4.3★
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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
37 Customer Review(s)
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Heather 
“Great holiday home equipped with everything required.”
Need to advertise for boaties that access at high tide is fine but in between tides and low tide is terrible We enquired with Bachcare to extend our holiday by 2 days ( it was available) but they were going to charge us 100’s of dollars for change of dates and admin fees. I’m sure the owner would have been quite happy to accept 2 nights accommodation and be horrified to find that Bachcare made it such a ridiculous price we elected to stay in Havelock for a quarter of the price and ...
Need to advertise for boaties that access at high tide is fine but in between tides and low tide is terrible We enquired with Bachcare to extend our holiday by 2 days ( it was available) but they were going to charge us 100’s of dollars for change of dates and admin fees. I’m sure the owner would have been quite happy to accept 2 nights accommodation and be horrified to find that Bachcare made it such a ridiculous price we elected to stay in Havelock for a quarter of the price and ventured out from there into the Sounds per day Apartt from that we (family of 6 ) had a lovely holiday and were very lucky with the weather .
- Heather, February 2024 -
Kathryn “We had a really lovely stay.”
the location was really great and well set up for everything we needed. The heaters and blankets were super. We enjoyed the dingy and will be booking again in the summer to make more use of the water. Great to find a clean, tidy and cost place that allows dogs. ours had a great weekend too, with hours and hours of sniffing!
- Kathryn, June 2023Jason “There was a note saying not to use the tap water, but use the filter.”
.. however the filter didn't work and therefore we had to buy heaps of water. There is a note to ring Sandy and has her cellphone number on it to ring if there are any problems, but there isn't cellphone coverage to ring out. We tried to use the landline, but this didn't work. We had a great stay as it's a great spot, but the water issue with 8 people was a real pain... and ended up being expensive buying so much water
- Jason, March 2023Hi Jason, thank you for reviewing your recent stay at Ngaire's Haven. We do apologise for the issue with the tap water at this property. There was some difficulty with organising a plumber due to the location of the property however admit that a temporary solution should have been offered for your stay. The property owners have confirmed that this issue has now been resolved. We are also investigating the communication available at the property due to the limited mobile phone reception. Thanks again for reviewing your stay and we hope you were still able to enjoy your holiday here. Bachcare
Katelyn “Truly beautiful location.”
A lovely bach. It could do with fresher/cleaner look and feel. Specifically the rugs, couches, wooden floor, carpet and paint. It is well lived in. It would be nice to mention that the water is limited. Loved the mooring and kayaks. We paid for linen and only got one towel each, this was poor as most people shower daily.
- Katelyn, February 2023Thank you for your review Katelyn. At Bachcare we take cleaning very seriously and have strict guidelines in place to maintain our high standards. We are sorry in this case this was not what you experienced. We will follow up on this with our local team along with any other maintenance that may be required. Bachcare
Rachael “An awesome place to stay!”
We will be back
- Rachael, January 2023Stephen “Great property and beautiful location.”
A bit more information on road access to the property would have been helpful.
- Stephen, January 2023Vi “It was a bach but had everything we needed.”
It was comfortable. Good beds. Loved the tuis . We would love to return one day.
- Vi, November 2022Tamara “Best experience ever”
- Tamara, September 2022Kelly “Stunning location with beautiful views from the house.”
The photos don't do it justice. Well appointed kitchen. The house has everything you need. Highly recommend.
- Kelly, June 2022Matthew “We had the best time at Ngaire’s Haven, it was very convenient to everything and we really enjoyed soaking up the sun on the deck and having the beach right in-front of the bach.”
The location and view was amazing and the kitchen was well equipped. We had lots of success with our fishing and really appreciated the use of the mooring, dingy and kayaks. The house really felt like a home and is ideal for family and friends, we hope to book again in the near future.
- Matthew, March 2022Mike “It is a great spot to kick back and relax.”
Do some fishing and in general just enjoy yourself.
- Mike, February 2022Corinna “A very nice place a stay.”
Wonderful location right at the water. Clean, tidy, well equipped.
- Corinna, February 2022Angela “We spent 5 nights and had a fantastic stay.”
We did lots of fishing and swam out to the raft every day. It was very handy having a mooring and dingy.
- Angela, January 2022Peter “Superb venue so close to the beach.”
Plenty of activities for the indoors, which we made use of when we were stuck during the weather-related State of Emergency that hit the Marlborough region in July 2021. We will be back to try the outdoors when the weather is better :-)
- Peter, July 2021Angela “Great house and beautiful spot.”
House well supplied with essential bits. Could do with an axe to chop kindling. But Sandy (very helpful) Bach manager was great in delivering off a box of kindling for us. Really enjoyed the house and location and would book again.
- Angela, June 2021Mairi “Property was perfect for a bunch of friends (like us) and would be fab for families.”
Toasty warm with the fire going, comfy beds, everything we needed and a fantastic selection of board games for wet weather! Beautiful views in a peaceful setting.
- Mairi, May 2021Mairi “Property was perfect for a bunch of friends (like us) and would be fab for families.”
Toasty warm with the fire going, comfy beds, everything we needed and a fantastic selection of board games for wet weather! Beautiful views in a peaceful setting.
- Mairi, May 2021Wendy “Fantastic place to stay.”
Comfortable, spacious and great location.
- Wendy, April 2021Mapihi “Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ngaire's Haven.”
Such a beautiful spot and the house was also lovely. Tody well kept place with kayaks to head out on to the water and take in the views Would highly recommend staying here
- Mapihi, February 2021Rowyn “Wonderful place to stay, has everything you could need.”
The views are amazing, very comfortable and relaxing, so quiet
- Rowyn, January 2021Josh “Great place, perfect for a family holiday.”
Awesome having house right on the water front. Native trees and birds everywhere too. Loved our stay and we will be back.
- Josh, January 2021Philomena “Great bach right on the water.”
Well equipped and comfortable. Good living spaces.
- Philomena, October 2020Bronny “Amazing holiday spot, we cannot wait to return soon!”
- Bronny, October 2020Cameron “Lovely home.”
Convenient location. Beach front. Safe and easy. The local property manager Annie and her team had the home beautifully clean and fresh. There was fan heaters for all the rooms and dry fire wood ready to go. Thanks we will be back.
- Cameron, September 2020Chris “Amazing house right on the water, enjoyed the open plan living area/kitchen.”
Everything was perfect apart from needing a more thorough clean.
- Chris, September 2020Ange “What a beautiful location!”
The view from the house was exceptional, and we had loads of fun barbequing and kayaking. Excellent value for money.
- Ange, September 2020Danielle “Great place, perfect location.”
Really well equipped and very accommodating property manager. Place was warm with plenty of wood to keep the fire going. Would definitely book again.
- Danielle, August 2020Aileen “Absolutely stunning view.”
House was spacious with a fabulous outdoor space to enjoy! The kayaks were a treat! Many games to be played with too.
- Aileen, August 2020Dianna “. So warm and cozy. So nice to watch the boats and see all the birds”
. Very peaceful and relaxing. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful spot.
- Dianna, June 2020Rosie “Wonderful relaxing family weekend away.”
Kids had a blast with all the games, toys and DVDs. Beds were comfortable and had excellent views. House was clean and well organised. Despite it being June we had lots of sunshine and with the log burner it felt like summer in the house! Third house we have booked with Bachcare in the last 12 months, as usual everything was a breeze, from booking to check out!
- Rosie, May 2020Penney and John “A lovely property with good indoor outdoor flow.”
Well set out with easy beach access
- Penney and John, January 2020Bert “Stayed for 7 nights with 2 families.”
Nice views to the water, plenty of space for 7, comfortable beds. The kids enjoyed using the supplied kayaks. We also had our inflatable boat, although it was difficult to launch from the adjacent campground due to a lot of driftwood and the soft silty beach. Unfortunately we had a lot of rain and windy weather during our stay. The remote for the Freeview TV was missing at first, but a new decoder with remote was sent to us a few days later and after we connected it, it worked fine. Contrary to the description, free WIFI/internet wasn't available. There is also no mobile phone reception. We also had a brief power cut and no tap water on our last day. We had to fill the toilets with buckets of muddy water taken from the garden. The access to the property was getting very muddy from the heavy rain.
- Bert, December 2019Thanks for your review Bert. Our apologies that you experienced issues during your stay at Ngaire's Haven, however we are glad that your Holiday Manager was able to assist you. The WiFi at the property is now back up and running. Water conservation at properites on tank water is very important in summer to ensure the tank doesn't run dry. While we cannot control the weather, we hope to welcome you back in the future for a sunnier stay! Bachcare
ana “The place is just amazing, beautiful view!”
The house has comfortable rooms, plenty of natural light, great barbecue and a lovely kitchen.
- ana, October 2019paul “Great stay.”
Kayaks provided. Well set up Kitchen with dishwasher! Old school batch with lovely modernised living area.
- paul, February 2019Sarah “Very lovely location, quiet, fantastic kayaking and fishing in the bay.”
Close to lovely walks. Heaps of rainy day activities in the house
- Sarah, December 2018Ross “Ngarie's Haven is an amazing spot - truly idyllic and the view from the living room is beautiful.”
The highlight of the stay was when a pod of dolphins swam past the bay just a short distance offshore!
- Ross, August 2018Marj “Really enjoyed the peace here and the relaxed and comfortable feel of the home.”
- Marj, August 2018Summary
- Bedroom 1: Double Bed
- Bedroom 2: Double Bed
- Bedroom 3: Double Bed
- Bedroom 4: 2 x Single Beds
- Bathroom 1: Toilet, Shower, Hand Basin
- Living, Dining
- Oven, Hobs, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Toaster, Kettle
- Fireplace
- TV, DVD Player, Wi-Fi
- Washing Machine
- Parking
- BBQ
- Sorry, no smoking
Linen
Our linen service will provide all sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mats, and tea towels for your stay. We’ll also make up the beds for you prior to arrival and strip them down after your departure. Pillows and duvets are provided at the property.
The property
Ngaire's Haven is a 4 bedroom 1 bathroom Mahau Sound Holiday Home. Sitting on an absolute waterfront section, this home has an amazing outlook over Double Bay and features plenty of space for your next family or group escape. Head out to the sundeck and take in the beauty and privacy that this home offers. The outdoor dining furniture will be a popular spot for enjoying classic Kiwi BBQ's and admiring the beautiful surrounds that this home offers. The home is also just a 20m walk from water's edge and with 3 kayaks + lifejackets for your enjoyment, there will be no shortage of adventures you can undertake during your stay. The open plan living area offers amazing untouched views of the Sound and with comfortable couches, there is a spot for everyone to kick their feet up and relax after long days exploring. The bedrooms are spacious and have big windows that let plenty of natural light in. For winter stays, the home is equipped with a potbelly fireplace and wood supplies that is bound to keep all members of your group or family warm. The home is just a 22 minute drive from the nearest township of Havelock, where you can find restaurants and cafes for those looking for their caffeine fix. The home is also just a 40 minute drive from Piction for those venturing from the ferry terminal. Absolute waterfront location and comfortable living. Welcome to Ngaire's Haven.
Boat access is available on the reserve next door to the property at high tide. Note there are very large tides in this area and boat launching at low tide can be very difficult. There is a 2 tonne mooring available with the property.
There is a mooring available to guests. Mooring number 593 with the surname NEAL painted on. It is almost in line with the boat access on the reserve.
As the property has unfenced access to the beach, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.
Guests should note that his property has limited water supply so water conservation is advised at all times.
Please note cell phone reception and WiFi connection may be limited due to the location of the property. WiFi connection is temperamental and is not always available.
As the deck barrier is below 1 metre high, all guests should take care in this area due to the risk of falls.
Guests should bring their own Nespresso compatible pods to make use of the available machine.
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.About the location
Located at the top of the South Island, Mahakipawa is a part of the Havelock area. Situated close the the Queen Charlotte track, Mahakipawa is a great place to base yourself to explore the beautiful great walk. Check out our full range of cosy holiday homes overlooking the serene still waters of the Mahakipawa Arm. All of our Marlborough holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.
