Name: Tawa Cove Cabins
Address: Endeavour Inlet, 7250 Endeavour Inlet, New Zealand, Endeavour Inlet, Marlborough, 7250, New Zealand
Rating: 9.7

Tawa Cove Cabins

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Tawa Cove Cabins in Endeavor Inlet offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can enjoy water sports facilities and a lush garden, perfect for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: Each cabin features a private balcony or patio, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a dining area. Exceptional Services: The guest house provides private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, and a shared kitchen. Free WiFi is available in public areas, ensuring connectivity for all guests. Activities and Attractions: Guests can engage in fishing, canoeing, and snorkeling. Marlborough Airport is 58 mi away, offering convenient travel options. Highly rated for its friendly host and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View 1 king bed or 2 twin beds
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds
Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom 4 bunk beds and 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Myra

United States

“Tawa Cove was paradise. Don and Prue has created a wonderful escape and if you’re looking for somewhere to soak up the beauty of the Marlborough Sound this is the perfect place. After traveling thru NZ for a month, we felt rested and rejuvenated...”

Charles

France

“Gorgeous location accessible from the Queen Charlotte Track. Dan and Prue were very gracious hosts.”

Clermont

United States

“The property was amazing. I would go back in a heartbeat.”

Gagandeep

Australia

“Beautiful location Lot of thought put in everything to make it comfortable”

Amanda

New Zealand

“Beautiful setting, really nicely designed cabins, great chicken and chips dinner from our hosts. If we hadn't been worn out from our 4.5 hour trek on the Queen Charlotte track, we could have made use of the kayaks too.”

Helen

Australia

“We loved staying at Tawa Cove. It was comfortable, secluded and everything we could have imagined.”

Robyn

Australia

“On site owners were very welcoming and helpful. Hot Tub down by the water was wonderful. Beds comfortable. Everything so clean. Breakfast included was nice. Lovely place to stay. I would have liked to stay more than 1 night”

Estelle

New Zealand

“Great stay for day 1 on the queen Charlotte track. Loved staying here. Not too much of a hike down - 5 min down and 10min up in the morning. Everything needed was provided and even snacks in the room for purchase. Hosts were lovely and so were...”

Karin

Vietnam

“Our room was very clean and tidy and the beds were very comfortable. We appreciated the free breakfast and the dinner we ordered was delicious and great value for money. The owner was also kind enough to take us out on his boat so we could see...”

Paul

United Kingdom

“The location was perfect as we walked there late afternoon from Resolution Bay along, Queen Charlotte track. We arrived soaking wet but had a warm welcome. The cabin was great, clean modern with lots of space. the dinner provided, breakfast and...”

Managed by Prue & Don Kingsbury

Company review score: 9.7Based on 23 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Our cabins are located in close proximity to our waterfront home so whilst you have your privacy of a self-contained cabin, we are always available as your hosts for anything you may require. Equally, if you would rather "do your own thing" we won't bother you either ;) We really love entertaining & looking after guests, & our hope for when you come to stay, is that you feel relaxed, comfortable & at home.

Property info

***IMPORTANT !! **ADULTS ONLY PROPERTY **PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU ARE WALKING IN OR BOATING. *THERE IS NO ROAD ACCESS TO TAWA COVE CABINS OR ENDEAVOUR INLET. *MEAL PACKS MUST BE PRE-ORDERED. *CHECK AVAILABILITY OF MOORING PRIOR TO BOOKING PLEASE. *YOU MUST COMMUNICATE THROUGH YOUR PRIVATE EMAIL ADDRESS PLEASE. *BOOKING COM IS LIMITED IN DETAILS--PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR IMPORTANT / MORE INFORMATION.*** Situated in Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound, Tawa Cove is your slice of paradise away from it all. Accessible only by boat or walking/biking via the Queen Charlotte Track. We are approx. 4 hours from the start of the track, Ship Cove, making us the ideal first night stay. We are 10 minutes down off the Queen Charlotte Track. **This access track is steep & a good level of fitness is required. Boat transfers/water taxis are available from Picton to our jetty via Cougar Line or Beachcomber Cruises. Please contact them directly - we do not arrange transfers. Travel time by private boat is approx 45 mins from Picton. With no close neighbours, we offer the perfect place for relaxing & soaking up the serenity, having a drink by the waterside, or you may like to be more active & enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking, or paddle boarding. All of which are available for your use. Whether it be an overnight stay while walking the track, a weekend getaway arriving by boat, or a group fishing trip for a week, we aim to make your time here happy & memorable.

Neighborhood info

NO ROAD ACCESS TO TAWA COVE CABINS - BOAT ONLY Our beachfront property is ideal for kayaking, snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, fishing off the jetty & swimming. Location: Walking the QC Track; (heading Sth), Tawa Cove sign is a further 35 minutes walk from the Tawa Saddle picnic tables. It is then a 10 minutes walk down to Tawa Cove off track. Note; it is steep in places & there are quite a few steps at bottom into Tawa Cove Cabins. Ship Cove - 4 hours walking. approx Punga Cove - 4+hours walk. approx Furneaux Lodge - 1 hours walk along Queen Charlotte Track.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Tawa Cove Cabins

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Full room rate to be paid prior to arrival. We will send a message with further instructions & information after booking.

Very limited (to none) mobile phone coverage

Adults only property. No children under 16 years old.

Please inform Tawa Cove Cabins of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.