A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village

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A spacious living room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, and a cozy seating area.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a red pillow, and a small table. There is a kitchen in the background with a dining area visible through an open door.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a large clock on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a white sink, a bathtub, and a glass-enclosed shower.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Ruby Bay, Tasman
  • Place, Kina Peninsula
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tasman Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mapua Wharf
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet

Bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mapua

Located in Ruby Bay, a neighbourhood in Mapua, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Motueka District Museum and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Richmond Mall and Nelson Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Skydive Abel Tasman or Trafalgar Park.
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Map
Ruby Bay, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Kina Peninsula - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mahana Estates - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Tasman Golf Club - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Mapua Wharf - 14 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Neudorf - 14 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jellyfish - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mapua Village Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moutere Hills Vineyard & Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Golden Bear Brewing - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village?

As of 11 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village on 11 December 2026 start from NZ$752, 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 A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village located?

Located in Ruby Bay, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mapua Wharf and within 6 miles (10 km) of Grossi Point Reserve and Kina Peninsula. Mahana Estates and Tasman Golf Club 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. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean property. Beds very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Good location, clean and tidy. Check in and communication wasn't the easiest. I'd recommend bringing your own pot/pan for cooking as they were all very badly scratched teflon (very bad for health).
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2026
Hi Anna Thank you for your review, we are plaesaed you enjoyed the house. We do not seem to have any missing responses to yours so we apologise for any we did not recieve. We will check the pans as we are not aware of any damaged ones, we will certainly get these replaced. We hope to see you again soon NBHH Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our winter getaway. My parents and I found this place very clean and comfortable as well as warm!It had everything we needed to cook, eat and live in Ruby bay for 10 days we were there. We would absolutely come and stay here again. Thank you very much!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Just like it was advertised - sunny, private and comfortable. Enjoyed the location in between Nelson and Motueka and the wharf at Mapua and amenities were lovely. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A home away from home

We loved this house. It had everything we needed and really felt like a home away from home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely stay!

My husband and I were so pleased to stay in such a lovely, clean and tastefully decorated house. We had a wonderful time and loved sitting at the outside table for our meals. The house had everything we needed and we couldn’t have wished for anything else. Thankyou for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal for families

Very comfortable and spacious home away from home. All the facilities needed by a family. Very quiet and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful base

Perfect for a a few days with friends. Will be difficult to beat. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

sunny,private comfortable.

I would add modern to the above-very happy and impressed with 44 pine hill road-we particularly liked the privacy and the peace and quiet.Spent 3 nights and wished for more-modern facilities and ease of using the property was a plus. Would use again . William
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very comfortable Mapua stay

We enjoyed the property very much. It was very well equiped and we can’t really fault it. The only aspect we were not happy with was the “Registration” process. In all the properties we have stayed at, this was the only time we had to register online. To do that, key components were to send an image of my credit card and an image of my drivers license (or passport). Sending an image of my credit card wasn’t so bad (although I resented it) what I really objected to was that my drivers license has my signature on it. This really is an identity risk and I won’t do it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

The host needs work

Can’t comment on the property itself as due to unforeseen circumstances we did not use the property however the response and service provided form the “host” was terrible. Point blank ignored any questions I had and when questioned as to why I was over changed all I got as a reply was, oh I don’t know but maybe it’s a credit card fee. Then nothing Won’t be using them again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elevated solitude

Set on an elevated site this home was a wonderful location for our families holiday. A short 500m walk to the nearby beach complimented the short drive or longer walk into Mapua for several amenities. The home is warm, comfortable and enjoys plentiful sun into the living area. The beds were equally comfortable ensuring a restful night. In short, we loved our stay and would return to this holiday house in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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