[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Marlborough Magic - Rapaura Holiday Home Cottage in Rapaura with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914500/37914494/0969f154.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914500/37914494/6a7dbfb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914500/37914494/9583b91e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914500/37914494/3db462c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914500/37914494/d5f2ad45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on a working vineyard just 13 minutes from Blenheim's centre, Marlborough Magic offers a tranquil retreat with spacious open-plan living and ample space for relaxation. Unwind by the wood-burning fireplace or enjoy al fresco summers on the generous grounds - perfect for admiring peaceful vineyard scenes. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121884 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Marlborough Magic - Rapaura Holiday Home Enjoying a tranquil location just 13 minutes from the centre of Blenheim, Marlborough Magic is a 4-bedroom 2-bathroom Rapaura holiday home with an additional studio and Wi-Fi. Located on a working vineyard, this spacious and modern house is an ideal option for your Marlborough retreat! This Rapaura holiday home includes comfortably appointed open plan living, including 2 living rooms to ensure ample space for your group to relax - the wood-burning fireplace is the perfect addition to any winter stays, while the generous grounds and sheltered porch are on hand for easy al fresco summers... Unwind and admire the peaceful vineyard scenes! Bedrooms 1, 2, and 3 each have a queen bed in the main house at this Rapaura accommodation, while bedroom 4 has a single bunk set. There are 2 full bathrooms, easily catering to families and couples. In the studio you'll find 2 bedrooms with queen beds and bathroom to cater for those larger groups. Relax and admire the serene outlook as you share a meal with your group, or find your favourite sunny spot to enjoy a good book. Netflix keeps things easy on lazy evenings indoors, while the Nespresso machine will keep the coffee lovers happy. A short drive will take you into Blenheim with a selection of wineries to explore, along with plenty of amenities and dining options. Plus, you are just 8 minutes to the airport... Your refreshing vineyard escape awaits... Indulge in some Marlborough Magic at Rapaura! Please be mindful, this is a working vineyard and there will be vineyard machinery and contractors working in the vineyard from time to time.The top bunk in bedroom 4 is rated at 85 kilograms maximum so is mainly offered for children. Adults are able to use this but most observe the weight rating.Please note that the studio is connected to the house and can be accessed internally.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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling 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: 1,884 square feet ## Similar properties ![6 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90680000/90678100/90678099/756b8f39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Botham's Beauty - Blenheim Holiday Home Blenheim - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=90678099&PinnedHotelID=90678099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110800000/110791000/110790922/dfa507ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Springfields Homestead - Rapaura Holiday Home Blenheim - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=110790922&PinnedHotelID=110790922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97038500/97038498/60e1bc4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dragonflycottage, Fully equiped 2 bathrooms, kitchen, 4 bedrooms st Grovetown - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=97038498&PinnedHotelID=97038498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34397600/34397575/bbb50db9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Hawkesbury Homestead Estate, Swimming Pool, Tennis court, Wine Country. 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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 Marlborough Magic Rapaura Home Marlborough Magic Rapaura Holiday Home Marlborough Magic - Rapaura Holiday Home Rapaura 597201 Marlborough Magic - Rapaura Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.484688,173.83655&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:drd%7CFmm_d%60%40%3FS%3FU%40U%3FQ%40U%40S%3FUBU%40U%40Q%40SBUBQBUBSBSBSBUDQBSDSDQDUDQDQFQDUFQDQFQFSHMFQFQHSFMHQFOHOHQJMHOHOHMJOHOJMJKJOJKJOJKJKJKLKJKLKLIJKLKLILGLILGLILILGNILELILCNELGNELENENALENCNANCLANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDL%40NDNDLDNFLDLBNHLDLHLFNHLHLFLHLFJHLJLHLJJJLJJJJJJJLJJNJJHNJJJLHNJNJLHNHNHLHPHNHNFPHLFRHPFPFLFRFPDPFPFTDPFPDPDTBPDPDTBPDTBRBRBRBTBP%40T%40RBP%40T%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40P%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAP%3FTATARATATCPATARCRCRCTCPCRETCPETEPCRERERGPEPGRGREPGPGPGNGPIPGPINGPILINIPININILKNKNILKNKJILKLKLMJKJKJKLMJKJMJMHMJKFMHMHMFMFOHMHMFMDOHMDMDODMDODODMBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOEMEOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMIMIMGMGMIMIMGMKKMMGMKKKMMKKKKKKKMKMKMKKKOIMKOIOIMIOKOIQIOGMIQGOIQGQGQIOGQGQEQGSESGQEQESESESESCSEQCUCSCQCUCSCSCSAUAQAUCU%3FSAUAU%3FQAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AjE5U3c-cV-AcJdDKi4_K_eDfcQ=) Blenheim, Marlborough #### What's nearby - Hans Herzog Estate - 2 min drive - 2.9 km - Cloudy Bay Vineyards - 6 min drive - 6.5 km - St Clair Winery - 7 min drive - 10.0 km - Bladen Winery - 9 min drive - 5.1 km - Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre - 15 min drive - 17.6 km #### Getting around - Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Vines Village - ‬11 min walk - ‪Whitehaven Wines Cellar Door - ‬11 min walk - ‪Wither Hills Vineyards Marlborough - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cork & Keg - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Fancy Cow - ‬1 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Marlborough Magic - Rapaura Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Marlborough Magic - Rapaura Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Marlborough Magic - Rapaura Holiday Home? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Marlborough Magic - Rapaura Holiday Home located? > Situated in Rapaura, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of No.1 Family Estate and Nautilus Estate. Hans Herzog Estate and Wairau River are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Marlborough Magic - Rapaura Holiday Home Reviews 9.8 ### 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 12 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle L. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very enjoyable stay The house was very well equipped, clean, spacious & comfortable for our group of 8. Excellent location within easy drive to many wineries. A very enjoyable stay overall. ##### Michelle L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucinda W. Oct 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Property was perfect for a large family group of adults and children. Kitchen spacious, rooms well spaced to give everyone their own area, outdoor area safe & great for children’s play. We loved the location - close to lots of wineries and just out of town. Peaceful, clean and a treat for a family getaway. ##### Lucinda W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren H. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs LH Clean, spacious, well stocked house in a beautiful location perfect for a girls weekend away. ##### Lauren H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Di P. Dec 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday get together Families and Friends from Australia and New Zealand. A great place for multiple families. Even had a game of backyard cricket between bursts of rain. A great place for a base to visit local vineyards . ##### Di P. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dheeren i. Aug 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Eveline our Host was truly amazing, she was someone you would want to mage your property. Beautify property and is a MUST book if you are heading down there. Perfect for large or small family's. the setting is second to none on a beautiful site amongst the wines yards and back drop of the ranges. in-spite of the inclement weather the place made up for everything. Will certainly be booking this in the near future. Thanks to the Owners who have maintained this property to the highest standards. ##### dheeren i. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tirzah S. Mar 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wineries Great size property for 5 couples. Everything we needed. ##### Tirzah S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew A. Dec 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away with friends Wonderful property, well equipped and absolutely perfect setting. Would definitely return. ##### Matthew A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane Nicholson Nov 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large home for large groups Lovely clean, spacious home in attractive setting. Very good for a large group. ##### Jane Nicholson Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### hugh t. Oct 19, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 family groups coming together over the school holidays. Beautiful property that had everything we needed to really enjoy our break. ##### hugh t. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. Dec 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spacious house in a good location to see the local area. I would book again Overall very pleased with our accomodation and would recommend it. Great stay. ##### Sarah B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny H. Aug 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, Great Location!! We were a group of 7 staying for a weekend away. The house suited us perfectly, it had enough space for everyone and the location was fantastic for our itinerary. Eveline (the Property Manager) was great and even organised more wood for the fire when we ran low. We would definitely be looking to rebook this house for our next trip away to Blenhiem. ##### Penny H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice B. Apr 6, 2018 #### Fantastic location and property. Fantastic location and property. Just what we need for our big group, prob add on unit for group next time. Fabulous stay and clean tidy relaxing property. We’ll be back! ##### Alice B. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Outaouais](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Outaouais-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6058222-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Yonge-Eglinton](https://www.expedia.ca/Yonge-Eglinton-Toronto-Hotels.0-n6200039-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels.d178245.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Moose-Jaw-Hotels-Temple-Gardens-Hotel-Spa.h1627315.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads Rest](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Nomads-Rest.h27954748.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Victoria](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hotels.d4138.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with an Indoor Pool in Ottawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels-Hotels-With-Indoor-Pool.0-0-d178296-tHotelswithIndoorPool.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Caribbean Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Georgetown-Hotels-Caribbean-Inn.h36056229.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Raphaël – Relais & Châteaux](https://www.expedia.ca/Rome-Hotels-Bio-Hotel-Raphael-Relais-Chateaux.h3654.Hotel-Information) > > [Tree Houses Hotel Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/Florencia-Hotels-Tree-Houses-Hotel-Costa-Rica.h35128198.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels.d6023515.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Rossio Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Rossio-Square-Hotels.0-l507719-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/sgn/vancouver-to-ho-chi-minh-city) > > [Flights from Seattle (SEA) to Kathmandu (KTM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sea/ktm/seattle-to-kathmandu) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Tulum (TUY)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/tuy/toronto-to-tulum) > > [Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/jnb/yeg/johannesburg-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Manila (MNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/mnl/edmonton-to-manila) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Zürich (ZRH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/zrh/montreal-to-zurich) > > [Flights from YEA-All Airports to Kelowna Intl.](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yea/ylw/edmonton-to-kelowna) > > [Flights from Pearson Intl. to NYC-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/nyc/toronto-to-new-york) > > [Flights from Windsor (YQG) to Winnipeg (YWG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqg/ywg/windsor-to-winnipeg) > > [Flights from Guadalajara (GDL) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/gdl/yul/guadalajara-to-montreal) > > [Flights from Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/602873/flights-from-halifax) ### Activities > [Things to do in Sao Paulo](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Sao-Paulo.d180023.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Brantford](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Brantford.d6245.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) ### General > [Visit Chester](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester.dx6590) > > [Visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Palmas-De-Gran-Canaria.dx2117)