Title: Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home - 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 # Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home Cottage in Tennyson Inlet with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home ![Interior - Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home (Tennyson Inlet)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37921100/37921016/7b0bd646.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home (Tennyson Inlet)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37921100/37921016/d6f7d01c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home (Tennyson Inlet)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37921100/37921016/b9ed9468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster - Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home (Tennyson Inlet)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37921100/37921016/dd9d92fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home (Tennyson Inlet)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37921100/37921016/03d99183.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the waterfront of The Marlborough Sounds, Lanza Retreat is a 3-bedroom haven with Wi-Fi and your own private jetty. Enjoy laid-back holiday dining on the BBQ or unwind in the sun as you gaze at the tranquil outlook. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home Enjoying a waterfront position at The Marlborough Sounds, Lanza Retreat is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Penzance Bay holiday home with W-Fi, plus your own private jetty! This Penzance Bay holiday home includes warm and welcoming open plan living, with a fireplace for ideal winter retreats. When the weather is warmer, find you favourite perch outdoors and soak up the stunning scenery! There is ample room to unwind in the sun as you gaze at the tranquil outlook, or fire up the BBQ and enjoy laid back holiday dining. Bedroom 1 at this Penzance Bay accommodation includes an ensuite, and is fitted with a queen bed. Bedroom 2 also has a queen bed, while bedroom 3 includes 2 single beds. Additional sleeping space is available in the library area, with a single bed - a perfect spot for the kids to camp out! In addition to the master ensuite, there is a family bathroom to service the remaining rooms. Lanza Retreat is in a great location approximately 77 kms from Nelson City (1 1/2 hrs driving time), 50 kms from Blenheim, and only 30 kms from Rai Valley (45 mins driving time.) Penzance is a very sheltered bay surrounded by gigantic ferns and native bush - perfect for waterskiing/wake-boarding and kayaking. Enjoy access right on your doorstep to some of the regions best fishing spots, gorgeous stoney beaches, and clear waters that you will often find the dolphins and seals visiting, and sometimes the Orcas. The large public jetty is a 5 minute walk away and has excellent facilities with a concrete boat ramp to launch your boat no matter whether its low or high tide, then bring around to the private mooring and jetty. If you are bringing a boat in you will have to bring your own fuel or there is a fuel station at Rai Valley (only accessed by road and takes 45 minutes from Lanza Retreat). If you are coming in a launch by sea there is diesel only available at Elaine Bay (15 mins by boat). The kids will love the swimming platform close to the main beach and jetty, along with a large reserve for that backyard summer game of cricket. Enjoy kayaking (a single & double kayak plus x2 children's skiffs are available) the crystal clear waters from our private jetty and meander around the stunning coastline of Penzance Bay. WALKING TRACKS: Some of the most stunning native bush in New Zealand is right at our doorstep! If you are into running, walking or mountain biking these tracks are well worth exploring, including the Opouri Bridle Track, the Nydia Track, and Archer's Track \*\*FISHING CHARTER\*\* We have a Fishing Charter available for booking, enjoy a full day of sun, sea and fishing - to make your stay an even more memorable experience at Lanza Retreat. Picked up and delivered right back to our very own jetty - all fish is filleted and ready for you to just cook and enjoy. A fantastic day to be had on the waters of the outer Marlborough Sounds. Everything you need for an amazing escape to The Sounds awaits at this idyllic location... Lanza Retreat awaits! As shown in the photos, this property has unfenced access to a large expanse of bush nearby. It is essential that guests take personal responsibility for the safety of their group in and around the bush area adjacent to the property.As there is unfenced access to the bay and private jetty, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water. No pets allowed - the area is home to many native birdsPLEASE NOTE that there is no rubbish removal service at this property and guests must take their rubbish with them.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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Things to do - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Swimming 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37945300/37945249/4e9a8823.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home Mahakipawa Arm - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=37945249&PinnedHotelID=37945249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58010000/58003100/58003060/d7f6fbb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vineyard Hideaway, peace and tranquility Renwick - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=58003060&PinnedHotelID=58003060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34617300/34617264/w933h626x0y0-1229ce34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LUXURY HOLIDAY HOME ON QUEEN CHARLOTTE DRIVE Anakiwa - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=34617264&PinnedHotelID=34617264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46090000/46086000/46085933/c8208eeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bora castle. 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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 Lanza Retreat Penzance Bay Holiday Home 599548 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.093403,173.7647&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tdxyFklqc%60%40%3FS%3FU%3FQ%40S%3FU%40U%40U%40Q%40SBU%40U%40QBUBSBSBSBQDUBQDUDQBQDUDQFQDQFSFSDSFMFQFQFQHSFMHQFOHQHOHMHOHQHOJMHKJOJOHKJOJKJMJMLIJMJKLKJKLGLKLMJGLILGLILINGLILELGNGLGLENELENENCLENALENCNANCLANCN%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNDL%40NDNBLDLDNDNDLFLFLFNDLHLFLHLHLFLHLFLLJFLJLJJJLJJLJHJLJLJJJLJLJNHNJJHLHNHPJNHLHNFPHNFPHLFRFPHPFPFLDRFRDRFPDPDPDTDPDPBTDPBTBPBRBRBRBTBP%40T%40T%40RBP%3FT%40T%40T%3FR%40P%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAP%3FTARAT%3FTCPATARATCPCTCTCPCRCRCREPCTEPEPETEPEPGRENGTEPGNGPIPGRGPILGRILGPININKLIPININKJINKLKNKHKLKLKJKLKJMJKJMJMJKHMJMFMHMHMFMFMHMHODMHMBMHODODMDMDOBODM%40OFO%40OBM%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMGOAMEOCOEMEOEMEMIOCMIMEMIOIMGMGMIMIKGMKMKMIKKMKKKKKMMKKKMKMKMIKKMKOIKKOIOIQIMIOIOIQGMISGMIQGSGQGQGOEQGUGOESGQEQEUCQEQEUCQESCSCSCQCUCUAQAUCSAUAQAUAU%3FSAU%3FQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SPVpHz3Mxd_gFELQH_sR17T89Do=) Tennyson Inlet, Marlborough #### What's nearby - Penzance Bay \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Betty Archer Recreational Reserve \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Duncan Bay \- 15 min drive \- 7.6 km #### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 105 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home? ### What time is check-out at Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home? ### Where is Lanza Retreat - Penzance Bay, Tennyson Inlet Home located? ## Have a question? 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