Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty | House in Marlborough

9.6 (31 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  10 Guests
Shakespeare Bay House | Beachfront Paradise Retreat in your own Private Bay and Floating Jetty

3 Bedroom House in Shakespeare Bay, Marlborough

Onapua Bay is a totally secluded, private bay in Tory Channel, Marlborough Sounds.
This is a much loved and enjoyed Family Holiday Home, this home has a beautiful view from the Kitchen/Lounge, with a perfect flat grassed area to relax and lounge out the front when the weather is calm and clear.
Out the back is a decking area + covered outdoor Living/BBQ area out the back that provides a sheltered outdoor area .
You can sit out the front & watch the Kids play and fish on the recently refurbished Warf & Floating Jetty.
The house offers a a functional Kitchen with New Gas Hobs/Oven a Family sized Fridge/Freezer & plenty of quality cooking equipment. But being an Off The Grid property there is no microwave/toaster. All power is from Solar Panels & Battery system.
Fresh drinking water is via a spring fed creek witch is run thru filters and UV sterilized.
The Main house can easily sleep 4 adults, and the sleepout will sleep 4 people.
There is no light pollution so you can enjoy the magnificent night sky above you and on some nights the magical star reflection in the sea too.
Water Taxis are available to take you to and from the bay (30 minutes) and bring in regular supplies of fresh food. The supermarket and other shops in Picton will package and deliver your food to the water taxis. There is no road access.
-2 adult & 1 Children's Kayaks for your use.
-small rowing Dingy
2 surveyed Moorings:
-5 Tonne capable of swinging Up to an 18 meter vessel
-4 Tonne Capable of swinging a 12 meter vessel
Special conditions:
This property will ideally suit a family's or couples who want to truly get away from it all and immerse themselves in nature and have a very special time together. It does not suit people who need easy access to shops and fast broadband. There is Wifi installed at the house, but being a rural connection it is not unlimited (Enough to scroll & update your social media and the odd YouTube video's).
Cellphone & mobile data works out in the bay where there is a full strength signal
NOTE FROM HOMEAWAY: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels)

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Child Friendly, TV, Ocean View, for your convenience. This House 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 House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

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

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Shower
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Stovetop
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Toaster
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Smart TV
General
  • English
  • Near the bay
  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
Guest Services
  • Local meal delivery service
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 pm
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet) pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
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 carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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

Richard F.
Feb 27, 2025 01:22:52 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great spot, another good getaway for 5 of us. Good fishing in the Sounds, regular stingrays cruising around the bay and some very friendly Weka's around the Bach. Once again was very sad to leave.
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