Title: Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37945249&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home Holiday home in Havelock with fireplace ## Photo gallery for Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home ![Property grounds - Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home (Mahakipawa Arm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37945300/37945249/4e9a8823.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home (Mahakipawa Arm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37945300/37945249/4778f429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player - Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home (Mahakipawa Arm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37945300/37945249/a5d7a629.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home (Mahakipawa Arm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37945300/37945249/12650c37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home (Mahakipawa Arm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37945300/37945249/f4dbfff6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a tranquil retreat near the beautiful Queen Charlotte Drive, where Mahau Sound and Kenepuru Sound await exploration. Stroll along The Link Pathway, just 2 minutes away, or unwind on the beach with two kayaks at your disposal. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home Havelock is six mins drive away and consists of cafes, restaurants, galleries, supermarket, gift shop and a marina. Picton is 25 mins drive along the beautiful world renowned Queen Charolette Drive. Picton is home to the Interislander. The Interislander is regarded as one of the most scenic cruises in the world. Perhaps take a day trip and explore Wellington. Blenheim is 35 mins away with many local wineries. There are many walks located nearby. The Link Pathway is 2 mins walk away. This track runs from Picton to Havelock along the Queen Charolette Drive. The beach is two mins walk away. Two kayaks are available free of charge. FREE WIFI The Mahau, Kenepuru, Pelours and Queen Charolette sound are all easily accessible. There are many local galleries nearby, or perhaps explore the old gold mining areas. Special conditions: Please note this is a smoke free house Extras: Linen (included); Kayaks free of charge (included); Portacot (included); Wifi (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### 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 - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours 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) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36830000/36827900/36827822/4c5d9848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home Brand New Sea Views 3brm with Large Deck Havelock - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=36827822&PinnedHotelID=36827822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28140000/28133800/28133761/d5335789.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax and Enjoy - Waterfront Bach in Ngakuta Bay Ngakuta Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 120 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=28133761&PinnedHotelID=28133761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46090000/46086000/46085933/d0c2e925.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bora castle. 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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 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 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 ### Property is also known as Marlborough Sounds Havelock Marlborough Sounds Luxury Holiday Home Marlborough Sounds Luxury Holiday Home Havelock Marlborough Sounds Luxury Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.29009%2C173.81458&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QelS3fI2SawoyK3-JGk_bNFWQC0=) Mahakipawa Arm, Havelock #### What's nearby - Mahakipawa Arm \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Picton Ferry Terminal \- 27 min drive \- 15.8 miles - Picton Harbour \- 28 min drive \- 16.3 miles - Cloudy Bay Vineyards \- 32 min drive \- 28.4 miles - Kenepuru Sounds \- 39 min drive \- 14.3 miles #### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Mussel Pot - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Sneaky Beach Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hairy Mussel Co - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home? ### Where is Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylie M. 14 Jan 2019 #### This was a fantastic place to stay - it was really clean... This was a fantastic place to stay - it was really clean and had everything you need to enjoy a lovely relaxing holiday. ##### Kylie M. ### 8/10 Good #### Layla M. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely view The house has a wonderful view over the Mahakipawa Arm. We spent three beautiful nights there. When we arrived, there were a few issues with cleanliness which I shared with the property manager. It's a lovely, albeit basic space. We were a party of three, and we cooked every night. Kitchen items were limited, just enough to accomodate basic meals for our small group. If I was in a larger party or staying for a longer period of time I would prefer a more equipped kitchen. The lighting in the space is also quite dim, but we got used to it. We walked down to the water immediately in front of the house. It's described as a beach, but it appeared to be more of an estuary type environment. I'm not sure about swimming there... however there are plenty of accessible swimming bays close by. We enjoyed our stay and were lucky enough to experience a magical thunder/lightning storm on our final night. It was truly spectacular... ##### Layla M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy C. 6 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Spot Great modern home, in a pretty special location. ##### Amy C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tica S. 11 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Lovely Wonderful experience at this Havelock property! ##### Tica S. Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy T. 26 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house! We had a lovely (quick) stay, such a beautiful location and house! We would love to come back over the summer! ##### Amy T. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne H. 27 Dec 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay with kids Lovely property with a beautiful view and comfy beds! Steep drive and access with plenty of steps, which can make it a bit of a challenge. Also, pack your mozzy spray! ; ) Would highly recommend to anyone! ##### Joanne H. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Place was great beautiful views very warm for middle winter ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashleigh S. 19 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Great location! Lovely view. Perfect for a weekend getaway. ##### Ashleigh S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allan W. 14 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best view to get up to Fantastic location! Sunrise through the trees & across the water is amazing! ##### Allan W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marnus d., Nelson, New Zealand 14 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Nice views ##### Marnus d. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicki S. 31 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for family trip Great location and lovely house. Perfect for our extended family trip. ##### Nicki S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lu P. 25 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay 10/10 would recommend ##### Lu P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin v., Wellington 14 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Views Beautiful views and great house ##### Colin v. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia N. 12 Nov 2018 #### Superb property and location Great accommodation and view, very clean and peaceful, with all amenities. Would stay here again. The only negative was very steep driveway, so if have mobility problems, this would be an issue. ##### Patricia N. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Debbie B. 11 Nov 2017 #### Lovely place Lovely place ##### Debbie B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Debbie B. 11 Nov 2017 #### Lovely place Lovely place ##### Debbie B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 26 Apr 2017 #### An amazing house in the most beautiful spot! That view . An amazing house in the most beautiful spot! That view ... !!! We loved our time there and it was the perfect place for us being on our way back to Picton to catch the ferry ... another couple of days would have topped it off! Thanks you so much Sandra! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 13 Mar 2017 #### Lovely house clean and tidy beautiful outlook over water very peaceful Lovely house clean and tidy beautiful outlook over water very peaceful ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Cliffs Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Pine-Cliffs-Village-Golf-Suites.h2175096.Hotel-Information) > > [Prince of Wales - Townhouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Prince-Of-Wales-Townhouse.h15376317.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Kings Theatre Glasgow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kings-Theatre-Glasgow-Hotels.0-l6129582-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Esperos Mare Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rhodes-Hotels-Esperos-Mare-Resort.h6907400.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Dalry](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dalry-Hotels.d601590.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Harilton Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Royal-Stay-Palace-Hotel.h14733274.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Slough](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Slough-Hotels.d5688.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Calgary Bay Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Bay-Beach-Hotels.0-l6092995-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hilton Rotterdam](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotterdam-Hotels-Hilton-Rotterdam.h11074.Hotel-Information) > > [TravelodgeUK Hotels in Stockport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stockport-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d5699--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Crumlin (BFS) to Cork (ORK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bfs/ork/belfast-to-cork) > > [Flights from Belfast (BHD) to Amsterdam (AMS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhd/ams/belfast-to-amsterdam) > > [Flights from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NCL) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ncl/mco/newcastle-to-orlando) > > [Flights from Newark (EWR) to Buffalo (BUF)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ewr/buf/newark-liberty-intl-airport-to-buffalo) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Tivat (TIV)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/tiv/london-to-tivat) ### Cars > [Car hire in Rio de Janeiro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rio-De-Janeiro.d178301.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Packages > [Balos Lagoon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balos-Lagoon-Crete.d553248621532502076.Attraction)