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Classic Kiwi Bach, Endeavor Inlet, Queen Charlotte sounds like Marlborough

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On the beach
Property grounds
Aerial view
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Water view
    Water view

Explore the area

Map
Endeavour Inlet
  • Motuara Island
    201 min walk
  • Queen Charlotte Walkway
    1 min drive
  • Dryden Bay
    48 min drive
  • Picton (PCN)
    166 min drive

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About the area

The Pines

When you stay at this vacation home in The Pines, you'll be on the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Queen Charlotte Walkway. .This vacation home is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Dryden Bay and 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Queen Charlotte Walkway - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Dryden Bay - 48 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre - 88 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 101 min drive - 46.3 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 166 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Classic Kiwi Bach, Endeavor Inlet, Queen Charlotte sounds like Marlborough

Tui Glen is situated in a picturesque and peaceful spot in the heart of Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds.

This classic kiwi bach is a perfect spot for a traditional kiwi holiday of swimming, fishing, bush walks or simply just relaxing.

It's a 15 minute walk to Furneaux Lodge via the Queen Charlotte walking track which runs past the front of the property making it an ideal location if you are walking or biking from Ships Cove to Punga Cove.

The property is nestled in it own small glen which allows you to sit out on the deck overlooking the bay, only 50 metres to the jetty and right on the waterfront.

Tui Glen is a typical humble kiwiana bach with 1 main bedroom that sleeps up to 3, a second room which includes a bunk bed for 2 and also some other services ( see photo), a combined main living room / kitchen and also a combined laundry / bathroom.
This is a classic kiwi bach with older style furniture so do check out the photos to ensure the bach is suitable for your needs.
Water that supplies the bach comes from a spring and is safe to drink.
There is a mooring available.
Wifi is available nearby but not within the property.
The fireplace seen in the photo is not in use and 3 electric portable heaters are used for heating.

Access is by water taxi that delivers passengers and groceries up to 4 times a day.

IMPORTANT: For dropping off passengers, bags or groceries you must state our bach name, jetty number and location.
STATE the following: Bach name TUI GEN Jetty no Q5576 SOLITUDE JETTY in Endeavour Inlet

Minimum stay 1 night
Minimum stay 3 nights during these dates -15th December to 29th January, Easter 29th to1st April 2024

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
No shoes or boots allowed to be worn inside.
No animals allowed.
No smoking inside.
All linen is provided (1 towel per person)
Please bring your own beach towels.
Rubbish is to be bagged in the rubbush bag provided and tied.
NOTE: Under kiwi tradition you are expected to keep and leave the place clean and tidy and also do the dishes before you leave.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and snorkeling nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property manager

Brian Lines

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

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 and a first aid kit
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

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Classic Kiwi Bach, Endeavor Inlet, Queen Charlotte sounds like Marlborough Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emma D.

Back to basics
A very simple back in a fabulous location. Perfect for a stop over. My son spent hours fishing from the jetty. A perfect location and just a short walk to Furneaux
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Great location for us. Good Kiwi bach. Thanks very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot on the Queen Charlotte track
Iconic kiwi bach in superb location just opposite the Solitude Jetty, so handy for bags to be dropped off from the water taxi and great for a swim. Perfect for QCT walkers as its right on the track.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Sounds Stay
Brian and Christine were wonderful hosts. They provided a clean and well equipped quintessential Bach stay. An ideal location for summer spot to walk, relax, swim and fish. Thank you would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rom v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Lovely kiwi batch with all the things you need in great setting
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and cosy
Despite poor weather we had the most wonderful time at this place. A small 15 min walk and you have a fantastic restaurant and bar close by . Hiked on from here and it was a great stop to rest and relax for a few nights in the magical sounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome kiwi holiday home!
A classic kiwi bach in the most idyllic setting. We had the BEST weekend staying here. It's basic (in a good way), clean and tidy with a nice hot shower. The setting couldn't be more beautiful. And hearing the Weka calling at night all adds to the very New Zealand experience. We came by boat and arrived just on dark but had no issue finding the jetty and mooring with Brian's instructions. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
great kiwi bach
Great, needs a covered back porch for muddy shoes and parkas :)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing, what a special spot in the Marlborough sounds, great location, we’ll definitely be back
Very clean, well kept traditional bach. Easy walk to furneaux and jetty very close to house for loading/unloading boat. Kayaks were wonderful too. Highly recommend this bach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETA M., Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Don't tell everyone or they'll all want some...
Born in the 80s so we still appreciate all the pristine realics, Tupperware, bone handled knives and other utensils, copper-head-rose ;-) The fun and functional couch, radio and melamine family dinner table. The Bach is perfect for down time. No WiFi, but there are enough mod-cons like a washing machine, TV, kayaks and hot water and the proxity to the track and wharf and private mooring were incredible. We enjoyed coffee everyday sitting on the wharf in the sun. Thanks Brian (please think of us when you decide to sell!), and especially thank you Moira and Steve who are very special locals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Queen Charlotte family break
A relaxing stay in such a wonderful spot. Lots of wildlife to spot, great walks and good access to the tracks with cougar boats. Brian and Christine were welcoming hosts. The Furneau lodge is just a 15 minute flat walk away and nice for a treat or to catch up on emails. Would highly recommend if you're looking to get away from it all!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great bach and great location
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Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great kiwi bach
What an awesome location and bach to stay at while walking the Queen Charlotte track. Fabulous communication with Brian, the owner. Spotless, everything you need and a fantastic location. Thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! What a lovely stay
Great stay at qct. Super conveniently located. A bach like a bach is supposed to be. Dont expect slick and modern but authentic. Really well stocked. Beds were great. Shower good. Kitchen was super. Everything you need. Highly recommended. Don't make the same mistake we did... when u start in ship cove don't walk past the lodge. The bach is 15 minutes before u reach the lodge
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a bach!
Such a gorgeous location and such a well maintained bach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly reccomend
Lovely wee bach in a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude in Queen Charlotte Sound
Fabulous Bach location on the Queen Charlotte Walk, in the Endeavour Inlet. It is a 15 minute walk from Furneaux Lodge. Well presented original older style one bedroomed Bach with additional bunk in a multi purpose room.Lovely being able to watch the comings and goings of Solitude jetty. Very tranquil spot. Able to fish and kayak off the jetty. The owner went out of his way to accomodate a last minute change and provided helpful local information.Isolation does require a reasonable level of self containment. Settled sunny weather made this a great place to recharge our batteries.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good communication and a cute classic bach!
Great communication from Brian about how to find the place, everything went to plan and the location is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute bach
Brian was a great host and looked after well. His bach is very clean and has all of the amenities we needed. Highly recommend this bach for a getaway holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and view.
Enjoyed the old fashioned kiwi batch experience again. So close to jetty for drop off. A bit hot during the 30 degree day but generally very comfortable and well provided for. Thanks a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing holiday
Awesome kiwi bach, super owners, welcoming and friendly. Superb location to walk various parts of the QC track. Great to have the kayaks and everything worked really well. Only 15 mins from Furneaux. Lovely to be able to swim too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect kiwi batch
We loved our time at Brian’s place, perfect location with a jetty for fishing and a 20 min walk to Ferneaux. Brian was very helpful and great communication. We loved the house and will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect...the best family holiday away from phones and internet..quality family time
Property was clean and tidy and had everything we needed to make it the best holiday as a family we have ever had.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic kiwiana crib with all the comdorts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
What an amazing location and property. The description is bang on with it being a "typical kiwi bach" and we loved it. Couldn't fault the place or location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021