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Set in Onekaka, River Song Retreat Golden Bay offers accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. When staying at the farm stay, guests can use private entrance. All units come with a terrace with river views, a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster and a fridge, and a shared bathroom with walk-in shower. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. At the farm stay, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated on-site. Guests at River Song Retreat Golden Bay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Onekaka, like snorkelling, fishing and hiking. The farm stay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Nelson Airport is 115 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Onekaka

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    Spain Spain
    We had an amazing four nights at River Song. Everything exceed our expectations. The Truck Home provided both novelty value, but was also very comfortable, clean, and cosy. The kitchen was great to cook in and well equipped. The farm and gardens...
  • Noeline
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The location was ideal for a peaceful retreat from our busy lives. The surroundings are very beautiful - lots of open green spaces, hammock under the fruit trees, birdsong, clean air, babbling brook to enjoy. Loved the creative touches in the...
  • Mariya
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I loved my stay. It was peaceful and recharging. I spent the whole day in the site because I just needed to rest without going anywhere. And it was beautiful! There is plenty of shade and areas you can seat. A little bush walk. Lovely...
  • Roberta
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast was amazing. The garden and the location perfect! Highly recommended. Lisa and Geoff were very friendly, excellent host. Wonderful place to stay calm and relax.
  • Gallego
    France France
    L’originalité du lieu Les propriétaires La cuisine
  • Sylvie
    France France
    Nous avons adoré Riversong, lieu très paisible en communion avec la nature. Dormir dans la caravane et le truck au bord de la rivière est magique et dans la nuit on a pu admirer le ciel constellé d'étoiles. Lisa et Geoff sont des hôtes très...
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place is amazing! Positioned perfectly to explore some of Golden Bay and Abel Tasman and was a great place to come back to after long days of walking and traveling. Facilities are excellent, shower was amazing and cooking area has everything...

Hosted by Lisa & Geoff Williams

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Lisa & Geoff Williams
Riversong retreat offers a unique riverside experience in parklike grounds. Retreat, relax, recharge in nature, sleep listening to the beautiful song of the river and native birds. Centrally located in Golden Bay, 2 kms from the Mussel Inn Bush Cafe Brewery hosting regular live music, 3 kms from Onekaka Beach and 12 kms from Takaka township. RiverSong Housetruck (The Gypsy Moth) is an original vintage 1953 Commer with a rustic well travelled charm. It was once a travelling stone carving studio. RiverSong Caravan (The Glow Worm) is a beautifully restored vintage retro caravan. Glow Worms can be seen shining across the river at night from both rooms. Guests have access to a large grass area next to the stream. Enjoy the beautiful Native Bush walk across the river which also leads to a glow worm grotto at night. We follow sustainable principles, the shared kitchen / shower facility is built using timber and stone resources from the land. Well equipped kitchen, fridge / freezer, 4 burner gas hob, cooking equipment. This is located 30 metres from both rooms. Herbal tea made from herbs grown on the property. Espresso & french press coffee from local Golden Bay Roasters. Composting toilet next to the vegetable garden, 50 metres from the kitchen / shower area, well lit at night. This self sufficient lifestyle block has large vegetable and herb gardens, chickens and black sheep. Guests are welcome to pick fruit from the plentiful trees when ripe. Lisa is a practicing Medical Herbalist offering Natural Therapies - Iridology, Reflexology, foot and leg massage & Reiki from the lovely therapy room @ Golden Bay Iridology. Geoff is a Stone Carver at JadeCarverNZ.
We are well travelled and love meeting people from around the world. Happy to share our knowledge of this beautiful area and the great places to adventure. Riversong is an organic self sufficient lifestyle block and has been our home for 23 years.
Centrally located in Golden Bay between Abel Tasman National Park and Kahurangi National Park. Situated half way between Takaka and Collingwood, both towns hosting numerous cafes, take aways and restaurants. 2kms past the Golden Bay Lookout. 18 different beaches within 1 hours drive. The famous Mussel Inn Bush Cafe Brewery is just 2kms along the road, with regular entertainment. Onekaka Beach a central point in beautiful Golden Bay is 3km away.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of River Song Retreat Golden Bay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers

    General

    • Heating
    • Private entrance

    Wellness

    • Foot massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    River Song Retreat Golden Bay takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform River Song Retreat Golden Bay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about River Song Retreat Golden Bay

    • Room options at River Song Retreat Golden Bay include:

      • Double
    • River Song Retreat Golden Bay is 0.7 miles from the centre of Onekaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at River Song Retreat Golden Bay is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • River Song Retreat Golden Bay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Fishing
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Foot massage
      • Horse riding
      • Live music/performance
    • The prices at River Song Retreat Golden Bay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.