Title: 🌿 Birdsong Hideaway 🌿 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 # 🌿 Birdsong Hideaway 🌿 Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57119200/57119198/ff083ded.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57119200/57119198/f4251dad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57119200/57119198/752e0daf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57119200/57119198/950f43b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57119200/57119198/46c2a67f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 🌿 Birdsong Hideaway 🌿 provides amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### 🌿 Birdsong Hideaway 🌿 Nestled within beautiful NZ native bush, this 1 bedroom cottage is a perfect couples retreat to relax, swim and listen to a soundtrack of native Tui's, Bellbird's and lapping waves. And all this peaceful seclusion with road access. You are immediately drawn to the picture perfect north facing 180' views of the Pelorus Sounds, and to top it off it comes complete with its own private beach and jetty. What more can you want. The home features two levels, on the ground floor you will find, 3 double bedrooms, 1 bunk room, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining and living room, and a large north facing deck with 8 seater outdoor dining table and outdoor lounge furniture (fully fenced and suitable for children). Upstairs you have a games room where the young and young at heart will be occupied for hours with the ping pong and foozeball tables, board games, books and puzzles. No matter the kind of holiday you are looking for, this place has something for everyone. ☕wake to sunrises over the sounds 📖Relax on the deck with a book. 🥂Watch the sunset with a glass of wine. 🔥 enjoy the fire on a cold night 💖Wind down in the spa. 🌠Star gazing 🦅 Bird watching 🏊‍♂️Spend the day swimming in the sounds from your private beach 🚤Bring your boat and hook up to the private mooring 🎣Go fishing off the private jetty 🛶kayaking 🚣‍♀️kayak out to the sandbar at low tide and collect cockles 🦪Eat oysters off the rocks ⛵watch the boats come and go 🏓 ping pong tournaments 🎲games 🧩puzzles 🚴‍♀️ bike riding 🦀 crab hunting in the rock pools 🌳 bush walks. ✔all without leaving the property! Its just a short 2 min bush walk down to your very own private beach and jetty where you will find 2 double kayaks and a canoe so you can explore the sounds, there is a selection of life jackets in the boat shed for you. If walks are more your thing, there is a steep 3hr return, 8.5km hike up Mt Cawte if you want to check out the views, and a great spot to experience the sunrise, you will find the entrance right opposite our drive way. Or take a more leisurely stroll down the road to check out the neighborhood. If you are looking for total privacy, stunning views, native birdsong, great outdoor living, a spa, a bush path (with glow worms at night) leading to your very own private beach, a mooring and a private jetty - look no further. Summary; The cost is $250 per night for the 1st 2 people then an additional $42pp per night + bookabatch fees This includes: 🌿3 double Bedrooms, all with views 🌿1 bunk room 🌿Sleeps 8 🌿2 Bathrooms 🌿Free Wifi 🌿Linen included 🌿Salt water spa 🌿Private beach 🌿A floating Jetty 🌿A 1.5 tone mooring registered for a 7.2 meter boat. 🌿A large outdoor deck that allows for outdoor relaxing and entertaining and a breathtaking view of the sounds. 🌿Off road parking for cars and a boat trailer across the top of one of two entrances to the property. 🌿The upstairs games rooms contains a table tennis table and foosball table. 🌿Books, Games and puzzles for hours of entertainment 🌿2 x Kayaks, canoe and lifejackets, all available. 🌿3 hr return Hike up Mt Cawte track, entrance to track opposite drive way 🌿20 minute drive to Linkwater 🌿40 minute drive to the cafes and restaurants of Havelock 🌿15 minutes via boat to Havelock 🌿50 minute drive to Picton 🌿1 hour drive to Blenheim 🚫No smoking 🚫No pets, need to protect our bird life sorry NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Please remove your rubbish when you leave But most importantly relax and rejuvenate with the perfect holiday. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Foosball table - Kayak - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111330000/111325100/111325027/d786b28a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront & spacious. 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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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 Vrbo Property ## 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-41.26500%2C173.81091&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ANpJJRtGXaRrkaSIt4fYDboEvtU=) Moetapu Bay, Marlborough #### What's nearby - Okiwa Bay - 27 min drive - 10.1 miles - Kenepuru Sounds - 38 min drive - 11.9 miles - Pelorus Eco Adventures - 39 min drive - 15.6 miles - Picton Ferry Terminal - 49 min drive - 19.6 miles - Picton Harbour - 50 min drive - 19.8 miles #### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 73 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬38 min drive - ‪Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬24 min drive - Pelorus Bridge Cafe - ‪Live Mussels - ‬38 min drive - ‪Havelock Takeaways - ‬38 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 🌿 Birdsong Hideaway 🌿 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 🌿 Birdsong Hideaway 🌿? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 🌿 Birdsong Hideaway 🌿? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 🌿 Birdsong Hideaway 🌿 located? > Nestled on the beach, this Moetapu Bay holiday home is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Okiwa Bay and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Kenepuru Sounds. Pelorus Sound and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question