This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
5 September 2017
Entire home
The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!
Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio
Photo gallery for The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!
Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4117 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Nelson, Nelson Region
- Place, South Pacific Distillery8 min walk
- Place, Trafalgar Park3 min drive
- Place, Nelson Market4 min drive
- Airport, Nelson (NSN)9 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 (downstairs)
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2 (upstairs)
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!
This is the original 1862 Pilot house!
Situated right in front of the 'Cut' - Nelson's gorgeous harbour entrance, this beautiful heritage home has just been fully renovated to an architectural standard, combining character and charm with modern comfort and light!
With a direct view across the harbour entrance, Haulashore Island, Tasman Bay across to the mountains of the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, you'll love the outlook by day or by night!
The location is spectacular, right amidst the action and the restaurants, great cafes and craft beer pubs of Haven Road and Tahuna Beach Area.
The Pilot House offers two bedrooms upstairs with Queen beds, The downstairs bathroom offers Shower, Toilet and Vanity. The upstairs bathroom offers Bath, Toilet and Vanity. The living and dining areas are cosy and modern, the kitchen beautiful and fully equipped and a small deck provides a lovely place to enjoy the views and sun at the front and side of the house.
Free WiFi, Smart TV with on-demand Apps, small movie collection, guitar.
There is a full laundry with dryer and washing machine.
The Pilot house is really a perfect romantic retreat or small family haven for your Nelson experience!
**Special conditions & notes**:
>Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No smoking. No pets.
- Car parking - Single off-street parking & additional on-street parking available.
- Noise in the area - The waterfront road is busy & all properties within this area are subject to some road & port noise. The property is largely double glazed, well insulated & noise isn’t a problem for most guests.
- Note on upstairs bathroom - The ceiling of this bathroom conforms to the heritage listed roof pitch and does not provide full height above the bath or toilet and it may be necessary for taller visitors to use this toilet while seated. The downstairs bathroom provides Shower, Toilet & Vanity with a full-height ceiling :-)
**Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation**:
- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival).
- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you’ll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process.
- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you’ll pay no more than 30% of the booking total.
- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we’ll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates.
- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions. :-)
Situated right in front of the 'Cut' - Nelson's gorgeous harbour entrance, this beautiful heritage home has just been fully renovated to an architectural standard, combining character and charm with modern comfort and light!
With a direct view across the harbour entrance, Haulashore Island, Tasman Bay across to the mountains of the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, you'll love the outlook by day or by night!
The location is spectacular, right amidst the action and the restaurants, great cafes and craft beer pubs of Haven Road and Tahuna Beach Area.
The Pilot House offers two bedrooms upstairs with Queen beds, The downstairs bathroom offers Shower, Toilet and Vanity. The upstairs bathroom offers Bath, Toilet and Vanity. The living and dining areas are cosy and modern, the kitchen beautiful and fully equipped and a small deck provides a lovely place to enjoy the views and sun at the front and side of the house.
Free WiFi, Smart TV with on-demand Apps, small movie collection, guitar.
There is a full laundry with dryer and washing machine.
The Pilot house is really a perfect romantic retreat or small family haven for your Nelson experience!
**Special conditions & notes**:
>Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No smoking. No pets.
- Car parking - Single off-street parking & additional on-street parking available.
- Noise in the area - The waterfront road is busy & all properties within this area are subject to some road & port noise. The property is largely double glazed, well insulated & noise isn’t a problem for most guests.
- Note on upstairs bathroom - The ceiling of this bathroom conforms to the heritage listed roof pitch and does not provide full height above the bath or toilet and it may be necessary for taller visitors to use this toilet while seated. The downstairs bathroom provides Shower, Toilet & Vanity with a full-height ceiling :-)
**Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation**:
- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival).
- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you’ll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process.
- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you’ll pay no more than 30% of the booking total.
- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we’ll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates.
- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions. :-)
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Have a question?
BetaGet instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
Malthouse Lane Apartment 2 - Stunning new 2-bedroom inner-city apartment in Nelson City
Malthouse Lane Apartment 2 - Stunning new 2-bedroom inner-city apartment in Nelson City
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Nelson
Located in Stepneyville, a neighbourhood in Nelson, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and Anzac Park, while Nelson Provincial Museum and Founders Heritage Park are cultural highlights. Nelson Fun Park and Natureland Zoo 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 hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Nelson City, Nelson
What's nearby
- South Pacific Distillery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Trafalgar Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Nelson Market - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Coupland's Bakeries - 3 min drive
- River Kitchen Nelson - 3 min drive
- The Tides - 3 min drive
- Boat Shed Cafe - 6 min walk
- Tasty Tucker Bakery - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Simon D.
26 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simon D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy P.
21 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable - just a shame about all the trucks on road. Front bedroom very noisy
Kathy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Brendon A.
28 November 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Pilot House, it was an excellent location very central to ever
Brendon A.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
25 September 2017
Fantastic stay - a great place and great location.
About the host
Hosted by Holiday Nelson
We are professional property managers - looking after visitors to Nelson is what we do :-)
We have a passion for the Nelson lifestyle and take great enjoyment from sharing the best of this experience with visitors to our region Like you, we love to travel and experience places first hand and we appreciate the value of having personal space, privacy and a comfortable retreat from the busyness of traveling each day. We also know that in order to really make the most of your travels, you need more than just a roof over your head. This is where we come in…
We have partnered with homeowners throughout our beautiful region, creating a hand-picked portfolio of very special homes that we offer and look after. These are homes we’d love to call home or holiday home ourselves, homes we are proud to offer to you for your stay in our region. When you book with us, you have our assurance that the homes will be as described and photographed and we’ll be there to provide you with all the support you need prior to and during your stay.
Hoping to host you soon,
The Team at Holiday Nelson
We have a passion for the Nelson lifestyle and take great enjoyment from sharing the best of this experience with visitors to our region Like you, we love to travel and experience places first hand and we appreciate the value of having personal space, privacy and a comfortable retreat from the busyness of traveling each day. We also know that in order to really make the most of your travels, you need more than just a roof over your head. This is where we come in…
We have partnered with homeowners throughout our beautiful region, creating a hand-picked portfolio of very special homes that we offer and look after. These are homes we’d love to call home or holiday home ourselves, homes we are proud to offer to you for your stay in our region. When you book with us, you have our assurance that the homes will be as described and photographed and we’ll be there to provide you with all the support you need prior to and during your stay.
Hoping to host you soon,
The Team at Holiday Nelson
Why they chose this property
The Pilot House is located on Nelson's Wakefield Quay, Stepneyville right on the Nelson Waterfront! This location offers World class views, fantastic dining & proximity to the beach & city centre.
What makes this property unique
Beautiful Fully renovated heritage home combining character and charm with modern comfort.
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback