Title: River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat Vacation home in Nelson with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat ![Exterior detail - River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106046700/106046657/f184b487.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106046700/106046657/ea8e8bcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106046700/106046657/f8d56a64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106046700/106046657/741aab8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106046700/106046657/3ad73397.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled alongside the picturesque Maitai River in Nelson, New Zealand, River Walk Cottage offers a secluded escape. Enjoy modern comfort enriched by charm and character with a wood-burner fire, deep 'soaker' bath and quality bed linen. Explore the Maitai River Walk directly from the property. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat Nestled alongside the picturesque Maitai River in Nelson, New Zealand, this fully restored circa-1956 cottage offers a secluded yet convenient escape and a wonderful base from which to enjoy all our beautiful region has to offer. Experience modern comfort enriched by the charm and character that can only come from the patina of time. The cottage features a newly renovated open-plan kitchen, a cozy living area with a wood-burner fire, and a bedroom adorned with quality bed linen. Indulge in a rejuvenating soak in the deep 'soaker' bath or explore the Maitai River Walk directly accessible from the property. Whether you're seeking cultural exploration and dining experiences in Nelson or simply craving tranquility in a secluded natural setting, River Walk Cottage is the perfect escape for couples or singles alike... \*\*Special conditions & notes\*\*: \- Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No Smoking. Pets are not permitted. \- Please note the main access to this home is via external steps to the balcony. It is possible to use the rear entry (less steps) once you are checked in. \*\*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 ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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/101000000/100740000/100736700/100736617/44d89012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A very comfortable home with river views and walking distance to Nelson City The Wood - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=100736617&PinnedHotelID=100736617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108590000/108584700/108584672/d73602d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'Abel Abode -Te Whare Rangi' - Private Room in Nelson Waterfront Britannia Heights - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=108584672&PinnedHotelID=108584672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110040000/110030900/110030878/42c194a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Tide Views - A Hidden Gem Just Minutes from the City! 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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 holiday-nelson-limited-RWC ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.27817,173.30177&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ng%7CzFa_w%60%60%40%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FQ%40S%40U%40S%40U%40QBU%40U%40QBUBSBQBUBUBQDUDQBQDUDQDQFSDSFQDQFQFQFSFQFMFQHQHOFQHOHQHOHOHMHOJMHOJOHMJKJOJKJOJKLKJKJKLKJMLGLKJILILILILGLILINGLELILENGLELGNENELANENCLENANCNCLANANCN%3FL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBN%40N%40LBNBN%40NDLBNDL%40NDLDNFNDLFLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLHLHLHLHJJLFJLLJJJLJJJJJJNJJJNJJJLHNJNHLHNHLJNHNFPHNHPFNHPFLFPFPHRDPFPFPDPFRDRDPDPDTBPDPDTBPBTBTBPBRBR%40RBT%40T%40P%40T%40R%40T%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPATARATATAPARCTATCPCTCPCRCTCPETEPCPETEPEPETGPEPGPGREPIPGPGPGNIPGNIPILGRILKNILININKLINKLKLKLKJKNKJKJMJKJMLKJMHKHMHMJMFMHMHMFMHMHODMFMDMHODODMDODMBODM%40ODOBO%40MBO%40OBOBO%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOCOCMAOCOAOCMEOAOEMCOEOEMEMEOIMEMGMEOIMIMGMIMIMGMKKIMIMIKKMMKKKKMKKKKOKKKMKMIMKOIMKOIOIMIOIMISIMGQIOIQGQGOGQGQGQGSEQGQEQGUEQEQEUCQEQEUCQCUCSCQCUCUAQAUCSAQAUAUASAU%3FQ%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_C4HIbAJaE_8CGYP4KeoFeWFYAI=) Nelson, Nelson #### What's nearby - Centre of New Zealand Monument \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Queens Gardens \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Christ Church Cathedral \- 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Nelson Market \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 km - Trafalgar Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 km #### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Two Thumb Brewing Co. - ‬20 min walk - ‪The Free House - ‬18 min walk - ‪Pita Pit Nelson - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sprig + Fern Hardy Street - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Indian Cafe - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat? ### What time is check-out at River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat? ### Where is River Walk Cottage - Nelson's Charming Riverside Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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