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 Cottage in Moetapu Bay with kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45035400/45035369/a6ac6219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45035400/45035369/6256085b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45035400/45035369/29037101.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) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45035400/45035369/443b46df.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 ## 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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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 ![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 - ‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬25 min drive - ‪The Sneaky Beach Cafe - ‬25 min drive - ‪Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬11 min drive - Pelorus Bridge Cafe - ‪Te Mahia Coffee Shop - ‬30 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. 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