Name: Atawhai Retreat Peace & Sea Views
Address: 14 Matuku Place Ground Floor, 7010 Nelson, New Zealand, 14 Matuku Place Ground Floor, Nelson Region, 7010, New Zealand
Rating: 9.0

Atawhai Retreat Peace & Sea Views

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The entire place is yours
861 ft² size
City view
Garden
Washing machine
Free Wifi
Free parking
Bathtub
Non-smoking rooms
Heating

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About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Atawhai Retreat Peace & Sea Views in Nelson offers a spacious, recently renovated apartment with two bedrooms and a living room. The ground-floor unit features a private entrance and a garden with sea and mountain views. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a washing machine. Additional facilities include a private check-in and check-out service, outdoor play area, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 6.8 mi from Nelson Airport, the apartment is 3 mi from Trafalgar Park and 3.7 mi from Christ Church Cathedral. Free toiletries, a dining table, and a work desk enhance the stay.

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Property highlights

- Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
- Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Three-Bedroom Apartment Bedroom 1 1 queen bed Bedroom 2 1 queen bed Living room 1 sofa bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tawa17
New Zealand
“This is exactly as advertised, a retreat. Not far from Nelson city and views to really enjoy. This well presented 2bedroom unit at the bottom of the house. It has everything a family needs.. Queen size beds in the rooms and a large comfy sofa in...”
Sarah
United Kingdom
“We absolutely LOVED staying there. The location was incredible- we could watch the sunset and enjoy the changing waters as the tide went in and out. Shelly has thought of everything and it was so clean and smelt wonderful too. I would 100%...”
Sue
New Zealand
“We loved everything , the shower was lovely and hot beds were soft, just the way i like them, and the good choice of tea bags . and the fantastic view of the sea and the lights of nelson and the walk down the house through the garden. it was...”
Donna
New Zealand
“Plenty of room for three people. Private large outdoor space. Would be nice for a child to play. Well appointed kitchen and huge bathroom Quite for a good night sleep. Late leaving time. Changing views of the tidal sea.”
Glenn
New Zealand
“Spacious and well appointed lounge, bedrooms and bathroom. Comfortable space and not far from the city, great views.”
Lynne
New Zealand
“Loved the view. Close to Nelson and an easy drive into the city. Well appointed bedrooms and comfortable lounge. Great bathroom. Enjoyed our short stay.”
Jayne
New Zealand
“Peaceful and private location. Very welcoming aura. Had everything you needed to make your stay comfortable. Beds were warm and cosy. Shower pressure was amazing!!! Kitchen was well equipped. Spacious outdoor area to enjoy morning coffee and watch...”
Peter
New Zealand
“great view, big rooms and peaceful. Lovely outdoor setting!! easy communication. Thank you so much Shelley !”
Wendy
New Zealand
“Great hostess who went above & beyond with little extras. Awesome view & peaceful. Bathroom was great, with shower, bath & separate toilet. Happily stay here again next trip south.”
Mariana
New Zealand
“Beautiful haven, comfortable beds, large sitting room with the best couches to sit an watch Netflix. The kitchen was well set up and did I mention the awesome sea views from the bedrooms & sitting room.. We loved that despite not being around the...”

Hosted by Associate Professor Shelley Petersen

9.5

Host Review Score

Associate Professor Shelley Petersen

This cosy, comfortable home offers guests a tranquil stay with beautiful gardens and the most amazing sea view — so close you feel like you could almost touch it. Relax outside in the seating area with your morning coffee as tūī and bellbirds sing, or watch the sunrise or sunset over the water. The home is styled with natural, calming touches and offers thoughtful amenities, including a well-stocked kitchenette (yes, we are foodies here, so understand what you need to be self-sufficient); comfy beds, a great shower and other small details to enhance your experience. Just 10 minutes to Tahauna Beach, 5 minutes to the town centre, it’s the perfect base for rest, reflection, and enjoying the beauty of the sea and mountains.

Kia ora! I’m a proud 6th-generation Kiwi, originally from the beautiful North Island, and have been based in the South Island for the last 30 years. We welcome our guests to stay in a separate living area in our beautiful home. Now that the children have left, there is a lovely renovated space downstairs for our guests. It's a very separate private space, and the only common area is the walk-through from the car park, past our lounge, to access the steps downstairs to the guest area. We are private and do not bother our guests unless they ask for assistance, and we are happy to help. Hosting guests from all over the world is a wonderful experience, and we do our best to ensure our guests have a relaxed, pleasant and enjoyable kiwi experience in a beautiful part of the South Island.

The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful — no through traffic, just the gentle hum of birdsong and the occasional sound of traffic (depending on how the wind blows). It’s a safe, secure spot where families, retirees, and professionals all enjoy a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by nature. We’re tucked in between the hills and the sea, with a beautiful view of our naturally formed boulder bank. Nelson’s Boulder Bank, which stretches 13 kilometres from MacKay Bluff to the man-made Cut in Nelson’s harbour is a unique and unusual landform, comprised of a rock known as granodiorite, which comes from MacKay Bluff.

Language spoken: English

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 8 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Crib always available

Free

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All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.