[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village Vacation home in Mapua ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74108000/74107921/0cdefed6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74108000/74107921/e19ef434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74108000/74107921/3212ff97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathtub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74108000/74107921/w1912h1080x4y0-c8c6b37e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74108000/74107921/83d7830a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Sunny Private and Comfortable, in picturesque Ruby Bay, offers a warm homey feeling with comfortable beds and high-quality linen. Unwind with a cup of coffee from the coffee machine or enjoy cozy evenings by the TV; convenient washer/dryer available. The modern kitchen is perfect for dining al fresco using outdoor furniture/BBQ while staying connected with fast WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village Welcome to "Sunny Private and Comfortable," a gorgeous home located in picturesque Ruby Bay. This gem accommodates a maximum of six guests . For your sleep comfort, the bedrooms are arranged and aptly designed to give you a warm homey feeling coupled with a good night's rest.All have comfortable beds with high quality linen. Amenities are thoughtfully provided to enhance your stay. Savor your morning cup of coffee brewed from our the coffee machine. Enjoy a cozy evening in front of the TV after a day exploring Ruby Bay. Make use of the convenient washer and dryer. The modern and well-equipped kitchen has you coverred before dining al fresco using the outdoor furniture and BBQ. Should the evenings get chilly, our heat pump will ensure a toasty atmosphere. Don't worry about staying connected, we've got you covered with fast, reliable Wifi. During the day, explore the proximity and lose yourself in Ruby Bay's beautiful outdoors and the nearby Mapua seaside village with it's array of cafes, restuarants and shops. Upon your return, unwind and find comfort in your private oasis as the sun sets. At Sunny Private and Comfortable, your convenience is our priority, and your comfort is our passion. We look forward to welcoming you. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the sea ### 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117019000/117018951/d89c2375.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mana Nalu - Mapua Holiday Home with Heated Pool And Just Steps From Mapua Wharf Māpua - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=117018951&PinnedHotelID=117018951&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83060000/83057600/83057521/bdf71f90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A very popular holiday home with great reviews Māpua - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=83057521&PinnedHotelID=83057521&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113880000/113877700/113877665/ab5e984b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maple Durham Cottage close to Mapua Village with rural views and cottage garden Mapua - Washer - Parking available - Microwave 4.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=113877665&PinnedHotelID=113877665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117873400/117873305/w1439h1046x0y0-cf4c2cae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax in Riwaka, Sun, Space, Cycle Riwaka - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=117873305&PinnedHotelID=117873305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66230000/66226600/66226508/6f355b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A very popular holiday home close to the beach and Mapua Village Ruby Bay - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=66226508&PinnedHotelID=66226508&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63941400/63941357/aca38112.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Well equipped, thoughtfully prepared and walking distance to town. 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Everything at your door Motueka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=99524107&PinnedHotelID=99524107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 199\_35 ## 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-41.22819%2C173.07957&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xiyQVFz9CxZW2Ob-gcbS_w5yu_8=) Ruby Bay, Tasman #### What's nearby - Mapua Wharf - 10 min drive - 5.1 km - Richmond Mall - 24 min drive - 25.9 km - Kaiteriteri Beach - 32 min drive - 33.6 km - Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 33 min drive - 35.4 km - Trafalgar Park - 37 min drive - 39.0 km #### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sprig & Fern Mapua - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Playhouse Cafe & Theatre Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mapua Village Bakery - ‬4 min drive - ‪Alberta's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Java Hut - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village located? > Located in Ruby Bay, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mapua Wharf and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kina Peninsula and Mahana Estates. Tasman Golf Club and Seifried Estate Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A great family home in a semi rural location close to Ruby Bay Beach and Mapua Village Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kendal P. Mar 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely stay! My husband and I were so pleased to stay in such a lovely, clean and tastefully decorated house. We had a wonderful time and loved sitting at the outside table for our meals. The house had everything we needed and we couldn’t have wished for anything else. Thankyou for a lovely stay! ##### Kendal P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn T. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful base Perfect for a a few days with friends. Will be difficult to beat. Highly recommend ##### Kathryn T. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin M. Jan 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Just like it was advertised - sunny, private and comfortable. Enjoyed the location in between Nelson and Motueka and the wharf at Mapua and amenities were lovely. Exceeded our expectations. ##### Erin M. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steph H. May 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A home away from home We loved this house. It had everything we needed and really felt like a home away from home. Highly recommended! ##### Steph H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hamish G. Feb 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal for families Very comfortable and spacious home away from home. All the facilities needed by a family. Very quiet and private. ##### Hamish G. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul M. Mar 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very comfortable Mapua stay We enjoyed the property very much. It was very well equiped and we can’t really fault it. The only aspect we were not happy with was the “Registration” process. In all the properties we have stayed at, this was the only time we had to register online. To do that, key components were to send an image of my credit card and an image of my drivers license (or passport). Sending an image of my credit card wasn’t so bad (although I resented it) what I really objected to was that my drivers license has my signature on it. This really is an identity risk and I won’t do it again! ##### Paul M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lee H. Mar 14, 2023 Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### The host needs work Can’t comment on the property itself as due to unforeseen circumstances we did not use the property however the response and service provided form the “host” was terrible. Point blank ignored any questions I had and when questioned as to why I was over changed all I got as a reply was, oh I don’t know but maybe it’s a credit card fee. Then nothing Won’t be using them again ##### Lee H. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### william p. Jan 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### sunny,private comfortable. I would add modern to the above-very happy and impressed with 44 pine hill road-we particularly liked the privacy and the peace and quiet.Spent 3 nights and wished for more-modern facilities and ease of using the property was a plus. Would use again . William ##### william p. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. Oct 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Elevated solitude Set on an elevated site this home was a wonderful location for our families holiday. A short 500m walk to the nearby beach complimented the short drive or longer walk into Mapua for several amenities. The home is warm, comfortable and enjoys plentiful sun into the living area. The beds were equally comfortable ensuring a restful night. In short, we loved our stay and would return to this holiday house in a heartbeat. ##### David C. 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