Title: The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=45847143&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman Vacation home in Marahau with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman ![Property grounds - The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman (Marahau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45847200/45847143/47aa4c0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman (Marahau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45847200/45847143/70c43806.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman (Marahau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45847200/45847143/fab34e15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman (Marahau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45847200/45847143/fd643465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman (Marahau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45847200/45847143/c85d32f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom2153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - 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. ### The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman Welcome to Pemako Farm's "The Kite"... laid-back, modern, boutique accommodation purpose built for those desiring quality, luxury and seclusion only a few minutes from the start of New Zealand's most popular National Park. Venture up the magical Marahau Valley to your own hidden sanctuary set amongst our 25 acre farm. The babbling waters of the Marahau River flow through the length of our farm and the shimmering hills of the Abel Tasman grace every vista. Wake to the singing of native birds, enjoy all the Abel Tasman National Park has to offer right on your doorstep, and unwind at the end of the day amidst the private, purpose-built surrounds of your own luxury villa. Upon your arrival you will be greeted with a welcome basket featuring a selection of local nibbles and beverages, including locally made muesli for your morning breakfast. It is our sincere pleasure to invite you to experience The Kite and we strive to do whatever it takes to offer you the best trip possible. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to accommodate special requests or needs you may have. \*\*Special conditions and notes\*\*: Our recommendation is to spend a minimum of three to four nights at the Kite, so you can truly take advantage of all the varied activities in the area, and feel refreshed for the rest of your NZ adventure. One-night stays may be possible at a surcharge. Please make an inquiry and we will send a special offer. The Kite is part of our STAY FOR GOOD programme. Five percent of all gross proceeds will be donated to charities in New Zealand and across the globe that focus on giving children a better life. There is a small sealed ford crossing to arrive to the Kite. This access is generally accessible for all cars, as nearly all of our guests have small, 2 -wheel drive rental vehicles. The only exception to this is the very rare day or two per year in time of extreme flood. \*\*Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation\*\*: \- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival). \- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you'll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process. \- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you'll pay no more than 30% of the booking total. \- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we'll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates. \- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions :-) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90010000/90003600/90003541/cad12696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emily's Beach House - Kaiteriteri Holiday Home Kaiteriteri - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=90003541&PinnedHotelID=90003541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45033400/45033390/0652592c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Raisin Town - Marahau Bach Marahau - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=45033390&PinnedHotelID=45033390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100010000/100004000/100003950/32c09ff0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bach 7 by the Sea - Spa Pool & Stunning Views in Marahau Kaiteriteri - Mārahau - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=100003950&PinnedHotelID=100003950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101420000/101414800/101414702/65b0ac7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tata Beach Heights - Spectacular Ocean and Bush Views Tata Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=101414702&PinnedHotelID=101414702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60810000/60807800/60807711/5e9fe912.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secret Garden Lodge - Marahau Holiday Home Marahau - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=60807711&PinnedHotelID=60807711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101763400/101763311/57fdaf51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Kaiteri Beach House by Southern Comfort Accommodation Kaiteriteri - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=101763311&PinnedHotelID=101763311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86660000/86656000/86655909/e2a21461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal Calm | Luxe Stay with Views, Bath & Fire. 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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 Vrbo Property The Kite Abel Tasman Hom The Kite - Abel Tasman Holiday Hom Marahau The Kite - Abel Tasman Holiday Hom Private vacation home The Kite - Abel Tasman Holiday Hom Private vacation home Marahau holiday-nelson-limited-KITE ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-40.98479,172.98311&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:z%7DbyFmwx%7E_%40%3FU%3FS%3FQ%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40Q%40UBU%40Q%40SBUBQBUBUBQBSDSDQBSDSDQDSFSDQDQFQFSFOFSFQFQFMHSFMHSHMHQHOHMHOHOJMHOJOHKJMJOJKJKJOLKJKJKLKJILKJKLILGLKLILGLILINELGLELINELELENENELENANGLANCNALCNANCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBL%40NFN%40LDNDLDNDNDLDLHLDNFLDLHLHLFLHLJLFLHJJLJJHLJJJJJLJJNJJJJJNJLHJJNJNHLHNHNHLHNHPHLHRFLHRFLFPFPHRDNFRFPDPDPFRDRDPDRBRDPDRBRBPBTBTBPBT%40RBP%40T%40T%40P%40T%40R%40T%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRATATARARARATCPATCRCRCRCTCPCTEPEPCTEPEPETGPEPEPGPGREPIPGPGPGNIPGNIPILIRILINILININKLKNIJKNKNKHKJKNMJKJKJMLKFMJKJMHMHMJMFMHMHMFMDOHMDMFMDODODMDODMDOBODMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOCMAOCOAMCOEOCMEOEOEMEMEOEMGMEMIOEMGMIMIMGMKMIMIKKMKKGMMKKKKMKKOKKKIKOKOIKKOIMKOIOIMIOIMISIMIQGOIQGOGQGQGQGQGSGQEQEQGQEUEQEQCUEQEQCUCQCUCSCSCSAUAQCUASASASAUAU%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iotydV3O7UJZHF9aVhdpwixE7UU=) Marahau, Tasman Region #### What's nearby - Marahau Beach \- 8 min drive \- 3.6 km - Abel Tasman Coast Track \- 15 min drive \- 3.3 km - Abel Tasman National Park \- 15 min drive \- 3.3 km - Kaiteriteri Beach \- 21 min drive \- 10.8 km - Little Kaiteriteri Beach \- 22 min drive \- 11.2 km #### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 149 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Park Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Woolshed - ‬27 min drive - ‪Gone Burgers - ‬25 min drive - ‪Waterfront - ‬24 min drive - ‪The Fat Tui - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman have a pool? ### Is The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman? ### What time is check-out at The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman? ### Where is The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Kite - Laid-Back luxury beside the Abel Tasman Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth S. Dec 8, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location The location of this property is wonderfully secluded, surrounded by mature trees, dense shrubs and plants. The birdlife is amazing and you really feel you are in nature. The property is cozy but with most facilities - the outside bath is a highlight. ##### Elizabeth S. 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