About this property

Beachfront Location: Anakiwa 401 in Picton offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, balconies, and modern amenities such as air-conditioning and free WiFi. Guests appreciate the room comfort and attentive host. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides free on-site parking, a coffee shop, outdoor seating, and barbecue facilities. Additional services include a tour desk and luggage storage. Activities and Attractions: Activities available include canoeing, hiking, cycling, and snorkeling. Marlborough Airport is 32 mi away, and attractions like Picton Harbor are nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Warren
    United States United States
    Looking out the big front window at the bay, the boats, the mountains, and the manicured front yard is spectacular. Very well equipped and thoughtful touches. Spotlessly clean. Easy access to the Queen Charlotte Track, the waterfront, and a...
  • Kent
    United States United States
    Great indoor and outdoor space with the unit. It was full of charm and character. Owners were really helpful and communicative.
  • Brighton
    Australia Australia
    We chose this property for its proximity to the Queen Charlotte track: it literally at the entrance. The flat is comfortable and has everything one needs to self cater. We enjoyed our BBQ on the small deck, overlooking the water. Our hosts were...
  • Nick
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent location. Property description and reviews 100% accurate.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location set in fabulous surroundings , well equipped and comfortable. Owners Tanya and Shayne are perfect hosts
  • Debbie
    Australia Australia
    Loved free and easy access to kayaks and associated gear. Also good tips about glowworms and bioluminescence. It was a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
  • Hodgson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful, peaceful, idyllic location right by the water at Queen Charlotte Sound. We enjoyed walking the last leg of the famous Queen Charlotte track, which was a wonderful, relatively easy track offering superb views. Jumped off the jetty...
  • Bernhard
    Germany Germany
    Perfekt place, just paradise! Thank you to Tanya and Shayne for the warm welcome and the wonderful days.
  • Louise
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very well equipped kitchen and loved the games available. It is a beautiful spot.
  • Kerry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location of Anakiwa 401 was perfect (Right at the start of the Queen Charlotte track & overlooking the beautiful Anikiwa bay)

Hosted by Tanya & Shayne Jacks

9.8
Host Review Score
Tanya & Shayne Jacks
Anakiwa 401 was one of the first houses to be built in the bay in 1926. We've renovated throughout to a high standard, yet maintained its historic charm and character. It is well-liked by guests for its homely feel and relaxed atmosphere. Located right by the sandy beach and at the end of the Queen Charlotte Track, its the ideal place for relaxing or doing as much activity as you like - walking, mountain biking, kayaking, swimming. With its central location, just 30 minutes by road from the Picton ferry, 20 minutes to Havelock 'Green-lipped Mussel Capital of the World' and 45 minutes to Blenheim and its famous Sauvignon Blanc vineyards and Omaka Air Museum, you can stay at Anakiwa 401 and easily explore and visit the beautiful Marlborough region, and return to peace and tranquility of the bush clad beach of Anakiwa in the evenings.
We thoroughly enjoy living in Anakiwa and its environs. It's relaxing yet if you want to be active, there are so many options - a perfect balance.
We would like to think our guests leave Anakiwa 401 relaxed and feeling like they have really discovered a magical part of New Zealand. By waking to the dawn chorus of native NZ birds such as tuis, bell birds, fantails, wood pigeons that frequent our gardens, enjoying a walk through the beech forest at the end of the Queen Charlotte Track to the safe sandy beach of Davies Bay, going kayaking on the Sound where you may see sea birds, penguins, seals or dolphins, to listening to the moreporks and seeing the glowworms in the evenings, whilst admiring the amazing stars of the night sky.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please inform Anakiwa 401 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.