Entire home

Queen Charlotte Secret Oasis

Queen Charlotte Secret Oasis

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Property grounds
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Queen Charlotte Secret Oasis

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Linkwater, Marlborough
  • Popular LocationOkiwa Bay5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPicton Harbour28 min drive
  • Popular LocationPicton Ferry Terminal28 min drive
  • AirportBlenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)45 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    2 single beds
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Queen Charlotte Secret Oasis

Modern and comfortable three bedroom cottage with all amenities. Open plan living and car port plus outside BBQ. The pictures speak louder than words. large mature trees and gardens with a fruit and nut Orchard.

All the comforts of home in a rural setting yet only 500 metres from the local store and petrol station. The Queen Charlotte Tavern is also available if you don't feel like cooking or the fishing wasn't really that good !! Wake to birdsong and plan your day....bring your boat or kayak if you have one and park it in your own driveway.

The slightly elevated site has water views over the Mahakipawa Arm of The Pelorus Sound but it is also within easy reach [8mins] of the Grove arm of the Queen Charlotte Sound. The location is strategic to both Sounds but also within easy reach of the vineyards of Marlborough for a Cellar Door tasting or lunch. Proximity to Picton also makes it possible for a day trip to the Capital via the Tory Channel. The local town of Blenheim has all the usual retail outlets and even a theatre.

Havelock is the nearest small town with numerous coffee shops and cafes plus a large modern marina where you can launch your boat at any stage of the tide, why not take a trip on the Pelorus Sound mailboat? The house is also well situated for a visit by boat to the several lodges sited by the waters edge of both Sounds....some only accessible by water.

There are two houses on the property, one occupied by the owner who lives most of the summer at the property in the event you should need assistance. The cottage is situated on half an acre so there is a lot of space for everyone and your privacy will be respected at all times.

Property manager

John

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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: Steep stair for children or mobility challenged

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
On-site 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 that 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Linkwater
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Linkwater

About the area

Linkwater

Located in Linkwater, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Picton Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Picton Ferry Terminal and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary. Pelorus Eco Adventures and Waitohi Recreational Reserve are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Okiwa Bay - 5 min drive
  • Picton Foreshore - 28 min drive
  • Picton Harbour - 28 min drive
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 28 min drive
  • Kenepuru Sounds - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Slip Inn - 15 min drive
  • Captains Daughter - 14 min drive
  • The Mussel Pot - 13 min drive
  • Mills Bay Mussels - 14 min drive
  • Sneaky Beach Cafe - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Queen Charlotte Secret Oasis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Queen Charlotte Secret Oasis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Queen Charlotte Secret Oasis?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Queen Charlotte Secret Oasis located?

Located in the heart of Linkwater, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Mahakipawa Arm and within 6 miles (10 km) of Okiwa Bay and Shark Nett Gallery. Pelorus Eco Adventures and Pelorus Sound are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Geoff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter 2024
Great place, warm cosy house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
A perfect location to enjoy the Sounds. Easy access to Havelock and Anikiwa Boat ramps. Plenty of fish, perfect weather and the perfect base.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Linkwater
We had a lovely stay here close to Picton, Nelson and Blenheim. A beautiful area and a lovely little cottage. Comfortable beds, lounges and dining table. None of the following comments are complaints but it might be helpful to be aware the internet is patchy, the stairs are unusual and steep, the upstairs bedrooms are not fully enclosed and can get warm, the bathroom has doors to both the main bedroom and the living area which requires a system for privacy and there are sand flies. We enjoyed the local pub, eating mussels at Havelock and our favourite restaurant in the ones we visited in the whole of New Zealand was 'The Fancy Cow'.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing hideaway
Nice spot to get away from it all. The listing is accurate. The Link Pathway cycle/walking track runs right outside the property and you can go quite a distance in either direction. Tip: To get the key-box code you need to log in to bookabach. While the emails say you will be "sent" the code, it doesn't actually get sent, just becomes visible in bookabach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little house
The house was perfect for our 3 day stay. It was great to be so close to the Queen Charlotte track. 4 of us stayed upstairs. The stairs were a bit odd to navigate but we got used to them. We were surprised we had to take our trash with us, but perhaps that’s part of the way it is at Marlborough Sounds. Played Scrabble every night. Loved the sheep next door. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Linkwater Holiday Home
Our family really enjoyed staying in this holiday home. It is a very warm comfortable clean home, great to come back to after a day out exploring and fishing. The garden setting is very quiet peaceful and relaxing. Excellent communication from the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Accommodation
Accommodation was great, host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralf K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax in Marlborough Sounds
The place is great, super comfortable and in a quiet place (except occasional crazy cow mooing at 2 am ;). Definitely good for relaxing and BBQ and staying close to the sounds. One thing to mention, there are only like 2 places in the house where you can catch weak wifi and there's no reception (or if you're lucky 1 bar of Spark).
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful homejuts a short drive away to beaches
Lovely property with large garden, surrounded by sheep and cows, to the delight of my young boys! The property is close to a number of beaches and Queen Charlotte Track. It's worth checking for road closures in the area as access to some parts we had hoped to go was closed. We had a lovely stay and appreciated the fast communication with the host
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID C., Kailua

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, Fully Furnished, Goregeous Setting Near Sounds
John's home is superbly furnished - private, wonderful gardens, clean, TV, WIFI, excellent kitchen, quiet, peaceful, spacious, easy check-in and out, gas BBQ, A/C/Heat, and great patio. The home has screens! We spent four nights at the home while hiking and enjoying the area. John is an excellent communicator - making the arrival/departure simple. Highly recommend - do purchae groceries/supplies before arrival - the only "store" in Linkwater stocks very little!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023