Title: Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home 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 # Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60810000/60807800/60807711/c0f6dc7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60810000/60807800/60807711/2df27acd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60810000/60807800/60807711/5e9fe912.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60810000/60807800/60807711/d005d025.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60810000/60807800/60807711/c5c3f8e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the tranquil oasis of Marahau Secret Garden Lodge, nestled just 200m from the beach. This comfortable holiday home boasts a timeless design and tasteful decor throughout, perfect for relaxation. Enjoy alfresco dining under the grape vine covered pergola or warm up by the efficient wood-burning fireplace on chilly evenings. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home Wake in the morning to sunrise and coffee on the verandah. If you are not busy on your own outdoor adventures spend the day enjoying the tranquil light of our fully fenced, characterful garden, where you'll discover ancient roses, mature fruit trees, natives trees and shrubs, along with the birdsong of the resident native birds who are easily observed. Take an easy stroll to the golden sands, in the evening, watch the moonrise, or stargaze the night away. Unlatch the French doors, walk through from the living space and settle onto the sundeck to enjoy alfresco living and dining under the grape vine covered pergola. Fire up the gourmet gas BBQ, and get into holiday chef mode. Kids will love the garden – there’s a no-springs-design trampoline, a children's swing, swingball and petanque to use on the large grassy areas. There’s also a local kids playground, Newhaven Reserve, located in the next block over - an easy walk. If, after a busy day, an afternoon siesta is just what you need, you'll love being able to put your feet up in the master bedroom opening out onto the wide veranda with a garden outlook. If you're sleeping upstairs, enjoy views of the sea, dappled sunlight, treetops, and even the stars through large skylights. With time on your hands set yourself up with an interesting read from the extensive library of books, a treasured lifetime collection, many of particular relevance to the Tasman region. During those colder months, Secret Garden Lodge has a super efficient wood-burning fireplace that warms the whole house. The bathroom is well-heated and all the beds have electric blankets available. Prepare to get cosy! Marahau is a kayaker's and hiker's activity hub. It's within walking distance of the entrance to Abel Tasman National Park and a safe swimming beach is just 200m from the gate. Also close are the local shop, as well as quality eateries and takeaways. Summer in the area sees an eclectic local music scene. 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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: 1,399 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 ### 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 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 Secret Marahau Home Marahau 597000 Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home Marahau Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.002262,173.0046&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60kfyFw%7D%7C%7E_%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FU%40U%40U%40Q%40SBU%40Q%40UBUBQBSBUBQDUBQDUDQBQDUDQFQDQFSDQFQFQFQFQFQFOHQHOFQHOHQHMHOHOHMJOHMJOHKJOJOJKJKJOLIJKJMLKJGLKLKJILILKLGLILILGNELILELINCLENELENGLENANELCNANENCL%3FNANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%3FLBNDN%40NBLDN%40NDLFLDNDNDLBLHLDNHLDLFLHLHLFLJLHLHJJLJLFJJLLJJJHJNJJJJJNJJJNHNJLHNHLHNJNHLHPFNHPFNHPFNFPFPHPDPFPFPDRFPDPDPDTDPBPDTDPBTBPBTBRBPBTBT%40P%40T%40R%40P%40T%40T%40T%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FTAP%3FTATARATAPATARARCRCTCPCTCTCPCREPETCPEPETEPEPGREPGPGPEPIPGRGPGLIRGLIRGLIPINKLININILKNINKLKJKNKJKJKLKLKJMJKJMHMJKJMFMHMJMHMFMHMFMFOFMDMFMFODODMDMDODO%40MFO%40OBODM%40O%3FOBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOCM%3FOAOEOCMAOGOAMEOEMEOEMEOGMGMEMGOGMGMIMGMIMKMIKGMKMKKIMKKKKKMMKMKKKKKOKMIKKOIOKMIOIOIMIOIQIMGSIMISGMGQGSGQGQGQEQGQESGQEQEUCQEQEUCQESCQCUCUCQCUASASCSAUAQAUAS%3FUAU%3FQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1XtmgG6F17hz9O5nJhlDuNlsK74=) Marahau, Nelson - Golden Bay #### What's nearby - Marahau Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Abel Tasman Coast Track - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Kaiteriteri Beach - 13 min drive - 4.7 miles - Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 14 min drive - 5.0 miles - Abel Tasman Paddleboarding - 15 min drive - 5.2 miles #### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 65 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Fat Tui - ‬8 min walk - ‪Park Cafe - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Beached Whale - ‬16 min drive - ‪Mrs Smiths Cafe & Vegetables - ‬12 min drive - ‪Gone Burgers - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home located? > Situated in Marahau, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Marahau Beach and Abel Tasman Coast Track. Abel Tasman National Park and Honeymoon Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home Reviews 9.8 ### 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 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca G. 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for all ages! We absolutely loved our time here - I could have stayed for another week! The house is comfortable, and having a trampoline and swing for the kids was handy. It is a great location as only a short walk to the beach, store and restaurants. ##### Rebecca G. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Trevor L. 16 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Marvellous Marahau A great little property within 5 min. easy walk to a lovely beach. Lots of amenities locally, but small and isolated enough to relax in. ##### Trevor L. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Fabulous location for a family holiday This was all very easy . Loved the location, close to a beautiful beach and playground for the grandchildren . Lovely place with plenty of space and very clean with everything you need .. Thankyou ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonde W. 3 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wish we had more time here! The cottage is lovely and cozy! Fully equipped kitchen, comfortable furniture. The garden was pretty and very private. Easy walk to the beach and state park activity providers. We all wished we had more time to spend here! ##### Tonde W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mereia S. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and Inviting This place is magical and the house felt relaxing with everything you need, fire place that heated up in no time and an awesome bbq. It is well equiped with everything you could want. Not only with its back drop of able tasman national park, close to the beach n shop. You can go for walks at night and see the glow worms, my kids loved this. ##### Mereia S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen M. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Karen M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025