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In the Heart of the Vines

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Blenheim, Marlborough
  • ASB Theatre Marlborough
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Pollard Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

In the Heart of the Vines

Nestled amongst a small operational vineyard just 7 minutes from town in the lower Wairau region lies this unique 2 bedroom home. What makes this property unique is the English barn style look and quality of the build, built by your host. Located near by is the local rowing club with a small boat ramp convenient for water skiing, jet skiing and kayaking. The beautiful town of Picton is a 25 minute drive away, the gateway to the picturesque Marlborough Sounds. Explore the local vineyards, restaurants, rivers, fishing and hunting.

Property manager

David
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

No pets allowed
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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
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
Property Registration Number 101619508

About the area

Blenheim

Located in Grovetown, a neighbourhood in Blenheim, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pollard Park and Wairau River, while ASB Theatre Marlborough and Marlborough Art Society are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as waterskiing.
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Blenheim, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • ASB Theatre Marlborough - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Pollard Park - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 18 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Omaka Classic Cars - 18 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In the Heart of the Vines pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In the Heart of the Vines?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the Heart of the Vines?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In the Heart of the Vines located?

Located in the mountains, this Grovetown holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 9 mi (15 km) of ASB Theatre Marlborough, Pollard Park and Wairau River. Marlborough Convention Centre and Millennium Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 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. 45 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lorraine B.

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

Heart of the Vines

The property is okay but has some odd features such as the kitchen sink being in the bathroom, noisy latches instead of handles on the doors and inadequate lighting. When we stayed the main bedroom door was very squeaky but we left a note for the owners so hopefully the hinges have now been oiled.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian C.

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

Bach

Impressive property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Derek B.

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

Excellent location and very quiet

Lovely location, tucked away in Grovetown. Owners house is on the same site about 50 metres away. Very tidy and in excellent condition. Bach is not the building in the photo, but a part of the bottom floor - doesn't have a kitchen as such - just bench. So cooking is plug in electic hob and bench oven. No water in kitchen, so food, washing is all to be done in thebasin in bathroom next to the toilet - which is a bit of a pain if people are in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Guy F.

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

Perfect to Enjoy 100% Marlborough experience

Very comfortable and convenient. Country home feeling.Of course car needed as it is located in the heart of the vines, 10 minutes from Blenheim town center.A great location both to relax on the spot and/or to tour the whole Marlborough region ( vineyards/wine cellar doors, st Arnaud mountains, Sounds-Queen Charlotte- Picton- , white beach etc ). Hosts very welcoming and very helpfull.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa D.

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

Vineyard stay

Great place to stay thank you with great amenities. Awesome outdoor area with view of vineyard. Enjoyed having BBQ and lazy summer evening as sun went down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

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

Beautiful peaceful stay

Wonderful location on a vineyard and in amongst a number of nearby vineyards. The property itself is spacious and all the amenities are of a high quality. Comfortable living with amazing views each morning and evening. Just 10 minutes from Blenheim town and 20 minutes from Renwick. Overall highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dafydd D.

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

Lovely location

Lovely accommodation nestled in the vineyards. Very peaceful and we had a wonderful stay. The accommodation had everything that you need and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lourens B.

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

vineyard

very good. Barbeque could be in sheltered area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey C.

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

Lovely peaceful hideaway

Very nice and clean accommodation, situated away from the town centre. Relaxing setting amongst the vines. Most necessities were there and a heater would have been perfect in the lounge area as the weather got a bit cooler in the evenings. No issues with check-in/out process and owners were responsive and accommodating. Overall, a great weekend enjoying what the region had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Lovely stay

Excellent stay at the barn. Super clean with everything we needed nice and close to town but feels like your miles away looking out into the vines.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

antonella n.

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

Beautiful location and house

Absolutely incredible location right on a vineyard. Really enjoyed the house, it was super peaceful and had everything you’d need for a few days in the wine country. Loved it, thank you David. David was also super helpful for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish M.

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

Cozy and Quite

We opted for a bit of quite out of town and weren't dissapointed. It was a lovely peaceful stay even if only for a couple of nights. Thanks to our hosts for helping out when we couldn't figure out the cook top.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Great stay

Great property for a group of friends staying in Marlborough, host was super helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Excellent

Comfortable and peaceful. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heleen W.

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

In the vines

Loved staying in the middle of the Blenheim vineyards. Beautiful location and very peaceful. Not too far from town. Thank you, we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Peaceful and Picturesque

Nicely presented, cosy, with good amenities available. Washing machine, drier, dishwasher, Microwave etc. Nice rustic vibe nestled in the vineyards yet only minutes from the township. Would definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

awesome spot

great place, great views, wonderful hosst
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Craig B.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Not disappointed at all by this peaceful location amongst the vines
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Fantastic

Very comfortable and clean accommodation in a beautiful and peaceful location amongst the vines - couldn't have asked for better.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Beautiful and Well Appointed

A lovely visit on a lovely property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Graham and June W., OREWA

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

Private and peaceful

Although a little bit of a drive from any shops etc, the setting of this property is lovely. We found the 'barn" roomy and the facilities were great. The bathroom was spacious and very modern. A great outlook made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie H.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful property - Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

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

Amazing stay! Beautiful spot

So happy with the stay. An amazing spot so close to all the best vineyards
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

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

Blenheim work trip

Great quiet spot, not far from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warwick H.

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

Wonderful property

We had a fabulous stay. This is a very well provisioned property with stunning evening views to watch the sunset with a wine. The hosts are very friendly as is their lovely dog. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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