Title: Explore the West Coast of Golden Bay from the luxury of your chalet 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 chalet # Explore the West Coast of Golden Bay from the luxury of your chalet ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99393600/99393593/06310456.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99393600/99393593/f3d4bbff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99393600/99393593/c355146b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99393600/99393593/68a94330.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99393600/99393593/01f6a341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Chalet Rata and unwind in serene silence, surrounded by native bush and the gentle Patarau river. Take a short drive to discover long sandy beaches with rock pools or enjoy a guided tour through the glow worm grotto. 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Washer ## 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. ### Explore the West Coast of Golden Bay from the luxury of your chalet Totally escape to the end of the road and get right away from it all. Relax in total silence with no traffic noise at all.Walks from your doorstep through the wetland or follow the old logging roads up through beautiful native bush alongside the Patarau river. The West Coast beaches are just a few minutes drive down the road with long sandy beaches and rock pools in between. Enjoy our complimentary guided tour through our glow worm grotto and our spectacular night sky Chalet Rata has a queen bed downstairs and a queen and a single bed upstairs. The fully equipped kitchen has a medium sized fridge / freezer, a microwave, an electric frypan and a barbecue. All cutlery and crockery are provided. Chalet Rata is wheel chair friendly with a ramp leading up to the balcony, a wet area bathroom and doorways that can accommodate wheel chairs. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71540000/71533900/71533816/88da1989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Creighton's Cottage - Paturau River Mangarakau - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Microwave 9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=71533816&PinnedHotelID=71533816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551600/33551526/8abef0bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maple's Den - Collingwood beach house Collingwood - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 230 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=33551526&PinnedHotelID=33551526&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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! Pakawau Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 359 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=33560514&PinnedHotelID=33560514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73450000/73447600/73447589/eb6f31b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hub Summary:
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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 not indicated whether 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 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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-40.649433,172.47293&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zmawFybu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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YTIaVS6lOkYK6x3XuR3ZfCosG20=) Mangarakau, Tasman #### What's nearby - Pakawau Beach - 60 min drive - 22.3 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Nugget Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Explore the West Coast of Golden Bay from the luxury of your chalet pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Explore the West Coast of Golden Bay from the luxury of your chalet? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Explore the West Coast of Golden Bay from the luxury of your chalet? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Explore the West Coast of Golden Bay from the luxury of your chalet located? > Situated in Mangarakau, this chalet is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kahurangi National Park and within 25 miles (40 km) of Pakawau Beach and Golden Bay. Farewell Spit and Collingwood Recreation Ground are also within 32 miles (52 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Explore the West Coast of Golden Bay from the luxury of your chalet Reviews 10 ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona C. 10 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### North western South Island getaway Great place to go and chill with nature for a day or 3. Lovely weather, easy bush walks, glow worms excursion. Owners are helpful and knowledgeable on the local flora and fauna. ##### Fiona C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy C. 21 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem! Absolutely lovely stay, away from people, and in a stunning area of Golden Bay! The hosts were welcoming and full of information. The walk around the property was delightful and not too far for little legs. We stayed with our 4 and 6 year old and thet loved it. Thank you :) ##### Stacy C. 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