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The holiday home with a patio and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This holiday home is non-smoking and soundproof.

Our unit was super clean, modern and the beds were comfortable. We liked the option of being able to take our dog, we decided not to this time though. Was thoughtful to have some drinks, chocolates, milk and biscuits ready for our arrival as well as some fresh eggs in the fridge. Having the use of the free washing machine and drier was fab.

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9.4
Wonderful
102 reviews
Price from
$138
per night

The Wheelhouse Inn features five self-contained houses and apartments with spectacular sea views, from Nelson's Port Hills to the lovely Tasman Bay. A 5-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach, it offers free WiFi access, free on-site parking and barbecue facilities.

The views were spectacular and the Lookout was cosy and yet spacious. We had everything we could possibly want to hand and absolutely loved hanging out on the deck or the living room soaking up the view.

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9.3
Wonderful
647 reviews
Price from
$132
per night

The spacious holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, as well as a kettle. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

A wonderful haven in a great location, this property is such a great place to stay....warm, comfortable spacious exceptional kitchen....TV with all apps available....I would definitely recommend this a place to stay....gorgeous garden with a wonderful deck to relax on in the evening...just stunning.....

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$241
per night

The holiday home comes with 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Hi there, the house was very comfortable, the beds were comfortable, the location was good to anywhere around the Nelson area and the road was quiet and the house quite secluded.

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9.5
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
$150
per night

The spacious holiday home with a terrace and sea views has 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 4 bathrooms with a bath. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Beach is right across the street. Easy walk to great coffee and food. Place was immaculate.

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9.3
Wonderful
50 reviews
Price from
$510
per night

Oaktree House features accommodation situated 100 metres from the centre of Nelson and offers free bikes and a garden. This villa provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. Outdoor dining is also possible at the villa.

It reminded us of Japanese houses, perfectly proportioned I loved the outdoor seating areas

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9.7
Exceptional
83 reviews
Price from
$239
per night

Close to Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, Casa Bella - Nelson Holiday Home is situated in Nelson and has a garden. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Trafalgar Park.

The Location was perfect. Could walk to town. Great coffee shops nearby. House was very very private and roomy👌

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9.4
Wonderful
8 reviews
Price from
$257
per night

The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Guests at this holiday home can enjoy wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Liked the place, was very peaceful and the pool was the best feature which the kids loved. The beds were one of the most comfortable beds I ever slept in, had some great nights sleeps. Would have been even better if we had room cleaning everyday, but overall great place to stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
72 reviews
Price from
$120
per night

The holiday home with a balcony and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Perfect accommodation for our weekend away at a show. So nice and warm and fantastic to have our four legged babies able to relax in our own private yard.

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9.4
Wonderful
81 reviews
Price from
$120
per night

The villa with a balcony and garden views features 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

stunning traditional villa with all mod cons. extremely comfy beds and pillows. Tom and taya have thought of everything to make you’re stay a home from home. cannot recommend enough. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
23 reviews
Price from
$176
per night

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Great for families or large parties, vacation homes are privately owned accommodations, available for long or short-term rental. These homes are furnished and equipped with kitchen facilities, though breakfast might be offered as an add-on. These properties have their own independent front door, which makes them different than apartments.
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  • Brook Nest
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Brook Nest offers accommodations in Nelson, 1.4 miles from Trafalgar Park. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Christ Church Cathedral is a 16-minute walk away.

  • 3bdrm plus Sleepot Home,
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 23 reviews

    Providing a garden, 3bdrm plus Sleepot Home, offers accommodations in Nelson. This vacation home provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out.

    Lovely, tidy and comfortable home close to all the local facilities.

  • LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT Home
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 50 reviews

    LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT Home offers accommodations in Nelson, a few steps from Tahunanui Beach and 2.4 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

    an awesome property. great location and very clean

  • Casa Bella - Nelson Holiday Home
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 8 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Trafalgar Park and 0.9 miles from Christ Church Cathedral, Casa Bella - Nelson Holiday Home features accommodations in Nelson with a garden.

  • Haulashore Vista
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 17 reviews

    Providing a garden, Haulashore Vista features accommodations in Nelson. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    location, clean, orange trees, heating, outside fire,

  • Monaco Waterside Magic
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Offering a garden, Monaco Waterside Magic features accommodations in Nelson. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Selah Retreat
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    A 14-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach in Nelson, Selah Retreat features accommodations with access to a hot tub and spa center.

    The views are amazing and the location was perfect.

  • Sunseeker Views Nelson
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 14 reviews

    1.5 miles from Tahunanui Beach in Nelson, Sunseeker Views Nelson features accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    the location was perfect, the view was even better!

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  • Above The Cut
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Offering a garden, Above The Cut features accommodations in Nelson. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Trafalgar Park is 1.1 miles from the vacation home.

    Fin utsikt, stor terass, sköna sängar, fräscha badrum, stort vardagsrum

  • Korepo Lodge @ Ruby Bay
    Budget options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 40 reviews

    Korepo Lodge @ Ruby Bay offers accommodations 2.5 mi from Mapua Wharf.

    House is beautiful. ..it could be in architectural digest magazine. Great location.

  • Golden Hills Farm Cottage
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 69 reviews

    In a beautiful rural hill-top setting, this semi-detached holiday home features a garden with an outdoor pool, barbecue and stunning views of the ocean and mountains of Nelson Bay.

    Lovely spacious home and well equipped. Gorgeous outlook.

  • Sunset Haven in Nelson
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews

    Sunset Haven in Nelson offers accommodations in Nelson, 2.5 miles from Trafalgar Park and 3.2 miles from Christ Church Cathedral. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home.

  • Cambria Hideaway
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 41 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Trafalgar Park and 1.1 miles from Christ Church Cathedral, Cambria Hideaway features accommodations in Nelson, with a garden and barbecue facilities.

    Good location, very tidy, good size. Well appointed.

  • Tasman Bay Villa
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5 reviews

    1.1 miles from Tahunanui Beach in Nelson, Tasman Bay Villa offers accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Ocean Spa Views
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 10 reviews

    1.9 miles from Trafalgar Park in Nelson, Ocean Spa Views provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Guests can use a garden.

    Schöne Aussicht, schön geräumig, alles da was man benötigt

  • SHORT WALK TO NELSON CITY CENTRE - fast ultra-fibre broadband, quiet location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 68 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and one mile from Trafalgar Park, SHORT WALK TO NELSON CITY CENTRE - fast ultra-fibre broadband, quiet location features accommodations in Nelson...

    Excellent location, great facilities, good communication.

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  • Trendy Townhouse
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Trendy Townhouse offers accommodations in Nelson, a 18-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral.

  • Oaktree House
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 83 reviews

    Featuring free bikes, Oaktree House offers accommodations in Nelson. With city views, this accommodation features a terrace.

    sparkling clean, lovely garden areas, beautiful house, great location

  • Eagles Nest Nelson - Nelson Holiday House
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Eagles Nest Nelson - Nelson Holiday House offers accommodations in Nelson, a 18-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach and 2.7 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

  • Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 23 reviews

    Elegant Villa Nestled In The Trees is located in Nelson, just 2.3 miles from Christ Church Cathedral and 3 miles from Trafalgar Park.

    The hosts sent very clear instructions - it was easy

  • Paddleboard and Mountain Bike Paradise
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    A recently renovated vacation home, Paddleboard and Mountain Bike Paradise offers accommodations in Nelson. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • Country Retreats on Ranzau 3
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 73 reviews

    Country Retreats on Ranzau 3 offers accommodations in Nelson, 10 miles from Christ Church Cathedral and 11 miles from Trafalgar Park.

    Great facilities, all very clean and of a good quality

  • Birdsong Cottage
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Just a 11-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and one mile from Trafalgar Park, Birdsong Cottage features accommodations in Nelson with a garden.

  • Sun, Sea & City
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Sun, Sea & City offers accommodations in Nelson, a 15-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and 1.2 miles from Trafalgar Park.

  • The Pilot House - Nelson - 1862
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    The Pilot House - Nelson - 1862 offers accommodations in Nelson, 1.1 miles from Tahunanui Beach and 1.5 miles from Trafalgar Park.

  • Country Retreats on Ranzau 1
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 102 reviews

    Country Retreats on Ranzau 1 offers accommodations in Nelson, 10 miles from Christ Church Cathedral and 11 miles from Trafalgar Park. Guests can benefit from a patio and a sun terrace.

    It was just fantastic overall, Thanks Ange from JVM

  • Country Retreats on Ranzau 2
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 81 reviews

    Country Retreats on Ranzau 2 offers accommodations in Nelson, 10 miles from Christ Church Cathedral and 11 miles from Trafalgar Park.

    Great retreat, loved the setting, the house was specious

  • The Wheelhouse Inn
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 647 reviews

    The Wheelhouse Inn features five self-contained houses and apartments with spectacular sea views, from Nelson's Port Hills to the lovely Tasman Bay.

    Fantastic views. Good location and fantastic views.

  • City Central
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    City Central offers accommodations in Nelson, a 11-minute walk from Trafalgar Park and 0.9 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

  • Commodore Holiday Home
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2 reviews

    Providing a garden, Commodore Holiday Home offers accommodations in Nelson.

  • Brougham Street B and B
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 38 reviews

    Brougham Street B and B offers accommodations in Nelson, 1.2 miles from Trafalgar Park. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 9-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral.

    Comfortable warm and cozy, great central location attentive host.

  • Riverside Villa - In the City by the River!
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 18 reviews

    Riverside Villa - In the City by the River! offers accommodations in Nelson, a 12-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral. The 3-star vacation home is a 7-minute walk from Trafalgar Park.

    Plenty of rooms. As a family with 7 people, we even don’t need upstairs bedrooms.

  • Elliott Street Gem
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 17 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Trafalgar Park and 0.7 miles from Christ Church Cathedral, Elliott Street Gem features accommodations in Nelson with a garden.

    Beautiful character house in historic central location. Lovely garden. Cleaned immaculately.

  • Villa Maitai
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5 reviews

    Just a 19-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and 1.2 miles from Trafalgar Park, Villa Maitai features accommodations in Nelson with a garden.

    Great location, lots of space and lovely and clean.

  • Harbour Lights
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Harbour Lights provides accommodations in Nelson. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Trafalgar Park is 1.8 miles from the vacation home.

  • The Cliffs - Nelson Waterfront Home
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 9 reviews

    The Cliffs - Nelson Waterfront Home offers accommodations in Nelson, 1.1 miles from Tahunanui Beach and 1.9 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

    great property, location, space, very helpful staff.

  • Hilltop Getaway
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 13 reviews

    1.5 miles from Trafalgar Park in Nelson, Hilltop Getaway provides accommodations with access to a hot tub.

    Amazing views, clean, good sized house, very comfortable, had everything we needed. Excellent location. And those views!

  • Cooper's Cottage
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 72 reviews

    Offering a garden, Cooper's Cottage offers accommodations in Nelson. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    great setup with everything a family needs while on holiday

  • Seaside Tahuna
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 47 reviews

    Seaside Tahuna offers accommodations in Nelson, a 16-minute walk from Tahunanui Beach and 3.5 miles from Christ Church Cathedral.

    Was very clean and comfortable. Close to the beach.

  • City Escape
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 13 reviews

    City Escape is located in Nelson, just 1.8 miles from Tahunanui Beach and 3.4 miles from Christ Church Cathedral. The vacation home is 4.1 miles from Trafalgar Park.

  • Rutherford Retreat - Nelson Holiday Home
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Just a 13-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and 1.2 miles from Trafalgar Park, Rutherford Retreat - Nelson Holiday Home features accommodations in Nelson with a garden.

  • Tipi Haere
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 14 reviews

    Providing a garden, Tipi Haere features accommodations in Nelson. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Trafalgar Park is 1.5 miles from the vacation home.

    Surprisingly spacious, quality amenities, off street parking.

  • On The Rocks
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 16 reviews

    Offering a garden, On The Rocks provides accommodations in Nelson. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Trafalgar Park is 1.8 miles from the vacation home.

    roomy, comfortable, great location. Good for a family.

  • Nelson City Sanctuary
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 7 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral and 1.2 miles from Trafalgar Park, Nelson City Sanctuary features accommodations in Nelson with a garden.

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Vacation Homes That Guests Love in Nelson

  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 206 reviews
    Room was spacious for 2 people and well maintained. Very clean room and towels. Instructions inside the room and for check-in were clear and helpful. Parking was convenient and right outside the room. The host very sweetly left the heater on so that the room was cosy when we checked-in late at night. They also left a small bottle of milk which came in handy. Beach towels were a plus.
    Agrim
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 587 reviews
    Very clean and tidy, lovely room.
    Denise
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $272.29
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 316 reviews
    A lovely unit, seperate bedroom, comfortable bed, 2 tvs, lovely lounge/kitchen with everything you need. Very clean, great bathroom, lovely towels. Would highly recommend.
    Sue
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $95.96
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 670 reviews
    Location perfect. Balcony lovely surprise. Very clean and spacious
    gillian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $132.24
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 647 reviews
    Fantastic views. Very clean. Kitchen is well equipped. Just a perfect place to stay when in Nelson.
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $93.56
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,346 reviews
    Nice place stay, very clean and comfortable, did realise we had continental breakfast in booking, so a bonus. Young lady on reception very friendly and showed us to our room and explained facilities
    Stephen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $59.98
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 846 reviews
    Very friendly staff and nice location. The benefit of the pub downstairs is that you down have a go somewhere else for a delicious guinness and something to eat, the downside is that it's a bit noisy at night when people are still having a drink outside. But they made sure people are more quiet after a certain time. Bed is a bit narrow, but comfy. Room was very clean Would definitely come back!
    Stefan
    Solo traveler
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews
    Spacious, well appointed flat - very clean and comfortable! Easy walking distance to the center - great place, would recommend.
    Jasmijn
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $116.95
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,654 reviews
    A friendly face greeted us, made us feel welcome. Our room overlooked the pool. Very clean, everything you could want, pool was warm.
    Lauren
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $57.61
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 655 reviews
    I loved it that my room was quiet ( not much hostel noise) and the bed was comfortable and set on the opposite side of the room from the door. The hostel was very organised - with great facilities in the bathrooms and kitchens, and labels in the kitchen so that you could label your food when you put it in the fridge. The staff were lovely and friendly, and very helpful. Facilities and my room seemed very clean. The location was brilliant.
    Eliza
    Solo traveler

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