Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views.

Havelock, Marlborough
$157 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This property has spectacular views of the entrance to the Pelorus Sounds. Sit back and watch the recreational boats, mussel boats and barges come and go through the channel of the estuary.
This fully refurbished warm modern two-bedroom cottage with sea views from every room is sure to impress.
The main hub of the house, kitchen, lounge (split level) to dining area is open plan. The kitchen consists of a microwave, induction cooktop, full-size fridge-freezer, and pod coffee machine.
Some essential pantry items, crockery, cutlery, etc provided. There is a heat pump/air conditioner unit and a 40-inch TV with Netflix & Neon to keep you entertained. Free Wifi.
Both bedrooms have En-suites with hairdryers and towels supplied. Bedroom 1 has a King-size bed (also split level.) Bedroom 2 also has a King-size bed that can be separated into two singles if required.
All quality bed linen is supplied. A lounge sofa pull-out bed can also be made up into a double bed if required.
Luxury touches and thoughtful attention to detail can be found everywhere, from the Nespresso machine with complimentary capsules in the kitchen to the gorgeous toiletries in the sparkling new bathrooms.
There is a BBQ for your use plus a BBQ table to sit out and enjoy the sunny Marlborough weather. 3x kayaks are available including adult life jackets.
Attached small laundry with a tub & washing machine.
Ample off-street parking for your car and a small trailer boat plus lock-up bike storage.
From the cottage, it's a 1-minute drive to the boat ramp or town that has a four square, restaurants, cafes, a chemist and a laundrette.
Havelock has so much to offer, walking/cycling tracks, mailboat boat trips, fishing charters, etc and it is only 20 mins drive to the Marlborough winery region, so you just won't want to leave!
My husband and I are just behind the cottage at the main house in case you have any questions or worries but otherwise, the cottage is self-contained and we respect our guest's privacy.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 775 Sq Ft (72 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Freezer Microwave Refrigerator (full Size) Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Netflix Streaming Services Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Outside Only, Ashtray’s Supplied. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Darren

    Submitted Nov 2, 2024

    Stayed Oct 26, 2024

    Beautiful views and great location. Hosts were very friendly and communication was really good, especially as our flights were delayed. The cottage is bright and has all amenities. Very clean and tidy.

  • Gary

    Submitted Feb 20, 2024

    Stayed Feb 7, 2024

    Property is right on the ocean - you hear the breaking surf. Quarters are tight but comfortable and well apppointed for 2 people. Great communication with hosts and really appreciated that they left the hot-tub on to have it warm for us. Quiet, relaxing ocean stay. Near to great walking and running paths. Just down the oceanfront--a small walk - and you can watch surfers. Also, the Gannet bird colony tour is just down the road and well worth the visit to see specatacular views and a large colony of seabirds.

  • Stephen

    Submitted Jan 15, 2024

    Stayed Jan 11, 2024

    Liked views, Quality towels and toiletries, kayaks. Walking distance to town. Didn't like step down into dining room and bedroom. My wife injured her toe.

  • Nicola

    Submitted Jul 16, 2023

    Stayed Jul 14, 2023

    Wonderful property to stay at! House is immaculate and has everything you need for a wonderful stay including top notch communication. View was superb and definitely would stay again!

  • Leanne

    Submitted Aug 26, 2022

    Stayed Aug 14, 2022

    Love our three nights at this beautiful cottage. Even though the weather was terrible we were cosy and warm. The cottage is equipped with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing getaway.

  • Jo

    Submitted Feb 28, 2022

    Stayed Feb 21, 2022

    A beautuful cottage with lovely views. Easy walk to restaurants and cafes which was very handy. We had a boat with us and the boat ramp was very close by and parking at the cottage was ample for both boat and vehicle. The cottage was super clean and very well maintained. Great bbq, smart tv and wifi were all an added bonus. We’ll definitely return for a longer stay next time.

  • Ken M.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Check in instructions were clear and the home was spotless! Well equipped and very comfortable. Would highly recommend.

  • leon s.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2026

    Stayed Jan 27, 2026

    Lovely house

  • Laine M.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Jan 6, 2026

    This is a lovely home with a great set up. En suites in each bedroom along with a lovely view. This is a top notch stay home with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Cheers

  • Penelope G.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    This cottage is beautiful and overlooks Pelorus Sound at Havelock with wonderful views from all windows. The cottage had great facilities, was immaculately clean and the furniture and bed very comfortable.

  • Dale W.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    Everything was superb

  • Tami B.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Super cute and clean VRBO! Great views, comfortable bed, everything we needed

  • Tony A.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 8, 2025

    Excellent spot. Lovely decor. A very comfortable stay.

  • Stazia C.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    We loved staying here. We were 2 couples. We loved that each bedroom had ots owm ensuite. The home was rxtremely clean and had a very well stocked kitchen (dishes, pots and pans, serving bowls, utensils) for preparing meals. We used the kayaks and loved it. Check in and check out wad a breeze. We would definitely stay here again! Fabulous and close to many great vineyards! Thank you hosts!

  • iain c.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2025

    Stayed Jan 31, 2025

    The listing pics don’t do the cottage justice. The place was pristine and everything you needed for a lovely stay. We borrowed the owner’s kayaks and had a lovely morning paddle in the bay. The kitchen was perfectly stocked will all kitchen items even some great grilling spices. The cottage was in tip top condition you can tell the owners love their Bach!

  • Olaf H.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 18, 2025

    This is an old cottage that has been beautifully remodeled. We had a lovely week long stay with our little children. It is a short walk into town and it was an excellent base camp for us to make day excursions to explore the sounds. Pelorus bridge was our favorite swimming spot. We would definitely stay again!

  • Richard P.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    This artfully designed cottage is perfect for two couples with two en-suite bedrooms both with mountain and sound views. The property and the cottage were meticulously maintained and located a short 5-10 minute walk to the charming town of Havelock. The owners were very welcoming and kind we cannot wait to return to this stunning Marlborough Sound cottage!

  • Rod P.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Amazing property, meticulously clean, lovely decor, and stunning views. Perfect for 2 couples with each bedroom having its own ensuite. We loved our stay here and I'm sure you will also

  • Mary Y.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 5, 2024

    Location was great. Nice view of the tidal Bay. Easy to walk into town for dinner. Twenty or so minutes to wineries. House was comfortable for the 4 adults.

  • Sue N.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    This was a perfect spot to relax for a few days! Bora Castle had everything we needed and was an adorable place to stay. Everything was clean and fresh and exceeded our expectations! Stunning views from the cottage and Jan and Steve were super friendly. Thanks for a truly amazing stay xx

  • Jo S.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    This place is absolutely stunning. Private, modern but cosy and had everything you could need. The hosts were very responsive and helpful and we had a wonderful stay. This was definitely one of the nicest places we have stayed in New Zealand and I wish we could have stayed longer.

  • Natalie G.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    A beautiful warm comfortable property, two great bedrooms with ensuite, everything you need, and if you need something else the owners are very obliging (thanks for getting s sieve, Steve). Best shower in any property I have aver stayed. The views are stunning and the area very pleasant. Recommend the Pelorus Mailboat while you are in the area.

  • Shin J.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    It was great to stay there.

  • Tracy E.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Can’t complain about this lovely place. This is a beautifully renovated cottage with stunning views right on the edge of town. Close to everything you need. Havelock is a lovely township with very friendly locals. The hosts, Jan and Steve, were lovely to deal with and very helpful. Would highly recommend.

  • Graham F.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Lovely clean, tidy, well appointed holiday home. Friendly hosts who respected our privacy. Wonderful views. Just what we needed.

  • Simon W.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 26, 2024

    Fantastic views overlooking hills and bay. Super clean batch with everything you'll need including kayaks. Walking distance to town..Hosts very helpful and frindly. We love to come back next time we are in the area. Highly recommend stay.

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$157+
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