Title: Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson Holiday home in Nelson with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson ![Terrace/patio - Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101229400/101229303/f794b640.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101229400/101229303/0da32818.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101229400/101229303/28f6ba1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101229400/101229303/1db91acc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101229400/101229303/82c747b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Birdsong Cottage, your serene haven in Nelson City, offers a private covered courtyard perfect for relaxation. With tasteful furnishings and wooden floorboards, unwind minutes away from Nelson's attractions and the vibrant market. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61206 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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 Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson Welcome to Birdsong Cottage, your serene haven in Nelson City. This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom retreat is a short 5-minute walk from the vibrant heart of the city - filled with shops, cafes, and the bustling market. For a peaceful escape, the tranquil Maitai River is just a 6-minute stroll away. Step into this charming cottage with its private covered courtyard, perfect for relaxation amid carefully curated greenery. Inside, enjoy wooden floorboards and tasteful furnishings, all just minutes away from Nelson's attractions and a delightful pub/cafe. Ideal for families, couples, and those who prefer convenience, Birdsong Cottage promises comfort and an unforgettable Nelson experience! \*\*Special conditions & notes\*\*: \- Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No Smoking. \- By special written permission only, pets may be allowed - please contact us with details of your pet so this can be discussed. Special terms and a NZD50 pet fee will apply. \*\*Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation\*\*: \- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival). \- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you’ll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process. \- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you’ll pay no more than 30% of the booking total. \- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we’ll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates. \- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions. :-) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not 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) - 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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 Long-term renters welcome 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 holiday-nelson-limited-BSC ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.27488,173.288&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Cr%7BzF_it%60%60%40%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FQ%40U%40U%40U%40S%40S%40SBU%40QBUBSBSBSBUBQDUDQBQDUDQDQDUFQDQFQFSDQHQFQFMFSHQFMHSHMFQHOJOHMHOHMJOHOJMJKJOJKJOJKJKLKJMLIJKLIJKLILKLGLILILGLILGNELILELINELENENELCNCLCNENANCLANCNCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBLBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLBNDLDNDLDNHLDLHLDNFLHLFLHLHLFLJJHLJLHJJLHJLJJJJLJJNJJHNLJHLJNHNJLHNHLHNHNHPHLFRHLHPFNFPFPFPFPFRDPFPDPFTDPDPDTBPDPDTBPBTBRBRBRBP%40T%40TBR%40R%40R%40T%40T%40T%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FPARATATARARCRATATCPCTCPCRCTCPETEPCPETEPEPGTEPGPEPGPGRGPGPGPGNIPINGNINIPININILINKNILKNILMLILKJKNMJKJKJKJMJKLMFMJKHMJMHMFMHMFMHOFMDMHMDOHMDODMDODM%40ODOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOEMCOEMAOEOEMEOEMIMEMIOEMGMIMGMIMGMIMKMIKKMGKMMKKKMKKKKKKOKKKMKMKMIOKMIOIOIMKOIOGQIOIOGOIQGQGOGQIQESGQGQEQGQEUEQEQEUCQEQEUCQCUCSCQCUCUAQCUASASASAUAUAS%3FQ%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ddfYNwfS0ykuOKKJ-t2KSH5PJDc=) Nelson, Nelson #### What's nearby - Queens Gardens \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Christ Church Cathedral \- 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Nelson Market \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Trafalgar Park \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles #### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hawker House - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Free House - ‬9 min walk - ‪Pita Pit Nelson - ‬10 min walk - ‪Sprig + Fern Hardy Street - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Indian Cafe - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson? ### What time is check-in at Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson? ### What time is check-out at Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson? ### Where is Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven C. 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool urban oasis Clean, spacious with great outdoor area for lounging and BBQ. Close to downtown on quiet street. Hosts very responsive. ##### Steven C. 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