Title: Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=45032091&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) Vacation home in Picton with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) ![Pool - Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/506c1278.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/2502cb8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/508bb186.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/5433e18b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032100/45032091/a9d131a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in Waikawa, Poolside Retreat is a modern 3-bedroom holiday house with resort-style outdoor living and a swimming pool. Spend time unwinding by the pool or exploring the nearby marina, cafe, and bar - just a 2-minute walk away. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) Poolside Retreat is a fantastic 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Picton holiday house with WIFI in Waikawa. Including resort-style outdoor living with a swimming pool, this modern Marlborough Sounds home is an ideal spot to escape from the hustle and bustle, just a 5 minute drive from Picton! This Picton holiday house includes well presented open plan living, with a warm and welcoming set up for your stay... Spend time with your group indoors, unwind with a view to the swimming pool, and enjoy year round comfort with a heat pump on hand. For perfect al fresco living, the sheltered and generous patio area is the perfect spot for BBQ's by the pool! Bedroom 1 at this Picton accommodation includes an ensuite bathroom, flows onto the outdoor living area, and is fitted with a queen bed. Bedroom 2 also has a queen bed, while bedroom 3 includes 2 single bunk sets. In addition to the master ensuite, a family bathroom completes your convenient holiday set up - ideal for families and couples to enjoy their space. Everything you require for a comfortable and refreshing break away is on hand at this special holiday spot in The Sounds. Relax poolside and take in the peace and quiet, or set out on adventure - you are just a 2 minute walk to the local bar, cafe, and marina, or head into Picton just a 5 minute drive away. Havelock is only a 45 minute drive from your door, and Blenheim wine country is a 30 minute drive away. Simply kick back, relax, and do nothing at all, or explore everything on off in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds... Your fantastic Waikawa escape awaits at Poolside Retreat! Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.There are life-jackets available to use with the kayak(s) but we do recommend that guests bring their own well-fitting life-jackets to ensure safety. There are helmets available to use with the bikes but we do recommend that guests bring their own well-fitting helmets to ensure safety.Please note that the pool is not heated. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111850000/111842500/111842490/202669f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waimarama Hideaway - Waikawa Holiday Home Waikawa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=111842490&PinnedHotelID=111842490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990300/37990247/ef933130.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy the view Waikawa - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 57 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=37990247&PinnedHotelID=37990247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87680000/87674500/87674424/57bb967f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Apartment Surrounded by Native Bush Picton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $249 CA $432 total includes taxes & fees Feb 11 - Feb 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=87674424&PinnedHotelID=87674424&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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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 Vrbo Property Poolside Retreat Picton Holiday House Poolside Retreat Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) Picton 599533 ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Waikawa, a neighborhood in Picton. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Victoria Domain and Picton Foreshore, while Picton Museum and Edwin Fox Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Picton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton.dx9370) [View more Vacation homes in Picton](https://www.expedia.ca/Picton-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9370-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.2662,174.03484&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:t%7CyzFwdfe%60%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FQ%40S%40U%40U%40U%40QBS%40U%40QBUBUBQBSBUBQDUDQBQDUDQDQFUDQFQDQFQFSFQFQFOFQHQHOFQHMHQHOHOHMHOJOHMJOHOJKJMJKJOJKLKJKJKLMJKLGJKLILKLILGLGLILINGLELILENILELENENELANENCLENCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNDL%40NDLDNDNDLHLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLFLHLJLHJJLFJJLLJJLJJJJJJNJJJLJJHNJNJLHNHNHLJNFNHPHLHPFNHPFPFNFPHPDRFPFPDPDPFTDPDPDTBPDPDTBPBTBRBPBTBT%40PBT%40R%40P%40T%40T%40T%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRARATATARARARCTAPCRCTCPCTCTCPETEPCPEREREPGTEPEPGPGPEPIRGPGLGPIRGLIRILIPGNKNILINILKNKNILKJKNKJKNKJKJMJKJMJKJMHKJMHMJMFMHMHMFMHMFODMHMDMHODODMDODM%40OFM%40ODO%40OBM%40OBOBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOCMAOCOAMEOAOGMAOEOEMEMEOIMEMIMEOGMIMGMIMIMGMKMIKKMIKKMKKKKKMKKKKOKKKOKKIMKOIOKMIOIMIOIOIQIMGSIMISGQGMGQGSGQGQEQGQEQGUEQESESCQEQEUCQCUCUCQCUCSAQAUCSASASAUAUAS%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JsLk0FYsxNkv9miuY1RXio5O6IM=) Picton, Marlborough ### What's nearby - Waikawa Marina \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Victoria Domain \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Waikawa Jetty \- 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - Picton Harbour \- 3 min drive \- 2.9 km - Picton Ferry Terminal \- 5 min drive \- 4.4 km ### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 13 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪T and O Takeaways - ‬5 min drive - ‪SCOOZI! - ‬5 min drive - ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Jolly Roger - ‬3 min walk - ‪Sisu Eatery and Bar - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa)? ### What time is check-out at Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa)? ### Where is Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Poolside Retreat - Picton Holiday House (Waikawa) Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Julie T. Feb 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together Very enjoyable stay ##### Julie T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul H. Feb 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Will be back again thanks ##### Paul H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn K. Feb 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience The space was beautifully decorated and furnished. Outstanding cleanliness with every comfort provided for. We loved the pool, both inside and outside sitting areas and the efficient kitchen. We really thank the hosts for their hospitality! ##### Lynn K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb H. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Deb H. 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