Title: Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=45032091&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) Holiday home in Picton with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) ![TV - Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/b4b1be7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/508bb186.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/7b3e42f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/a9d131a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/2502cb8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in Waikawa, Poolside Retreat is a modern 3-bedroom holiday house with resort-style outdoor living and a swimming pool. Spend time unwinding by the pool or exploring the nearby marina, cafe, and bar - just a 2-minute walk away. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - 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. ### Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) Poolside Retreat is a fantastic 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Picton holiday house with WIFI in Waikawa. Including resort-style outdoor living with a swimming pool, this modern Marlborough Sounds home is an ideal spot to escape from the hustle and bustle, just a 5 minute drive from Picton! This Picton holiday house includes well presented open plan living, with a warm and welcoming set up for your stay... Spend time with your group indoors, unwind with a view to the swimming pool, and enjoy year round comfort with a heat pump on hand. For perfect al fresco living, the sheltered and generous patio area is the perfect spot for BBQ's by the pool! Bedroom 1 at this Picton accommodation includes an ensuite bathroom, flows onto the outdoor living area, and is fitted with a queen bed. Bedroom 2 also has a queen bed, while bedroom 3 includes 2 single bunk sets. In addition to the master ensuite, a family bathroom completes your convenient holiday set up - ideal for families and couples to enjoy their space. Everything you require for a comfortable and refreshing break away is on hand at this special holiday spot in The Sounds. Relax poolside and take in the peace and quiet, or set out on adventure - you are just a 2 minute walk to the local bar, cafe, and marina, or head into Picton just a 5 minute drive away. Havelock is only a 45 minute drive from your door, and Blenheim wine country is a 30 minute drive away. Simply kick back, relax, and do nothing at all, or explore everything on off in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds... Your fantastic Waikawa escape awaits at Poolside Retreat! 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.There are life-jackets available to use with the kayak(s) but we do recommend that guests bring their own well-fitting life-jackets to ensure safety. There are helmets available to use with the bikes but we do recommend that guests bring their own well-fitting helmets to ensure safety.Please note that the pool is not heated. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112889100/112889070/d2f37db1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Views over Waikawa Marina & situated next to native bush Waikawa - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=112889070&PinnedHotelID=112889070&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111850000/111842500/111842490/0560f644.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waimarama Hideaway - Waikawa Holiday Home Waikawa - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=111842490&PinnedHotelID=111842490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89870000/89866700/89866630/45025155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sounds Good - Waikawa Holiday Home and Berth Waikawa - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=89866630&PinnedHotelID=89866630&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990300/37990247/caea83cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy the view Waikawa - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 57 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=37990247&PinnedHotelID=37990247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87680000/87674500/87674424/a90cf53d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Apartment Surrounded by Native Bush Picton - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews £263 includes taxes & fees 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=87674424&PinnedHotelID=87674424&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71660000/71653500/71653483/1eff94ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Cottage right on the beach. 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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 not indicated whether 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 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 Poolside Retreat Picton Holiday House Poolside Retreat Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) Picton 599533 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.2662,174.03484&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:t%7CyzFwdfe%60%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FQ%40S%40U%40U%40U%40QBS%40U%40QBUBUBQBSBUBQDUDQBQDUDQDQFUDQFQDQFQFSFQFQFOFQHQHOFQHMHQHOHOHMHOJOHMJOHOJKJMJKJOJKLKJKJKLMJKLGJKLILKLILGLGLILINGLELILENILELENENELANENCLENCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNDL%40NDLDNDNDLHLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLFLHLJLHJJLFJJLLJJLJJJJJJNJJJLJJHNJNJLHNHNHLJNFNHPHLHPFNHPFPFNFPHPDRFPFPDPDPFTDPDPDTBPDPDTBPBTBRBPBTBT%40PBT%40R%40P%40T%40T%40T%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRARATATARARARCTAPCRCTCPCTCTCPETEPCPEREREPGTEPEPGPGPEPIRGPGLGPIRGLIRILIPGNKNILINILKNKNILKJKNKJKNKJKJMJKJMJKJMHKJMHMJMFMHMHMFMHMFODMHMDMHODODMDODM%40OFM%40ODO%40OBM%40OBOBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOCMAOCOAMEOAOGMAOEOEMEMEOIMEMIMEOGMIMGMIMIMGMKMIKKMIKKMKKKKKMKKKKOKKKOKKIMKOIOKMIOIMIOIOIQIMGSIMISGQGMGQGSGQGQEQGQEQGUEQESESCQEQEUCQCUCUCQCUCSAQAUCSASASAUAUAS%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JsLk0FYsxNkv9miuY1RXio5O6IM=) Picton, Marlborough #### What's nearby - Waikawa Marina \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Victoria Domain \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Waikawa Jetty \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Picton Harbour \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Picton Ferry Terminal \- 5 min drive \- 2.7 miles #### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪SCOOZI! - ‬5 min drive - ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪T and O Takeaways - ‬5 min drive - ‪Indulge Ice Cream Parlour - ‬5 min drive - ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa)? ### What time is check-in at Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa)? ### What time is check-out at Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa)? ### Where is Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Julie T. 12 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together Very enjoyable stay ##### Julie T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul H. 3 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Will be back again thanks ##### Paul H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn K. 26 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience The space was beautifully decorated and furnished. Outstanding cleanliness with every comfort provided for. We loved the pool, both inside and outside sitting areas and the efficient kitchen. We really thank the hosts for their hospitality! ##### Lynn K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb H. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Deb H. 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