The Apple Pickers' Cottages
43 Apple Valley East Road Mapua Nelson, Nelson
The Apple Pickers' Cottages
Matahua Cottages are two very comfortable and stylish self-contained waterfront cottages situated on the shore of the beautiful Waimea Inlet, near Mapua village.
Located in the heart of the Tasman region, surrounded by the vineyards of Nelson's wine country, the accommodation at Matahua Cottages makes an ideal base for day trips around the Nelson region to the Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks.
The cottages are part of our 5 acre organic property, a mix of fruit trees, vineyard, gardens, and regenerating native New Zealand bush which stretches around the estuary shore. Nelson's Waimea Inlet is famous for its wading and migratory birds: pied stilts, oyster-catchers, bar tailed godwits, herons, royal spoonbills are all regular visitors at Matahua.
The cottages are sunny, warm, private and tranquil, and perfectly equipped for a relaxing holiday with hammocks, good books, board games, barbecue, brazier, kayaks, outdoor bathtub, stand up paddle boards and endless views to gaze at.
Whilst secluded and private, the cottage accommodation is also extremely accessible to Nelson; just 20 minutes (24km) from Nelson airport and less than 5 minutes to the coastal village of Mapua. Mapua's thriving wharf area has caf�s and restaurants as well as galleries representing local artists.
Room Descriptions
- Karaka Cottage
- Karaka is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage which sleeps up to four people. It has 3 separate decks with wonderful views both east across the estuary to the Richmond Range and west to the mountains in the Kahurangi National Park.
The main bedroom has a king size bed and the second bedroom has twin singles.
The open plan living area has very comfortable chairs, sofa and a log burner. There are lots of books, board games, TV, DVD, music system. The kitchen is well equipped with a cook top, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster.
The bathroom has a large tiled shower, and the opens to a deck with an outdoor bath. The bath is very popular with guests...beautiful in the morning with the sun streaming through the trees, amazing on a clear night looking at the stars.
There are places to sit outside and catch the sunshine whatever time of day. Also hammocks and weber barbecue. - Book Here
- Miro Cottage
- Miro cottage is a 1 bedroom self-contained cottage. The cottage is very sunny and warm and has wonderful views across the estuary to the mountains.
There is an open plan living area with a log burner for winter. The kitchen has an oven, cook top, toaster, kettle, fridge. The deck has outdoor furniture and a barbecue. The bedroom has a queen size bed.
TV, free wifi and good cellphone coverage.
Some recent feedback from a guest:
"Miro cottage is special. The location between Nelson and the Abel Tasman Park was perfect for us. The farm and estuary setting was spectacular. Watching the tides and the birds come and go at sunrise and sunset was the perfect way to start and end the day. the cottage itself was charming and very aesthetically pleasing - simple/classic yet very sophisticated, with just the right mix of retro design and up to date fixtures". - Book Here
- Rata Cottage
- Rata is a 1 bedroom self-contained cottage situated on the shore of the beautiful Waimea Inlet.
The renovated 1950's cottage has a brand new kitchen, lovely sunny covered verandah with barbecue and outdoor furniture.
The cottage is well equipped for staying in and relaxing with good books, board games, TV, DVD. On a full tide you can explore the quiet estuary by kayak or paddle board. There is good cellphone coverage and free Wifi. - Book Here