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Tawa Cove Cabins

Endeavour Inlet, 7250 Endeavour Inlet, New Zealand
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Tawa Cove Cabins

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Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
35 reviews

Tawa Cove Cabins in Endeavour Inlet provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free Wifi. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests their privacy. At the guest house, each unit includes a outdoor furniture, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Each room includes a kettle, while some rooms include a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a stovetop, and kitchenware. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. A selection of options including warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the guest house features a selection of packed lunches. Snorkeling, fishing, and canoeing are possible within the area, and Tawa Cove Cabins offers water sports facilities. Marlborough Airport is 58 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
4 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
10
High score for Endeavour Inlet

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Charles
    France France
    “Gorgeous location accessible from the Queen Charlotte Track. Dan and Prue were very gracious hosts.”
  • Clermont
    United States of America United States of America
    “The property was amazing. I would go back in a heartbeat.”
  • Robin
    United States of America United States of America
    “Great and very friendly hosts. Perfect location and well appointed cabin. Prue’s BBQ package was outstanding. Thanks to Don, we even caught a couple of blue cod.”
  • Shane
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful new wooden cabins. Incredible secluded peaceful location. Hot tub by the water after a swim. Awesome hosts. Oscar the dog.😁 On the Queen Charlotte Track.”
  • Jo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Prue, Don and Oscar are amazing hosts! Very friendly and go out of their way to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. Lots of little extras that are much appreciated. We stayed for three nights and it was the perfect setting to wind down...”
  • Dave
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “A place to relax excellent for self catering but with host provided options”
  • Rob
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The cabins were beautiful. Tastefully decorated and scrupulously clean.”
  • Annette
    Australia Australia
    “The cabin was new and tastefully decorated. It was stocked with everything one could wish for. The preordered dinner of steak sandwich / fries was scrumptious and made with love. I want more !”
  • Roland
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Freaking awesome slice of paradise! Very friendly hosts and a perfect quiet location. The cabins were very new and luxury. The complimentary kayaks and hot pool were a very nice touch. We also did some fishing and the owner helped us with some...”
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic accommodation, facilities and setting! Don and Prue were perfect hosts, making sure we had everything we needed. We had a lovely paddle in the kayak around the cove, then immediately into the hot tub with drinks! A perfect way to end the...”

Managed by Prue & Don Kingsbury

Company review score: 10Based on 35 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 !! ***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, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Tawa Cove Cabins takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 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
Cancelation 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
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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

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.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Tawa Cove Cabins

  • Room options at Tawa Cove Cabins include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Quad

  • Guests staying at Tawa Cove Cabins can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Check-in at Tawa Cove Cabins is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Tawa Cove Cabins is 2.9 miles from the center of Endeavour Inlet. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Tawa Cove Cabins offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Private beach area
    • Beach

  • The prices at Tawa Cove Cabins may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.