Title: Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature. Cabin in Ligar Bay with kitchen and balcony ![Paper towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42711300/42711212/2ebe2a9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42711300/42711212/166776e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42711300/42711212/07a242ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42711300/42711212/d81d578e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42711300/42711212/dec18b29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature. provides a hot tub and more. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature. Take time to enjoy a cool forest, bird song , frogs and the 10 minute walk down a quiet road to the golden sands of Ligar Bay and after, a secluded soak in an outdoor bath , big enough for two with a beautiful view. Woody Mamaku Retreat is an unique and enlivening indoor and outdoor accommodation on the edge of secluded kanuka forest. The cabin is a c.1950 steel kiln controller room lined in beautiful cypress from locally grown trees with views through a park like setting to the bay and beyond. This comfy room with double bed is connected to a small sunny front deck and a semi covered back porch kitchen with four gas burners, a small fridge,cutlery, cooking utensils, plates etc etc. A hot shower, an out door bath and a separate compost toilet 5 metres up the path. Built in local macrocarpa timber the back porch, toilet and front deck have a natural woody character. It is off the grid , gas and solar powered with 4min eco showers to conserve spring water. There is very limited mobile phone coverage at the cabin but is fine at the beach. By car its 5 minutes toTarakohe Harbour and rock climbing cliffs. 7 mins to Pohara cafes and bars. 15 mins to Takaka township 10 - 15 mins to Abel Tasman track and Wainui Falls. Duvet, sheets, towels etc provided . (Please provide sheets if using massage oils in the bed thanks.l. No pets . No smoking . Minimum 2 night stay. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended ### Kitchen - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Deck ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89153000/89152905/0e8e3ef3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Self contained unit in a rural setting, 5 min to town and beach! 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Heater close to floor. ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco Stay Close to sea Nature Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea nature. Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature. Cabin ## 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-40.83050%2C172.90778&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_Sl8qVcrwZ1RwrONr1oqzRbDBGI=) Tata Beach, Tasman #### What's nearby - Ligar Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Tata Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Pohara Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km - Abel Tasman National Park - 16 min drive - 14.5 km - Totaranui Beach - 26 min drive - 19.5 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪Roots Bar - ‬14 min drive - ‪Molly B’s - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬14 min drive - ‪Nikau - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature. located? > Situated by the sea, this cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ligar Bay Beach, Golden Bay, and Tata Beach. Pohara Beach is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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