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# Golden Bay Retreat House, a tranquil holiday home in the heart of Golden Bay

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Golden Bay Retreat House, a tranquil holiday home in the heart of Golden Bay provides laundry facilities and more. 

### Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Washer

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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Travellers

## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Golden Bay Retreat House, a tranquil holiday home in the heart of Golden Bay

Welcome to Bali Bliss Villa, a unique bush retreat located on Rocklands Road in Clifton, just minutes from local golden beaches and Takaka township. Nestled in the lush mountain, this home blends creativity, privacy, and comfort — the perfect base for your Golden Bay escape. Step inside and you’ll feel as though you’ve discovered a Bali retreat right here in Golden Bay, where tropical-style tranquility meets the beauty of New Zealand’s native bush.  
  
Just 5 minutes from local beaches and 7 minutes to town, this villa is perfectly located for both relaxation and adventure.  
  
Bathrooms  
  
2 full bathrooms upstairs (each with shower, vanity, and toilet).  
  
1 private bathroom downstairs in the suite.  
  
Living & Dining  
  
Open-plan lounge and dining upstairs, filled with natural light.  
  
Comfortable seating, dining table, and large windows showcasing panoramic views.  
  
Indoor-outdoor flow onto elevated decks surrounded by native bush.  
  
Kitchens  
  
Main kitchen upstairs: fully equipped with oven, stovetop, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, cookware, and utensils.  
  
Kitchenette downstairs: convenient for light meals and added independence.  
  
Bedrooms   
  
Master Bedroom (Upstairs): 1 x King bed, spacious with stunning bush and bay views.  
  
Second Bedroom (Downstairs – Private Suite): 1 x Double bed, its own entry, private bathroom, and kitchenette (sink, fridge, kettle, basic utensils). Perfect for couples or guests wanting extra privacy.  
  
Third Bedroom (Upstairs): 2 x Single beds or 1 x King bed

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Internet access

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Safety features

- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

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

golden-bay-escapes-141-ROCKLANDS-RD

## About the area

Clifton is home to this vacation home. While the natural beauty of Abel Tasman National Park and Kahurangi National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Onetahuti Bay Campsite. [Visit our Clifton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Clifton.dx6343675)

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Tākaka, Tasman Region

### What's nearby

- ![Te Waikoropupu Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8350/12338511-c92f-431f-96cd-cb6cebf78b57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Te Waikoropupu Springs  
22 min drive \- 16.9 km
- ![Split Apple Rock, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112811/03f14d6b-985f-4401-84a9-258e7e1ad8a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Abel Tasman National Park  
24 min drive \- 21.9 km
- Pohara Beach  
8 min drive \- 3.5 km
- Ligar Bay Beach  
12 min drive \- 8.6 km
- Tata Beach  
14 min drive \- 10.4 km

### Restaurants

- The Wholemeal Cafe  
12 min drive
- Molly B’s  
6 min drive
- Dangerous Kitchen  
12 min drive
- Countryard cafe  
12 min drive
- The Curry Leaf  
11 min drive

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