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Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views.

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Interior
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Property grounds
Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views. provides laundry facilities and more. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4775 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only, ashtray’s supplied.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 775 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: Please note we are not fenced in.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only, ashtray’s supplied.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Havelock, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • Pelorus Eco Adventures - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Okiwa Bay - 21 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 42 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Picton Harbour - 44 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 51 min drive - 19.7 miles

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mussel Pot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sneaky Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Daughter - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pelorus Eco Adventures and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Pelorus Sound. Mahakipawa Arm and Okiwa Bay are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shin J.

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

Hidden cattle

It was great to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Amazing

Excellent accommodation, very relaxing awesome views.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sallie K.

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

Outstanding!

House is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and in a perfect location , thank you for a lovely vacation stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

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

Magical spot with view over the water

A total gem of a place. Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

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

Wonderful place

Beautiful location, beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod P.

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

One of the best

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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

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

Even better than the photos

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

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

Lovely with beautiful views

Perfect location for quiet getaway. Loved waking up to the beautiful views. The place was immaculate and beds very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great view

We had an awesome week away the place has a great view never a dull moment watching boats come and go.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxine T.

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

Lovely place to stay

Everything was great hopefully we will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olaf H.

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

Tidy cottage in perfect location

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue N.

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

Perfect getaway

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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DH

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

Spotless bach with great views

We loved our stay at Bora Castle. It was our second visit and we love the thoughtful details, View and convenience of the location just a few minutes walk from the Main Street, ice creams, Four Square and the Mussel Pot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Perfect place to relax

Stunning views from a beautiful home. The hosts have thought of everything that is needed to make this a perfect place to stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

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

Wonderful Location, Superb Accommodation

The property is well positioned, beautifully furnished with wonderful views from all rooms. A great place for relaxing or taking in the wonderful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay.

We had a lovely three nights. The place is awesome. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Just lovely ! Location excellent, clean modern decor, just ideal for us as a couple plus family mem

Easy contact with host and beautifully modern renovated cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham F.

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

Relaxing getaway

Lovely clean, tidy, well appointed holiday home. Friendly hosts who respected our privacy. Wonderful views. Just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

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

Havelock

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

What a view

The property served all our needs, exceeded our expectations , we required a base from which to explore but we found a home that we just couldn’t wait to get back to at the end of a day
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john m.

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

An excellent stay

A delightful little house in a wonderful location with glorious views over Pelorus sound.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stazia C.

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

Excellent property!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Bora Castle Rules

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024