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Ligar bay Cottage of Golden Bay

Family-friendly holiday home in Ligar Bay

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
white house
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ligar Bay, Tata Beach
  • Place, Ligar Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tata Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Whitehouse Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Whitehouse Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Whitehouse Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Whitehouse Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Ligar bay Cottage of Golden Bay

The White House is slightly elevated looking over front house - The bach at Ligar Bay is a very comfortable holiday cottage with 4 bedrooms, sleeping up to 8 people. Situated opposite Ligar Bay Beach with great views out to the sea. The flat section is fenced for the safety of children and animals. Located close to Port Tarakohe to launch your boat (900m). Easy access to fish Great all day sun (8.15am-8pm in summer, and 8.15am to 5pm in winter)
Wifi available- $5 per day
Full Sky TV with most channels

Cancellation Policy

For Period 1 May to 20 December:
The Bach cancellation policy is that where cancellations are received up to 30 days prior to arrival, the deposit will be refunded. Cancellations received within the 30 day period will result in the deposit being non-refundable. Cancellations within 14 days will result in full payment unless the facility is pre-booked.

Terms and Conditions:
One nights deposit is required to secure the reservation. Balance due on key collection.

Minimum 2 night stay:
1 night stays by mutual agreements only

For Period 21 December to 30 April:
The Bach cancellation policy is that where cancellations are received up to 75 days prior to arrival, the deposit will be refunded. Cancellations received within the 75 day period will result in the deposit being non-refundable. Cancellations within 75 days will result in full payment unless the facility is pre-booked.

Terms and Conditions:
Two nights deposit is required to secure the reservation. Balance due on key collection.

Minimum 5 night stay:
Under 5 night stays by mutual agreements only. Christmas, New Years reservations minimum 12 nights

These terms and conditions override those set out as previously on this website.

Long weekends and School holidays different rates and conditions apply.
Special conditions:
Pets by arrangement.
Pricing is up to 4 people and after that by negotiation.
Check Out 11am
Check in 2pm
Please read Cancellation Policy
Security cameras are onsite
Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$265 per stay) if a full clean is required departure time is 10am; Linen (Optional, please enquire about fee);
Cleaning fee for long stay - 5 nights or more $300

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Not on furniture /bedrooms Vacum re dogy hair
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets . Outside if possible. Not on furniture or bedrooms Doogy doos removed daily. Thorough vacuum to remove doogy hair from carpet etc

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Ligar Bay

Located in Ligar Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Onetahuti Bay Campsite and Te Anaroa Caves are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Abel Tasman National Park and Kahurangi National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Ligar Bay, Tata Beach

What's nearby

  • Ligar Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tata Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pohara Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Totaranui Beach - 25 min drive - 18.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Nikau - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Molly B’s - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ligar bay Cottage of Golden Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Ligar bay Cottage of Golden Bay?

As of 7 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ligar bay Cottage of Golden Bay on 14 November 2025 start from NZ$235.76, 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.

What time is check-in at Ligar bay Cottage of Golden Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ligar bay Cottage of Golden Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ligar bay Cottage of Golden Bay located?

This family-friendly Ligar Bay holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ligar Bay Beach, Tata Beach and Golden Bay. Pohara Beach is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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. 105 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

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

Fabulous spot for wee tots

Lovely accomodation right by a great beach for young children with warm low tide pools.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful accommodation, everything we needed and more. Looking forward to returning to Golden Bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chanel M.

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

Idyllic location

A beautifully appointed home in a great location. Plenty of space to relax and for the kids to play. We would love to rebook in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Fantastic location

Fantastic location, just over the road from beautiful Ligar Bay. So much fun at the beach and in the lagoon and close to Totaranui for day trips and Takaka for supplies. Great outdoor area to enjoy the sun and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nikki P.

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

Beautiful house at the beach

Great place for 3 generations of our family to come together for a week's stay at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden W.

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

Amazing

Amazing part of the country and a great bach and location. Everything you need. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Great stay for 4 nights - Beautiful location

Enjoyed our stay at Ligar Bay. The house is well appointed and very comfortable. We enjoyed the magnificent views. And hopefully we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect location to watch the view and enjoy the sun

We had a lovely stay. The house was big enough for 5 adults to each have their own space in the living area. The kitchen was well equipped and the oven worked well. The house could have better photos on line as I think the house was better than the photos.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

georgie k.

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

Lovely spot, great house with a fabulous view!

We had a great mid-winter getaway weekend here. The house is modernised and very warm. A peaceful spot with a stunning view. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

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

fishing trip

this property was absolutely perfect with the boat we were very close to the boat ramp and literally across the road form the sea
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

fiona m.

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

Great Holiday

The property had everything you could ask for it was a wonderful relaxing holiday and what a view to look at on a daily basis. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Great place

Loved our stay at Ligar Bay. Not much we could fault, only thing we could’ve done with was a fire guard and oven mitts! Otherwise a very well appointed place in a fantastic location. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house

Was a nice house, even though it states linen is not included it was a bit of a hassle having to take our own linen. The place could have been cleaned a bit better as we found mouse poo in one of the beds which was a bit gross. Overall the house and the location was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karina M.

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

Family holiday

Great location, lovely house. Found that there were a few things that we expected to be provided e.g. tea, coffee and oven glove that were not. Listing said BYO linen but didnt expext that to be more than bed linen.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Of all the places we stayed on our travels this was by far our favourite. The property had everything we needed, was lovely and clean and was in such an amazing location. Thanks so much Garry!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So comfortable and everything you could possibly want is all there on site. Our two families had a wonderful time. We will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

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

Lovely relaxing spot.

Perfect Bach for our family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Luxurious accommodation

We had everything we needed plus more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

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

Great spot

Very happy with our stay, house was tidy and great size for 4 adults 1x 3 year old and 1x 4 month old. Super safe for kids and right by the beach. Only feedback would be the shower pressure was lacking and our king sheets didn't fit the king beds but other than that great stay. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Family holiday

Outstanding property. Had everything we needed for a relaxing family holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

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

Great view

I live 2 blocks from a beach but staying directly across the road was way way better. I also loved the way the front doors and windows opened right up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanna w.

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

Paradise

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regan R.

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

Great

Had a awesome time at ligar bay bachs. Very rainy when we went but made the most of it. The deck is a little sketchy for toddlers, has quite a large drop. The fire could do with a guard. Other than that a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucy m.

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

Great location for families

Had a brilliant holiday here with young kids and extended family. So close to the beach, which was great for rock pools at low tide and swimming at high tide. Spent a lot of time on the beautiful deck and bbqing in the front garden. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

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

Lovely

Weather let us down, but not the property which was lovely. Only thing was lack of luggage racks but that's really nitpicking. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ligarbaycottages

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We have spent many years at Ligarbay and have some very special fond family memories.
We have the other house available aswell- The silver house

Why they chose this property

Flat section and easy acess to all That Golden bay has to offer

What makes this property unique

Fantastic Beach to play on at low tide

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