Title: Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111546040&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds Holiday home in Mahau Sound ## Photo gallery for Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds ![Property grounds - Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds (Mahau Sound)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111546100/111546040/85b2f4cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds (Mahau Sound)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111546100/111546040/3416f0e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds (Mahau Sound)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111546100/111546040/1038c19a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds (Mahau Sound)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111546100/111546040/b5ef99b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds (Mahau Sound)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111546100/111546040/0e723429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds A well-equipped 2-bedroom house with all the modcons, but in the tranquility that only the bush and sea of the Sounds can provide. A 40-minute drive from Havelock gets to you a piece of paradise where you will only see the spectacular forest and water and only be visited by the local birdlife and wildlife.... and occasionally Nix the therapy dog will pop round to say hello. Relax on the deck in the morning sun with your coffee, or in the shade of the evening heat; picking the citrus for your cocktail or the herbs for your dinner. The double bedroom has a spectacular view and sliding doors out to the deck. The two single are in fact king singles and both are electric beds, to make reading in bed easy, as it is all fully adjustable. Cute bathroom with walk-in shower for easy access. This house has been set up for those with mobility issues. Fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, heatpump/aircon, wifi and netflix mean that your stay will be easy, comfortable and never boring. You won't want to leave. Lovely bushwalks nearby- close to the Queen Charlotte track and the Link Pathway. Owner is on site if you need anything, but your space is your own. Te Mahia resort is just up the road for coffee, pizza or a full meal at Tinkers Kitchen. Further on is the Portage resort which has a bar and restaurant. We are 20 minutes drive from the nearest petrol station with household supplies and the Linkwater Tavern. We are 1 hour's drive to Blenheim and all the wineries or Picton and the entrance to all the Queen Charlotte Sound has to offer. 40 minutes to Havelock- the Green-lipped Mussel capital. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119848300/119848257/ef684e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Koraha - 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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 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 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 Mahau Sound is home to this holiday home. Edwin Fox and Picton War Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pelorus Eco Adventures and Edwin Fox Museum. [Visit our Mahau Sound travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mahau-Sound.dx553248625840895859) [View more Holiday homes in Mahau Sound](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mahau-Sound-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248625840895859-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-41.22303%2C173.92010&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2nc3tmLaobilxWE3jDPVY73cKHY=) Mahau Sound, Marlborough ### What's nearby - ![Picton showing a bay or harbour, boating and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635921431994/47dcfa5a-f63e-4b4e-9dac-cacc2ff11b15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Okiwa Bay 35 min drive \- 12.0 miles - ![Picton and Marina Panorama in Early Morning, Summer.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560906768/60882bb2-b60c-4fe5-981a-b8ff1a8ddf9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Picton Ferry Terminal 50 min drive \- 21.3 miles - ![Picton Harbour showing a bay or harbour, a marina and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112776/be994e49-0f7a-4494-a519-2f82fb75bb78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Picton Harbour 51 min drive \- 21.8 miles - Kenepuru Sounds 9 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Waikawa Marina 55 min drive \- 24.2 miles ### Getting around - Picton (PCN) 78 min drive ### Restaurants - Green Caravan Cafe 35 min drive - The Queen Charlotte Tavern 29 min drive - Raetihi Lodge 129 min drive - Te Mahia Coffee Shop 14 min drive - Linkwater Country Inn 29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds pet-friendly? ### Where is Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy v. 30 Jan 2026 Lovely spot. Comfortable ##### Amy v. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter k. 5 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was just perfect ##### Peter k. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie J. 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a great find! This is a lovely well appointed property which suited our needs perfectly. Sarah was wonderful to interact with and also very supportive about our dog who also enjoyed her stay, in part because of Sarah’s beautiful dog Nix. I highly recommend. ##### Leslie J. 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