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Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views.

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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

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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

  • ‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sneaky Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • Pelorus Bridge Cafe
  • ‪The Trout Hotel - ‬7 min drive

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. 107 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

Kelly B.

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

Incredible

We had the best time here. Beautiful view, lovely modern and clean. The owners stay behind the property but they are great and not invasive at all. It was absolutely perfect for a anniversary get away. Loved it all. Couldnt have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

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

Havelock magic

Very clean and well set out retreat within walking distance of township with awesome views of the water. Weather was very hot so very thankful for the air-conditioning. Jan was extremely friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended for a holiday retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hermann D.

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

Heaven in Havelock

Spotless, super clean and spacious cabin with a wonderful view over the sound. This modern cabin has all you need. seperate entrance and parking and garden in font of the cabin. Sitting ouside with that magic view over the sound. Just a few minute from the marina. You will feel right at home thanks to the great hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred M., Canada

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

Great Location

Beautiful location overlooking the water. House was well equipped. Jan and Steve live in the house behind and made sure that all was well. Steve even helped lug the kayak back up the hill (greatly appreciated by my wife!!!) Took the mail boat tour which was wonderful. Lots of great hikes in the area and of course near the vineyards. All in all spent a great week….
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot. Lovely decor. A very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

iain c.

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

Perfect spot in Havelock

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

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

Gemma v.

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

Geweldig uitzicht

Accomodatie perfect onderhouden. Geweldig uitzicht over de baai. Keukengerei was volledig. In 1 woord: TOF.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

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

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

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

Natalie G.

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

Very comfortable stay with wonderful view

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

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

Tracy E.

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

Gorgeous little property

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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

Simon W.

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

Heaven in Havelock

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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