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10/10 Excellent
Diana L.
29 Mar 2025
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Spectacular!!
Diana L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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Awatea Cottage: Luxury Abel Tasman Getaway
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Perched above the Motueka River, Awatea Cottage offers a serene retreat. Unwind on your sun-soaked deck surrounded by lush orchards, vineyards and breathtaking views of Tasman Bay.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246 sq m
Popular amenities
- Ocean view
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Awatea Cottage: Luxury Abel Tasman Getaway
Treat yourself to one of the best views in Motueka in the self-catering luxury accomodation, Awatea Cottage. Looking out over the Motueka River, surrounding orchards, vineyards and Tasman Bay, Nelson and Richmond mountain ranges from the peace and quiet of your sun-soaked deck.
This charming cottage is a luxurious and private three room (one bedroom) building. You will be delighted by the quiet and careful attention to detail that welcome you here at the doorstep for Abel Tasman National Park.
Other things to note
The Cottage sits at the top of a steep sealed driveway making the access unsuitable for most campervans or other large/heavy vehicles.
We have free range chickens, a cat and a dog on the property.
This charming cottage is a luxurious and private three room (one bedroom) building. You will be delighted by the quiet and careful attention to detail that welcome you here at the doorstep for Abel Tasman National Park.
Other things to note
The Cottage sits at the top of a steep sealed driveway making the access unsuitable for most campervans or other large/heavy vehicles.
We have free range chickens, a cat and a dog on the property.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near the sea
- On a river
Things to do
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- 100% renewable energy
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Composting
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Garden
- Grey water recycling system
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Property does not allow children
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 495 square feet
- Water-efficient toilets
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
There is nothing you need to do at check out. Simply turn off the lights and leave the key on the table. We will take care of everything else.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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
About the area
Located in Brooklyn, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Tasman Golf Club and Neudorf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit SimPit Technologies and Abel Tasman Paddleboarding. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Brooklyn travel guide
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What's nearby
Kahurangi National Park10 min drive - 5.5 km- Motueka District Museum9 min drive - 9.5 km
- Kaiteriteri Beach11 min drive - 13.4 km
- Little Kaiteriteri Beach11 min drive - 13.4 km
- Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park11 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
- Nelson (NSN)51 min drive
Restaurants
- The Smoking Barrel9 min drive
- McDonald's11 min drive
- Toad Hall13 min drive
- Domino’s Pizza9 min drive
- KFC11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Awatea Cottage: Luxury Abel Tasman Getaway
pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Awatea Cottage: Luxury Abel Tasman Getaway
?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Awatea Cottage: Luxury Abel Tasman Getaway
?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Awatea Cottage: Luxury Abel Tasman Getaway
?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Awatea Cottage: Luxury Abel Tasman Getaway
located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kahurangi National Park, Motueka District Museum and SimPit Technologies. Skydive Abel Tasman and Kaiteriteri Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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10/10 Excellent
John C.
27 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing place to stay with a wonderful host
We had spent almost a week up in Abel Tasman Park at Awaroa so had been busy hiking, swimming and watching the tides. After all the running about, boat trip up and back this was a super relaxing stop for a couple of days. The view out over the river to the sea and distant mountains is fantastic and we woke up to a brilliant red sunrise. We did laundry and fed some of my breakfast croissant crumbs to the chickens. Its was great.
John C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Meghan G.
16 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10. Steph and Mark are lovely, thoughtful hosts, and the cottage is a dream. We highly recommend staying here.
Meghan G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Phil C.
18 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage was better than described, luxurious and provided everything you could ask for in a holiday rental. Great view, welcoming hosts. There was fresh milk and eggs in the fridge and a bunch of other useful stuff. We used the cling film and a plastic bag from the drawer to pack lunch for a trip on the aqua ferry which we also thoroughly recommend.
Phil C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026