Cabin in Collingwood, Tasman

Kanuka Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views

Kanuka Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views

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Overview of Kanuka Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view
  • Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Collingwood, Tasman
  • Popular LocationCollingwood Recreation Ground4 min drive
  • Popular LocationParapara Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationGolden Bay15 min drive
  • AirportTakaka (KTF)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Kanuka

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Kanuka Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views

Listen to native bird song, watch stunning sunrises, and stargaze from lovely Kanuka cabin, at Ao Marama Retreat.

The cabin itself is a double ensuite cabin of wood construction and built to minimise it s impact on the environment, with enough comforts to make your stay feel like a true escape.

Ao Marama Retreat in Golden Bay, New Zealand is a former Buddhist retreat set amongst 16 acres of Regenerating Native Bush. The retreat is nestled on a hill with sweeping views of the sparkling ocean below.

We strive to create a more sustainable form of tourism, and believe everyone has the right to travel the world but also a responsibility to reduce our impact on our planet. Our initiatives include:
- our water is all collected rain water
- we grow organic food in our extensive gardens
- have chickens for eggs
- reduce, recycle and re-use everything we can

Next step is to remove our dependance on the grid by installing a Solar and Solar PV system for our main home and cabins.

Golden Bay itself true nature lovers paradise - a unique blend of Mountains, Rivers, Bush and Ocean - and if you love the outdoors you will find what you want to do here - walking, cycling, mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, sailing, hunting, fishing. We can help arrange any of these activities.

Of course you if you just prefer to really unplug and slow down and enjoy nature you don t even have to leave the retreat - enjoy the beauty of nature and the bush from various lookout points, order an organic food pack to cook a lovely meal or do a yoga session on our viewing platform.

Come and be closer to nature.

Property manager

Duan and Elizabeth

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
May be allowed but need to request in advance

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Collingwood

Located in Collingwood, this cabin is in a rural area and by the sea. Collingwood Museum and Golden Bay Museum & Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Te Anaroa Caves and Rawhiti Cave. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Tukurua Bay - 10 min walk
  • Collingwood Recreation Ground - 4 min drive
  • Milnthorpe Park - 5 min drive
  • Parapara Beach - 9 min drive
  • Golden Bay - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Naked Possum - 26 min drive
  • Collingwood Tavern - 4 min drive
  • Mad Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Mussel Inn Bush Cafe - 10 min drive
  • The. Naked Possum Cafe - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kanuka Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kanuka Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kanuka Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kanuka Cabin - Ao Marama Retreat - Stunning Bush setting and Ocean Views located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tukurua Bay and Collingwood Museum. Collingwood Recreation Ground and Milnthorpe Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Chillaxing place.. beautiful view
We didn’t realise Is was just a one room cabin with no kitchen.. we worked around it..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

5/5 Excellent

shorty t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and setting
Excellent location and the setting is just right. If want to sit and read, go for a swim or walk, its all there!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

4/5 Good

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, great hosts.
A great opportunity to enjoy some R&R

5/5 Excellent

Emma R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous location, lovely hosts
We loved having a few nights in a simple cabin nestled in the bush. Sitting on a small rise lends a fantastic view across the bay. Friendly greeting from the hosts with useful local tips when we arrived and then we had loads of privacy, use of a deck to catch the evening sun. Outdoor kitchen is fun with a view out to the bay thru manuka and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

5/5 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nov 20
Very good. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Duan and Elizabeth

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We are a family who loves our planet.

Both originally from New Zealand (Papakura and Bluff) we met in London where our three kids were born.

After living overseas for 20 years, and seeing many amazing places and cultures we decided to return to New Zealand to create an experience for people who love to travel yet reduce their impact on the world in which we live.

Or even reverse some of it.

We have become far more interested and concerned in the state of our planet and have recently been studying Permaculture, Solar Power, Organic gardening and Bee-keeping - and want to implement our little knowledge and gain a lot more.

This is the beginning of a new journey for us and we welcome you to come and spend time with us in this special corner of the Earth.



Why they chose this property

Between us we have been very lucky to travel to many amazing countries including Lebanon, Libya, Viet-Nam, Nepal, Cuba, Ethiopia, Japan and Namibia and have always been inspired by the cultures but equally the places that we have stayed at and the people we have stayed with.

We have long dreamt of creating an experience that we shape based on all of these different places we have seen - and started looking for a suitable property in the last few years.

From old farms in Morocco to in-need-of-love Lodges in Spain and Boutique Vineyards the search eventually brought us all the way back home and Ao Marama more than fulfilled our criteria as a starting point and we now want to build upon the amazing effort by former owners and occupants.

From the stunning regenerating bush setting, the absolutely stunning view across the Bay and the indescribable vibe of the place - it was very quickly apparent that this place had something different from anything else we had seen.

We want everyone to arrive excited and leave rested and inspired and hopefully ever so slightly enriched.

And now the journey begins...

What makes this property unique

Whether you seek a peaceful retreat, a base to go Hiking Biking, Sailing or Paddling in the stunning environment that is Golden Bay, or you want share stories and ideas, get close to nature, enjoy organic food or just stare at the stars.

- Our own Bush track leads you right down to Collingwood beach
- You can walk into Collingwood village along a country road
- Stay with a passionate Kiwi family who will be as accommodating to your needs as possible - if you want help we'll be there - if you want peace we'll be elsewhere.
- We are motivated by creating an experience that is in harmony with nature and not against it
- we are absolute novices and want to learn as much as possible to make this happen
- Next steps is installing a complete solar system to power our house and the cabins
- Free Range Chickens laying eggs you can have for breakfast
- Eventually we want to introduce organic dining options - with food predominantly grown in our gardens
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