Title: Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) 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 # Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/b4b1be7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/2502cb8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/7b3e42f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/a9d131a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/508bb186.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ## 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 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 Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Waikawa, a neighbourhood in Picton. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Victoria Domain and Picton Foreshore, while Picton Museum and Edwin Fox Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Picton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton.dx9370) [View more Holiday homes in Picton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Picton-Private-Holiday-Homes.d9370-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - Picton Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Picton Foreshore - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles - Picton Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles - Edwin Fox - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles ### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 13 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪SCOOZI! - ‬5 min drive - ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Toastie Lords - ‬5 min drive - ‪Le Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Gusto Cafe - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa)? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa)? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) located? > Located in Waikawa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Waikawa Marina and Victoria Domain. 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