Rata Cottage, beautifully renovated 1950’s apple pickers’ cottage. | Cottage in Mapua (Ruby Bay)

New |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Mapua Cottage | Rata Cottage, beautifully renovated 1950’s apple pickers’ cottage.

1 Bedroom Cottage in Mapua, Mapua (Ruby Bay)

Rata is a 1 bedroom self-contained cottage situated on a peninsula of the beautiful Waimea Inlet.
The renovated 1950s cottage has a kitchen/dining area which opens onto a sunny private deck with barbecue and outdoor furniture.
Lovely vineyard and mountain views.

We have five acres of organic garden, fruit trees and regenerating native bush. You can choose your favourite quiet spot to read, relax, or have a picnic. It is a perfect place to enjoy the pleasures of a bach holiday with good books, board games, barbecue, hammock, and endless views to gaze at. We also have paddle boards and kayaks for guests to explore the Inlet at high tide.

Rata Cottage is an ideal base for exploring the Nelson/Tasman region. There are so many options for day trips: for hiking there is a choice of three National Parks (Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman), for swimming there are beautiful golden sand beaches and rivers, for cycling there is a huge variety of trails, and for gourmands there is endless foraging for wine, artisan food and craft beer .

With the well equipped kitchen and barbecue you can make the most of the exceptionally good fresh produce the Nelson region has to offer.

If Rata cottage in unavailable, we have 2 more cottages at The Apple Pickers' Cottages- Miro Cottage (1 bedroom) and Karaka Cottage (2 bedrooms).

Five minutes drive to cafes, shops and galleries in Mapua village.
Free fast fibre internet.
Children 12+.
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

This 1 Bedroom Cottage provides accommodation with Oceanfront, Bedding/Linens, Air Conditioner, for your convenience. This Cottage features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Cottage has 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Cottage has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Mapua. Enjoy your stay in Mapua at this Cottage.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Breakfast available for a fee
Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
Laundry
  • Washing machine
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • TV
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/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
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Keri J.
Feb 19, 2023 07:00:04 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: A lovely relaxing and peaceful place. The history of the place was interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Cottage was awesome.
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