Title: Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds Vacation home in Mahau Sound ## Photo gallery for Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111546100/111546040/c0830e88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111546100/111546040/0e723429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111546100/111546040/b5ef99b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111546100/111546040/1038c19a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111550000/111546100/111546040/798eb4e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Washer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out 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. ### Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds A well-equipped 2-bedroom house with all the modcons, but in the tranquility that only the bush and sea of the Sounds can provide. A 40-minute drive from Havelock gets to you a piece of paradise where you will only see the spectacular forest and water and only be visited by the local birdlife and wildlife.... and occasionally Nix the therapy dog will pop round to say hello. Relax on the deck in the morning sun with your coffee, or in the shade of the evening heat; picking the citrus for your cocktail or the herbs for your dinner. The double bedroom has a spectacular view and sliding doors out to the deck. The two single are in fact king singles and both are electric beds, to make reading in bed easy, as it is all fully adjustable. Cute bathroom with walk-in shower for easy access. This house has been set up for those with mobility issues. Fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, heatpump/aircon, wifi and netflix mean that your stay will be easy, comfortable and never boring. You won't want to leave. Lovely bushwalks nearby- close to the Queen Charlotte track and the Link Pathway. Owner is on site if you need anything, but your space is your own. Te Mahia resort is just up the road for coffee, pizza or a full meal at Tinkers Kitchen. Further on is the Portage resort which has a bar and restaurant. We are 20 minutes drive from the nearest petrol station with household supplies and the Linkwater Tavern. We are 1 hour's drive to Blenheim and all the wineries or Picton and the entrance to all the Queen Charlotte Sound has to offer. 40 minutes to Havelock- the Green-lipped Mussel capital. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108690000/108689200/108689121/6c7120a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seabreeze Stay - Kenepuru Sound Holiday Home Picton - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=108689121&PinnedHotelID=108689121&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71660000/71653500/71653483/1eff94ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Cottage right on the beach. 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Havelock - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=119679193&PinnedHotelID=119679193&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-out Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange) ### Special check-in instructions The front desk hours vary at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Note from host: Dogs only accepted after discussion ### 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.22303%2C173.92010&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2nc3tmLaobilxWE3jDPVY73cKHY=) Mahau Sound, Marlborough #### What's nearby - Kenepuru Sounds \- 9 min drive \- 3.1 km - Okiwa Bay \- 35 min drive \- 18.5 km - Picton Ferry Terminal \- 57 min drive \- 33.9 km - Picton Foreshore \- 58 min drive \- 34.3 km - Picton Harbour \- 58 min drive \- 34.6 km #### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 78 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬29 min drive - ‪Te Mahia Coffee Shop - ‬14 min drive - ‪Linkwater Country Inn - ‬29 min drive - ‪Green Caravan Cafe - ‬35 min drive - ‪Raetihi Lodge - ‬129 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds pet-friendly? ### Where is Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter k. Nov 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was just perfect ##### Peter k. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie J. Feb 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a great find! This is a lovely well appointed property which suited our needs perfectly. Sarah was wonderful to interact with and also very supportive about our dog who also enjoyed her stay, in part because of Sarah’s beautiful dog Nix. I highly recommend. ##### Leslie J. 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