[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach Cottage in Moetapu Bay with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45033500/45033413/6ad8ae27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45033500/45033413/3dfa7131.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45033500/45033413/bcae4abf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45033500/45033413/eb565951.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45033500/45033413/c2f3a354.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience Sounds Magic's serene beachfront setting with a classic kiwi getaway. Unwind in the cozy open-plan living area, gaze out at peaceful scenery from the deck, or take a stroll down to the waters edge for walks along the beachfront. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - 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. ### Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach Enjoying an amazing beachfront setting, Sounds Magic is a 2 bedroom Moetapu Bay bach. This classic kiwi getaway is the perfect spot for a refreshing break away, with all the basics for a fuss free stay, in an absolutely stunning location! This Moetapu Bay bach includes cosy open plan living, with a wood-burning fireplace to ensure toasty winter stays - kick back on the couch and gaze out to the peaceful Sounds scenery. For sunny summer living, easy outdoor flow makes BBQ's on the deck a great option, with uninterrupted beach and bay views! Bedroom 1 at this Moetapu Bay accommodation is fitted with a queen bed plus a single mattress when required, while bedroom 2 has a bunk bed with a queen bed at the bottom and a single bed on top fit for a child. This is an easy wee set up for couples or a family. This tranquil and private location is ideal for a laid back holiday - unwind and enjoy magical sunrises over the water, stroll down to the water's edge for walks along the beachfront, or set out on adventure... There are walking and cycling tracks to explore, an array of beaches, as well as boating, fishing, and wineries to visit. Plus, the bach is a short drive by sealed road from Havelock. Sounds Magic has you covered for a beautiful Moetapu Bay stay! As the property has unfenced access to the bay, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around waterPlease note that the property is accessed via stairs so may not be suitable for guests with limited mobilityBoat parking available 1km up the road.The top bunk bed is only suitable for children.Please note, the owners may be in the property next door during your stay.Please note that this property sleeps a maximum of 4 adults and 1 child.Absolutely no dogs permitted on the propertyThere is very limited sporadic mobile reception on the OneNZ networkPlease 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 ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing 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) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28140000/28133800/28133761/d5335789.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax and Enjoy - Waterfront Bach in Ngakuta Bay Ngakuta Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 119 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=28133761&PinnedHotelID=28133761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108690000/108689200/108689121/6c7120a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seabreeze Stay - Kenepuru Sound Holiday Home Picton - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=108689121&PinnedHotelID=108689121&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45035400/45035369/a6ac6219.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ngaire's Haven - Mahau Sound Holiday Home Mahau Sound - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=45035369&PinnedHotelID=45035369&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27780000/27776600/27776513/bc0aca90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. 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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 Sounds Magic Moetapu Bay Bach Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach Moetapu Bay Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach Private vacation home 599828 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.26087,173.85866&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:j%7BxzFswcd%60%40%3FS%3FU%3FU%40Q%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40QBU%40S%40SBSBSBSBSBUDQBUDQDSBSDSDOFUDQFQDSFQFQFQFQFOFQHQHOFQHOHQHMHOHOHMJOHMJOHOJKJMJMJMJKLKJMJKLKJKLGLKJILKLILGLILGLINILELGLENILENELENELCNENALENCNANCLCNAN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBLBN%40NBNDL%40NDLBNDLDNDNDLHLDLFNDLHLHLFLHLFLHLJLHJJLFLJJJJJLLJJJJJLJLJLJJJNHNJLHNHLHNJNHLHPFNHPFNHPFPFNFPHPDPFPFRDPFPDTDNDRDRBRDPDTBPBTBRBRBRBR%40RBR%40T%40P%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FP%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FPATATARATAPATCTAPCRCTCPCTCTCPETEPCPETEPEPETGPEPGPGPEPIPGRGLGPIRGLIPGNIPINKLINININKLINKLKJKNKJKNKJKJMJKJKJMJMHKJMFMLMFMHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMFODODMFODM%40ODMBODO%40OBM%40OBOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAO%3FOCMCOAOCOAMEOCOEMAOEMGOEMEOGMEMIMEOIMGMIMGMIMGMMKGMKMIKKMKKKKKMKKKKOKKKOKKIMKOIMKOIOIOIMIOIQIOGQIMISGQGMGSGQGQGQEQGQEQGUEQEQCUEQEQCUEQCUCUCQCUCSAQAUCUAQAUASAU%3FUAQ%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_GJEvtA5Y3UMk1t24R1wSqsWTlg=) Moetapu Bay, Marlborough #### What's nearby - Okiwa Bay - 18 min drive - 11.9 km - Kenepuru Sounds - 28 min drive - 14.0 km - Picton Ferry Terminal - 39 min drive - 26.5 km - Picton Harbour - 40 min drive - 26.9 km - Waikawa Marina - 45 min drive - 31.2 km #### Getting around - Picton (PCN) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mills Bay Mussels - ‬28 min drive - ‪The Sneaky Beach Cafe - ‬28 min drive - ‪Queen Charlotte Tavern - ‬14 min drive - Pelorus Bridge Cafe - ‪Live Mussels - ‬28 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mahakipawa Arm, Okiwa Bay, and Kenepuru Sounds. Lochmara Lodge Arts Centre and Pelorus Eco Adventures are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sounds Magic - Moetapu Bay Bach Reviews 8.4 ### 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 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen H. Feb 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waitangi weekend A magical short stay. Exactly what we were looking for - isolated, off grid, on the water, but striking distance to Nelson, Wairau valley and the Picton Ferry. Simple and isolated Bach retreat. Very highly recommended. ##### Stephen H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kaye C. May 27, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Check-in #### Sounds Magic Bach Lovely weather and views. Older bach but very comfortable and everything you need. Great woodburner kept bach cozy and warm. Gate number needs to be made more visable as was hard to find on road side ##### Kaye C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Suzanne P. Feb 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous location but tricky to find Couldn’t be a more beautiful and peaceful location. This is a true Kiwi bach. Basic and comfortable. Would be helpful when arriving for the first time to have some more details about the location. If the owner/manager doesn’t want to post this in the listing, then provide in an email to the tenant. ##### Suzanne P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Juliette d. May 2, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Juliette d. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. Apr 7, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location We loved our stay at your batch. Went swimming everyday, a perfect slice of paradise. Close enough for day trips to Havelock , Picton, Blenheim and Nelson Would love to come stay again Thanks ##### Laura W. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy W. Mar 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Picture Perfect Fantastic location with easy beach access, stunning views and everything needed for a relaxing stay. Fished from the beach and caught mullet and one decent snapper for our tea. The birdsong and sheltered, quiet location was just bliss. Spark network from deck, though intermittent, was a nice surprise. Sandy, the caretaker of the property was very helpful. Very clean and tidy property and a logburner with plenty of wood just ready to light was a lovely addition. Highly recommend this magical place. ##### Sandy W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona and trevor P. Mar 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kiwi bach Lovely old kiwi bach amazing views great fishing ##### Fiona and trevor P. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fleur H. Nov 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely getaway We have had such a lovely time at this bach. It is perfect being so close to the water as the kids can potter on the beach while still being supervised from the deck. Clean and cozy we highly recommend it. Wish we could live here ☺️ ##### Fleur H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob R. Sep 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Moetapu Bay on the Water's Edge Great place to rest up. Also caught two fish off the beach. Winter time and cold but the stove kept the place warm. Very restful view - could look at it all day. ##### Bob R. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### ben p. Jan 31, 2020 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Property in poor state for our stay Very Disappointed in cleanliness of property. We paid a cleaning and management fee & then had to clean it ourselves. From mars bars wrappers through house to dirty dishes and fridge - place was not up scratch for renting.Wld not rent another property managed by Bachcare on Bookabach again. Made a time to meet Bachcare to check in (which they requested) and property wasnt ready. Perhaps not their fault but we we’re made to feel like it was our fault for turning up on time when they asked us to. Not what you need after a big day travelling with family. ##### ben p. 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