Title: Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson - 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 # Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson Unwind in the tranquil courtyard or take a short stroll to the bustling city centre with its cafes and shops. A peaceful escape awaits. ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101229400/101229303/f794b640.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101229400/101229303/0da32818.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101229400/101229303/28f6ba1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101229400/101229303/82c747b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101229400/101229303/1db91acc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Birdsong Cottage, your serene haven in Nelson City, offers a private covered courtyard perfect for relaxation. With tasteful furnishings and wooden floorboards, unwind minutes away from Nelson's attractions and the vibrant market. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - 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 home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson Welcome to Birdsong Cottage, your serene haven in Nelson City. This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom retreat is a short 5-minute walk from the vibrant heart of the city - filled with shops, cafes, and the bustling market. For a peaceful escape, the tranquil Maitai River is just a 6-minute stroll away. Step into this charming cottage with its private covered courtyard, perfect for relaxation amid carefully curated greenery. Inside, enjoy wooden floorboards and tasteful furnishings, all just minutes away from Nelson's attractions and a delightful pub/cafe. Ideal for families, couples, and those who prefer convenience, Birdsong Cottage promises comfort and an unforgettable Nelson experience! \*\*Special conditions & notes\*\*: \- Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No Smoking. \- By special written permission only, pets may be allowed - please contact us with details of your pet so this can be discussed. Special terms and a NZD50 pet fee will apply. \*\*Cancellation Policy\*\*: \- Please disregard the "Bookings at this property are non-refundable" information presented on this listing site. \- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks before arrival for any reason and you'll pay no more than 20% of the booking total + VRBO/affiliate site fees. Please refer the Rental Agreement for full details - this is provided for your agreement during the booking process. :-) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44050000/44046000/44045912/8e9d9348.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Superb Sea & Mountain Views with Spa pool! 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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 Nelson City Centre, a neighborhood in Nelson, is home to this vacation home. Nelson Provincial Museum and Founders Heritage Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at South Pacific Distillery and Waahi Taakaro Golf Club. Queens Gardens and Nelson Fun Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Nelson travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson.dx2600) [View more Vacation homes in Nelson](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Private-Vacation-Homes.d2600-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.27488,173.288&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Cr%7BzF_it%60%60%40%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FQ%40U%40U%40U%40S%40S%40SBU%40QBUBSBSBSBUBQDUDQBQDUDQDQDUFQDQFQFSDQHQFQFMFSHQFMHSHMFQHOJOHMHOHMJOHOJMJKJOJKJOJKJKLKJMLIJKLIJKLILKLGLILILGLILGNELILELINELENENELCNCLCNENANCLANCNCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBLBN%40NBN%40LDNBNBLBNDLDNDLDNHLDLHLDNFLHLFLHLHLFLJJHLJLHJJLHJLJJJJLJJNJJHNLJHLJNHNJLHNHLHNHNHPHLFRHLHPFNFPFPFPFPFRDPFPDPFTDPDPDTBPDPDTBPBTBRBRBRBP%40T%40TBR%40R%40R%40T%40T%40T%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FPARATATARARCRATATCPCTCPCRCTCPETEPCPETEPEPGTEPGPEPGPGRGPGPGPGNIPINGNINIPININILINKNILKNILMLILKJKNMJKJKJKJMJKLMFMJKHMJMHMFMHMFMHOFMDMHMDOHMDODMDODM%40ODOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOEMCOEMAOEOEMEOEMIMEMIOEMGMIMGMIMGMIMKMIKKMGKMMKKKMKKKKKKOKKKMKMKMIOKMIOIOIMKOIOGQIOIOGOIQGQGOGQIQESGQGQEQGQEUEQEQEUCQEQEUCQCUCSCQCUCUAQCUASASASAUAUAS%3FQ%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ddfYNwfS0ykuOKKJ-t2KSH5PJDc=) Nelson, Nelson ### What's nearby - Queens Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Christ Church Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Nelson Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Trafalgar Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km ### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Prince Albert - ‬2 min walk - ‪Hawker House - ‬11 min walk - ‪Lombardi's - ‬10 min walk - ‪The Free House - ‬9 min walk - ‪Lambretta's Cafe & Bar - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson located? > Located in Nelson City Centre, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Queens Gardens, The Suter, and Fairfield Park. Botanical Reserve and Christ Church Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Birdsong Cottage - Your Central Haven in Nelson 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven C. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool urban oasis Clean, spacious with great outdoor area for lounging and BBQ. Close to downtown on quiet street. Hosts very responsive. ##### Steven C. 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