Title: Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6128794&destination=Mapua%2C+Tasman+Region%2C+New+Zealand&selected=119509308&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua ## Photo gallery for Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua ![Microwave, dishwasher - Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua (Māpua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119510000/119509400/119509308/64be21dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua (Māpua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119510000/119509400/119509308/aa244360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua (Māpua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119510000/119509400/119509308/2b953bf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua (Māpua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119510000/119509400/119509308/9a72b098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets - Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua (Māpua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119510000/119509400/119509308/1095a8d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available ## 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. ### Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua Near new family-friendly house located centrally in Mapua on quiet cul-de-sac, Kotuku backs onto a sports field with shops, pub, playground and wharf cafes within easy walking distance. An open-plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen, 65” TV with Netflix, three spacious bedrooms, a sparkling clean bathroom, office nook, a large deck with bbq and heaps of off-road parking, all combine to ensure your stay is enjoyable, as attested by many guests. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Classic House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15890000/15886200/15886153/936d5db6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Barn Cabins & Camp Marahau - 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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 ## About the area Mapua is home to this vacation home. SimPit Technologies and Pic's Peanut Butter World are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Richmond Mall and Montgomery Square. Natureland Zoo and Nelson Fun Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Mapua travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mapua.dx6128794) [View more Vacation homes in Mapua](https://www.expedia.ca/Mapua-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6128794-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.252613,173.0933&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vgwzFchn_%60%40%3FU%3FU%3FU%40Q%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40QBU%40S%40QBUBUBQBUBSDQBUDQDQBUDQDQFUDQFQFSDOFSFQFQFOHQFQHOFQHMHSHMHOHMHOJOHMJOJOHKJMJMJMJKLKJKJKLMJKLGLKLIJKLILGLILGNILILELGNELELINELENCNCLGNALENCNANCLANCN%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNDL%40NFN%40LDLDNDNDLHLDLFNDLHLHLFLHLFLHLJLHJJLFLJJLLJJJJJJJJLJLJLJJJNHNJLHNHNHLJNHLHRFLHPFNHPFPFNHPFPFRDNFRDPFPDTDPDPDTDPBPDTBPBRBTBPBTBTBP%40R%40T%40PBT%3FT%40R%40T%3FP%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FPATAT%3FRCTAPATATCPCTCRCPCTCTCPETCPEPETEPEPETGPEPGPEPGPGPIRGLGPIRGLIRGLIPINKLININILKNINKLKJKNKJKNKHKLKJMJKJMJMHKJMHMJMFMHMFMHMHMFODMHMDMFODODMFMDO%40ODMBODO%40OBM%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMEOCMEOEOAMGOEMGMEOEMIMEMGOIMIMGMIMGKKMIMKMIKKMKKKKKMMKIKOKKKOIKKMKOIOKMIOIOIMIOIQIMGSIMGSIQGMGSGQGQEQGQGQEQGUEQEQCUEQEQCUEQCUCUCQCSCUAQAUCUAQAUASAU%3FUAQ%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JeEA8KrX5XQqocf5Le1B2bMNVCk=) Māpua, Tasman Region ### What's nearby - ![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 49 min drive \- 51.6 km - Mapua Wharf 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Tahunanui Beach Reserve 30 min drive \- 35.0 km - Kaiteriteri Beach 31 min drive \- 37.6 km - Trafalgar Park 36 min drive \- 39.3 km ### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre Restaurant 7 min drive - Mapua Village Bakery 5 min walk - Alberta's 11 min walk - Java Hut 3 min walk - Sprig + Fern Mapua 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua? ### What time is check-out at Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua? ### Where is Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kotuku - a quiet retreat in lovely Mapua 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 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula B. Dec 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house and location. Very clean and comfortable. Good communication with host. Easy walking distance to the wharf where we enjoyed dinner and wine tasting. ##### Paula B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine A. Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was welcoming and had all we needed for 3 60 ladies having a quiet weekend away. Location was excellent and it was great being able to walk to the bakery for coffee and treats and to the Wharf area for drinks and dinner.The house was immaculate and the quiet area made it feel relaxing from the moment we walked through the front door. Great weather too, which always is a bonus. ##### Christine A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nataliya H. Oct 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had a great time at this location. Great house, quiet street, would stay again. ##### Nataliya H. 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