Cottage vacation rentals in Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere

Anne's Fairytale Cottage feels very homey, it is well decorated with personable items, it's cozy, has a well equipped kitchen, with laundry, and had everything we needed to enjoy a home cooked meal. Anne was super helpful on arrival, and responded really quick in case of the occasional question. Most of all, Anne was really friendly, it was nice to meet her.

River Road Retreat was a delight to stay at, and Peter and Rebecca lovely hosts. The cottage is beautiful, clean and in a gorgeous setting surrounded by fields, and with stunning views to the hills in the distance. We loved the welcome bottle of wine and yummy nibbles, as well as the delicious breakfast served every morning. The air is fresh and clean, the water absolutely pure, and after three days we’ve returned home refreshed and reenergised. Wonderful!! Big thanks from us!!!

Great instructions to find the cottage, would have been easy to get lost without them. Awesome that the hottub was ready for me to use upon arrive. great place to stay.

I felt so welcomed into Jennifer’s home, perfect home stay. The peaceful surroundings were amazing, highly recommend the outdoor bath. I would recommend this home stay.

We loved our stay at the cottage!! It may be my favorite airbnb of all time. From the welcome basket to the wine tasting and the spa, it was relaxing and wonderful! This was a great place for two families who could walk to so many different wineries and then come home to cook a nice dinner at night! This would also be great for a girls weekend in wine country! This was a luxury but also super comfortable retreat!

What a magical place! You guys should totally update the photos, because it's 1000 times better than expected! The lofts and ladders are fun, the hot outdoor bath is devine and the kids toy box kept our son well entertained! Thanks, will be recommending it!

Great place to stay the night before catching the earliest ferry, thank you Jane.

We had a beautiful second stay at the sandcastle. Loved the peaceful setting, birds and animals on the property. Pizza night was fabulous and Steve was incredibly gracious with our two boys and even took them blueberry picking. Thank you for taking extra care and checking in to ensure our stay was so special. Our boys said this was their favorite place we’ve stayed yet!

Our family of four had a great time at Tui Cottage. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable and warm. The view and beach access is amazing. We appreciated being able to use the kayaks. Throughly recommend.

beautiful spot and cozy accommodation - just what my mum and I needed after a horse trek in the rain! Steve was friendly and offered lots of local recommendations (check out the market!)

Kate gave very clear instructions so we were able to arrive safely and were able to find the place easily as we had a long drive and arrived quite late. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming despite our late arrival the night before. Additional plus were the awesome welcome given to us by their pet dogs, Chloe and Amber!

A simple but comfortable historic bach in a peaceful off-road location with a glimpse of sea from the front porch table, Emma’s cottage was just what we needed. The shower is hot and strong, the queen bed comfortable and the woodstove cozy and easy to use, with plenty of firewood stocked by the owners. There was plenty or kitchenware to prepare a dinner for six. Thank you for holding on to the bach’s historic feel while providing everything we needed for a happy stay. We look forward to returning, best wishes!

This is a very special place, I wish I could have stayed longer. The house is incredibly cosy and atmospheric, and we felt so spoilt with the great breakfast. This is a true getaway whilst everything you'd like to do and see in the region is close by. Highly recommended!

Lovely place to stay and very handy to all the restaurants and ferry terminals. Spacious rooms with an amazingly big spa bath, will definitely stay here again.

The location of Karaka Cottage was wonderful! The sunrises were glorious, and had us outside trying to get that 'great" photo. The coming and going of the tide in the Inlet, and the wildlife that went with it, were mesmerising. The Cottage was private and very well equipped, and the "light touch" decor was perfect for the location and history of the property.

Beautiful place with a lovely garden and pond out the back. Deborah was there to welcome us and kindly gave the kids some toys to play with which were greatly appreciated! Lovely comfortable house, would highly recommend as a base to explore Abel Tasman and beyond.

Anna was great to deal with, from communication before we arrived to the fresh fruit and eggs. It was a great place to stay in a beautiful setting. Just wish we had longer to stay and would definitely stay again.

We enjoyed our 3 night stay here. Being surrounded by the orchard of avocado and citrus trees was delightful ! The kitchen was our favorite spot. The wooden counter and shelves had lots of ambiance, and although small it worked well! Comfy bed, very clean, good internet, and electric heaters warmed the place up in minutes. I would definitely stay here again!

We had a great time in Mapua. John and Kim were absolutely lovely and gave us very good recommendations for activities. For example we could use their bikes to go to Rabbit Island. We also had fun using their canoe. The wharf with bars and restaurants is only a short walk from the house. We would definitely stay here again.

We loved DDOG - our 6 year old daughter was thrilled to see the trampoline outside on the yard when we pulled in and my husband and I have never seen such a beautiful sunrise over the vinyards. And everything in between just splended. Highly recommend checking this place out and doing a bike around the wineries as well!!

Exceptional! It's hard to do justice to such a beautifully renovated cottage set in one of the most outstanding locations for natural beauty. Truly a slice of heaven! This was further enhanced by the 'above and beyond' hospitality of Alexia and Justin, who ensured we were comfortable and right at home. With the colder weather just starting, we arrived to a lovely fire that warmed the house. Next day, my husband and daughter got to milk a cow, and we then went on a very informative tour of the farm. Alexia was a 'wealth of information'. The rest of our stay was spent privately exploring the river nearby, relaxing on the lovely verandah with gorgeous views, and enjoying games by the fire. The next day, Alexia even graciously allowed us extra time to vacate as they weren't expecting new guests. We were very blessed and left knowing that we will definitely be returning. I also loved my chats with Alexia!

Great touches like the museli, fresh fruit and stewed apple! Quiet and away from everything...