Holiday Homes
Experience the Kiwi 'bach' (or 'crib' as they're sometimes called here in the South Island) tradition. Many New Zealanders have family holiday homes or cottages that they themselves use and also rent out to friends and others.
These holiday homes vary from tiny cottages on remote beaches to large homes with all mod-cons and stunning views. Holiday homes are almost always in idyllic locations beside beaches, rivers, lakes and forests.
Renting a holiday home for a short or long stay is a very Kiwi kind of holiday.
A list of "baches" available for rental in the Marlborough Sounds region can be obtained via email from the Picton i-SITE Visitor Centre: picton@i-SITE.org
Holiday Homes - Listings
| Name | Qualmark | Region |
| Dry Olive Accommodation and Cottage | ||
| The Dry Olive Cottage is set amongst an Olive Grove five minutes from Blenheim township and close to some of Marlborough's best vineyards. Three bedrooms with own bathrooms, full facilities. Sleeps 6 | Blenheim, Renwick, Wairau | |
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| Kulnine Homestead | ||
| Two bedroom fully self -contained cottage, set in a developing olive grove. with views to the pacific ocean and access to the Kekerengu river and beach. Beautifully furnished and presented. | Awatere & Pacific Coast | |
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| Little Valley Inn | ||
| Romantic & stylish, a self contained studio on the edge of the bush, 4mins drive from Picton's ferry terminal. Quiet&private, separate bathroom, courtyard, bbq & outdoor bath. Sleeps 1-3. | Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound | |
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| Na Clachan Accommodation and Tours | ||
| Two self contained, two bedroom cottages on a small vineyard within five minutes drive of Blenheim. Each cottage sleeps up to six people. Peaceful rural environment. Close to local attractions. | Blenheim, Renwick, Wairau | |
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