Vacation rentals in Upper Tākaka

Golden Bay View Cottage

Peaceful, if you want a quiet nights sleep in a self contained cottage, this is it! Panoramic sea views in a rural garden setting & native bush surrounds. Don't forget to go outside and look up at the stunning night sky, you'll see the milky way. 5 minutes drive from Takaka & central to everywhere in Golden Bay. Very comfortable and modern bathroom with underfloor heating. Private deck from bedroom with sea view. Full kitchen facilities. Smart TV with movies. Wonderful birdlife.

Dovedale Country Getaway – Tranquility & Farm Life

Escape to this peaceful one-bedroom farmhouse in Dovedale, Nelson-Tasman, nestled on a working farm. Enjoy morning birdsong, stunning mountain views, and a cosy retreat with everything you need for a relaxing getaway—including a private outdoor hot tub. Explore nearby walks, bike trails, wineries, and local cafés, or unwind on the deck and take in the tranquil surroundings. Perfect for a romantic escape or a rural retreat, this is your gateway to the best of New Zealand’s countryside & nature.

Hill View Haven Free Wifi Sleeps 4 Fire & Spa

Sitting top a small hill with glorious bush & mountain views is our cottage nestled in a private garden, full of tuis, bellbirds, pigeons, fantails and quail. Full kitchen with everything you need Hooded BBQ All linen provided A huge deck with outdoor dining and a spa, glorious at night watching the stars and sipping your wine. BBQ & Fire Pit Fish Table A quick stroll along the inlet gets you to the main town of Collingwood with cafes, Tavern, general store, post shop & boat ramp & beach.

Cosy, zen studio in the heart of Takaka village

Welcome to our garden property just 100m from the main Takaka shops. The studio is large and cosy with its own bathroom. You will enjoy privacy with your own deck but we are always around for a chat and love meeting new people. There are no cooking facilities (but we do have a fridge, kettle, toaster etc so you can enjoy your morning coffee and muesli etc). You are just two minutes stroll away from some truly great cafes and restaurants - The Wholemeal Cafe is our favourite, open 7 days.

Tinyhouse Modern Retreat "The Apple"

Welcome to "The Apple", our Tinyhouse on wheels. Situated outside of the delightful township of Motueka we have built this tiny retreat and are super excited to be able to offer this unique accommodation experience to others. Lie in bed and watch the stars or enjoy the view out across the Tasman bay. Staying in a tinyhouse is an experience. Modern, bright and comfortable "the Apple" is a perfect escape, a relaxing weekend getaway with the beautiful Tasman region at your doorstep.

Pearse River Hobbit House bike trail, hike, fish

An overnight stay you will alway remember! Relax in this unique above ground Hobbit House. Lovingly hand-built. Sleeps 2 to 4 (two double beds). Wood heat. Outside kitchen with water tap. On-demand hot water. Custom antique style ice box. Propane cooker. Shower. Composting toilet. Hobbit House is located on a lifestyle block in beautiful Pearse Valley with lovely rural outlook, 1 kn walk to lovely waterfall, plus onsite tracks for Food and Medicine forest project.

The Dreamcatcher, a wild escape between sky & sea

Directly bordering The ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK offering EPIC VIEWS of ENDLESS SKIES, EVER CHANGING SEASCAPES , GREEN FORESTED MOUNTAIN, all within a RARE TOTAL PRIVACY. Soak up the unforgettable views of Abel tasman, Golden Bay, Farewell Spit and beyond from a cosy earth building remotely nestled on the heights of Wainui Bay. COSY and ROMANTIC, it is the perfect ESCAPE to UNWIND for NATURE SEEKERS and STAR GAZERS wanting a different experience.

Tranquil Escape - Couples, Families & Pets

Need a break from a busy world? Private, relaxed & comfortable. Wake to just birdsong. Sit on the patio to the sound of the stream below. Well appointed 120sq/m (1200 sq/ft) house. 1km to Nelson Great Taste Trail. Bikes and helmets available. WiFi, Netflix, & Nespresso coffee maker. Located within a secure half ha (1 acre) paddock, a paradise for kids & dogs. Exploring our 5 ha property, feeding eels and the art gallery, entertainment for all.

Modern Country Retreat

Relax and enjoy this calm, stylish open plan apartment, part of a unique mud brick house. Spend the day walking around the property. Visit the animals, kayak on the dam, lunch by the pond and watch the magnificent sunsets over the neighbouring vineyard. 10 minutes to the historic Moutere Village for artisan produce, a drink at the Moutere Inn, New Zealand’s oldest pub, and many local vineyards. 15 minutes to Motueka and Mapua

The shed with a view

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway, enjoy the views and watch the stars at night from the wood fired cedar hot tub. Cosy comfortable accommodation 10 minutes from the shops, cafes and wine bar at Mapua village and wharf Closer still is Gravity winery a mere 3 km away and Upper Moutere where there is the historic tavern, wineries and arts and crafts Close to Tasman taste trail and the Abel Tasman

Stunning views from warm cosy yurt

The handcrafted and wool insulated yurt is warm and cosy year round and has a skylight to gaze at the stars at night. A private retreat in the native bush with outdoor kitchen, bath/shower and composting toilet all with amazing views of the Motueka river valley and the Tasman Bay beyond.

Luxury adjacent to Abel Tasman National Park

Your hosts, Paul and Marieann, are retired teachers. We have lived in the area for more than thirty years and have lived and traveled extensively overseas. We understand travelers’ needs and will do our best to assist with anything to enhance your stay in this lovely area.