Title: Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday 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 # Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home Cottage in Anakiwa with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home ![Interior - Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home (Anakiwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949900/37949854/bc0f67c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home (Anakiwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949900/37949854/c5960308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home (Anakiwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949900/37949854/5ceb8c6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home (Anakiwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949900/37949854/b8e66c83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home (Anakiwa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949900/37949854/d429da00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - 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. ### Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home Serene Sounds is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Anakiwa holiday home in the Marlborough Sounds. Set on a tranquil, spacious section, this private haven is the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle and admire the view! This 2 storey Anakiwa holiday home includes sunny open plan living upstairs. The well presented interior is the perfect backdrop to your laid back getaway, with a fireplace for cosy winter nights... Sky TV is on hand for any indoor days. When the weather is warmer, unwind on the deck and gaze at the bush and sea vistas - this is the ultimate perch to dine al fresco and soak up the sun and fresh air! Upstairs at this Anakiwa accommodation, bedroom 1 has a queen bed, while bedroom 2 includes a king bed. Downstairs, bedroom 3 is fitted with a king bed, and bedroom 4 has a single bunk set plus a queen bed. A sofa bed is also available in the lounge when required - this is an easy option for couples and family groups, with 2 bathrooms - one on each floor. When you are not enjoying the beautiful section, set out on adventure - there are an array of fantastic bays and beaches to visit. Plus, Havelock is a 20 minute drive way, Picton is a 30 minute drive away, and Blenheim is just under an hour away... You refreshing escape starts here, welcome to Serene Sounds! As there is an unfenced stream next to the property, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure there are safe around water Please note cell phone reception may be limited.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 - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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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 599554 Serene Sounds Anakiwa Anakiwa Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home Anakiwa Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.26672,173.90968&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7C_zzFovmd%60%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40S%40Q%40UBU%40QBUBSBQBUBUBQDUDQBQDUDQDQFUDQDQFQFQDQHSFQFMFQHSFOHOHOHQFOJMHOHOHMJOJOHMJKJOJKJOJKJKLKJKLKJKLIJKLILKLGLILGLILILGNELILELGNELENGNELANELCNENANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBNDL%40NDLFNDLDNFLDLHLDNFLHLHLFLHLFLJJHLJLHJJLJJJJJJJLJJNJJJNJJHLJNHNJLHNHNHLHNHPHNFNHNHRFPFLFPFRFPFPDPFPDPFTDPDPDTBPDPDTBPBTBTBPBRBT%40P%40TBT%40P%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPATARATATAPCRATAPCTCTCPCRCTCPETEPCPETEPEPGTEPGPEPGRGNGRGPGNGPIPINGPINIPILINILINKNILKNINKJKLKLKLMJKLKHKJMLKJMFMJKHMJMHMFMHMFMHOHMDMFMDOHMDODMDODMBODO%40MDO%40OBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOCOAOEMAOEMCOEOEMEOEMIMEMGOEMIMIMGMIMGMIMKMIKKMGKKMMKKMIKMKKKMKMKMKKIOKOKMIOIOIMKOGMIQIOIQGOIQGQGOGQISEOGSGQEQEQGUEQEQEUCQEQEUCQCUCSCQCUCUAQCUASAQAUAUASAU%3FQ%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2yGFbsMsaIyRdIsUNeL4-TGIHrk=) Anakiwa, Marlborough #### What's nearby - Okiwa Bay \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Picton Ferry Terminal \- 24 min drive \- 20.1 km - Picton Foreshore \- 25 min drive \- 20.5 km - Picton Harbour \- 25 min drive \- 20.9 km - Kenepuru Sounds \- 39 min drive \- 22.7 km #### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪SCOOZI! - ‬29 min drive - ‪Seabreeze Cafe & Bar - ‬30 min drive - ‪T and O Takeaways - ‬29 min drive - ‪Indulge Ice Cream Parlour - ‬29 min drive - ‪Toastie Lords - Picton - ‬30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home? ### Where is Serene Sounds - Anakiwa Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? 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