Standing tall since 1862, The Pilot House offers a charming retreat in Nelson's picturesque harbour entrance. Enjoy the views of Haulashore Island and Tasman Bay from the comfort of this beautifully renovated home, complete with a fully equipped kitchen, cozy living areas, and free WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4117 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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.
The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!
This is the original 1862 Pilot house!
Situated right in front of the 'Cut' - Nelson's gorgeous harbour entrance, this beautiful heritage home has just been fully renovated to an architectural standard, combining character and charm with modern comfort and light!
With a direct view across the harbour entrance, Haulashore Island, Tasman Bay across to the mountains of the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, you'll love the outlook by day or by night!
The location is spectacular, right amidst the action and the restaurants, great cafes and craft beer pubs of Haven Road and Tahuna Beach Area.
The Pilot House offers two bedrooms upstairs with Queen beds, The downstairs bathroom offers Shower, Toilet and Vanity. The upstairs bathroom offers Bath, Toilet and Vanity. The living and dining areas are cosy and modern, the kitchen beautiful and fully equipped and a small deck provides a lovely place to enjoy the views and sun at the front and side of the house.
Free WiFi, Smart TV with on-demand Apps, small movie collection, guitar.
There is a full laundry with dryer and washing machine.
The Pilot house is really a perfect romantic retreat or small family haven for your Nelson experience!
**Special conditions & notes**:
>Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No smoking. No pets.
- Car parking - Single off-street parking & additional on-street parking available.
- Noise in the area - The waterfront road is busy & all properties within this area are subject to some road & port noise. The property is largely double glazed, well insulated & noise isn’t a problem for most guests.
- Note on upstairs bathroom - The ceiling of this bathroom conforms to the heritage listed roof pitch and does not provide full height above the bath or toilet and it may be necessary for taller visitors to use this toilet while seated. The downstairs bathroom provides Shower, Toilet & Vanity with a full-height ceiling :-)
**Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation**:
- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival).
- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you’ll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process.
- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you’ll pay no more than 30% of the booking total.
- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we’ll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates.
- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions. :-)
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Patio
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
In the city centre
In the mountains
On the waterfront
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether 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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 in Stepneyville, a neighbourhood in Nelson, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and Anzac Park, while Nelson Provincial Museum and Founders Heritage Park are cultural highlights. Flamedaisy Glass Design and Nelson Fun Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Nelson travel guide
Is The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! located?
Located in Stepneyville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of South Pacific Distillery and Anzac Park. Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and Montgomery Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! Reviews
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Exceptional
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Was Nelson for a few days with a friend. The little cottage is a delight, and so handy to everything we wanted to get to. And the view is just amazing…..virtually any time of the day.A few minor issues getting the details of how to access the place, but very quickly and helpfully resolved. Even put the heat pump so that our late at night arrival was to a warm home - great
Clean and comfortable - just a shame about all the trucks on road. Front bedroom very noisy
Wonderful
Kathy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brendon A.
28 Nov 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Pilot House, it was an excellent location
very central to ever
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Pilot House, it was an excellent location
very central to everything and the decor and ambience was 'second-to-none'.
We couldn't fault your awesome set-up with the Cottage, every detail and requirement
was catered for.
We will definitely be back! Thanks for having us and sharing your lovely piece of paradise!
Brendon A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
25 Sept 2017
Fantastic stay - a great place and great location.
Fantastic stay - a great place and great location. Thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere central and interesting. Awesome value!