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Rural cottage

Villa in Tuamarina with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
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Located in the peaceful Marlborough countryside, Pukaka Cottage offers a spacious and welcoming retreat with a private garden and view of Pukaka Valley. Take advantage of the full kitchen, heat pump/air con, washing machine for convenience while you explore Rarangi beach or Whites Bay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rural cottage

Pukaka Cottage is set in the peaceful Marlborough countryside, just 10minutes drive from Blenheim or 20minutes from Picton ferry.
Our accomodation is spacious and welcoming with a privet garden and a view of our cut flower garden and beyond into Pukaka Valley.
A king sized bed, full kitchen, heat pump /air con and washing machine will sure to please!
Take a walk at Rarangi beach (2kms away) or head over the hill to the beautiful sand at Whites bay.
Bringing a third person? We've got that covered with a comfortable pull out bed.
We look forward to welcoming you to pukaka cottage

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

Pukaka Villa
Rural cottage Villa
Rural cottage Tuamarina
Rural cottage Villa Tuamarina

About the neighborhood

Located in Tuamarina, this villa is in a rural area. Picton War Memorial and Edwin Fox are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Picton Ferry Terminal and St Clair Winery. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Edwin Fox Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marlborough, Tuamarina

What's nearby

  • Marlborough Convention Centre - 14 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Pollard Park - 15 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 21 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Picton Harbour - 21 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harvest - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Grovetown Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spring Creek Dairy & Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Annies - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Rural cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Wairau River, St Clair Winery, and Johanneshof Cellars. ASB Theatre Marlborough and Marlborough Convention Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Rural cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is very quiet in the country. If you don’t want to be right in Blenheim it is ideal. It takes about 20 minutes to get to Blenheim. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property with super hosts!

The property was exactly as described, clean and tidy. The host kindly supported our needs on the trip and even put the air on so it was cool when we arrived 🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property located in a beautiful rural setting
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect private spot

We had a great stay here and will definitely be back again. Great if you don’t want to be in Blenheim and have some beautiful scenery to look at!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

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