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Perched in Waikawa Bay, the Tree House holiday home offers a serene retreat with views of native bush and sounds of birdlife. Unwind on the spacious deck, indulge in espresso from the machine or challenge friends to a game on the pool table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!

  • A delightfully well-appointed and character-filled holiday home located in Waikawa Bay, Picton - Gateway to the Marlborough Sounds.

    Nicknamed the "Tree House" by its family your picturesque accommodation enjoys sweeping views of bush covered native reserve and will awaken you to a delightful chorus of native birdlife. The bright and spacious four bedroom home accommodates up to 10 guests in kiwi comfort with easy drive on access and plentiful off-street parking.

    2 night minimum stay. A basic linen service and cleaning is included. Use of pool table, mountain bikes (2), wifi, espresso machine, BBQ and TV included.

    Adjoining Victoria Reserve, a labyrinth of mountain bike trails and walking tracks will lead you on adventures from the bottom of the garden with beaches, tennis courts and playgrounds to discover. A short 15-minute bush walk leads you to Waikawa Marina where you can lunch or coffee at the water’s edge in the bustling hive of marine activity. Or a 25 min walk the other direction will lead you through the regenerating forest to downtown Picton and its retail offerings, gift stores, art galleries, restaurants, cafes and more.

    There is never any shortage of sights to see and experiences to enjoy in the Marlborough Sounds with sea kayaking, dolphin watching, fishing adventures, wine tasting, hiking and mountain biking trails all to be discovered and enjoyed.

    And at the end of your day relax and enjoy the enticement of a wafting BBQ on the spacious deck. Lift your glass and toast the gift of time as you watch the sun set on another day in paradise.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • 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
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

In consideration of our kind neighbours, no excessive noise is permitted after 10pm please.
Linen and basic cleaning service is provided. However guests are required to leave the home tidy, remove rubbish, do dishes etc.
Pets only with Host approval. Strictly outside or on the hard floors only. No pet is permitted on any indoor or outdoor furniture.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Hard floors or outside only. Not on any furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please be aware this property is not fully fenced.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
This property uses some solar energy
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Waikawa, a neighbourhood in Picton. Waikawa Marina and Picton Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Edwin Fox Museum. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Picton travel guide
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Waikawa Bay, Waikawa

What's nearby

  • Picton Harbour
    Picton Harbour
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Picton War Memorial
    Picton War Memorial
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Victoria Domain
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Waikawa Marina
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Picton Museum
    3 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sisu Eatery and Bar
    4 min drive
  • Le Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Toastie Lords - Picton
    4 min drive
  • Seabreeze Cafe & Bar
    4 min drive
  • Oxley Rock
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating! located?

Located in Waikawa, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Victoria Domain and Waikawa Marina. Picton Harbour and Waikawa Jetty are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating! 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay

Everything was very clean and house was well presented. Look forward to staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Absolutely loved staying here and would definitely stay again. Whole house has everything you need for a comfortable stay and is nice and private. Great easy location with lots of walking/ bike tracks around.Favourite part was relaxing on the balcony on the couch with all the lovely sounds of the birds in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy, peaceful

We enjoyed everything about this place. It’s well set-up for holidaymakers, the location is lovely and communication and check-in was pleasant and straightforward. We especially liked the back deck and nature views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

Gorgeous private setting nestled in the trees. Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Great place for meetup with friends, Beautiful deck area overlooking the bush. Homely and comfortable with everything you need. Quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D W M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoroughly recommend this batch

We five adult family members had a delightful three night stay. The facilities were just what we needed. The location is perfect for easy access to town and the marinas. The batch was clean, quiet, spacious and well equipped. Communication with the owner could not have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for getaway

The house is very well equipped and is private. Awesome deck which looks out to bush and a reserve. The beds are very hard, which was the only down fall for us. If you like a hard bed then the house is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family catch up

Was ideal to catch up with family, house was very well presented and plenty of room, weather was not good, but the pool and soccer tables meant we had plenty to keep us entertained. Along with a good selection of movies. (cue's do need tips, which we tried to buy but the sports shop had sadly closed down)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spacious home comfortable and warm. No cupboard storage for our own food was a slight problem. Handy to walks and the Picton shops. I would recommend this accommodation for any large family gathering. Unusual that there was no aerial for normal TV reception. A great selection of DVD's that were watched instead.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

iain c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures of the property don’t do justice to how beautiful and peaceful the setting is. Everything about the property oozes charm and warmth. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. accommodation and rooms were very good. Very quiet relaxing mornings.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place, great location.

Perfect place for our holiday, house has everything you need and is warm and tidy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spot

Great place, lovely house and beautiful views. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waikawa Boating

Great property, good location. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hana O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic in and out!

We throughly enjoyed our stay- fantastic location within arms reach of native bush. Beautiful view from the lounge and everything readily available to make the stay relaxed and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful Bach

A beautifully positioned property looking over a lovely reserve. A great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome house and location, Craig was excellent houdt
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Beautiful property, perfect stay, exactly what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful family retreat

Fantastic place and great value for money. We had the boat in the marina which was only 2 minutes away so nice and handy. Will be booking again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf tournament trip

Good house suited us fine
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

11 day stay

Great spot. House was easily big enough for a family of 6. Very happy!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda J.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and pleasant

Comfortable property. Lovely surroundings. Quiet and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Great lovely clean home. Perfect for my family, exactly what we needed. A bit cold for the little ones although we did travel in July so was expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous family home

Great house, great location, everything you need, extremely well equipped - our family of 8 had plenty of room and we thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All round good time

Was a great stay and a perfect location for us. We stayed in the middle of winter though so it was a bit cold but not too much of a problem. Comms was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021