The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!
House in Nelson
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
This is the original 1862 Pilot house!
Situated right in front of the 'Cut' - Nelson's gorgeous harbour entrance, this beautiful heritage home has just been fully renovated to an architectural standard, combining character and charm with modern comfort and light!
With a direct view across the harbour entrance, Haulashore Island, Tasman Bay across to the mountains of the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, you'll love the outlook by day or by night!
The location is spectacular, right amidst the action and the restaurants, great cafes and craft beer pubs of Haven Road and Tahuna Beach Area.
The Pilot House offers two bedrooms upstairs with Queen beds, The downstairs bathroom offers Shower, Toilet and Vanity. The upstairs bathroom offers Bath, Toilet and Vanity. The living and dining areas are cosy and modern, the kitchen beautiful and fully equipped and a small deck provides a lovely place to enjoy the views and sun at the front and side of the house.
Free WiFi, Smart TV with on-demand Apps, small movie collection, guitar.
There is a full laundry with dryer and washing machine.
The Pilot house is really a perfect romantic retreat or small family haven for your Nelson experience!
**Special conditions & notes**:
>Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No smoking. No pets.
- Car parking - Single off-street parking & additional on-street parking available.
- Noise in the area - The waterfront road is busy & all properties within this area are subject to some road & port noise. The property is largely double glazed, well insulated & noise isn’t a problem for most guests.
- Note on upstairs bathroom - The ceiling of this bathroom conforms to the heritage listed roof pitch and does not provide full height above the bath or toilet and it may be necessary for taller visitors to use this toilet while seated. The downstairs bathroom provides Shower, Toilet & Vanity with a full-height ceiling :-)
**Cancellation, COVID travel restrictions, Compassionate Circumstances**:
- Please disregard the "Bookings at this property are non-refundable" information presented on this listing site.
- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks before arrival for any reason and you'll pay no more than 20% of the booking total + VRBO/affiliate site fees.
- We will provide free postponement of your booking in the event of government travel restrictions, serious illness or other eligible compassionate circumstances.
Please refer the Rental Agreement for full details - this is provided for your agreement during the booking process. :-)
Situated right in front of the 'Cut' - Nelson's gorgeous harbour entrance, this beautiful heritage home has just been fully renovated to an architectural standard, combining character and charm with modern comfort and light!
With a direct view across the harbour entrance, Haulashore Island, Tasman Bay across to the mountains of the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, you'll love the outlook by day or by night!
The location is spectacular, right amidst the action and the restaurants, great cafes and craft beer pubs of Haven Road and Tahuna Beach Area.
The Pilot House offers two bedrooms upstairs with Queen beds, The downstairs bathroom offers Shower, Toilet and Vanity. The upstairs bathroom offers Bath, Toilet and Vanity. The living and dining areas are cosy and modern, the kitchen beautiful and fully equipped and a small deck provides a lovely place to enjoy the views and sun at the front and side of the house.
Free WiFi, Smart TV with on-demand Apps, small movie collection, guitar.
There is a full laundry with dryer and washing machine.
The Pilot house is really a perfect romantic retreat or small family haven for your Nelson experience!
**Special conditions & notes**:
>Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No smoking. No pets.
- Car parking - Single off-street parking & additional on-street parking available.
- Noise in the area - The waterfront road is busy & all properties within this area are subject to some road & port noise. The property is largely double glazed, well insulated & noise isn’t a problem for most guests.
- Note on upstairs bathroom - The ceiling of this bathroom conforms to the heritage listed roof pitch and does not provide full height above the bath or toilet and it may be necessary for taller visitors to use this toilet while seated. The downstairs bathroom provides Shower, Toilet & Vanity with a full-height ceiling :-)
**Cancellation, COVID travel restrictions, Compassionate Circumstances**:
- Please disregard the "Bookings at this property are non-refundable" information presented on this listing site.
- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks before arrival for any reason and you'll pay no more than 20% of the booking total + VRBO/affiliate site fees.
- We will provide free postponement of your booking in the event of government travel restrictions, serious illness or other eligible compassionate circumstances.
Please refer the Rental Agreement for full details - this is provided for your agreement during the booking process. :-)
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Nelson
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Wonderful stay, excellent location, second-to-none decor, awesome set-up with every detail catered for. Will definitely be back!
10.0
Wonderful
10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Pilot House, it was an excellent location
very central to ever
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Pilot House, it was an excellent location
very central to everything and the decor and ambience was 'second-to-none'.
We couldn't fault your awesome set-up with the Cottage, every detail and requirement
was catered for.
We will definitely be back! Thanks for having us and sharing your lovely piece of paradise!
10.0
Fantastic stay - a great place and great location.
Fantastic stay - a great place and great location. Thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere central and interesting. Awesome value!
8.0
Enjoyable stay in a great Nelson location.
Enjoyable stay in a great Nelson location. Well appointed, had everything we needed to make for a fun weekend away.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Nelson?
The average price for a rental in Nelson is $187 per night. This rental is $454 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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