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Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre

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Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nelson, Nelson
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queens Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre

Historic1860's cottage, restored and refurbished with a mixture of the past and the present. Located in Historic South Street, a vibrant community bound by the shared love of days gone by. Relax and immerse yourself in our history. www.historicsouthstreet.co.nz.
Verandah on street front, private sunny courtyard, full kitchen, open plan dining/lounge. Close to restaurants, markets, museum and galleries.
The base rate is for 2 people. Extra adults are charged at $50 per night and children at $25 per night. Please note that Bookabach don’t currently have the ability to automatically differentiate adult vs children pricing as hosts would prefer, but we can update this once the booking is in place. They are working on making discount available for children.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 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: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets by arrangement please.
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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 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

Nelson

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Nelson City Centre, a neighbourhood in Nelson. South Pacific Distillery and Nelson Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Flamedaisy Glass Design and Queens Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Nelson, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nelson Provincial Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queens Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Vic Mac's Brew Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ChokDee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pita Pit Nelson - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre?

As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$225, 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 Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Flamedaisy Glass Design and Christ Church Cathedral. Nelson Provincial Museum and Fairfield Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay and fantastic accommodation
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2025
Great guests. Glad they enjoyed their stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent position. Really enjoyed the sty
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this little cottage and location. Second stay and hope to return. Met the local cats who wanted to join us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2026
Great guests. Good communication and left the Cottage immaculate. They are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay at Dillon Cottage in a beautiful street full of history. The access to the city centre was perfect and we could easily walk into town, come home for a cup of tea and rest, then walk back for dinner later. Thank you Jeanette for your easy and prompt communication. The cottage is highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
Excellent guests. So pleased they enjoyed the cottage and Nelson.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calderon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything, from small treats and homemade jams and tomoato sauce, to the cleaniness of the house! Hope to come again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2026
Great communication and happy guests. Loved how they enjoyed and were enthusiastic about everything. Will be happy to have them back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in excellent condition, a quiet enjoyable location, and within easy walking distance of the city center.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
Lovely caring and considerate guests. A pleasure to have them stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location in a beautifully decorated cottage that was well set up for our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2025
Great guests. They are welcome back anytime. Left everything clean and tidy and good communication. A pleasure to have them stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were welcomed to this delightful cottage and enjoyed delightful treats like home made jam and marmalade. It is close to everything in central Nelson and could not have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
Great guests. Good communication and a pleasure to have stay. Hope they return sometime in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, super clean, location perfect. Communication with landlady was great. We would like to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2025
Fantastic guests. I enjoyed the communication with them and they left the cottage very tidy. I hope they come back sometime in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cottage! Great location and very neat in the details. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gorgeous cottage with lovely rooms and private garden space. Easy walk around town and the cathedral. Owner was very kind when our route to Nelson was blocked re trees fallen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2026
Lovely guests after a traumatic start to their South Island trip due to bad weather. They communicated well and left the cottage very clean and tidy. I hope the rest of their NZ holiday is less traumatic.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Great guests. Lovely to have them back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love staying here so warm and close to town. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2025
Great guests. Leave everything clean and tidy and good communication. Look forward to their next visit. So pleased they enjoy our street.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wright B.

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

Nelson Central Cottage

Probably one of the most central locations in Nelson you could get. Well presented with everything you could want in your stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Fantastic guests…left everything extremely clean and tidy. Hope to see them back next year
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to many restaurants and takeaways in walking distance. Lovely historic street with friendly neighbours and a couple of cute cats. Comfy beds and couch. Well equipped kitchen, washing machine and clothes line. A home away from home and great to be in a cottage instead of a hotel room. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2025
Great guests. Left everything very tidy and good communication once they arrived in NZ. Pleased they enjoyed their stay and welcome them back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Nelson B&B

Very nice house in a great location. Easy check in and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2025
Excellent guests. I am glad they enjoyed the cottage and found it met their needs. I enjoy providing a home away from home in a unique street.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Wonderful

This was not only a wonderful place to stay but a wonderful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2025
Great guests. Would love to see them back one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pritika S.

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

Wonderful stay in central location

Beautiful cottage in Nelson. Tidy and clean and 5 minutes walk to the Nelson town. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
So glad they enjoyed their stay. Perfect guests in every way. Look forward to having them return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

A fabulous little cottage close to historic town center

Such a charming cottage in a great location - easy to walk to old town, easy to park. Loved the history of the cottage and the book with the renovation photos!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2025
Wonderful guests. So pleased they enjoyed the cottage and all Nelson has to offer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Great location and very comfortable accomodation

Lovely home and so easy for the City centre - superb communication - would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shells Y.

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

Nelson experience.

We had a cosy and comfortable two nights at the South Street cottage. The location is central yet quiet. We would definitely love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
Excellent guests. Left the cottage very clean and tidy and a nice comment in the visitors book. Look forward to having them back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

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

What a great place

Really enjoyed our stay in this delightful well located cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2023
It always gives me pleasure when guests embrace the history and charm of Dillon Cottage and South St.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

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

Dillon cottage

Gorgeous, perfectly equipped cottage with comfortable beds. Excellent location, walking distance to town Centre. Loved this place!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
Lovely guests to have. Good communication and thoughtful. Glad they enjoyed their stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

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

Amazing stay in Nelson

We would recommend this property to anyone. Value for money was amazing and also being dog freidnly too made our stay even better having a great place for the whole family. Location was so superb too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
It was a pleasure having Lara and partner plus Archie the Golden Retriever stay. They were all extremely well behaved. Look forward to having them return some time soon. Perfect guests. Glad they enjoyed the cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacky B.

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

Gorgeous place

Loved the little cottage. Jeanette went out of her way to make it easy and special. Great communication too
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Great guests. I am so pleased they enjoyed their stay. Love to have them back sometime soon.

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