Title: Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound 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 # Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45035400/45035369/a6ac6219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45035400/45035369/29037101.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45035400/45035369/6256085b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45035400/45035369/443b46df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45035400/45035369/64a93fcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81561 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 cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home Ngaire's Haven is a 4 bedroom 1 bathroom Mahau Sound Holiday Home. Sitting on an absolute waterfront section, this home has an amazing outlook over Double Bay and features plenty of space for your next family or group escape. Head out to the sundeck and take in the beauty and privacy that this home offers. The outdoor dining furniture will be a popular spot for enjoying classic Kiwi BBQ's and admiring the beautiful surrounds that this home offers. The home is also just a 20m walk from water's edge and with 3 kayaks + lifejackets for your enjoyment, there will be no shortage of adventures you can undertake during your stay. The open plan living area offers amazing untouched views of the Sound and with comfortable couches, there is a spot for everyone to kick their feet up and relax after long days exploring. The bedrooms are spacious and have big windows that let plenty of natural light in. For winter stays, the home is equipped with a potbelly fireplace and wood supplies that is bound to keep all members of your group or family warm. The home is just a 22 minute drive from the nearest township of Havelock, where you can find restaurants and cafes for those looking for their caffeine fix. The home is also just a 40 minute drive from Piction for those venturing from the ferry terminal. Absolute waterfront location and comfortable living. Welcome to Ngaire's Haven. Boat access is available on the reserve next door to the property at high tide. Note there are very large tides in this area and boat launching at low tide can be very difficult. There is a 2 tonne mooring available with the property.There is a mooring available to guests. Mooring number 593 with the surname NEAL painted on. It is almost in line with the boat access on the reserve. As the property has unfenced access to the beach, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.Guests should note that his property has limited water supply so water conservation is advised at all times.Please note cell phone reception may be limited due to the location of the property. As the deck barrier is below 1 metre high, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of falls.Guests should bring their own Nespresso compatible pods to make use of the available machine.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 cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 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 Vrbo Property Ngaire's Haven Mahau Sound Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home Moetapu Bay 597254 Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area Moetapu Bay is home to this cottage. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Picton Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pelorus Eco Adventures and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Moetapu Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moetapu-Bay.dx553248635926197970) [View more Cottages in Moetapu Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moetapu-Bay-Cottages.d553248635926197970-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.259167,173.8677&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tpxzFcped%60%40%3FU%3FU%40U%3FQ%40U%40S%3FU%40UBQ%40S%40UBQBUBUBQ%40SDUBQDUBQDQDUDQDQDUFQDQFQDQFSFQHQFOFQHQFOHOFOHSHMHOHMJOHOJMHOJOJKJMJKJOJKJKJKLKJMLKLGJKLILKLILGJINGLILGLGNGLELINELENELENANGLANELCNANCNANCL%3FNAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LFN%40NDLDLDNDLHNDLFLFLFNHLFLHLFJHLJLHLJLFJJJLLJJJJJLJHNJJJLJJJNHNJLHNJNHLHNHLHRHNFNHNFPHPFNFPFPFRDPFPFPDPDTFPDPBTDPDPBTDPBTBRBPBT%40TBP%40TBR%40P%40T%40T%3FR%40T%40P%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTAPAT%3FTATARAPCTATCPATCRCPCTCTEPCTEPEPCTEPGPETEPGPGPERGNGRGPGLIRGPILGRILIPININILKNILKNINKLKJKNKJINMJKJKJMJKJKJMHMJMHMJKFMHMFMHOHMFMDMHODMFOFMDMDODO%40MDOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOEMCOEOAMEOEMEOGMGMEOIMEMGMIOIKGMIMGMKMIKKMIMKKKMKKKKKKKKOKKKOKKKMIOKOIMKOIMIOIOIQGMISGMIQGSGMIQGSGOESGQEQGQEUEQEQEUEQCQEUCQEUAUCQCSCUCQAUAUCQAS%3FUAUAU%3FQAU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tBzmYzXr2XxIBclkCac3NQtab0c=) Mahau Sound, Marlborough ### What's nearby - Okiwa Bay - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles - Kenepuru Sounds - 25 min drive - 7.9 miles - Picton Ferry Terminal - 36 min drive - 15.6 miles - Picton Harbour - 37 min drive - 15.8 miles - Waikawa Marina - 43 min drive - 18.5 miles ### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 43 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Mussel Pot - ‬25 min drive - ‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬25 min drive - ‪The Sneaky Beach Cafe - ‬25 min drive - ‪Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬11 min drive - ‪Captain's Daughter - ‬25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home located? > Situated in Moetapu Bay, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mahakipawa Arm, Okiwa Bay and Kenepuru Sounds. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Pelorus Eco Adventures are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula F. 26 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location We thoroughly enjoyed our stay…the best location, the house has everything you need and sitting on the deck listening to the birds and watching the tides and boats was heavenly. ##### Paula F. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitch P. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spot Great spot, house was perfect. ##### Mitch P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jason M. 12 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Great spot Beautiful place in the world ##### Jason M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Phil M. 18 Dec 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, perfect location Fantastic location and property. Everything you need in a sounds stay! Thanks heaps for having us. Only downside was the dirty dishes, dirty floor and the filter water just a dribble. But the house is excellent! ##### Phil M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah D. 24 Oct 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little traditional kiwi bach Lovely little bach, all good sized bedrooms. We were kept nice and warm with the fire. Kids loved going out on the kayaks round the bay. There were a fair number of spiders webs and the spiders, but hey, it's a bach that sometimes is empty. All in all we really enjoyed our stay ##### Sarah D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Yana B. 2 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location We enjoyed our stay at the property as it’s in a beautiful and a quiet location. The house was well set up for a nice stay. However, we only had a very limited wood supply that was wet/rotten and were not offered a reasonable resolution for heating the living area when contacting the manager. We also felt the fees for the service, linen and cleaning were excessive. ##### Yana B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam r. 25 Mar 2025 ##### Sam r. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mira D. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in ##### Mira D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janne B. 24 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Back to our Happy Place Having owned a property for 30 years in Moetapu Bay Rd which was recently sold, we were missing our Sounds experience so much that we decided to rent Ngaire's Haven to experience our happy place again. We were not disappointed and loved the close proximity to the ocean with good boat access and swimming. Facilities were great, beds very comfortable and indoor/outdoor living was lovely. We shall return. ##### Janne B. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mairi M. 10 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect House in the Perfect Location Amazing 2 night stay with some friends. Beautiful location, even though it poured most of the time. Perfect excuse to stay indoors. Lovely warm house with everything you need. Great kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, lovely fire with plenty of dry fire wood. Lots of games and DVD’s to keep us entertained. Will definitely go back. ##### Mairi M. 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