Title: Self contained unit in a rural setting, 5 min to town and beach! - 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 apartment # Self contained unit in a rural setting, 5 min to town and beach! Apartment in Motupipi with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89153000/89152905/0e8e3ef3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89153000/89152905/8d300643.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89153000/89152905/5b109113.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89153000/89152905/f3413b55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89153000/89152905/7406ba87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of a small beef farm, Cow Shed Cottage is a charming retreat. Enjoy lovely rural views from this cosy one bedroom studio, unwind with free view TV or cook up something tasty on the Weber BBQ. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Self contained unit in a rural setting, 5 min to town and beach! This old cow shed has recently been converted into a cosy one bedroom studio. Having been relined, insulated, with new chattels throughout, it has come a long way from its Cow Shed beginnings... The cottage is set a small beef farm, just a five minute drive from Takaka. If Biking is your thing, we have several top class bike tracks close within 3km, plus a bike path to both Town and Pohara. Small weber BBQ provided for cooking outside and microwave inside. Plus there's free view TV if you get bored of the lovely rural views! ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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 - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Paper towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42711300/42711212/2ebe2a9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Woody Mamaku Retreat . 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-40.858,172.8455&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lejxFk%7B%7D%7D_%40%3FU%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FS%40U%40Q%40U%40UBS%40Q%40UBUBQBUBQBSBSDSDQDUBQDQDSFSDQFQDSFQFQFQFOFQFQHMHSFOHQHMHOHQHOHMJOHKJOHMJKJOJKJOJKLKJKJKLKJMLGLKJILKLGLILILGLINGLELILENELENELENELENENCLANENCNCLAN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FNCNBN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FN%40LBNBNDN%40LBNDLDNDLDNDNDLDLDLHNDLFLHLFLHLHLFLJLHJJLFLLJJJJLJJJJJJNJJJNJJJLHNJJHNHLHNJPHNHLFPHNFRHLFPFPFNHPDPFPFRDPFPDRDRDPDPBTDPDRBRBRBPBTBPBT%40TBP%40R%40T%40T%40P%40T%40R%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FRATATAPATATARCPATCTCPCTCPCRCREREPCTEPEPEPETGPERGPGPEPIPGNGPGPINGPINGPILINKPINILINKJINKLKJKNKJKNKJKJMJKJKJMJMHKJMHMJMFMHMHMFMHMFODMHMDMDODODMDODMDOFM%40O%40ODOBMBO%40O%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FMAOCOCOEMAOAOGMEOEMEOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMIMGMIMIMGMKKIMKMIKKMKKKKKMKKKKOKKKOKKIMKOIKKOIMIOIQIOIMIQGOIQIOGQGQGOGQGQGQEQGSEQGUEQEQCQEUEQESCSCSCQCUCQCUAUAQCSAUAUAQAU%3FUAS%3FQ%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MNoWZFVktc4dzoR-MaII-6XiAhg=) Motupipi, Tasman #### What's nearby - Pohara Beach - 5 min drive - 5.1 km - Golden Bay - 9 min drive - 8.4 km - Tata Beach - 13 min drive - 12.0 km - Te Waikoropupu Springs - 15 min drive - 12.0 km - Totaranui Beach - 36 min drive - 28.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Roots Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Nikau - ‬5 min drive - ‪Penguin Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Self contained unit in a rural setting, 5 min to town and beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Self contained unit in a rural setting, 5 min to town and beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Self contained unit in a rural setting, 5 min to town and beach!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Self contained unit in a rural setting, 5 min to town and beach! located? > Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Pohara Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rawhiti Cave and Golden Bay. Ligar Bay Beach and Tata Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Self contained unit in a rural setting, 5 min to town and beach! Reviews 9.2 ### 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha P. Jan 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location Was am enjoyable stay with great hosts who I contacted on messenger multiple times. Such a good stay. ##### Samantha P. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul L. Feb 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and quiet Beautiful setting and very nice unit with friendly host ##### Paul L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teena J. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Cowshed Thank you for a wonderful couple of nights - loved the peaceful country setting and the property was just as listed. Thoroughly recommend to anyone - thanks again. ##### Teena J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ian M. Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### cow shed christmas very compact , nice rural outlook. Does lack cooking facility , difficult to bbq in rain and with nothing other than tongs for our eggs. apart from glass container , nowhere to put rubbish and recycling. no fresh towels for our 5 night stay. Handy to beaches and town, great for younger couple into the outdoors. ##### Ian M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona K. Jan 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet cottage close to local towns. Comfortable quiet relaxing stay. Clean tidy good views and close to local entertainment. ##### Fiona K. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Anita N. Feb 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anita Perfect spot for us as we live on a farm. Quiet. As we are older found bed hard, a topper would help, could be taken off if you like a firm bed.. Only slept here really as there is so much to see and do in the area. Needed a top up of tea bags and soap which was promptly delivered. Very handy to town and beaches. ##### Anita N. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephen W. Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Old Cowshed Everything was as listed. Basic soap could have been more than a bit of hand wash. A dishcloth could also have been useful for cleaning up at the end of washing up and for cleaning up at the end of our stay along with a broom or brush and pan. Beautiful outlook. Overall a great stay at an affordable price. ##### Stephen W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Monique H. Feb 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Cosy and compact space, clean and tidy, good location. ##### Monique H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cashan B. Jan 15, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay for a few days in Golden Bay Space is well used for a solo traveller or couple to have a nice place to stay while exploring the area. Doesn't feel cramped. No internet access, but this is kind of nice so that you can disconnect. Handy location to Takaka town and Pohara/Tata beaches. Lovely to eat dinner on the deck while listening to birdsong, but bring bug spray. If the place had fly screens that would make it even better, as in the summer it warms up and retains the heat, but you don't want to leave the doors open because the mosquitoes come in with the fresh air. ##### Cashan B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen T. Jan 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A tranquil escape in a unique space Really enjoyed the peaceful setting, the house is unique and reasonably well equipped. ##### Maureen T. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very modern and well appointed accommodation. Great for a relaxing weekend in Golden Bay. ##### Greg Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina H. Mar 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Weekend Getaway We had a great time staying here. The location was good for getting around golden bay and the accommodation was really comfortable. ##### Christina H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna F. Mar 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely outlook, very handy to plenty of great activities Really enjoyed our stay, welcoming and friendly host. Loved the quirkiness of the property, clean and fresh and very pleasant place to stay. Very handy to a wide range of great activities to do - well worth walking to Rawhiti Caves, swimming at Pohara Beach and the ford down the road, gathering seafood at Patons Rock and of course so close to Takaka. Would definitely stay there again and do recommend it. ##### Joanna F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne S. Jan 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic hosts Great hosts excellent facilities highly recommended ##### Anne S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### David P. May 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### David P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025