Title: Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach Cottage in Collingwood with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914900/37914869/20de47e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914900/37914869/ff1b1abb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914900/37914869/6298d2cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914900/37914869/267688f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914900/37914869/28b6a2bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Matai Cottage offers an idyllic waterfront escape with views of Golden Bay from the living room, dining room, and master bedroom. Enjoy a BBQ on the sundeck or private access to the water for a relaxing holiday. 2.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach Idyllic waterfront views as the sun comes up with your morning cup of coffee in hand - Does that sound like something you need this trip? Look no further than this simple Pakawau Bach. Welcome to Matai Cottage! Tucked away amongst the surrounding native bush and right at the edge of the waters of Golden Bay, Matai Cottage is host to a picturesque backdrop ideal for a holiday away from the hustle and bustle. The living room, dining room and master bedroom all open out to the views, the sundeck and then down onto the waterfront lawn area. Sleeping up to 6 guests, Matai Cottage is a great place to settle into with your family or group offering all the essentials including a BBQ for those classic kiwi summer dinners fresh off the grill and private access down to the water. Take some time out to get away from it all or use this as a base to do some local exploring. Matai Cottage is positioned on Farewell Spit, which offers wonderful walks from the cliffs to Wharariki Beach and the walks in Kaharangi National Park. A delightful Golden Bay escape awaits at Matai Cottage! As the property has unfenced access to the beach, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.Please note the sofa bed is located in the lounge.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.Please note, while there is a Chromecast available at the property, you will need to use your own data as WiFi is not provided ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33560600/33560514/00a551a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Library Bach - A special place people love! 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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 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 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 UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Matai Pakawau Bach Collingwood Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach Collingwood Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach Private vacation home Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach Private vacation home Collingwood 596777 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-40.627403,172.67654&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dd%7DvFk%7B%7C%7C_%40%3FU%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FS%40U%40Q%40U%40SBS%40S%40UBQBUBQBUBQDUBQDSDSBQDSDSFQDQFQFQDQFQFSFQFMHSFQHMFQHOHOHMHSHMHOJMJMHMJOHKJOLKHMJKLKJMJKLKJKLGLMLGJILKLGLILINGLELILENGLELENELGNENELANELCNANCNALCNANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40NDLDNFLDNDLDLFNDLHLDLFLHLHLFLHLJLFJLLFLJJJLJJLJJJJJLJJJNJJJNHLJLHLHNHLJNHPHNFNHPFLHPFRFLHPFRFPDPFPDPFPDPDRDRDPDRBRDPBTBPBTBPBTBPBT%40R%40R%40RBT%3FP%40T%40R%3FT%40P%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAP%3FTARAT%3FPCTATAPARCTCPCTCPCTCPCTEPCTEPEPETEPEPGPEPGPEPGRGNIRGNGPIPGLIRGLINIPKNILININKJILKNKJKNKJKLKJKLKJMJKJMJMHKJMFMJMHMHMFMHMFMDMHODMHMDODMDODMDODO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOCOAMCOEMAOEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMIMEOGMIMGMIMKKIMGMKMIKKMKKKKKMMKKIMMKKOIKKOIMKKKOIOIMIQIOIOIMGSIMGQIQGOGSGOGSEQGQGQEQGQEQEUCQEQEUCQEUCQCUCQCUCQAUASCQAUAUAQAU%3FSAU%3FQ%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F9NCdwWihqhpYhy8EBuPirNS8rg=) Pakawau, Nelson - Golden Bay #### What's nearby - Pakawau Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Collingwood Recreation Ground - 7 min drive - 6.6 miles - Parapara Beach - 14 min drive - 12.0 miles - Cape Farewell - 32 min drive - 13.6 miles - Abel Tasman National Park - 60 min drive - 44.0 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪Collingwood Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sunset Balcony - ‬8 min drive - ‪Lady luck Cafe - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Pakawau Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kahurangi National Park and Collingwood Recreation Ground. Collingwood Museum and Tukurua Bay are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Matai Cottage - Pakawau Bach Reviews 2.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Christian L. 25 Mar 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enttäuschung Die Bilder auf der Homepage sehen super einladend aus. Wir haben uns darauf gefreut, auf unserer Reise auch einmal etwas länger an einem schönen Ort zu verweilen. Als wir jedoch angekommen sind, haben wir ein Haus angetroffen, welches nicht mehr gepflegt wird. Mit Ausnahme der Küche und dem Bett, war es teils klebrig staubig und es hatte überall Spinnweben. Es schien auch, dass das Häuschen Monate nicht mehr bewohnt war. Offensichtlich hat man kurz vor unserer Ankunft die Küche oberflächlich geputzt und das Bett frisch angezogen. Das Haus, der Balkon und der Garten scheinen verwahrlost. So etwas haben wir in Neuseeland bis jetzt nie angetroffen. Wir entschlossen uns, die 4 Tage erst gar nicht anzutreten. Wir nahmen sofort mit Bookabach Kontakt auf. Wir wollen diese Situation zu diesem Preis nicht akzeptieren. Sie konnten uns gleichentags nicht helfen und wir mussten allein für eine neue Unterkunft sorgen. Es hätte umgehend jemand vorbeikommen müssen, um die Situation zu klären, was nicht geschah. Wir haben uns entschieden, nicht zu bleiben, weil wir uns in unseren Ferien wohl fühlen wollen. Wir haben der Bewertung (8.6 excellent) vertraut. Nun sind wir in Verhandlung mit Bookabach, dass sie uns das im Vertrauen im Voraus bezahlte Geld zurückzahlen. Der Kundendienst zeigte bei den vielen Telefongesprächen zwar immer Verständnis, aber war letztlich nicht wirklich hilfsbereit. Es ist für uns eine grosse Enttäuschung. Wir hoffen auf Fairness. ##### Christian L. 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