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Mapua Heights Cottage; 'a gem among gems'

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Mapua Heights Cottage welcomes you
Kitchen and dining area
Lounge area (now with full HD TV)
Master bedroom...wake to that view!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mapua (Ruby Bay), Nelson
  • Place, Mahana Estates
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaiteriteri Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mapua Heights Cottage; 'a gem among gems'

Mapua Heights Cottage is a comfortable and stylish two-bedroom holiday cottage with magnificent views. It offers privacy, space and the opportunity to relax in a stunning rural setting. It is just 5 minutes drive from Mapua, with its picturesque wharf, popular cafes and restaurants and unique shops and galleries.



New Zealand art and sculpture feature in the cottage. A pot-belly stove keeps the whole cottage cosy in the winter, with a sturdy guard available if needed.

Our holiday cottage provides the ideal base from which to explore the Nelson-Tasman region. You may choose to enjoy the many beaches, sample the region's food and wine, visit the bustling Nelson Saturday market, tour the wineries and art outlets, have fun cycling, kayaking or walking in the area or tramping in one of the region's three National Parks. The possibilities are endless, hence many visitors choose to return.
Too much choice? Owners Vivien and Ken are on site to ensure your comfort and provide local knowledge.

Environmentally friendly, Mapua Heights Cottage:
* is built on principles of passive thermal design
* uses timber from local and renewable sources
* has many recycled windows and doors
* uses natural products wherever possible (including bed linen and cleaning materials)

Outdoor environment:
* generous deck and garden area - sit, relax and enjoy a drink (perhaps a local wine) or a barbecue
* extensive native planting
* bush walk
* many native birds (including tui, fantail, bellbird, silvereye and at times shining cuckoo and native falcon)
* quail on the lawn
* deer and sheep graze our paddocks - let us introduce you.
* views of sea and mountains
* magnificent sunsets
* dramatic night sky with minimal light pollution - view the Milky Way, Southern Cross and constellations

We even have glow-worms in our gully - Ken is happy to be your guide!
Special conditions:
Nightly rate is for 1- 2 adults. Extra nightly charge for additional guests.
DISCOUNT FOR EXTENDED STAYS OUTSIDE PEAK SEASON - PLEASE ENQUIRE.
No additional cleaning charge, but we do appreciate the cottage being left in a clean and tidy condition.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20022222
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

About the area

Upper Moutere

Located in Upper Moutere, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Mahana Estates and Mapua Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kina Peninsula and Marsden Recreation Ground. SimPit Technologies and Pic's Peanut Butter World are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Mapua (Ruby Bay), Nelson

What's nearby

  • Mahana Estates - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 26 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 28 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 29 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 47 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mapua Village Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alberta's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apple Shed Cafe And Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rimu Wine Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mapua Heights Cottage; 'a gem among gems' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mapua Heights Cottage; 'a gem among gems'?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mapua Heights Cottage; 'a gem among gems' on 26 March 2027 start from NZ$329, 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 Mapua Heights Cottage; 'a gem among gems'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mapua Heights Cottage; 'a gem among gems'?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mapua Heights Cottage; 'a gem among gems'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mapua Heights Cottage; 'a gem among gems' located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mahana Estates and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mapua Wharf and Kahurangi Estate. Neudorf and Kina Peninsula are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya M.

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

Great holiday!

The cabin, views, hosts and surrounds were absolutely amazing. We had a fantastic week in Mapua, Nelson and beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was ideal for a quiet stay with a scenic view in Mapua Heights. The cottage was cozy and well equipped. Nina the deer was eager to check out the new visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Perfect place to stay for Christmas

Vivien and Ken's place is just wonderful, and they are fantastic hosts. Ken's local knowledge and recommendations were great, and we had a lovely walk to a quiet beach on the Abel Tasmal trail.The two-bedroom home is perfect for a long or short stay, immaculately clean with great facilities, and enjoys breathtaking views over the Mapua estuary.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2025
Thanks for your review Richard. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Vivien and Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location surrounded by the beautiful bush, with views out to the inlet. Sunny and relaxing. The hosts were very helpful when we needed information. The cottage was clean, comfortable and a wonderful design. Close to good cafes and galleries in Mapua and a short drive to Motueka.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam E.

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

Idyllic

The property has amazing views, was incredibly tidy and equipped with everything we could possibly need. It was a shame we couldn't stay longer. Wonderful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Perfect

Lovely accommodation. Clean, tidy and well thought out - we had everything we needed. Great location to Mapua where we spent Christmas with family & friends. Ken & Vivien were a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

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

Great stay

Very friendly and helpful hosts. Great location and property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

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

Lovely cottage and awesome travel tips

Lovely cottage inside and out, terrific views, close to Mapua Wharf. Ken's sightseeing suggestions were awesome, just right for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui v.

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

Great owners

Highly recommendable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia R.

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

Very peaceful

I had a lovely stay. Great communication from the hosts who were happy to introduce me to their pet Deer and even had the fire going upon my arrival. A beautiful cottage with great views and countryside walks. Thanks again Viv and Ken. Mia
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Wonderful experience

This is an absolutely delightful place which I cannot recommend more highly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nico d.

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

Hit the spot

Overall very good and a well designed, roomy cottage. Enjoyed the natural environment, animals and proximity to Mapua Wharf.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa t.

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

Perfect cottage

We love staying here, clean, tidy. It has just enough but not too much to relax and enjoy. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan W.

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

A little piece of paradise

We had a fabulous 7 night stay over Christmas - and it was the most perfect time. The cottage is clean, comfortable and very well equipped for an extended stay. With fantastic views out over the estuary & Rabbit Island to Nelson in the distance, the outdoor area was the perfect spot to sit and relax. Many thanks to Ken & Vivien (and carrot-loving Nina!) for a fabulous stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

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

Bush, peace and quiet at Mapua

A charming and very comfortable 2 bedroom cottage with nice outdoor living, and friendly interesting hosts. The house is full of character, and we enjoyed the natural environment around us, and the gorgeous view out to the bay and mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lucie R.

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

Review

We just loved the house, the views and location -- as well as our wonderful host, Ken. We loved feeding the doe, Nina, and the natural surroundings. The house had everything we needed and we enjoyed keeping the wood fire burning. Kitchen, bathroom up to date and beautifully done, bedroom comfortable, plenty of kitchen supplies, linens and all. Lovely outdoor area and bbq, although it was a bit cold for sitting outside. Would love to return there and absolutely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

This cottage is just gorgeous!

This cottage is just gorgeous! What a great location and amazing views! We felt like we were right in the middle of everything; halfway to Nelson and halfway to the beautiful Kaiteriteri. We found some local gems while exploring and enjoyed what was a wonderful holiday! Thank you Vivien and Ken. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks for the great feedback Christine. We're glad you enjoyed the cottage, the property and the region. We look forward to seeing you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory D.

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

Perfect stay with the most welcoming hosts

We had an amazing stay here. Vivien and Ken were great hosts and were kind enough to walk us around their property showing us glow worms, their pet deer Nina, Humphrey the ram and also managed to point out to us a shining cuckoo chick in the bushes. The cottage was beautiful and clean with amazing views. Could not recommend more! Thanks Vivien and Ken!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks for the review Rory, we're glad you enjoyed your stay so much. It was a pleasure to host you and your family (and thanks for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy). We hope the rest of your break goes well and wish you all the very best for the Christmas season. Happy holidays! Vivien & Ken
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Damian S.

We loved our stay at the cottage

We loved our stay at the cottage. Handy location between Nelson and Mot, but really peaceful. Would definitely stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

We loved our time at mapua heights cottage and would have loved...

We loved our time at mapua heights cottage and would have loved yo stay longer. The cottage itself is beautiful and the views are amazing. The owners were extremely friendly. 10 min drive to the beach, vineyards down the street. For our family it was the perfect place to spend Christmas
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8/10 Good

Salvatore P.

Great location.

Great location. Very nicely decorated and comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Had a fantastic stay at this lovely batch.

Had a fantastic stay at this lovely batch. Very clean and cosy in a great location. Felt very welcomed the minute we arrived and hosts gave us great tips and advice for things to do in the local area.
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10/10 Excellent

Mapua Heights is a lovely property.

Mapua Heights is a lovely property. It is modern, spacious and very clean and tidy. The location is superb with views over farmland and out to sea. Mapua Heights is very handy to Mapua itself and also close to wineries, cafes and local artists.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage, beautiful location, very quiet and peaceful.

Lovely cottage, beautiful location, very quiet and peaceful. Couldn't ask for anything more. Thanks Ken for your knowledge of the area and introducing our boys to your animals, beehives and glow worms.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Lovely Cottage with Warm Hospitality

What a fantastic stay! We spent 8 nights in New Zealand and our only regret is that we only spent three nights at Mapua Heights Cottage. Wish we would have spent more time here as the cottage is so peaceful and serene. Ken went above and beyond in making sure we had all we needed and even taking us to see the nearby glowworms on night. His hiking suggestions were spot on and very much appreciated. The weather was a bit rainy while we were there but we didn’t mind having to be inside as the cottage has windows and views from every room. Kitchen was well equipped and we cooked breakfast and dinner several days. Very easy access to main highway yet no sounds other than the birds. Wood burning stove kept us warm as they were having unseasonably cold and wet weather. If we make it back to NZ, Mapua Heights Cottage will definitely be on our agenda.

About the host

Hosted by vivige914

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What makes this property unique

Five minutes from Mapua and half-way between Nelson city and the Abel-Tasman National Park

Languages:

English, French
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