Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty

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A building with a wooden exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a sign indicating a water fountain.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a wooden ceiling, a couch, a chair, and a television.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, stainless steel bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a built-in refrigerator.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a TV mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, and a seating area with a sofa and a chair.
A modern house with a covered outdoor area, a visible garden, and a garage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 103 bedrooms8 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

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Marlborough, Marlborough

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Room 1 -Double over double Bunks

2 Double Beds

Room 2 -Queen with King Single Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Sleepout -4 king single bunk beds

4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty

Onapua Bay is a totally secluded, private bay in Tory Channel, Marlborough Sounds.
This is a much loved and enjoyed Family Holiday Home, this home has a beautiful view from the Kitchen/Lounge, with a perfect flat grassed area to relax and lounge out the front when the weather is calm and clear.
Out the back is a decking area + covered outdoor Living/BBQ area out the back that provides a sheltered outdoor area .

You can sit out the front & watch the Kids play and fish on the recently refurbished Warf & Floating Jetty.

The house offers a a functional Kitchen with Gas Hobs/Oven a Family sized Fridge/Freezer & plenty of quality cooking equipment. But being an Off The Grid property there is no microwave. All power is from Solar Panels & Battery system.
Fresh drinking water is via a spring fed creek witch is run thru filters and UV sterilized.

The Main house can easily sleep 4+ adults, and the sleepout will sleep 4 people.

There is no light pollution so you can enjoy the magnificent night sky above you and on some nights the magical star reflection in the sea too.

Water Taxis are available to take you to and from the bay (30 minutes) and bring in regular supplies of fresh food. The supermarket and other shops in Picton will package and deliver your food to the water taxis. There is no road access.

-2 adult & 1 Children's Kayaks for your use.
-small rowing Dingy
2 surveyed Moorings:
-5 Tonne capable of swinging Up to an 18 meter vessel
-4 Tonne Capable of swinging a 12 meter vessel

Special conditions:

This property will ideally suit a family's or couples who want to truly get away from it all and immerse themselves in nature and have a very special time together. It does not suit people who need easy access to shops and cafe's.
There is Starlink Satellite internet installed at the house, with easy to connect Guest wifi.

Cellphone & mobile data service is very Limited, it works out in the bay where there is a better strength signal. (Use Wi-Fi calling function on your phone if it supports that).

Note Base price is for 2 People, Extra $25pp per Night thereafter.

NOTE FROM HOMEAWAY: 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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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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 less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9630397
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Onapua Bay

Located in Onapua Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Picton War Memorial and Edwin Fox. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Marlborough, Marlborough

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Foredeck

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 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 Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty?

As of 23 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty on 1 September 2026 start from NZ$1,827, 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 Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty located?

Nestled on the beach, this Onapua Bay holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Picton Foreshore, Picton Ferry Terminal and Edwin Fox Museum. Picton Museum and Picton War Memorial are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Snee

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Both owners are Born and bred in Christchurch NZ and enjoy getting away to this cozy Bach to relax and enjoy the Nature, Fishing.
It's great to be able to share this place with people who appreciate all the Marlborough sounds has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Boat access only, has its own water supply, great fishing area, plenty of birdlife (Heaps of tui when the flax is flowering) Peaceful and stunning night sky.

What makes this property unique

The property is boat access only with no close Neighbors, fully off the grid with its own water supply and Solar power system.

Languages:

English

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