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Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty

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Floating Jetty
View from Kitchen/living room
Beach
Sleepout
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 1065 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Marlborough, Marlborough
  • Place, Picton Ferry Terminal
  • Place, Picton Harbour
  • Place, Victoria University of Wellington
  • Airport, Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)

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

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

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

  • Kumatage
  • 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 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty on 10 April 2026 start from NZ$323, 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?

This Onapua Bay holiday home is on the beach, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Te Weu Weu Bay, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore. Edwin Fox Museum and Picton Museum are also within 12 miles (20 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 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich & Abi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, good communication from Owner
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setting and very well maintained bach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Same as usual. Great spot to relax, will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic infrastructure, Great shower pressure and washing machine worked a treat. Lovley and warm with the use of the gas heater. Kitchen space for food prep was great. Bbq was excellent.The stereo with speakers outside was the best I've cone across. Top marks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kerry w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrew was great ,excellant communication. House had everything we needed, clean and comfortable. Amenties were great! Excellent access from Jetty, great walk around property and up the hill. Would definitely recommend. Note: always use the mooring as weather is very unpredictable.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

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

Excellent place - highly recommend it for families

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige K.

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

Slice of Paradise

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely bach. The views were stunning, the peace was amazing and the water was beautiful. It had everything we needed to have a relaxing holiday. It was truely a slice of paradise.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Fishing getaway

Great spot, another good getaway for 5 of us. Good fishing in the Sounds, regular stingrays cruising around the bay and some very friendly Weka's around the Bach. Once again was very sad to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa G.

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

Great Location

We had a great weekend away with family and friends. Such a great batch, generous sized bedrooms with comfortable beds. We made good use of the bbq and outdoor dinning. Looking forward to our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan L.

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

Perfect in every way

Amazing perfect place to unwind with great facilities and a great atmosphere. We will be back again love this batch
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

Great spot!

Great Bach, great spot! Totally recommend. Does blow in the NW!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hemi T.

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

Very Relaxing

Great set up. Second time stayed here, already booked my next time/holiday - very relaxing and enjoyable! Love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hemi T.

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

Very Relaxing

Another great stay. Very relaxing and enjoyable. Great bach set up. We will be back again in 2025!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenneth M.

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

Great spot , small bach , but we'll set-up

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Norman G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant

Compact Lille Bach but suited our needs Good fishing 3min from home
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Piece of paradise

Great spot and well set out. Really enjoyed the time there, shame it was only a short stay. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Perfect!!!!

Amazing spot with excellent facilities! Bach is set up perfectly with everything you need, full size fridge and freezer great shower.Perfect spot for some peace and quiet, kids had a ball catching cod and kawai from the jetty.Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanya M.

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

Mr Marshall

Was a good outdoor area Great filleting station
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin P.

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

Great Location

Our family really enjoyed staying in this off the grid location. Bach is very well equipped with everything you need. We enjoyed fishing, walks up the back of the property, using the kayaks, and exploring the bay. Great outdoor filleting area, overall, very practical Bach. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Di and Trev G.

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

Great location.

Loved our stay at this amazing Bach. Very well set up will fully equipped kitchen. Wouldn’t know it was of grid. View was beautiful and fishing great! Outdoors was very well thought out and a great space to spend time. Bonus with water filtering system. We will re book.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan M.

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

Incredible location

Blue cod off jetty, shark and stingray cruising by. Amazing forest walks. Bathroom was not so clean and bbq so dirty it caught fire but we cleaned it and carried on. It was well worth it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

Boating, Fishing & Watersports Paradice

Great location with fantastic amenities - off grid, yes, but would never have known! Simple practical Bach(s) with lovely comfy beds. Outdoor filleting area great! Jetty brilliant - kids spent hours fishing off this and watching other marine life. A lot of thought has gone into this property to make simple work exceptionally well! A really special holiday had by all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon Paul H.

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

Waitangi 2024

Nine of us stayed over the long Waitangi weekend 2024. Three generations from 73 to 11. Bach was fantastic and had everything and more that we needed for our stay. Outdoor area was amazing for the late afternoon sun to enjoy a cold beverage. Kids spent hours jumping off the jetty and paddling on the kayaks in the bay. A large stingray spent most of our stay near the jetty and boat ramp which was a great experience. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Stunning location

We had a wonderful time despite a week of Rain! We enjoyed walks in the Forrest, fishing off the Jetty & being very cosy in the cabin with the gas heater. We didn’t use the sleepout. Great Fridge/BBQ / outdoor fire area - all so well set up - we needed into use the generator a lot as there was no sunshine - the solar would be fine on sunny days. Our boat sat well on the mooring & was mostly protected from the ferry wake. An incredible location & a very well thought out home… we can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Debbie H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Very disappointing

The stay didn't start well with an outside area that was unusable. Inside the kitchen was so dirty, really disappointing. Just to let anyone know who needs to take the water taxi that it is $270 each way. The outdoor environment is outstanding, birds, fish, stingrays. Using the kayaks was fantastic. Overall what could have been an amazing experience was spoilt by seeing the pile of chairs on top of the BBQ before we even got inside.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

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.

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