PANORAMIC VIEWS OVER INLAND SEA

Picton, Picton
$184 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This quaint 2-bedroom cottage is in Manaroa, Clova Bay, deep in the heart of the Pelorus Sound. Just metres away from the water and with breath-taking inland sea and mountain views, it’s the perfect retreat for those who enjoy fishing, swimming, walking, and relaxing.

The cottage is fully self-contained, clean, and comfortable and features a retro theme. All beds are made up, with fresh linen provided for every stay. Internet, Wi-Fi calling, and Free-​view TV are available.The shore and bays have mobile data reception, but not the cottage itself.

The windy and slow scenic drive from Havelock takes approximately 2 hours, while from Blenheim it takes about 2.5 hours. There are no shops in the area. The Hub Café is a wonderful midway stop, as is Portage Resort which offers a bar and restaurant.

From Havelock, boats and water taxis take about 50 to 70 minutes to reach Clova Bay. From Clova Bay, it takes a 25- to 40-minute boat ride to the outer Pelorus Reach coast and Cook Strait for excellent diving and fishing.

A boat launching jetty is located 200 metres down the road. Shore fishing is excellent, but kayak or boat fishing is even better! Signature catches include snapper, gurnard, blue cod (in season), kingfish, and more. (Jetty bait fishing – excellent for kids.)

Mooring: There is one registered mooring shared among three homes. Please enquire about availability when booking. Important: Always secure your boat to the mooring rope and NOT the thin buoy rope. For jetty pickups, call 027 579 8444 when leaving Havelock and again when you are 10 minutes away from Clova Bay.

From Clova Bay: Restaurants and Cafés: Ponga Cove (drive), The Portage Resort (drive ), Te Rawa Resort (boat).

Please note:

 No extra guests permitted.

 No pets.

 All rubbish must be taken out; there is a free skip at Portage and another on this side of Linkwater.

Due to distance from amenities, your host, Marion, will be available (next door) for any enquiries, help and emergencies.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Andrew A.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2025

    Stayed Jan 20, 2025

    Nice spot, good bach

  • Letitia P.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Always an fantastic stay. Please let us know if it ever comes up for sale love it that much

  • Cheryl B.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2024

    Stayed Jan 14, 2024

    What a stunning spot. We managed to work in with the summer weather and get time on the water every day. Plenty of fish & shellfish to enjoy eating and the views from the lounge chairs meant even when we were confined indoors it didn't feel claustrophobic. Reading Marion's book gave us extra special insights into the local area. Thank you.

  • Larisha T.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2023

    Stayed Jul 1, 2023

    Quiet, cozy and surreal views! Aotearoa at it’s finest!

  • Chris R.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2023

    Stayed Dec 29, 2022

    The cottage was perfect and Marion and Steve were really helpful; note the bay is not a suitable anchorage. we really appreciate being able to stay.

  • Yamile T.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2023

    Stayed Jan 9, 2023

    Awesome place to relax and get away from the city. If the weather helps, there’s plenty to do in the water, good fishing and the house is well equipped.

  • Chad R.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2021

    Stayed Apr 21, 2021

    Great

  • Tanya M.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2021

    Stayed Apr 1, 2021

    Views are amazing and location ideal. Lovely little cottage with a cosy fire. Everything you need and more.

  • Michael E.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2021

    Stayed Feb 6, 2021

    As you drive over the saddle into Clova Bay you leave the world behind. Lovely Bach with uninterrupted views overlooking the bay. Very comfortable with everything we needed. Great shower. Kitchen fully equipped. Comfortable beds. Some excellent walks around the bay and easy water access.

  • Trent C.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2021

    Stayed Jan 23, 2021

    My wife and son (10) loved this place. The photos don’t do the house justice - there is more space than the photos make you think. The three of us had plenty of room. We loved being 50m from the sea - I wheeled my kayak down to the water every day, and caught gurnard, kahawai, and snapper in the bay. It was about a 2km paddle to Grant Bay for blue cod. My son finally got more interested in fishing than screen time. The property was well presented and clean. It is a long trip to the nearest store, but that’s not a problem if you plan ahead with your food. There is a nice walk from the DOC campsite 6 km down the road, and all the locals are friendly and have time to chat. The highlight were the wekas that came up to the deck every day trying to steal our shoelaces. We will definitely be back.

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$184+
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