Title: Sounds Good - Waikawa Holiday Home and Berth 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 # Sounds Good - Waikawa Holiday Home and Berth ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89870000/89866700/89866630/45025155.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89870000/89866700/89866630/e66df9ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89870000/89866700/89866630/b448a472.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89870000/89866700/89866630/20c6328d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89870000/89866700/89866630/1fedec0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Sounds Good, unwind in an open-plan living area with a modern kitchen and high-speed fibre WiFi. Take advantage of the separate laundry room downstairs and enjoy quality time on the large deck or patio overlooking Waikawa Stream and Reserve. There's ample space for cars, boats up to 8 meters long can be secured at Waikawa Marina. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - 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. ### Sounds Good - Waikawa Holiday Home and Berth Just a five-minute walk from Waikawa Marina and with views of the surrounding hills, this brick beauty is an ideal base for your Marlborough Sounds adventure – Welcome to Sounds Good! Split over two levels, this holiday home sleeps up to six guests over three bedrooms. The full-sized family bathroom is modern and fresh, nicely accommodating each guest. A separate second toilet is included, while downstairs is a laundry with a washing machine and tub, an added convenience for your stay. A portacot, baby bath and highchair are also available for use. An open-plan living area provides a comfortable space perfect to relax and reflect on your day of adventure! With a modern kitchen, dining table, cosy couches, wall TV with Chromecast, and high speed fibre WiFi, settle in and make yourself at home! Downstairs there is an additional living area, a perfect hideaway! There are plenty of games, books and puzzles to keep everyone entertained. A large deck and concrete patio will let you take in all the scenery, including the Waikawa Stream and Reserve over the road. Make the most of the outdoors with a dining set and a sun umbrella! Situated on a suburban section, there’s ample of room for cars and the boat. When it’s time to explore, stroll down to Waikawa Marina. Here there is a secure berth available for guest use! Boats must be no more than 8 metres in length. Base yourselves in Waikawa while you explore the surrounding areas and attractions, including Queen Charlotte Walkway, dolphin watching, kayaking adventures, the Marlborough wineries, to name a few. Comfort, functionality and views at the gateway of the Marlborough Sounds – Sounds Good! Please note that are external surveillance cameras that will be operating for added security during your stay. For use of the berth, boats must be no more than 8 metres in length. 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 house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets 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) - 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112890000/112889100/112889070/d4402f4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Views over Waikawa Marina & situated next to native bush Waikawa - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=112889070&PinnedHotelID=112889070&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38010000/38000200/38000193/17865a8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Birdsong, bush walks, biking and boating! 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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 618327 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.27287,174.03152&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hf%7BzF_pee%60%40%3FU%3FU%40U%3FQ%40S%40U%40U%40S%40S%40SBU%40QBUBSBSBSBUBQDUDQBQDUDQDQDUFQDQFQFQDSHOFSFMFSHQFMHSFMHSHMJOHMHOHOJMHOJMJKJOJKJOJKJKLKJKJKLKLIJKLILKLGLILILGLILGNELILELINELENENELANELCNENANCLCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBNBN%40LDNBNDL%40NDLDNDLDNHLDLHLDNFLHLFLHLHLFLJJHLJLHJJLJJJJJJJLJJNJJHNLJHLJNHLJNHNHLHNHLHRHLFRHLHPFRFLFRFNFRFPDPFPDPFTDPDPBTDPDPBTDPBTBRBRBRBP%40T%40TBR%40R%40R%40T%40T%3FR%40P%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAP%3FTARATARAPCTATATCPCRCRCRCTEPCTEPEPCTEPEPGTEPGPEPGPGRGPGPGNGPIPILGRILIPININILINKNILKNILMLILKJKNMJKJKJKJMJKLMFMJKHMJMFMHMHMFMHOFMDMHMDOHMDODMDODM%40ODOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOEMCOEMAOEOEMEOEMIMEMIOEMGMIMGMIMIMGMKMIKKMGMMKKKKMKKKKKKOKKKMKMKMIOKMIOIOIMKOIOIQGMISGMIQGQGOGQIQESGQGQEQGQEUEQEQEUCQEQEUCQCUCSCSCSCUAQCUAUAQASAUASAU%3FQAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VrxsAsLrsiJBr5QbyXSP2KONPCE=) Picton, Marlborough #### What's nearby - Waikawa Marina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Picton Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Picton Foreshore - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles - Picton Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles - Edwin Fox - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles #### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪SCOOZI! - ‬5 min drive - ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Toastie Lords - ‬5 min drive - ‪Le Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Gusto Cafe - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sounds Good - Waikawa Holiday Home and Berth pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sounds Good - Waikawa Holiday Home and Berth? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sounds Good - Waikawa Holiday Home and Berth? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sounds Good - Waikawa Holiday Home and Berth located? > Located in Waikawa, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Waikawa Marina and Victoria Domain. Picton Harbour and Picton War Memorial are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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