Idyllic river side retreat

Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

9.9

Outstanding(170 Reviews)

Cottage in Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this cottage rental

The cottage is warm and well appointed, built in uncut river stone to high specs
The dwelling is private and quiet, with no other houses in sight, and is set in it's own large garden area
Insect screens allow the sliding windows to be open on hot nights without moths , mosquitos etc swarming in
Bird life abounds, and the unspoiled ParaPara river ,glimpsed through the trees is 20 steps away.Old gold workings from the 19th century are still visible, and the track up the river follows the water race that provided power for the historic paint factory working in the early days of the colony.There is a network of tracks developed by the host's partner over the last 9 years
5 minutes from marvellous Milnthorpe Park with its bush walks and beach, 10 minutes from the town of Collingwood, and further afield spectacular Wharariki beach and the Westhaven inlet
Or if you're in the mood for perusing arts and crafts, many artisan galleries are nearby, potters, jewellers and glass workers
For a fee of $30.00 I will provide a fire bath for you, good for relaxation and star gazing ! from May to October .Outside of that time we don't light outdoor fires.

In winter months from June to August the sun sets early in the valley
There is a good efficient fire, plenty of dry wood and a heater,and with double glazing the cottage is really cosy.
Special conditions:
Most suitable for couples, but a day bed in the living room can also be used for another person

Smoking outside only
No tents
quiet enjoyment (no parties or loud music)
.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand

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Idyllic river side retreat

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9.9

Outstanding(170 Reviews)

Cottage in Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand

Reviews

9.9

Outstanding(170 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Outstanding reviews reflecting a beautiful, cozy, and well-equipped cottage in a serene, lush environment by the river. Guests loved the privacy, comfort, peacefulness, and thoughtful amenities provided. Highly recommended and unforgettable experiences shared.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0

Jul 2024

Awesome spot. Quiet tidy. Really enjoyed out stay. Perfect night for an outdoor bath.

10.0

Jul 2024

Thsi place absolutely wonderful. So tranquil and private you not regret booking. We had a lovely quiet weekend away and enjoyed exploring the walking tracks around the property along the river. The little house was cosy and mordern with a rustic feel. Not one complaint. The outdoor bath was very realxing and well worth getting. We would love to stay again one day, theres so much to see in this beautiful part of New Zealand. Thank you. Nicole & Jason

10.0

Apr 2024

The cottage met all our expectations and more! Clean, comfortable and equipped with all the basics that you need. Great to know Reen was available if needed but nice to have such a private spot with a beautiful garden and with a river and tracks on your doorstep. Location for all the other scenic spots and activities was another highlight. One of our best holidays!!

10.0

Feb 2024

Best place what we have in New Sealand only the chairs in the living room sit not so good but perhaps for other people they sit ok

10.0

Feb 2024

Fantastic stay in a cosy cottage in the bush near the river with a beautiful garden. We can highly recommend!!

10.0

Nov 2023

Absolutely loved our stay! We will be back 💕

10.0

Aug 2023

Really nice Bach in lovely area

10.0

Aug 2023

We had a great and relaxing time at this beautiful and cozy little bach. The location is great and the hosts are friendly.

10.0

Jul 2023

Just what we wanted. Better than imagined.

10.0

Apr 2023

Ideal location to explore Golden bay

10.0

Apr 2023

Amazing!

10.0

Mar 2023

Great property, had everything we needed. Very peaceful, nice place to relax. Would stay here again.

10.0

Feb 2023

We enjoyed 2 weeks in this special place. Such a joy. Perfect private location, words can’t describe how beautiful it is. Fabulous accommodation with everything you need. Maureen is an excellent host. This feels like our second home and we were so sad to move on. Could not recommend it highly enough and we look forward to the next time

10.0

Jan 2023

Ideal place to unwind relax and just listen to the bird song, the river, the cottage has everything you need, just bring along the food for the BBQ, GnT, and a few bottles of wine and relax. Hope to return when we next visit NZ from U.K.

10.0

Jan 2023

Delightful stone cottage in a secluded bush setting. Most amazing place, absolutely loved our time here. Two nights was not enough.

10.0

Jan 2023

Fantastic place to stay, very private and quiet. The cottage was excellent, with everything you need, lovely garden around the cottage and awesome bush walks starting behind the cottage. We loved our stay.

10.0

Dec 2022

Amazing, secluded location. Very comfortable holiday house.

10.0

Dec 2022

A home from home in a great setting and with a beautifully kept garden. Equipped with everything you needed. Great tracks to explore behind the cottage. Amazing dawn chorus. Convenient for getting to takaka or over to Collingwood nad the west coast.

10.0

Nov 2022

Idyllic. Thanks so much

10.0

Nov 2022

Frankly, we didn’t want to leave. Absolutely excellent in every possible respect. 10/10

10.0

Nov 2022

Beautifully designed riverside property. Has everything you need including a washing machine and full kitchen. Cosy lounge with fireplace. Can go for stunning bushwalk starting on a private track at the back of the property. Close to stunning beaches/walks. Highly recommend. Perfect honeymoon spot.

10.0

Oct 2022

My family had a fantastic weekend staying at the cottage. Had a weekend of cold weather so the open fire was perfect and still got to enjoy many of the walking tracks through the beautiful bush.

10.0

Aug 2022

The house is beautifully made. There is attention to detail in design and execution in every aspect. For example, the stones for the outer walls were carefully collected from rivers around here over time and chosen for their natural flat faces. No hand shaping. The fire is a dream and there is endless wood - a lot of manuka. Comfy bed and day bed. Big windows. Soft water in the shower (you don’t know what ‘soft water’ means until you have lathered up in a shower like this one), and buckets of it. Smooth kitchen to work in. All appliances are quality, in top condition. This lovely house is located in a perfect, simple garden in the bush. It is in a big opening that lets sun flood into the house until later in the afternoon. Reen clearly spends a lot of time ‘editing’ the whiteywoood and other vigorous forest denizens from encroaching, from monstering the rengarenga lillies, grass and the verandah. The result is an artwork that you get to live in. There is a reason why this property gets a straight 5 out of 5 from everyone who stays here, and this is mine.

10.0

Jul 2022

What a wonderful place. A beautiful setting. A charming home with EVERYTHING you'd ever need. And a surrounding area worthy of much exploration.

10.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional - highly recommended

Exceptional - highly recommended

I fell in love with River Retreat. What a beautifully presented cottage, with so much character, and every little aspect of the stay has been thought through so beautifully. The cosy fire, listening to the river, luxurious bedding, and a fire bath under the stars. This place has Soul. Very possibly one of my most memorable and tranquil getaways. Thank you.

10.0

Jun 2022

Perfect Paradise

Perfect Paradise

We had a winter holiday and it was everything we wanted and needed. Warm, cozy, relaxing, lovely scenery and setting. Very private, well situated with modern conveniences. Great little log fire. We would definitely stay again and are already looking at dates that may suit.

10.0

Jun 2022

Just what we needed

Just what we needed

Beautiful warm cosy cottage set in beautiful bush and river surroundings. A great winter get away for us. We wanted to relax and rest and this place was perfect. We loved the cosy fireplace. Will definitely be back.

10.0

May 2022

Paradise, nothing less!

Paradise, nothing less!

Idyllic cottage set in the most beautiful bush surrounding. Spacious, exceptionally well equipped and cozy. A place with heart. Would be perfect in any season of the year.

10.0

Apr 2022

Revitalising River Retreat for Two

Revitalising River Retreat for Two

Accommodation was beautiful, clean, comfortable and in a peaceful, lush setting. We enjoyed the bush walks available from the accommodation. The location is central and handy to numerous day trips in Golden Bay.

10.0

Apr 2022

Charm, Flair, Serenity

Charm, Flair, Serenity

We loved this place!! Bush,birds,peace,great books, amenities,comfycosysnug, stonework, freshly mown grass, bush walk, stars,flowers, fruit repeat repeat…………

10.0

Mar 2022

Beautiful spot

Beautiful spot

Amazing location, service, home, and surroundings. Likely will return, highly recommend

10.0

Mar 2022

Absolutely stunning

Absolutely stunning

Perfect to unwind and relax completely peaceful environment and the fire bath to top it was truly amazing the kitchen had everything you needed no complaints here would love to go again we missed high tide to go on the kayaks but next time we will give it a go

10.0

Mar 2022

Second stay, even better

Second stay, even better

This was our second time at this beautiful, peaceful, private cottage in the bush. If possible, it was even better than the first time we were there. So much to do within a 30 minute drive in all directions (tramping, horse riding, Farewell Spit, swimming... etc. etc.) but even better is returning each day to this little piece of heaven by the river. Thank you again Reen.

10.0

Mar 2022

Fantastic place to relax

Fantastic place to relax

Amazing property. Quiet and private. A great place to unwind and recover. Fantastic communication from hosts. Overall an excellent experience.

10.0

Mar 2022

Best setting ever

Best setting ever

I can't rate this place highly enough. The setting was absolutely beautiful and oh so good for the soul. It was clean and had everything I needed. Hearing the river at night was absolute bliss and great fun adventuring off to the gorge. Will definitely be back

5.0

Feb 2022

My partner and I had such a relaxing time at this property. We reflected on our way home to Christchurch, that if we had to be stuck anywhere for three nights due to crappy weather - this would be the place! The photos don't do the lush green environment justice, the views of the bush out every window were sensational. Because of the heavy rain, the river alongside the property was flowing at a fast rate and it was wonderful to listen to. We loved the fireplace, too! The cottage was very well equipped and we could not fault it. Thanks for having us, Maureen. Apologies we couldn't message you when we checked out early on the morning of our departure. Both our phones drowned in the sea doing the Abel Tasman beforehand, and the times we were able to message you, we did so from the library at Takaka! PS. Thanks for the lemons - bonus!

10.0

Feb 2022

A wonderful escape

A wonderful escape

10.0

Feb 2022

Beautiful, surrounded by bush

Beautiful, surrounded by bush

Had an awsome time even though it was raining the whole time

10.0

Jan 2022

Idyllic retreat

Idyllic retreat

It was exactly what the title says and more. The place was well kept with modern appliances and the hosts more than helpful. We will be going back again, so relaxing.

10.0

Jan 2022

Great stay!

Great stay!

Perfect spot, we enjoyed it very much. The cottage has everything you need and the sorroundings are just beautiful. Thanks, Reen!

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand?

The average price for a rental in Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand is R 2,590 per night. This rental is R 500 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Idyllic river side retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Idyllic river side retreat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Idyllic river side retreat?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Idyllic river side retreat

Cottage in Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand

Idyllic river side retreat

Cottage in Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Idyllic river side retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Idyllic river side retreat?

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