Vacation rentals with a kayak in Tasman District

Ligar Bay is a fantastic spot, the changing tides provide so much diversity and interest - we kayaked, paddle boarded, walked and swam in the bay and at surrounding beaches and tracks. The house itself is very clean, with beautiful outlook and the garden is lovely. Furnishings and linen are very stylish and beds were comfortable. We found the lack of curtains/blinds a little challenging - there’s a skylight without a blind directly above master bed, one bedroom has no blind and the other had sheers, which provide privacy but no light. We love our sleep in holiday! We also missed having a dishwasher - some wouldn’t care. We appreciated all the pantry staples, great indoor and outdoor showers and water toys available for guests to use. A stunning place!

We stayed 2 night at Jo’s. We had a relaxing stay, the property is fully fenced and tastefully decorated. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to stay in the area

This was a great peaceful place to stay. It allowed us to spread out and enjoy the rural surrounds. The property exceeded our expectations and Alistair was very responsive. To our questions. The new outdoor baths were a favourite, as were the multiple parts of the deck to enjoy at different times of the day.

The house is older with the bathroom needing some attention. But it was very comfortable, in a great location; quiet and just across the road from the beach with an elevated outlook.

A wonderful home in a beautiful location with stunning views. We particularly enjoyed the pool, spa and being able to walk to amazing restaurants and wine bar. Sally and Wayne were friendly helpful hosts. Highly recommend staying

This is our second stay, and it was just as great as the first. Such a relaxing and clean environment.

Four single Gals - 6 nights. Thoughtful touches to be enjoyed by the whole family, decent coffee & machine, great games & sporty equipment for fun at the beach, heating in every room, high quality appliances, spotless & spacious bathrooms and an amazing soaker bath in main, relaxed & homely yet tasteful furnishings, a world class beach and breathtaking views via the garden. Listen carefully in the pre dawn hours and you'll hear the penquins returning from their ocean feed just metres away. This one is a credit to the owners and housekeepers - they care about their guests comfort. So 'Thankyou !!' - as a fellow Airbnb owner - I understand and appreciate the effort it takes to offer this level of holiday comfort.

This house is amazing, comfy bed, great shower and bathroom, kitchen is well equipped for cooking. I would highly recommend. And will certainly be staying again.

Excellent location, just as described! Wendy was very helpful and communicative. it had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The kayaks were great fun

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!!!

Loved our stay here. It was wonderful being right across the street from the beach. The cottage is equipped with what you need, and the kayaks are an amazing bonus that we really enjoyed!

We had a great stay here when we had to abort our camping trip due to the wet weather. Tineke’s place was the perfect spot for us to continue exploring the beautiful Golden Bay region and the view out to sea even on a wet misty day was stunning. Tineke was super accommodating and very responsive, we will definitely be back.

We loved staying here. The setting was very rural. The Weka were abundant and lovely to see. A highlight was reading in the lounge looking up at the window to see three cows in the field next door peering in watching us. The surrounding area is so special and beautiful. Unique. The sunsets were spectacular. A very peaceful and restful time.

We had a lovely long weekend staying at this cottage outside Mapua. The views were incredible out every window, we loved the woodstove in the evening, the bed was comfortable and it was so peaceful! It was a quick 5 minute drive to great coffee in Mapua (recommend the Java Hut!) and we explored the Abel Tasman, the Taste Trail and even used the cottage’s kayaks on the inlet. A great stay!

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.