Guesthouse vacation rentals in Nelson

Piwakawaka cottage is set amongst a beautiful property with expansive lawns, beautiful gardens and mature trees. We had a relaxing afternoon and evening after a big day driving, and our toddler enjoyed the running around on the lawn and playing on the swing. The cottage is cosy and has everything you need including comfortable beds, ensuite and kitchenette. Nicky is a super friendly and accommodating host, thank you Nicky!

Cozy stay at Pamela’s sleep out! Perfect for my few days through Nelson. I really appreciated the bits and bobs for breakfast. Pamela is a great host.

Exactly what was described, plenty of birdsong and a front row seat to watch fantail and other natives.

We stayed in Chalet 3 at Cherie and Rodney’s place and are so happy with our choice. It was very peaceful and private sitting on our own deck overlooking the orchards and towards the sea. The chalet was very homely, spacious, comfortable and extremely well equipped. The friendly sheep visited us often in the paddock straight off the deck. Cherie and Rodney’s place also had laundry facilities and a barbecue to share with the other two chalets. Parking was ample and easy to use. Our hosts were quick to respond to texts and very friendly when we needed help. This property is in a great location with easy access to Abel Tasman NP and the lovely towns on the coast. We particularly enjoyed the short walk to the Riwaka Resurgence. We hadn’t heard of this gem before but it was highly recommended by Cherie and Rodney. Don’t miss it! We highly recommend staying at Cherie and Rodney’s. If it’s available, grab it!

Lovely place to stay with a friendly host. Not too far from Nelson and surrounding attractions but feels amazingly private and peaceful - and we loved being able to say hello to the cows! Pool was a great facility for hot summer afternoons and the cottage had everything we needed and nice spacious rooms.

It was a wonderful stay at Robert's. The cabin was immaculately clean. Robert was on site to meet us and was extremely friendly and welcoming. The property itself was spacious enough for us, without being too big. Everything was well stocked too, some milk in the fridge a nice touch. Had two gorgeous dogs that lived there and wander the grounds, so soft and were excellent with our two boys. We extended our stay as we were very happy with location and property. Would happily stay again.

Very comfortable, quiet location , well organised

From the moment we stepped out of our car we felt comfortable at Hawk"s Ridge. Mary and Paul (Leo too) are fantastic hosts. The apartment is spacious, clean, and had a lovely well stocked kitchen with so many goodies full of guilty pleasures (homemade cookies and truffles, and wine :) Paul and Mary's recommendations for places to visit in the area were spot on. We would love to come back should we find ourselves in the area. Thanks again!!

Heather's place was comfortable. Each week a linen change which was great. The garden was so wonderful and peaceful. It was a little oasis. Whilst there was family upstairs, I never heard them.

Beautiful and spotless accommodation - lovely outlook. Had everything we needed and everything was furnished with high end fittings and furnishings. Lovely linen and bedding. Well stocked kitchen. Thanks for making our stay comfortable and hopefully will come again when the weather is better 😊

We traveled here for our honeymoon & absolutely loved our stay! The cottage has such a cozy, peaceful vibe and is beautifully set on an orchard—it truly felt like a little slice of paradise. Everything was spotless and thoughtfully put together, and we felt right at home the moment we arrived. Nicola and Andrew were incredible hosts—so warm, welcoming, and helpful. Nicola even left us a beautiful basket of fresh fruit from the orchard along with other breakfast goodies, which was such a thoughtful touch. She also gave us great recommendations for local restaurants and nearby walks, which really helped us make the most of our time. We’d come back in a heartbeat!

Perfect home, Stunning surroundings and Beautiful hosts in Ellejaye and Shaun - from the moment we arrived to leaving we felt the care and kindness from them! Such a great place to stay, so peaceful and the right place to rest, rejuvenate and reset! Ellejaye and Shaun were so accommodating and such Amazing Host. The small touchs of love in their home, to the breakfast each morning and making us feel special, really made an impressive impact on our stay! Thank you team for letting us stay at your home. We appreciate it! Much Love ❤️

Rod and Karina were the perfect hosts and they made us feel most welcome. The apartment was so clean and had excellent amenities. It’s the perfect spot to explore both Abel Tasman and Moteuka itself. I would highly recommend this place!

James was a great host and was always responsive. The unit has a separate lounge and bedroom which is really great We had everything we needed and the balcony was an extra bonus - nice to have outside space and a lovely view Extra thoughtful Easter egg delivery from James was lovely too

We had a lovely stay despite the wet weather. Plenty of space for us to be comfortable, including a sheltered outdoor area. Daphna was very accommodating and helpful. The location was perfect for us to be able to walk to parks, shops and to visit family in Richmond. We will definitely stay again next time we are visiting.

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful stay at this place. The place was very clean and matched the description in the ad. The access to the lake was really fantastic. A highly recommended place to stay, we would come back anytime!

We absolutely loved our stay at this Ruby Bay beach house! We had the bad luck of visiting the area during 3 days of autumn rainstorm, but Lynette & Den’s place turned out to be the perfect refuge. If anything, the space was larger than the photos made it seem and the amenities were nicer. The kitchen was well-equipped, the couch and bed were comfortable, the in-unit laundry was great. Lynette and Den were friendly and gave us helpful recommendations of things to do in the rain. We honestly wish we could have stayed longer!

A clean, well-appointed base camp for exploring the region. About equidistant from the mail boat ride out of Havelock and the southern access to Abel Tasman National Park. Nelson itself was a revelation of good restaurants, an interesting regional museum, and a lovely beach just down the hill from the Airbnb. Ales and Michelle were stellar hosts, responsive and friendly. The house was just right for two, with an efficient kitchen set-up, great amenities and a fabulous view of the beach, the bay, and the mountains beyond. Would definitely stay there again.

Nice and cosy place, good choice to explore Nelson area.

We had the pleasure of staying at Pear Tree on Bronte for 5 nights. It became our home away from home after a very busy couple of weeks exploring the South Island. We did lots of day trips from the cottage, and it was so lovely to have a beautiful place to come home to each afternoon. It has a very comfy bed, and an amazing shower (with great hair products! ) Very generous provisions provided by Lynn. And the deck… Comfortable furnishings, roll down blinds, and an ever-changing view of the beautiful estuary. Plentiful birdlife, a beautiful garden, and amazing star gazing made this place so special. Thanks Lynn!

Chinh & Tri were generous enough to let my 17yr grandson stay at their place by himself and even offered to drive him around if needed. He had a very pleasant 3 nights there, apparently the bed is very comfortable and everything is as described. Many thanks Chinh & Tri!

This was not my first stay so I knew it was exactly what I needed. As expected, it was comfortable, warm, safe and conveniently located with friendly but not intrusive hosts. Also a bonus is their dog who is very sweet and also friendly!

We loved our stay for two nights , peaceful location , but still handy to everything . Lovely bnb , really comfortable bed! Would highly recommend. Craig and Rebecca are great hosts.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rivington Cottage. Sally and Ian made us feel right at home and were so accomodating to our children. We had loads of fun playing Nerf battles through the garden and on the tennis court. The cottage itself was perfect with beautiful views lots of space and the perfect get away for some much needed quality family time Would recommend to anyone :) Thank you Sally and Ian for an amazing weekend away !