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Marahau Magic - Marahau Bach

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Marahau Magic - Marahau Bach

Marahau Magic is a 2 bedroom Marahau bach. This relaxed, comfortable Marahau bach is a bright and cheerful base for your next getaway!

This Marahau bach includes modern and sunny open plan living... the kitchen and dining areas flow onto a sheltered BBQ area for ideal summer living.

There are 2 bedrooms at this Marahau Accommodation. Bedroom 1 is fitted with a queen bed and bedroom 2 is fitted with a double bed.

When you are not soaking up the sun and scenery, head out to explore with plenty to see and do in the local area. You are an easy stroll to the beach, or catch a water taxi to one of the many parts of the Abel Tasman National Park walking tracks. Plus, you are 20 minutes from Motueka, and wineries are only a half hour drive away.

Everything you need for a refreshing escape is on hand... enjoy Marahau Magic!
Mobile reception is available on the Spark Network.

Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7708239
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

Marahau

Located in Marahau, this cottage is near the beach. Abel Tasman National Park and Kahurangi National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Abel Tasman Paddleboarding and SimPit Technologies. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Marahau, Nelson - Golden Bay

What's nearby

  • Marahau Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 12 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 14 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Park Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hooked on Marahau - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Beached Whale - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Tui - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Woolshed - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marahau Magic - Marahau Bach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Marahau Magic - Marahau Bach?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marahau Magic - Marahau Bach on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$368, 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 Marahau Magic - Marahau Bach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marahau Magic - Marahau Bach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marahau Magic - Marahau Bach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marahau Magic - Marahau Bach located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Marahau Beach and Abel Tasman Coast Track. Abel Tasman National Park and Honeymoon Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Fantastic Place to stay

We very much enjoyed our time here. Beautiful views, lovely house, well equipped, close to the beach and Park. We would be very happy to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

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

The best

Third time for us in this lovely spot. Great set up, great location, perfect holiday. And we sorted the bed this time by tightening the slats, all would be perfect with a new mattress in the room by the hills.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

This property is in the ideal location to enjoy everything that Marahau and the Abel Tasman national

This property is in the ideal location to enjoy everything that Marahau and the Abel Tasman national park has to offer. There is a lovely garden and the house itself is very cleverly designed. There are great indoor and outdoor dining spaces and a cosy lounge seating area. The property is very well equipped and had everything we needed.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks for your review, Sarah! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the house and hope to have you back again at any of our Bachcare holiday homes around the country for your next stay. Thank you! - Phoebe
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Relaxing Kiwi Batch

The property was clean and well located Perfect for a relaxing time away. There is no wifi or microwave - it would have been useful if this had been specificall stated in the listing rather than being 'by omission'
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Haley F.

Great!

Great! Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
You're so very welcome! See you again next time :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Perfect little spot.

I loved this little house. Its location is perfect for access to Abel Tasmin coastal walk, the beach, the water taxis and kayaking. We found the home very comfortable, yes the beds sag slightly but not as bad as some previous reviews have suggested. It is well equipped, comfortable and has a range of games and books for time spent inside. Even when you are inside you can look out at the view and the birds in the garden. Loved it and recommend for a rustic retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There were some good features: excellent location; big, beautiful windows; spacious kitchen with amenities; comfortable living room. Not so good features: expensive; no wifi, need to ration water, lots of spiders and cockroaches; long list of do's and dont's, especially around cleaning up and preparing the house for the next guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Dreamy spot!

We stayed two nights and wished we could have stayed longer. The yard is full of fruit trees and birds, and the lounging options are excellent. The design is great for a family and we were very comfortable. It is next to a holiday park but was very quiet the nights we were there. We came without a car and the location was perfect for being able to take water taxi trips into Abel Tasman. We ate both nights at Hooked and enjoyed it, and were able to get basics at the store. If we'd been organized a little better it would have been better to bring more groceries, since the kitchen is well supplied, but for the record this place does make it possible to enjoy the area without a car!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daisy D.

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

Infested with cockroaches, in our bed and in the ceiling

I just want to say this place is stunning, looks exactly like the picture, and is in an excellent location. I was really looking forward to this because the outside yard is also incredible and has great amenities. Unfortunately, we had to leave after 1 night because the place hasn't been treated for bugs. Of course being in nature bugs are to be expected, but this was COMPLETELY different and on another level. As soon as we arrived we found 2 dead roaches, but thought nothing of it and just took the trash outside. Once the evening came they started to come out in numbers. They were in the couch cushions, crawling on the ceiling, in the kitchen, and we even found one in our bed. We ended up sleeping on the kitchen table using towels as blankets and my purse as a pillow. We couldn't leave until the morning because there were no access to wifi, ride shares, pickups or taxis, or even boat rides to another location. As soon as the local cafe opened at 8am, we took all of our luggage and waited there until we could figure out our next steps. We were then forced to hitch a ride to another place that day, walking up a hill to the new location, making this trip extremely exhausting and traumatizing. I'm still waiting to hear back from the hosts for a refund. I'm really torn as this place is objectively beautiful and I'm sure an amazing time if treated for bugs. I think we just didn't come at the right time of the season.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Lovely garden setting with wood pigeons and birdsong Great location and very accessible to all amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

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

Loved the properties good feels.

Loved that our dogs were allowed inside. Loved the easy sun filled house design. Beds a bit hard. Disappointed that there are no smoke alarms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Relaxing and easy

Cosy, easy, great location, quiet, sunny and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen R.

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

Lovely

Lovely location lovely Bach. Only thing that could be better was the mattress. Will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb W.

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

Modern Bach on a large section near many services.

A lovely Bach, fitted out with everything, just needs new mattresses to get a higher rating. Location is interesting with the Bach nestled on a large section with a short walk to an amazing beach. Will definitely return as Marahau is a perfect holiday destination and this Bach is well worth returning to.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna F.

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

Great base and dog friendly

We had a great time with our two dogs. The village is busy with visitors to Abel Tasman but the bach feels peaceful. Easy to relax and make yourself at home. The local bar/cafe, pizza place and burger place are all great quality. Only 20 mins drive to Motueka for supermarket.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Awesome Bach in a wonderful location.

My wife & I stayed at the Bach in the winter months (typically out of season). Everything from meeting Claire (Property manager) to the cosy nights in front of the log burner, the day walks under big blue skies to the night skies full of stars was well worth the visit. Highly highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Paul. Sounds like you and your wife had a magical holiday away! We hope you stay with us again sometime soon - Scotty
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Perfect Bach for a quiet few days

Perfect Bach for a quiet few days. Our second time staying here and certainly won’t be the last!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review, and we hope to see you back again soon! Third times a charm - Scotty
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

Excellent property,excellent location and superbly equipped

Excellent property,excellent location and superbly equipped. We will definitely stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks for leaving us a review Bruce! Awesome to hear you enjoyed the property. We look forward to having you stay again in the future. Cheers, Jessie
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marije J.

Wonderful location, very nice modern bach which has been sustainably and creatively made.

Wonderful location, very nice modern bach which has been sustainably and creatively made. A pleasure to stay in. So close to the Abel Tasman track as well as a 5 second walk to the beach. Awesome.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Marije! Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and the beautiful area. We hope to have you stay again. Thanks, Jessie
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marieke B.

Loved it!

Loved it! Can’t wait for our next trip! Thank you so much for having us xx
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Great to hear! We look forward to having you stay with us again soon. Cheers, Jessie
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Moira C.

Great bach, very comfortable with well stocked kitchen and comfortable furniture and beds.

Great bach, very comfortable with well stocked kitchen and comfortable furniture and beds. Lovely location close to cafes and the entrance to Abel Tasman National Park.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Greta to hear you enjoyed your stay Moria! Thanks for the review. Cheers, Jessie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clean, modern and very well setup.

Clean, modern and very well setup. Large fenced yard for our young child and dog. Couldn't have asked for more. Thank you ??
Archival

8/10 Good

Fantastic property and soo close to the water, cafe etc.

Fantastic property and soo close to the water, cafe etc. Absolutely LOVED it, modern and funky but still managed to have that classic kiwi bach feel. Will be booking again. Only negatives were only one mirror (in the bathroom) - difficult when 2 couples trying to shower and get presentable for the same wedding!! Also some more hooks for clothes in the bedroom and any hooks at all in the bathroom would be helpful These are completely minor and I am only mentioning to improve not criticize :))
Archival

8/10 Good

Excellent Bach in a beautiful location.

Excellent Bach in a beautiful location. The bookshelves were stacked with quality reads. We will head back here shine or rain.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

It was a delight to stay in this house.

It was a delight to stay in this house. Really nice architecture with big open spaces, interesting set-up for the bathroom and great fire place. The outdoor bathtub was great too! Fantastic location and surroundings!

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