Title: The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=49311440&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds ![On the beach, sun loungers - The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49311500/49311440/6e441b6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49311500/49311440/2d9dcc36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49311500/49311440/97b05115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49311500/49311440/4769b56e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds (Picton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49311500/49311440/1aa56e7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Situated a stone's throw from the sea, this charming beach house offers sun-kissed days and warm winter mornings. With a brand-new kitchen featuring an electric oven and gas stove-top, plus a BBQ on the deck, you'll love cooking up fresh catches from your fishing trip off the wharf. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds The kitchen has a brand new 900cm electric oven with a gas stove-top, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a BBQ. As well as the addition of a new bifold door and sliding door, opening from the lounge onto the deck. We have built a new sleep-out (similar to what we have up at Gunyah) located behind the house. Inside the sleep-out we have included an extra LARGE shower (designed for divers to put on their wetsuits) and two new toilets with a double hand basin. The house was originally built in 1952 ( but has been renovated since then in 2019) for Mr David Cormick, the engineer of the Perano Whaling Station, whom helped to design and build the large, metal, cylinder shaped tanks used for delivering the whale oil to Picton (which are still at the whaling station today). The house is situated a stone’s throw away from the sea, and is in position to have the sun shine onto it throughout the day even through the winter time. Very close to the beach so you can see the children play in the sand. Or what the fisherman at the end of our wharf catching you tonights dinner! Yes you can fish right from the end of our wharf. Also you can view your boat easily on the mooring when staying at the beach house. Ideal for 2 families are a large crowd as there is the School Cottage nearby that another family could stay in! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38080000/38079907/31940751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cissy Bay holiday home Elaine Bay - Ocean view - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 8.8 Excellent 64 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=38079907&PinnedHotelID=38079907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44330000/44322500/44322426/3a2b40f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secret Bay Home. 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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 Little Colonsay/beach House Little Colonsay House Picton Little Colonsay/Beach House Picton Little Colonsay/Beach House Private vacation home Little Colonsay/Beach House Private vacation home Picton ## About the area [Visit our Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Australia-New-Zealand-And-The-South-Pacific.dx6023180) [View more Vacation homes in Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific](https://www.expedia.ca/Australia-New-Zealand-And-The-South-Pacific-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6023180-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.201565,174.30627&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:thmzFee%7Bf%60%40%3FU%3FU%3FQ%40U%40U%3FS%40S%40S%40SBU%40UBQBU%40SBSBSDQBUBQDUDQBUFQDQDQDUFQFQDQFSFQFMHQFSFQHMFSHMHOHQHOHMJOHMJOHOJKHMLMJMHKJOLKJKLKJKLIJKLKLILIJILILILGNILELGLINELENELELENENELENCNALENCNCLAP%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FL%3FNCNBN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FN%40NBNBLDN%40NBLDNDLDNDLDNDLDLDNHLFLDLHNFLHJHLHLHLHJJLJLHJJLJJJJJJNJJJJJNJLJJHNJNHLJNHLHNHPHNFLHRHLFPFRHPFLFPFRDPFPDPFTDPDPDPDTDPBTDPBTDPBR%40RBRBTBP%40T%40TBR%40R%40R%3FR%40T%3FT%40P%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAP%3FTAR%3FTATAPCTARATCPCTCTAPCRERCREPCTEPETEPEPEPGTEPGPEPGRGPGLIRGPGPINIPGLINIPINILKNINKLINKJKNKLKJKJKNKJKJMJKJMHMJKJMHMFMJKHMHOFMHMDMFOHMDMDODMDODMFOBMDOBO%40MFO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FO%3FOAMCQ%3FMAOCOAMGOAOCMEOCOGMEMEOEMEOEMIMGMEOIMGMIMIKKMGMIMKKKMIKKMKKKMKKOIKKMMKIOKKIOKMIOKOIMIOIQIOIMGQIOGQGQISGMGQGSEQGQGQEUEQEQGQCUEQEUCQCSESCSCQAUCUCQAUCSAUAQAU%3FUASAU%3FQ%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gp__15W9Yxl7O3hCXTpCNJjSzlM=) Picton, Marlborough ### Getting around - Picton (PCN) 120 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds? ### What time is check-in at The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds? ### What time is check-out at The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds? ### Where is The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Beach House Retreat – Serene Waterfront Island Luxury, Marlborough Sounds 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie M. Dec 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a great time Awesome time , owners were amazing ! Highly recommend ##### Julie M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simeon H. Jan 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect escape by the sea A fantastic house in the most perfect setting. Ideal for any keen fisherman/diver and a great place for active kids to explore. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we'll be back. ##### Simeon H. 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