Ngaio Cottage

 Pepin Island
Sleeps 4
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom

About this listing

Nestled on the picturesque Pepin Island, Ngaio Cottage offers a perfect retreat home with breathtaking ocean views. Just a 20-minute drive from Nelson, this cozy getaway accommodates up to 4 guests, making it ideal for friends or families who want to experience island life with all the comforts of a nearby city . Simply drive on our coastal road to enter and exit the island! No need to take a boat or ferry to get on Pepin Island.

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself : 2 stunning bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, kitchen, dining table, living room, indoor fireplace, outdoor deck, BBQ, outdoor hot water bathtub, and incredible ocean views. There is a lockbox and key for you so you can arrive at your convenience!

Your Bedrooms :

1st bedroom has a queen mattress facing the ocean view. Its sliding door gives you direct access to the front porch and the outdoor bathtub! 2nd bedroom shines with its unique wood and wall statements and comfortable queen mattress!

Your Bathroom :

This luxurious bathroom offers a full bathtub to soak in along with a walk in shower and toilet. The wood statements and skylight give it an extra special feel.

Your Kitchen :

Bar fridge with a little freezer, ceramic hob with two flames, sink, dishwasher, toaster, water kettle, coffee plunger, wine glasses, cutlery and cooking essentials. There is a nearby dining table & chairs for serving meals.

Your Living Room :

Its distinctive teak paneled feature wall makes this room stand out from all the rest. It includes a sofa, coffee table, bean bag, fireplace and extra wood. This room offers sea views with the ability to open up the sliding doors into your front deck!

Outdoor Deck :

The front deck is a beautiful spot to relax, grill on the BBQ, enjoy the outdoor bathtub and take in the stunning views.

Unique Details :

The wood statements throughout the cottage are the same type of wood that was traditionally used for making tools and weapons by Māori, our indigenous culture here in New Zealand. You'll notice them on the kitchen handles, bathroom ladder & lighting features. The cottage's name "Ngaio" translates to "reflections on the water", inspired by the glistening light on the ocean that you can see from this cottage.

Modern Conveniences :

Immerse yourself in nature with all the comforts of a beautiful home - electricity included. Currently no wifi access but there is great cell reception on the island to use your mobile data.

Location :

We are in the perfect location! Close to the city, surrounded by gorgeous nature and fun activities. When you book with us, we'll send you a list of all our favorite places to visit so you can feel like a local.

When entering Pepin Island, you'll find Ngaio Cottage is just 100 meters from the car park, offering a blend of seclusion and accessibility.

Immerse yourself in all that Pepin Island has to offer! From coastal walks, to birdwatching, kayaking in the coves, exploring the secluded beaches, finding stunning rock formations and enjoying the stunning views . . .

We can't wait for you to come experience the magic!

Ngā mihi,
Pepin Island Team

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Amenities

  • BBQ
  • Electric kettle
  • Hair Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Outside Bath
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedding Configuration

Bedroom 1
  • Queen Bed x 1
Bedroom 2
  • Queen Bed x 1
Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Bath

Testimonials

Ngaio Cottage

Exceeded expectations, stunning accommodation with everything you need and views to die for! Nice and close to hike up to the Cable Bay look out too.

- Jo Nov 2024

Ngaio Cottage Nov 24

We had a lovely couple of days overlooking cable bay; enjoying the views from the very comfortable and well appointed accommodation. We particularly enjoyed exploring Pepin Island on foot and relaxing in the outdoor bathtub with a glass of wine, watching the sun set. We would recommend Pepin Island and will definitely return again.

- Kev Nov 2024

Ngaio Cottage Dec 24

Gorgeous place for a peaceful and relaxing weekend. Host is really responsive

- Neelum Dec 2024

Ngaio Cottage Dec 24

Amazing views and beautiful peaceful location. A truly wonderful place to relax and enjoy the surrounding nature. We particularly enjoyed watching a pod of dolphins in the bay below during one evening of our stay!

- James Dec 2024

Ngaio Jan 25

We loved our stay on Pepin Island!! The cottage was stunning and the perfect spot to spend our last few days of our holiday. We definitely hope to be back again soon!!

- Rachel Jan 2025

Ngaio March 25

Really wished we'd booked to stay longer; cottage was lovely and having walked the paths to other huts in blazing sunshine, we appreciated being able to drive right up to the door with all our gear (didn't pack light)!

- Sophie Mar 2025

Ngaio March 25

This home is absolutely gorgeous. The views are fantastic and once we arrived we did not want to leave the home during our stay. The house is spacious and very clean with great kitchen and living spaces. It was very hot upstairs but there are fans provided to keep you cool. I would definitely recommend this beautiful home.

- Kim Mar 2025

Ngaio Mar 25

We had the absolute best time staying here, the property was stunning, above and beyond what we were expecting! The location could not be better and we loved swimming and snorkeling so close to the house. It was really well equipped and beautiful inside and outside, I loved being surrounded by fruit trees and farmland. Not to mention the balcony (and the bath on the balcony) is a perfect spot for watching the sunset

- Lucy Mar 2025

Ngaio June 25

Such a great spot. Really comfortable, beautiful view and lovely walks nearby:)

- Jane Jun 2025

Location

875 Cable Bay Rd, Pepin Island Nelson 7071
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