Riversong, in Nelson City's quiet residential neighbourhood of The Wood, offers a peaceful retreat with sunny living room views over the flower-filled garden to the tree-lined Maitai River. Unwind in this fully-equipped two-bedroomed townhouse with free WiFi and comfortable beds featuring quality cotton linen.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town
Riversong is located next to the beautiful Maitai River which flows through Nelson City. This peaceful location in the quiet residential neighbourhood of The Wood is right on the edge of the central city, a 5 minute walk to Nelson's rich array of cafes, shops and restaurants.
This two bedroomed townhouse is fully equipped to ensure that it feels like a home away from home. The sunny living room has windows to the north and west ensuring all day sun. With views over the flower filled garden to the tree-lined Maitai River this is a wonderful spot to relax with a book, listen to some music or watch a selection of TV channels on Freeview on the 32" LED flat screen TV. The living room also has a dining table to seat 4 people. Wifi is free!
The kitchen is equipped with a hob, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, Nespresso machine, kettle and toaster. Pantry basics are provided along with a selection of locally produced goodies including Sublime plunger coffee, Pic's Peanut Butter, extra virgin Olive Oil, dukkah, gourmet mustard, and locally made jam and chutney. However if you've forgotten anything the nearest supermarket is only a 3 minute walk away, and the Milton St Dairy, Milton St fish and chip shop and the Sprig and Fern pub are within 5 mins walk.
The two bedrooms have comfortable beds with pillow topped matresses and feature quality cotton linen. Each bedroom has a built in wardrobe, bedside tables and bedside lights.
The refurbished bathroom features a shower, vanity, heated towel rail, extractor fan, mirror cabinet and toilet. There is a washing machine and outside covered clothes line for drying laundry.
The peaceful flower filled garden at the front of the property gets all day sun and has lovely views across to the river. Riversong is an ideal city retreat for couples, and children over 9.
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Special conditions: Property suitable for children aged 9 and over only. No dogs, no smoking inside property, no parties andamp; no additional overnight guests beyond those requested in the booking.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$10.00 per person);
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Flat-screen TV
Music library
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
On a river
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Be aware garden unfenced and river across the road
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
About the area
Located on a river, this holiday home is in The Wood, a neighbourhood in Nelson. Queens Gardens and Flamedaisy Glass Design are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Founders Heritage Park and Nelson Fun Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Nelson travel guide
Is Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town located?
Located in The Wood, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre, Trafalgar Park and Queens Gardens. The Suter and Anzac Park are also within 15 minutes.
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Riversong City Retreat - right on the edge of town Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Roz's place was the ideal spot for exploring Nelson and the area. The location is fabulous for walking into town for dinner, shopping, etc. and for taking long walks along the river. Roz has thought of every little thing to make the stay homey, comfortable and welcoming. We were there for three weeks with our adult son and loved every minute.
Cute little cottage right in the centre of town. Great position to access everywhere and everything you could want in Nelson. Beds were super comfy. Kitchen is small but worked well for our needs...thoughtfully stocked with an abundance of pots and pans/ cooking implements/ olive oil/ jams etc etc. Would definately come again.
Everything was wonderful. Roz had the pantry stocked with goodies, incl. coffee! Riversong is very conveniently located to everything and yet quiet. We loved our stay.
Perfect location, they go out of their way to make you feel at home!
Laura D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann Marie V.
17 Mar 2019
Comfortable and quiet. Great location and very accommodating host Roz
Just a 5 minute walk into town and great art gallery. Very comfy bed with quality linen. Peaceful and serene opposite river and on no exit road.Roz was easy to communicate with and very helpful.
We loved Riversong. Roz was a great host, and provided us with some wonderful local tasty tidbits. The house has absolutely everything you need, and is very easy walking distance to town. Highly recommend Riversong for a Nelson stay!
Liz M.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John C
17 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent central location. Very clean and comfortable. Great hosts. Appreciated the little extra s
Lovely place to stay right next to the river. Place was sparkling clean and host was very friendly, check in was a breeze.
Burger B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Sarah J.
21 Apr 2018
The location is great but in my view the price per night is too high.
The location is great but in my view the price per night is too high. This is a small unit, and whilst well equipped, there were a number of things which could do with tidying up.
Sarah J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
PAUL M.
27 Mar 2018
Excellent location,a very short into town.
Excellent location,a very short into town.The house was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. Very clean and tidy.
PAUL M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Eileen F.
28 Nov 2017
Absolutely perfect location.
Absolutely perfect location. Had everything we needed. So handy that there was oil/salt/pepper/pasta and other basics for us to use! House was lovely and tidy when we arrived.
Eileen F.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
nathan w.
9 Oct 2017
was a very nice little home away from home.
was a very nice little home away from home. had everything you needed and was very warm and cosy. only small issue was the water pressure in the shower. not a biggie what so ever, just a very small issue in such a wonder place. you wont be disappointing.
nathan w.
Archival
8/10 Good
29 Apr 2017
The house is very homely, warm and clean with very comfortable beds .
The house is very homely, warm and clean with very comfortable beds . the only small negative is the water pressure in the shower is on the low side. in terms of location, it is very convenient to the city, just cross the footbridge in front of the property and you are in the city with a short walk to the saturday markets
Archival
8/10 Good
13 Apr 2017
Quite location close to town
Quite location close to town
Archival
10/10 Excellent
5 Apr 2017
Lovely character 2 bedrooms home waa warm and cosy.
Lovely character 2 bedrooms home waa warm and cosy. Very clean and close walk across bridge into Nelson CBD. Roz kindly provided lots of kitchen supplies and local jams, chutneys and peanut butter for guests to try.
Archival
8/10 Good
3 Feb 2017
Clean comfortable and centrally located, in a pleasant part of town.
Clean comfortable and centrally located, in a pleasant part of town.
Archival
8/10 Good
30 Mar 2016
Delightful location, right next to the town yet on tranquil river.
Delightful location, right next to the town yet on tranquil river. Everything is there. Really enjoyed our stay in Nelson.
Archival
8/10 Good
4 Mar 2016
Very clean, great location and perfect for what we were after.
Very clean, great location and perfect for what we were after. An enjoyable stay.
Archival
8/10 Good
23 May 2015
What an immaculate property, so close to town, it was lovely.
What an immaculate property, so close to town, it was lovely.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Valerie F.
24 Jan 2015
Small and perfectly formed
A lovely house in a perfect position, flat easy walk in to town, very well equipped, comfortable and beautifully furnished. In a quiet spot overlooking the river, with just the sound of birds for company. We rented for a week then went off touring, then came back for a few days, it was like coming home and we settled straight back in. We would definitely use again on our next visit to Nelson.
Valerie F.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
24 Mar 2013
Riversong is a lovely property in an ideal location being within a 5 minute walk to the town,which h
Riversong is a lovely property in an ideal location being within a 5 minute walk to the town,which has plenty to offer in the way of shops and things to do. Roz has a very helpful book with suggestions on where to eat etc.
The beds were comfortable,the bathroom is lovely and the kitchen area is cute with a retro feel to it. We appreciated the toiletries and basics for the kitchen and also the use of the washing machine. Would have no hestitaion in recommending riversong.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
3 Feb 2013
Had a great stay, great little bach and in a perfect location.
Had a great stay, great little bach and in a perfect location.
Thank you.