Title: Sunset Cottage right on the beach. - 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 # Sunset Cottage right on the beach. Bayside cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Sunset Cottage right on the beach. ![Beach nearby - Sunset Cottage right on the beach. (Marlborough)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71660000/71653500/71653483/1eff94ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sunset Cottage right on the beach. (Marlborough)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71660000/71653500/71653483/c4b1681d_edited_2c40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, bed sheets - Sunset Cottage right on the beach. (Marlborough)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71660000/71653500/71653483/fc1ff287.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - Sunset Cottage right on the beach. (Marlborough)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71660000/71653500/71653483/245bee1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - Sunset Cottage right on the beach. (Marlborough)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71660000/71653500/71653483/fac8d0d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the waters edge in beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound, Sunset Cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy waking up to sea views, laze on the beach, or swim in the sheltered bay. A kayak and dinghy are at your disposal for exploring neighbouring bays. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6592 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Sunset Cottage right on the beach. A delightful cottage right on the waters edge in the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound, overlooking Whatamango Bay, Karaka Point and the Allports Islands. Perfect for a family break. Sunset Cottage is water access only so feels like a world away although its easy access from Picton/Waikawa. Use the cottage side of the floating jetty and your own mooring right in front of the cottage if you have a boat, or take the 15 minute trip by water taxi from Picton. (Picton Water Taxis 03 573 7853). Wake up to the sound of the sea on your doorstep, laze on the beach, swim in the safe, sheltered bay, walk to neighbouring bays, BBQ on the deck, and enjoy the all-day sun until very last of the sunset rays with a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc which will be awaiting you in the fridge! The cottage is ideally suited to a couple or a family. The deck is right by the beach and the double bedroom window opens to the sea. The two double bunkrooms are compact but ideal for two children in each. A dinghy and kayak are available for your use. There is good mobile phone reception but no wi-fi or TV. Sunset cottage is all about getting away and being close to nature! Linen and towels are provided. Minimum stay is 3 nights. There is no cleaning fee on the assumption that you will leave the cottage clean and tidy. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the bay ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 592 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679491/b196058c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Furneaux Lodge Endeavour Inlet - Hot tub - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 51 reviews CA $346 CA $399 total includes taxes & fees Feb 28 - Mar 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=9679491&PinnedHotelID=9679491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2010000/2005100/2005097/e93b34e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Raumati Sands Resort Raumati Beach - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 288 reviews CA $239 CA $277 total includes taxes & fees Mar 8 - Mar 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=2005097&PinnedHotelID=2005097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120640000/120634300/120634257/w1920h1278x0y3-fd337aa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal Sound - Waikawa Holiday Home Waikawa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=120634257&PinnedHotelID=120634257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122340000/122336900/122336810/2ad3a209.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Marlborough Sounds Retreat 10min drive from Picton Whatamango Bay - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=122336810&PinnedHotelID=122336810&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122110000/122100300/122100290/7084f582.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waikawa Bay View - Waikawa Holiday Home Waikawa - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=122100290&PinnedHotelID=122100290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102950000/102944400/102944363/8142e1db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 3 bedroom bach in Kenepuru Sound Waitaria Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=102944363&PinnedHotelID=102944363&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=71653483&PinnedHotelID=71653483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=71653483,9679491,2005097,120634257,122336810) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules The cottage backs onto native bush. A fire could be devastating so fires of any sort are not permitted ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 Vrbo Property Sunset Right On The Whatamango Sunset Cottage right on the beach Whatamango Bay Sunset Cottage right on the beach Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Whatamango Bay, this cottage is near the beach. Picton War Memorial and Edwin Fox are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Victoria Domain and Picton Foreshore. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Edwin Fox Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, motor boating, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. [Visit our Whatamango Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Whatamango-Bay.dx553248625843214568) [View more Cottages in Whatamango Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Whatamango-Bay-Cottages.d553248625843214568-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.252632,174.07898&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zgwzFsxne%60%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%40Q%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40QBU%40S%40SBSBUBQBUBSDSBSDQDSBSDQDQFUDQFSDQFQFQFQFQFOFQHQHOFQHOHQHMHOHOHMJOHMJOHOJKJOJKJMJMLKJKJKLKJKLILIJILKLILGLILILGNILELGLGNELGNELENCLENENALENCNANCLCNAN%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40NBLBN%40NBNDL%40NDNBLDLDNDNDLFLFLFNDLHLFLHLHLFLHLJLHJHLHLJJJLJJJJJJLJLJJJNJJJNHNJLHNHLHNJNHLHPFNHPFNHPFPFNFPHPDPFPFPDRFPDTDPDPDRBRDPDRBRBRBTBPBTBRBR%40R%40T%40P%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FP%40R%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FPATATARATAPATARCRCRCTCPCTCTCPERERCPEREREPERGREPGPGPEPIPGRGLGPIPGNIPGNIPINKLININILKNILKNKJKNKJKLKLKJKJMJKJMJMHKJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFMHODMFMFMFODODMDMDOBODM%40OFO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMGOAOEMEOCMEOEMGOEMGMGMEOIMGMIMGMIMIMIKIMKMIKKMKKKKKMKKMKMKKKOKKIOKMIOKMIOIOIMIOIQIOGQIOIQGQGMGSGQGQGQEQGQESGSEQESCSEQESCSEQCUCUCQCUCSASASCUAQAUASAU%3FUAQ%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LF-Z03cn1H9DYf4KUyci7txp2lM=) Marlborough, Marlborough ### What's nearby - ![Picton Harbour which includes a marina, mountains and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112776/be994e49-0f7a-4494-a519-2f82fb75bb78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Picton Harbour 18 min drive \- 7.1 km - ![Picton featuring a bay or harbour, sailing and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149720621/8b114f3d-040a-44ce-8e22-f4a62dd34791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Picton Foreshore 19 min drive \- 8.2 km - ![Picton and Marina Panorama in Early Morning, Summer.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560906768/60882bb2-b60c-4fe5-981a-b8ff1a8ddf9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Picton Ferry Terminal 19 min drive \- 8.6 km - Waikawa Marina 15 min drive \- 5.0 km - Picton Museum 19 min drive \- 8.2 km ### Getting around - Picton (PCN) 64 min drive ### Restaurants - Le Cafe - Sisu Eatery and Bar - T and O Takeaways - Toastie Lords - Picton - Seabreeze Cafe & Bar ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunset Cottage right on the beach. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Sunset Cottage right on the beach. ? ### What time is check-out at Sunset Cottage right on the beach. ? ### Where is Sunset Cottage right on the beach. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sunset Cottage right on the beach. Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 26 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaw E. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place to stay definitely going back Nice quiet little cottage, easy to plenty of fishing places and close to boat ramp and pub for lunch. A very friendly weka came to say hi most days and followed to hang washing out. Highly recommend ##### Shaw E. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy C. Jan 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family holiday We loved everything about this place, the house was very clean and had everything you would want in a batch, and the location was absolute paradise. Julian was a wonderful host. We definitely plan to stay again. ##### Nancy C. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue K. Nov 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magic ! Great host and location, throughly enjoyed our stay ! ##### Sue K. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Serge G. Feb 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super rare location Great to disappear in the wild with family. Location is 100%. Hosts are extremely welcoming. Would return no doubt to this White Heaven ##### Serge G. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David D. Apr 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family adventure What a magical few days. Julian was an incredibly generous host, and although we weren’t as lucky with the weather as we could have been, the kids enjoyed playing on the beach, fishing off the pier and swimming in the bay. So remote and peaceful and an incredible sunset, just what we’d hoped from the sounds. ##### David D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart B. Feb 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Our second stay here was every bit as spectacular as the first. The cottage, while older, is well maintained and tidy, with everything we needed. This is an excellent place for the family. Super convenient to be right on the beach. Julian is an excellent host. ##### Stuart B. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul P. Apr 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks Julian. You have a fantastic spot. Such an amazing location and surroundings. Spectacular views, and wonderful sounds of Bellbirds and Fantails constantly. Loads of wild life to see. Dolphins in the sound, a seal hanging out on the jetty, Oystercatchers and even goats. Caught some fish from in the jetty. The cottage has all the charm and character of a quintessential old-school New Zealand bach. We would definitely love to come back and stay again. ##### Paul P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike N. Feb 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning A little slice of heaven. Totally self contained bach by crystal clear sea. Protected From any wind.A fabulous place to kick back and relax. Julian is a wonderful host. We aim to return! ##### Mike N. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ben t. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Paradise! Amazing property. If you want to get your kids off the devices, come and stay here. Back to the 80s when life was easy! Having conversations while doing the dishes and playing board games at night. So much to explore and enjoy. This place is the ultimate vacation and so close to Waikawa! We will be back for sure! ##### ben t. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward D., Christchurch, NZ Jan 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely loved it Great little beach house with everything you need. Very clean and well appointed right next to the water front. Great floating jetty to catch Kaiwai, mullet etc, even caught a good sized blue cod. The host Julian was great at what he does, very hospitable and accomodating. Couldn’t recommend this place more for a relaxing getaway. So close to Picton but feels like you’re miles from anywhere. ##### Edward D. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie D. Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Thanks for the incredible stay, it was soo peaceful and the reset that we needed ##### Sophie D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie S. Apr 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic, time away so close to Waikawau but fells like you are in the middle of no where ##### Jackie S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hamish M. Apr 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Amazing place great hospitality from the owner ##### Hamish M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin M. Jan 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Bach in the sounds A spectacular property we enjoyed every minute of it and the host was great ##### Justin M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn B. Apr 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Perfect place to getaway and do some kayaking in the Sounds. We especially enjoyed sitting down to a glass of wine at the end of each day to watch the beautiful sunsets over the mountain ranges. ##### Carolyn B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare Q. Jan 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Exactly as described couldn’t of been happier ##### Clare Q. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul m. Jan 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location with a Lovely Host We greatly enjoyed our stay, falling to sleep at night listening to the lapping waves after a gorgeous sunset. Waking up the next day to fish off the new jetty or going on a bush walk. The host - Jules - was wonderful - and catered to our every need. ##### paul m. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rahel B. Nov 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise That’s a wonderful and peaceful place. We savoured our stay at Whatamango Bay very much. Thank you, Julian ##### Rahel B. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula R. Feb 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome wee cottage! What an awesome wee spot so close to Waikawa/Picton but yet still has the feels of being out in the middle of the sounds. Couldn’t get a place closer to the water if you tried. Loved it thanks Julian 😊 ##### Paula R. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael W. May 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a cool spot! Awesome wee cottage! Well laid out little bach, clean and tidy with everything you need. Jules was a great host, friendly and respectful. 10/10 would come again! A slice of paradise so close to Picton/Waikawa, but feels a world away. Kids loved fishing and jumping off the wharf! Thanks again. ##### Rachael W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Inge N. Mar 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday home in a stunning location The cottage is in a unique location, surrounded by native forest and wildlife and sits right on the edge of the water. Julian the host is kind, attentive and welcoming. The cottage is cosy and quiet and has everything it needs for an excellent holiday. I highly recommend it. ##### Inge N. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### al h. Jan 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical spot - great set up Fantastic holiday - thank you to the host for supplying this amazing property. Very private - a bay to yourself ! Right on the water - I could fish off the deck. The pier and pontoon are amazing for kids to play off all day jumping into the clear waters. Great access by boat due to very well situated and big pontoon. Very easy Kahawai fishing off the pontoon and the nearby reefy point… or of course spotties / mullet for the kids closer in. Cool bush walk right from the back door taking you to several bays to the north. The bays orientation shelters you from prevailing winds and allows sun all day until sunset. The crib is very clean and has everything you need being very well equiped - a perfect example of a classic NZ crib. Good cell phone reception / mobile data…. The host was fantastic - great communication and ensured we had an awesome stay. Thanks again for a unforgettable week. ##### al h. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gareth s. Jan 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach front bliss Excellent place to unwind, hosts are great! ##### gareth s. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022