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Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing.

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Welcome to Catseye @ Okiwi Bay, a relaxing spot near the sea and boat ramp.
Open plan kitchen leading into the dinning area and lounge with plenty of room.
Dining table seats 6 and leads to the porch with seating to enjoy the views.
The lounge leads to the porch where you can watch the tide and enjoy the view.
Lounge has comfortable seating TV books, magazines and games and a log burner.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing.

Okiwi Bay is a peaceful seaside settlement situated just over one hour from Nelson or Blenheim. A fabulous spot with a friendly atmosphere for family and friends. Renowned for its access to excellent fishing in the Marlborough Sounds. From the porch at Catseye you can check out the tides and the boats as they head to the ramp which is 2 minutes drive away.

Catseye sleeps 8 comfortably, with two queen bedrooms and another bedroom with four single beds. It has a bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet. The house has a bright open plan living area with a large table for meals and a log burning fire with plenty of firewood. It is well equipped for family groups and/or friends with comfortable beds, modern appliances, plenty of fridge and freezer space and a washing machine. The living area is open plan with access through 2 sliding double doors to the porch with seating and views to the sea.

There is plenty of off street parking for cars and boats and a wash down area, with a stainless steel fish filleting cleaning area with running water.

Okiwi Bay is well serviced with recycling, petrol and a shop for extra food and fishing supplies. Enquires start at $150.00 a night, please contact Sally Jane on 021 261 3526 or sallysage@yahoo.com.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 mid sized dogs, outside only. Please clean up.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Okiwi Bay

Located in Okiwi Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tunnicliff Reserve and Penzance Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pelorus Eco Adventures and Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Okiwi Bay

What's nearby

  • Tunnicliff Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Founders Heritage Park - 60 min drive - 72.4 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 85 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. ?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. on 27 April 2026 start from NZ$220, 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 Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Catseye - Perfect base for Fantastic Fishing. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Tunnicliff Reserve and within 16 miles (25 km) of Penzance Bay and Rai Valley Pioneer Cottage. Duncan Bay and Pelorus Sound are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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. 30 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Great stay

Location and house great !
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristian c.

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

Great accommodation

Perfect get away spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful bach, perfect location, well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Fishing trip

Bloody awesome, great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie N.

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

Great get away

Overall, beautiful get away,scenic views, and the ocean, great support from neighbourhood, very friendly, i would recommend to everybody, thanks for the great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Great Place To Stay

Great Location with plenty of room and everything you need for a fantastic getaway. Warm and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

danette o.

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

Great spot for fishing

Had a lovely stay fishing in the area. Nice wee bach, everything we needed, excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

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

Okiwi Bay Paradise

A very tidy and comfortable cottage with all the chattels one would require.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Warm and comfortable

Amazing spot warn and comfortable. Highly recommended clean and tidy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David G.

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

Family weekend awsy

The house was good. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair M.

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

Great house

Great house perfect for 2 family's good fishing 2
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon R.

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

Close to home getaway

Great spot. Comfortable beds and nice bathroom/toilet. Fire A++
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Perfect location

Fabulous spot. Great house. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosie M.

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

Holiday in the bay

The house was homely, roomy and the beds we so comfortable. It was very clean up to my high expectations.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

teresa T.

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

It's all there

Everything you could want or need :-) great beds, comfy couches
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Okiwi bay break

fishing was fantastic weather was ok had to get out early because of heavy rain warning
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alethea S.

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

Great location, great bach

We had a great stay here. The listing is as decribed and the host is awesome with her communication. The place was clean and had lots of useful utensils that other places often dont have (cheese slicer, scissors etc). As the weather was not great for us we played games and did a jigsaw puzzle that was in the house. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Great little home

Owner was awesome to deal with and made the whole process easy. Excellent spot. Clean tidy home with all you need. Shop right next door for the things you forgot. We came to try out the boat ramp with our new boat (which was successful).Will definitely book here again and get out to experience the amazing fishing we hear about in Okiwi Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Luc v.

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

zeer ruime woning vlak bij de zee

comfortabele woning met veel plaats leuk terras en gezellige tuin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil G.

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

Lovely spot

Another perfect stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little batch

Had a good stay , fire keep place nice and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna H.

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

Weekend at Okiwi

Great bach to stay in, had everything we needed. We took our boat, plenty of room to park, and had an area for filleting after. Super close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil G.

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

Okiwi bay fishing trip

Great holiday home with everything you need supplied. Close to boat ramp and local shop. Would recommend and we will be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christine H.

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

A classic bach experience. Nice and chilled out.

Our experience was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah C.

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

Awesome stay location an all round an enjoyable get away for me & the family 😁

Awesome stay at your piece of paradise Sally thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. One thing was on arrival there was food scraps in the garden that hadn't been dug we were greated w a nice smell I dug it into the garden an we were greated w a few ants sprayed a hovered other than that we were greated w awesome weather will definitely be back thanks again Kind regards isaiah
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sally Jane Smith

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Hi my name is Sally and with my partner we head down to Okiwi Bay as often as possible. I am a school teacher who is Head of Art and Design at Nga Tawa in Marton. Based in Whanganui with a large garden, Catseye gives us the chance to catch a whole lot of fish and touch base with family and friends in the holidays. Fishing in the ocean or rowing round in my tinny, catching up with the locals or walking the beach front there is as little or as much you want to do in Okiwi Bay.

Why they chose this property

I am from Marlborough and have always wanted a place 'Down the Sounds' like we enjoyed when we were kids, with lots of bush to explore, fish to catch and a bay to swim in. Okiwi Bay is all that and more with fishing like we remember in the good old days the hook hardly hits the bottom and they are biting. Safe enough for the kids to go on adventures without getting into strife and a community that embraces it all. Welcome to our piece of paradise.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with Catseye because it is excellent all year round. On a summers day the sliding doors are open, the sun shines in and with open plan living it is easy to keep an eye on the whole family. Two minutes down to the beach for a swim and play in the children's area down the road. In winter with the fire roaring the whole house is cozy and big enough for eight. Any time of the year there is room for the boats, vehicle's and all that fishing gear - Perfect.

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