walks along the river and very easy parking. Definitely would go back again if I am visiting Nelson again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy getaway

Roz's place was the ideal spot for exploring Nelson and the area. The location is fabulous for walking into town for dinner, shopping, etc. and for taking long walks along the river. Roz has thought of every little thing to make the stay homey, comfortable and welcoming. We were there for three weeks with our adult son and loved every minute.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family catch up in Nelson

Cute little cottage right in the centre of town. Great position to access everywhere and everything you could want in Nelson. Beds were super comfy. Kitchen is small but worked well for our needs...thoughtfully stocked with an abundance of pots and pans/ cooking implements/ olive oil/ jams etc etc. Would definately come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2025
Thanks so much for leaving a lovely review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the house and all the little extras!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and quiet. Great location and very accommodating host Roz

Just a 5 minute walk into town and great art gallery. Very comfy bed with quality linen. Peaceful and serene opposite river and on no exit road.Roz was easy to communicate with and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Riversong! The bed is made by a local company, Nelson Beds, who are just amazing, and the linen is all professionally laundered. There's nothing like a good night's sleep :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riversong comfort

We loved Riversong. Roz was a great host, and provided us with some wonderful local tasty tidbits. The house has absolutely everything you need, and is very easy walking distance to town. Highly recommend Riversong for a Nelson stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thanks Liz - glad you enjoyed Riversong! It was a pleasure to host you. Hope to see you again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous 2 bedroom house

Everything was wonderful. Roz had the pantry stocked with goodies, incl. coffee! Riversong is very conveniently located to everything and yet quiet. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2024
Hi Krista - it was a pleasure to host you! I'm glad you enjoyed your time at Riversong!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent central location. Very clean and comfortable. Great hosts. Appreciated the little extra s
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riverside bliss

Lovely place to stay right next to the river. Place was sparkling clean and host was very friendly, check in was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

The location is great but in my view the price per night is too high.

The location is great but in my view the price per night is too high. This is a small unit, and whilst well equipped, there were a number of things which could do with tidying up.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
I am glad you enjoyed the location and facilities at Riversong and found the booking process smooth. I am always keen to receive feedback to ensure the property meets the high standards of my guests (the majority of whom are regulars who return year after year). It is a shame that you weren't able to be more specific about what needed "tidying up". I did cast a critical eye over the house, and attended to anything that might have fallen into this description so hopefully all your concerns have been addressed for future guests.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location,a very short into town.

Excellent location,a very short into town.The house was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. Very clean and tidy.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely perfect location.

Absolutely perfect location. Had everything we needed. So handy that there was oil/salt/pepper/pasta and other basics for us to use! House was lovely and tidy when we arrived.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

was a very nice little home away from home.

was a very nice little home away from home. had everything you needed and was very warm and cosy. only small issue was the water pressure in the shower. not a biggie what so ever, just a very small issue in such a wonder place. you wont be disappointing.
Archival

8/10 Good

The house is very homely, warm and clean with very comfortable beds .

The house is very homely, warm and clean with very comfortable beds . the only small negative is the water pressure in the shower is on the low side. in terms of location, it is very convenient to the city, just cross the footbridge in front of the property and you are in the city with a short walk to the saturday markets
Archival

8/10 Good

Quite location close to town

Quite location close to town
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely character 2 bedrooms home waa warm and cosy.

Lovely character 2 bedrooms home waa warm and cosy. Very clean and close walk across bridge into Nelson CBD. Roz kindly provided lots of kitchen supplies and local jams, chutneys and peanut butter for guests to try.
Archival

8/10 Good

Clean comfortable and centrally located, in a pleasant part of town.

Clean comfortable and centrally located, in a pleasant part of town.
Archival

8/10 Good

Delightful location, right next to the town yet on tranquil river.

Delightful location, right next to the town yet on tranquil river. Everything is there. Really enjoyed our stay in Nelson.
Archival

8/10 Good

Very clean, great location and perfect for what we were after.

Very clean, great location and perfect for what we were after. An enjoyable stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

What an immaculate property, so close to town, it was lovely.

What an immaculate property, so close to town, it was lovely.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Small and perfectly formed

A lovely house in a perfect position, flat easy walk in to town, very well equipped, comfortable and beautifully furnished. In a quiet spot overlooking the river, with just the sound of birds for company. We rented for a week then went off touring, then came back for a few days, it was like coming home and we settled straight back in. We would definitely use again on our next visit to Nelson.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Riversong is a lovely property in an ideal location being within a 5 minute walk to the town,which h

Riversong is a lovely property in an ideal location being within a 5 minute walk to the town,which has plenty to offer in the way of shops and things to do. Roz has a very helpful book with suggestions on where to eat etc. The beds were comfortable,the bathroom is lovely and the kitchen area is cute with a retro feel to it. We appreciated the toiletries and basics for the kitchen and also the use of the washing machine. Would have no hestitaion in recommending riversong.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Had a great stay, great little bach and in a perfect location.

Had a great stay, great little bach and in a perfect location. Thank you.
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