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| A hillside 'hide-away’ with a picturesque view as you look down and out across the bays. This property has views down over the jetty, your boat from the front deck and with easy access to the Queen Charlotte Track just up the back |
| Location: House type: Access: Tariff: Sleeps: Availability: |
| Bay of Many Coves Queen Charlotte Sounds Family House Boat access only Seasonal: $160-$300/night Up to 10 people All year round |
| Suitability: Ideal for families. Medium fitness required |
| 30-40 minute water taxi trip from Picton Has 12 foot aluminium dinghy with 4 life jackets, oars only. Also one 2 man open canoe and 2 sit on open kayaks Plenty of bird life including Tuis, Bellbirds, Wekas and Wood Pigeons. A stony beach but is great for swimming, especially for kids Close to Bay of Many Coves Resort, 10 minutes by boat or 1 -1.5 hrs hike Medium fitness is required for walk to house, but the views are well worth it. Very private, though a public track exists to the rear of property for access to Resort and Track Floating jetty and 2 moorings; 1.2 tonne for 35 foot vessel and a smaller block or 17 foot runabout Boat shed to store your dive gear and fishing equipment etc |
| Front and side decks Spa pool may be available but at the discretion of Kulak, not available for families with children Layout of house is great for 2 families Large open plan living area and kitchen NO TV Duvets and pillows supplied, please bring your own linen and towels Reception is no good at all for Vodafone users, but okay for Telecom Land line with a toll bar |
| BBQ, woodburner (very efficient), CD player, radio, microwave, fridge/freezer, spare fridge, bath, shower, washing machine, drier, board games, VHF radio |
| No pets allowed as Wekas frequently visit the property. Smoking outside only |
| Master Bedroom: Downstairs with a double bed Bedroom 2: Upstairs with 1 double bed and a single bed Bedroom 3: Downstairs with 3 sets of built in bunks Additional: Open upstairs floor plan with 2 double beds Additional: A sleepout with 2 sets of bunks |
| Email me now to make a booking aldridge_kulak@xtra.co.nz |
| Guest Book |
-Matthew McFedries, 27th Dec- 5th January 2009
| Kathie, a big thank you for your part in making our holiday a fantastic success - we all had a fantastic time! I am trying to convince my wider family to hire 2-3 houses in the bay for our combined family holiday! |
| The place easily sleeps ten and it suits all ages. The house is really comfortable and we had lots of fun playing around in the dingy and the kayaks, while swimming or fishing. The views are magnificent and that we definitely will be back soon to enjoy the warm surroundings! Thanks a lot! -Tristan Kramers, 23rd-26th December 2008 We just got back from our weekend at Aratawa Heights and we were really pleased with the accommodation. It had a great family bach atmosphere with loads of fire wood and plenty of sleeping options. We were really happy with the house and the price. Thanks very much for a great last minute job! Thanks very much and we look forward to dealing with you in the future. -Rhys and Jen Horncastle, 5th-7th Sept 2008 |
| Thanks for letting us stay in this wonderful place and for your hospitality for having the fire roaring and the spa on. -Tyler Henderson, 22 to 24 July 2011 Wow another great holiday has been had by the Wylie family in the Sounds. We loved our time at Aratawa Heights and the real "Sounds Experience" we had. The house was ideal for us, very comfortable and very well equipped. The view was to die for and the walk upworth every step!!! We really appreciated our phone call on arrival from the owners and are very grateful to them for allowing us to enjoy their special place. -Joyce Wylie, 23rd- 30th December 2010 We recently travelled over from Oz and spent 10 days at Aratawa Heights in the Bay of Many Coves. I would have to say it is one of the best holidays we have ever had. The views from the house out over the bays were amazing. From the deck we saw dolphins swimming around the bay. There was loads to do, we had the use of a small boat that came with the house which enabled us to get out on the water, have a look around and have a fish. While we were not able to keep the blue cod we caught we did catch a variety of fish and saw seals, dolphins and seabirds up close. The bush walking (as we aussies call it) around Marlborough Sounds had the most incredible views. The house was extremely well equipped and the boatshed had all the gear you needed to get out on the water. Kathie met us when we arrived and made us feel very welcome. We were even able to order a king salmon from the local fish farm which Kathie delivered to the house. That fish was the icing on the cake of a wonderful relaxing holiday!! We will certainly be back over! -Kirsty Keable, 24th September- 4th October 2010 Kathie thank to so much for a lovely stay. We would love to book with you again. And we have already started recommending your website to friends. -Hamish Wilson, 5th- 8th April 2010 We have stayed in the Sounds a few times now, but Aratawa Heights was the BEST so far. The house is obviously loved and cared for and there is definitely an artist in the family with some great sea-themed works of art on the walls! A great touch! Fantastic sheltered clear, clean bay, perfect for spending the day at the beach swimming, wharf jumping, kayaking, or hunting for crabs and limpets. We had fun with the ultra friendly wekas visiting and stealing our shoes! And the bush walks were superb with a stunning one hour walk to the Bay of Many Coves where we could get ice blocks! The owners have a FANTASTIC set up here. The huge deck got all day sun and the views were simply spectacular. A perfect set up for our two families. We adored our stay and I am sure we will be back again. Thank you Kathie and the owners of Aratawa Heights. You really have something special here. Andrea McCarty and family, 23rd- 30th January 2010 We cannot thank you enough for the support that Kathie and Alan gave over recent weeks. The setting is indeed very special – one to warm the soul and inspire a perspective of life. You must feel very privileged to be there. The place suited our needs perfectly, and indeed, we were appreciative of the time, beauty and silence of the Sounds. Thank you for all your efforts to open it up to us. -Michael Douglas, 23rd november- 4th December 2009 |
| Queen Charlotte Track access This property has Hard access to the Q.C track. Walking time from the property is estimated at about 30minutes The track can be minimal at times and steep. Kulak instructions need to be followed carefuly. It has access for walk or bike options- though bikes are restricted to off peak season only (1st March- 30th Nov) It is advisable for bikes to be chained at the walkway and then walking down to the property due to the steep terrain Visit our Queen Charlotte track Page for more information |
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