Title: Moetapu Bay Bliss - Marlborough Sounds Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Moetapu Bay Bliss - Marlborough Sounds Retreat Vacation home in Moetapu Bay with kitchen and balcony ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107123200/107123117/49d0780c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107123200/107123117/84b21b52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107123200/107123117/f54e06be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107123200/107123117/1bc20fe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107123200/107123117/7dbd5297.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Moetapu Bay Bliss offers a tranquil retreat amidst the scenic Marlborough Sounds. Enjoy north-facing views of Mahau Sound and Pelorus Sound, unwind on the expansive veranda or by the wood-burning fireplace, take a private path to a secluded beach with kayak access and nearby community jetty. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 111722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Moetapu Bay Bliss - Marlborough Sounds Retreat Perfect for families or friends, this spacious five-bedroom home offers breathtaking north-facing views of the Bay, Mahau Sound, Pelorus Sound, and the Kenepuru landscape. The upper level features a lounge with a table tennis table, a separate TV area, and a private balcony off the main bedroom with an ensuite. Downstairs, enjoy a generous living, dining, and kitchen area with a pool table and wood-burning fireplace. Step outside to the expansive veranda and soak in the tranquil surroundings. As night falls, retreat to the cosy, well-appointed bedrooms and have a restful slumber to get you ready for another adventure-filled day! Venture along a pathway to the waterfront, where a private beach and a level area for dinghies and kayaks await. The community jetty and sandy Elephant Point beach are nearby. A consented mooring for boats up to 10 meters makes for effortless days on the water. Moetapu Bay Bliss is a haven for nature lovers, offering a symphony of birdsong by day and the calls of moreporks by night under a star-filled sky. What are you waiting for? Book this lovely retreat and have an unforgettable escape in the scenic Marlborough Sounds! All guests should take care when entering/exiting the driveway as it is steep. As the property has unfenced access to the beach and there are creeks in the area, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.All guests should take care when using the internal stairs as they are steep. 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 house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Microwave, dishwasher, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106390000/106388100/106388085/c09e4008.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Moetapu Magic - Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home Picton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=106388085&PinnedHotelID=106388085&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108840000/108831900/108831861/7a6d43db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nature's Luxury - Moetapu Bay Holiday Home Picton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=108831861&PinnedHotelID=108831861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111330000/111325100/111325027/d786b28a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront & spacious. 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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 643206 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.264706,173.8499&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hsyzF%7B%60bd%60%40%3FS%3FU%40U%3FQ%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40QBU%40SBSBS%40UBQBUDSBSDSBQDSDSDQDSDSFQDSFODSFQFQFQHOFQFQHOHQFOHQHMHOHOJMHOJOHMJOJKJOJKHMLKJMJKLKJKLKJILKLGLKLIJGLINILGLILENGLELINELENELENCLENANELCNANCNANCL%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLHLDNFLDLHLFNHLHJFLHLJLFLJJHLJJJLJJJJLLJHLJJJNJJJNHLJNHNJLHNHNHLHPFNHPHNFPFPHNFPFPFPDRFNDRFPDRDRDPDRDRBPDRBRDRBTBP%40TBRBR%40RBT%40P%40T%40T%3FR%40T%40P%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FTAPAT%3FTARATAPCTATCPCRATCPCTETCPERCREPEREREPERGREPGPEPGPGPGPINGPGPINIPGNIPINILINKLINKNILKNKJKNKJILMLKJKJMJKJMJKHMJMFMJMHKHMFOHMFMHMDOHMDMFODMDODMDOBMDO%40OFM%40O%40OBOBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOCOAMAOGOAMEOCMEOEMEOEMGMEOIMEMIMGOIMGKIMIMKMGMKKIMKKKMKKKKKMMIMKKKOKKKOIMKOIOKMIOIMIOIQGOIQIOGQGQIOGQGQGQEQGQEQGSESEQESESEQCSESCQEUCUCQAUCSCQAUCUAQAUAS%3FUAU%3FQAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U2TuU4Br97ndbKLADTBWuMjAK4Q=) Picton, Marlborough #### What's nearby - Okiwa Bay - 19 min drive - 12.2 km - Kenepuru Sounds - 30 min drive - 15.1 km - Pelorus Eco Adventures - 31 min drive - 21.2 km - Picton Ferry Terminal - 41 min drive - 27.6 km - Picton Harbour - 42 min drive - 28.0 km #### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬30 min drive - ‪The Sneaky Beach Cafe - ‬30 min drive - ‪Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬16 min drive - Pelorus Bridge Cafe - ‪Live Mussels - ‬30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Moetapu Bay Bliss - Marlborough Sounds Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Moetapu Bay Bliss - Marlborough Sounds Retreat located? > Situated in Moetapu Bay, this vacation home is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Okiwa Bay and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Kenepuru Sounds. Pelorus Eco Adventures and Pelorus Sound are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Moetapu Bay Bliss - Marlborough Sounds Retreat Reviews 10 ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa N. Sep 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely place for an extendeded family holiday. Unbeatable views, nature and privacy. Great beach with seafood on the doorstep. House was well equipped for kids and adults with plenty of space and different areas to hang out or get together. ##### Lisa N. 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