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Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Marahau, Nelson - Golden Bay
  • Marahau Beach
    3 min walk
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track
    18 min walk
  • Abel Tasman National Park
    2 min drive
  • Nelson (NSN)
    65 min drive

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About the area

Marahau

In Marahau .Stay at this Marahau vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Marahau Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Abel Tasman Coast Track. Abel Tasman National Park and Honeymoon Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Marahau Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 15 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park - 16 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Abel Tasman Paddleboarding - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 21 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beached Whale Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Thomas Brothers Cherry and Real Fruit Ice Cream Stall - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ginger Dynamite Go Go Food & Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hooked on Marahau - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mrs Smiths Cafe & Vegetables - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home

This is Abel Tasman's very own best kept, Marahau Secret Garden Lodge. A comfortable and relaxed holiday home, 200m from the beach, with a timeless design and tasteful decor throughout.

Wake in the morning and enjoy the tranquillity of the fully fenced, charming and characterful garden, where you'll discover ancient roses, mature fruit trees, natives trees and shrubs, all with the soundtrack of native birdsong from the active and close birds.

From the living space here at Secret Marahau Lodge, French doors open out onto the sundeck, where you can enjoy alfresco living and dining under the grape vine covered pergola. Fire up the gas BBQ, and get into holiday mode.

The garden is also ideal for kids, with a no-springs design trampoline, a children's swing, a swingball set and a petanque set to use on the large grassy areas.

If, after a busy day, an afternoon siesta is just what you need, you'll love being able to out your feet up in the master bedroom opening out onto the wide verandah with a garden outlook. If you're sleeping upstairs, enjoy views of the sea, treetops, and even the stars through large skylights.

During those colder months, Secret Marahu Lodge has an efficient wood-burning fireplace that warms the whole house. The bathroom is also well-heated, and all the beds have electric blankets available. So be prepared to get cosy!

Secret Marahu Lodge is so close to some of the best parts of this region. It's within walking distance of the entrance to Abel Tasman National Park, a safe swimming beach is just 200m from the gate, and the local shop, as well as quality eateries and takeaways, are also just a short walk away.

Local activities include kayaking, boating, horse riding, mountain biking, walking and bird watching. Or use this as an ideal base to explore the whole Tasman region on day trips!

Look no further for something special this trip, the Secret Garden Lodge welcomes you.
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.

Property manager

Bachcare Holiday Homes

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1399 sq ft (130 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Secret Marahau Home Marahau
597000
Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home Marahau
Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home Private vacation home

Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G., Lafayette, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for all ages!
We absolutely loved our time here - I could have stayed for another week! The house is comfortable, and having a trampoline and swing for the kids was handy. It is a great location as only a short walk to the beach, store and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonde W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish we had more time here!
The cottage is lovely and cozy! Fully equipped kitchen, comfortable furniture. The garden was pretty and very private. Easy walk to the beach and state park activity providers. We all wished we had more time to spend here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mereia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and Inviting
This place is magical and the house felt relaxing with everything you need, fire place that heated up in no time and an awesome bbq. It is well equiped with everything you could want. Not only with its back drop of able tasman national park, close to the beach n shop. You can go for walks at night and see the glow worms, my kids loved this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location for a family holiday
This was all very easy . Loved the location, close to a beautiful beach and playground for the grandchildren . Lovely place with plenty of space and very clean with everything you need .. Thankyou
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Trevor L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marvellous Marahau
A great little property within 5 min. easy walk to a lovely beach. Lots of amenities locally, but small and isolated enough to relax in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022