Title: Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 - 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 # Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 ## Photo gallery for Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 ![Exterior detail - Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 (Collingwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39130000/39129700/39129659/180-97ea9c6e_edited_7e06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 (Collingwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39130000/39129700/39129659/6cc699b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker - Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 (Collingwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39130000/39129700/39129659/be9680bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 (Collingwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39130000/39129700/39129659/180-676f7dd9_edited_63c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 (Collingwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39130000/39129700/39129659/b2e33ff5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Opua cottage offers a tranquil retreat, nestled among garden and forest surroundings. Unwind on the deck overlooking the serene stream, or fire up a BBQ in the shared garden space. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3269 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 Opua is a small cottage featuring a double and a single bed in open plan with full oven kitchen. French doors open on to decks on two sides overlooking the garden and forest stream. The private bathroom sits on the side deck. Opua shares the access car park and garden grounds with The Innlet apartments and farmhouse villa. The shared garden space includes stream side bbq. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Windsurfing 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) - 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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 Registration Number 103612675 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Opua Garden Cottage, Sleeps 3 Cottage Opua Garden Cottage, Sleeps 3 Collingwood Opua Garden Cottage, Sleeps 3 Cottage Collingwood ## About the area Located in Collingwood, this cottage is in a rural area. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Collingwood Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kahurangi National Park and Pakawau Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cave exploring. [Visit our Collingwood travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Collingwood.dx6144337) [View more Cottages in Collingwood](https://www.expedia.ca/Collingwood-Cottages.d6144337-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-40.62163%2C172.67664&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VHgGuZwqQRv2hBmN0GTdTuvaanE=) Collingwood, Tasman ### What's nearby - ![Such a peaceful place. Especially lucky when you get there in the morning, the sun just coming out from behind the clouds and no one around!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8350/12338511-c92f-431f-96cd-cb6cebf78b57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Te Waikoropupu Springs 31 min drive \- 42.4 km - ![Split Apple Rock, Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112811/03f14d6b-985f-4401-84a9-258e7e1ad8a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Abel Tasman National Park 51 min drive \- 70.5 km - ![#LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112811/526a1aca-20d8-4edd-9a04-62e585f1170b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Abel Tasman Coast Track 51 min drive \- 70.5 km - Pakawau Beach 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Tata Beach 40 min drive \- 59.0 km ### Restaurants - The Courthouse Cafe 7 min drive - Collingwood Cafe 7 min drive - Old School Cafe & Bar 3 min drive - Rosy Glow Chocolate Shop 8 min drive - Tickled Pink 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3? ### What time is check-out at Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3? ### Where is Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Opua Garden Cottage, sleeps 3 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 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ange G. Jan 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing escape Beautiful cabin to stay in. Very natural. Owners very friendly. Very tranquil with amazing gardens and creek. Lots of native birds. Great bbq area. ##### Ange G. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin F. Apr 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little cottage Lovely serene bush surroundings. (Take a torch if you arrive at night!) Great base to explore Farewell Spit and Golden Bay. Comfortable and clean, nicely equipped.Great communication from the host, thank you. ##### Robin F. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward P. Nov 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and quiet Perfect for a quiet weekend away. ##### Edward P. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brendan L. Dec 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Opua Garden Cottage Very nice. ##### Brendan L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott Feb 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication We stayed here over 20 years ago and have dreamed of coming back ever since. We did, and it was as perfect as we remember. So much so, we extended our stay two extra nights. Thanks, Katie & Jonathan, for making the dream come true. ##### Scott Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine T. Oct 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fern Retreat This DEAREST little cottage is situated on the side of a stream nestled in amongst Punga Fern bush, so wonderfully private. Freshly crafted hard wood windows, ceiling, floors and veranda makes it my favorite NZ retreat. Spotlessly clean. ##### Christine T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gillian L. Jan 24, 2025 Liked: Communication, location #### Room was to cluttered. One bigger bed would be more comfortable less furniture. Would be great if the Opua cottage had a booklet for all thing's in the cabin Would be good if less cluttered one queen size bed only.Wi-fi Oven use function Etc.Supply tea towels otherwise ##### Gillian L. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Libby W. Oct 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great central location for Farewell Spit Exploring We loved The Innlet, friendly relaxed host, great location to reach loads of birdwatching opportunities in the area. Very comfortable, clean, quiet and cosy. Highly recommended. ##### Libby W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard Jan 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Well equipped and peaceful cottage. Short walk to the beach and a private bush walk behind to amazing views ##### Richard Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie G. Jan 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot, very serene setting Lovely wooden cottage, fully equipped with a sunny deck overlooking a pretty river - very private and easy to come and go as we liked. Loved the extra details too - the forest walk was especially nice and the homegrown lettuce on the steps made us feel at home! Our hosts were warm and friendly too, recommend! ##### Natalie G. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma C. Jan 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome little cottage in amazing location We had a fantastic stay at Opua cottage and we wished we could have stayed for longer. The location was great for lots of different outdoor activities and the cottage was tucked away in a private and beautiful secluded garden setting. Stunning scenery and an awesome spot for a holiday. ##### Emma C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maaike v. Dec 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful! We loved staying in the garden cottage and plan to come back. ##### Maaike v. 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