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Dive into adventure
Guests love the location for its easy access to water sports.
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•5 beds
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Deck or patio
Balcony or patio
Barbecue
Explore the area
Portage, Kenepuru Sound
Kenepuru Sounds
Place, Kenepuru Sounds
37 min drive
Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
135 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area
About this property
A Slice of Marlborough Sounds Paradise
Come and enjoy the charm of Sandy Bay in Kenepuru Sounds. The bach at 21 Sandy Bay Road is one of several holiday homes in the bay nestled into the native bush. The property is accessible by sealed road from Linkwater, which is on the Picton to Havelock Road (Queen Charlotte Drive). It is approximately one hour’s drive from the Kenepuru Road turnoff at Linkwater
The bach is compact and tidy and yet has all the comforts and amenities to make it a treasured retreat away from home. It's open plan layout includes a dining and fully equipped kitchen area (with fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven with 4 hobs) living area with a TV that plays DVDs, 2 bedrooms, and a shower room with separate toilet. The sitting room and kitchen both open out onto the deck. There is a sofa bed and a divan in the living room for extra guests (maximum house capacity is 6 people).
Activities include swimming, bush walking, tramping, fishing, fishing/cruise tours, or dine at one of the restaurants close by. The Portage hotel and restaurant is approx. 15 minutes from the bach and Punga Cove is a 20 minute drive. There are 2 kayaks for the guests to use (vintage lifejackets are in the bach, recommend you bring your own), or bring your own boat, which you can launch from Sandy Bay beach.
We ask visitors to clean up and leave property as found. There is a vacuum cleaner and the floors can be easily swept and wiped over with a mop. It is a very easy care holiday property!
All rubbish must be taken away with you and power and the water must be turned off as you leave according to instructions which will be sent once a booking is made.
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels).
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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 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
About the area
Black Rock
Black Rock is home to this holiday home. Kenepuru Sounds and Queen Charlotte Walkway reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Edwin Fox Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Is A Slice of Marlborough Sounds Paradise pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at A Slice of Marlborough Sounds Paradise?
As of 23 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Slice of Marlborough Sounds Paradise on 26 January 2027 start from NZ$981, 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 A Slice of Marlborough Sounds Paradise?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Slice of Marlborough Sounds Paradise?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A Slice of Marlborough Sounds Paradise located?
Situated in Black Rock, this holiday home is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Kenepuru Sounds and within 16 miles (25 km) of Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Queen Charlotte Walkway. Pelorus Sound and Okiwa Bay are also within 32 miles (52 km).