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Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!

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Located in Nelson's premier beachside suburb, Selah offers peace and privacy with tremendous views over Tahunanui Beach & Tasman Bay. Unwind in the spa or enjoy exceptional views from the living areas, main bedroom, or decking while taking advantage of nearby local eateries and craft brew pubs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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

Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!

Selah, means ‘A Time to Pause and Think’. An apt name for this beautiful home in a quiet yet stunning location. Located in Nelson's premier beach side suburb, with exceptional views over Tahunanui Beach & Tasman Bay, this home offers peace & privacy, all with a tremendous wow factor! Walk to the beach, local eateries & craft brew pubs, or simply recline in the spa and enjoy the view. Tasman Bay's outdoor playground and National Parks are at your fingertips! Please note, our house is not available for corporate bookings.

Reviews: Our house has been occupied by short term guests for the past six years. So we thought we'd share some of their reviews:

Exceptional Views over Tasman Bay Tahuna Beach! Lovely home and suitable for 3 couples , all with own amenities, plus one room downstairs. Plenty of seating. Exceptionally sunny in living areas and main bedroom. Wonderful to just sit on the decking and take in the views, and the activities on the water. Also close to walkway, down to the beach. Recommend.

The house is wonderful and has a very complete equipment. Especially the view over the bay was impressive. Thank you for the nice days!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The house was well presented, well equipped , beautiful and clean, a great place for a group of good friends to gather. Thankyou

Great stay Great place for us to stay as two family groups, too busy to enjoy the spa but the views are fantastic! Thanks we had a lovely time. Too busy to use the spa but enjoyed the view everyday!

Heavenly ! peaceful, inviting, very comfortable home. loved the hot pool, missing it already . would not hesitate to recommend or to return to , when hosting overseas visitors. OUR SHANGRILA. Can recommend as a top property to stay in with everything you could wish for . A great place to entertain overseas visitors in our beautiful nz . with thanks.

The home has a million dollar view of the Nelson beach area and the hot tub provided some relaxing moments after being out and active all day. Overall had a great time and found everyone accommodating and helpful.

We were absolutely thrilled with our accommodation in Nelson, Selah. The house was everything we were expecting and more. Stunning location, beautifully appointed home, spotlessly clean on arrival and everything we needed for our stay was provided. We will certainly recommend this beautiful and luxurious accommodation. Cheers

For somewhere with expansive and ever-changing sea views, this lovely house excels. Well-equipped, and with many thoughtful touches, this house can accommodate an extended family or number of friends. It is a real privilege to stay in this home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your lovely place with that amazing view - thank you. It provided a wonderful venue for our family reunion, with two of us from Australia and three from England. The three bedrooms and three bathrooms accommodated us beautifully and the well-equipped kitchen enabled the preparation of some memorable meals together

Views amazing and house lovely clean and tidy. Great place would definitely come back. Thanks

This is a lovely property with stunning views over Tahunanui Beach and beyond. The standard of decor and furniture in the house is very high, and the spa is a great touch. Would definitely stay again if in the Nelson region.

Thank you for a wonderful stay at Selah Beach view in Nelson, the house was everything we expected and more, very tidy, and well equipped, we had a great break away. The views from the lounge and deck were absolutely spectacular! We will definitely be back.

All fantastic - we loved the house and the views and will highly recommend thanks.

We had an amazing family time at Selah Beach View and are very happy with the service you provided. On the sunny days we had nice walks along the beach and on the rainy day it was cosy to stay inside. The property offers sufficient privacy for all guests, is well maintained, comes with all the necessary equipment, and has a cosy vibe to it. If we were to come back to Nelson, we would definitely consider this place again.

We absolutely loved it Beautiful house stunning view and the spa just finished it off I’m already planning my next stay!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! Nelson

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Tahunanui, a neighbourhood in Nelson. World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars and Nelson Provincial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nelson Fun Park and South Pacific Distillery. Natureland Zoo and Flamedaisy Glass Design are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling. Visit our Nelson travel guide
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Tahunanui, Nelson

What's nearby

  • Paddy's Knob Reserve
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Natureland Zoo
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Fun Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
    5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coupland's Bakeries
    4 min drive
  • Boat Shed Cafe
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • The Styx
    4 min drive
  • Columbus Cafe
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! located?

Located in Tahunanui, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Paddy's Knob Reserve and Burrell Park. Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Selah Retreat - Peaceful with a stunning view! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Danea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property with stellar views and a lovely kitchen space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chelley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were delighted with our stay at Selah. Communication was excellent and the home certainly lived up to the photos online. Beautiful views and gorgeous furnishings and interior. It was a real haven from what has been a very busy last few months and the "feel" of the home was just what we needed. Thank you Cliff and Jenny.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Satish K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place to unwind

Beautiful house and amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing View - Great Location!

The Selah Retreat was a great place to explore Nelson and the surrounding location. Always nice to enjoy the spectacular view at the end of the day!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

We all loved our stay, so relaxing and close to everything we needed. Really enjoyed the view and use of the spa pool, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location with stunning biews

Really enjoyed our stay - especially dining on the decking area with fabulous views across the bay. Great location for walking down to the lovely beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Senior ladies getaway

4 good friends, all between 65 and 75, had a 2 day getaway to just have a few nice days together. This was the perfect spot, where we each had our own bedroom, with 3 bathrooms, a beautiful view from the lounge and deck and a spa pool to relax in. It was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a View!!!

We loved the home, location and view. This home was fun, and very comfortable. Great advise for food and fun was given by the host. If we decide to return to Nelson we will definitely try to book this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

A beautiful home for relaxing and unwinding in, catching up with family. Look forward to staying again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

We had a fabulous time at this unit. It had everything we needed to make it feel like home. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nelson at its best

We loved everything about this property. The beds were very comfy, the linen beautiful, the views incredible. We would definitely stay again and oh did I mention the main bedroom- very hard to get out of bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We had a great time staying at this beautiful home. The view was stunning and it had everything we needed. There’s a path down to the beach that’s right beside the home, about 10ish minutes, fairly good incline on the way back but not too much trouble. Overall a wonderful spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A n J D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good property with amazing views

Well equipped, clean, spacious property. Certainly a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tremendous!

We loved our week in this extremely comfortable house! The views are tremendous, the kitchen is well equipped, the furniture is so comfortable, beautiful and interesting art and decorations throughout, and the place feels like a home, not just a rental. The master bedroom is amazing. This home is exactly the type of place that we look for. We loved the Nelson area and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home - location, views, comfort

We loved our stay. We used the path from the park to walk to local restaurants, enjoyed the views each evening and morning while we explored Abel Tasman during the day. The house had everything we needed for our family with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house!

We loved this house and our stay in the area! Such a beautiful house with amazing views! We took advantage of eating and relaxing on the deck while admiring the views. Great house and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The three Wild Women of the west

The Selah Retreat was amazing. Clean, spacious, light and airy! The views and sunsets were amazing. This experience made our time in Nelson extremely special!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Raewyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 birthdays and an anniversary

Absolutely stunning spot, close to everything, views are so good you would never get tired of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Page B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view/Great location

Home was very beautiful, rooms were spacious! View was unbelievable. Owners were very responsive & also gave us a great recommendation for dinner!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bernice E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view!

A great stay. Spacious and comfortable. Kitchen was well supplied with utensils, pots, dishes etc. Enjoyed the surprise additional tv room on the main level. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks Cliff.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely way to spend a couple of nights in Nelson, overlooking the ocean!

Great house, perched a top of the hill with magnificent views. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breath taking views

Very comfortable home with amazing views from many windows. Everything was very clean. Swift reply from host when I messaged. Would highly recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

A beautiful and comfortable property with added bonus of cinema room, spa and gorgeous views. Very handy to nearby eateries, beach and family friendly activities. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.😁😉👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views for days!

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay! The views of the bay are stunning, and we spent as much time on the deck as possible before the mosquitos arrived. The home was very clean and well stocked. Perfect location for hiking in Abel Tasman and wine tasting at the nearby vineyards. I would not hesitate to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Celebration

My family recently arrived from Australia to celebrate a milestone birthday. We couldn’t have been happier with this home for its location, amenities and beautiful views. Thankyou Cliff and Jenni for a wonderful long weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024