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In the heart of the park

In the heart of the park

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Torrent Bay
Beach looking North
Beach looking South
Lounge
Ballon Rock

Overview of In the heart of the park

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Abel Tasman National Park, Torrent Bay
  • Popular LocationAbel Tasman National Park13 min walk
  • Popular LocationAbel Tasman Coast Track16 min walk
  • Popular LocationKaiteriteri Beach32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

In the heart of the park

Perfect place to get away from it all, the small township of Torrent Bay has around 40 permanent dwellings most of which are empty through the year.
The bay livens up in the summer when most of the properties are used which gives a friendly atmosphere.
Kid safe beaches and lagoon, lots of bush walks on your doorstep.
Enjoy the feeling of settling down to a refreshing drink while the day trippers are rushing off to board a water taxi.
There are 2 homes side be side so larger groups can be catered for.
Due to being off grid there is no power available in the units, with the exception of lighting and the fridge freezer.
Mobile reception is also patchy, but can usually be found on the front beach, with vodaphone network being better that spark. There is a pay phone in the shed by the jetty with free local calls.

Sunday Star Times had an good article, on Torrent Bay, on the stuff web site back in February which can still be searched. "Heavenly, despite the sandy togs"

Extras: Linen (Optional, NZ$30.00 per person);
Starlink Internet (Optional, NZ$30 per Stay)
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

StuartAl3

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Torrent Bay

Located in Torrent Bay, this holiday home is by the sea. Abel Tasman Coast Track and Onetahuti Bay Campsite are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Abel Tasman National Park and Marahau Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Abel Tasman National Park, Torrent Bay

What's nearby

  • Abel Tasman National Park - 13 min walk
  • Abel Tasman Coast Track - 16 min walk
  • Marahau Beach - 13 min drive
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 32 min drive
  • Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hooked on Marahau
  • The Park Cafe
  • Tonga Quarry

Frequently asked questions

Is In the heart of the park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In the heart of the park?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at In the heart of the park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In the heart of the park located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Onetahuti Bay and Abel Tasman National Park. Abel Tasman Coast Track is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gudsteinn V., Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped batch
Great batch in paradise
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Location on the park is great and its only a short walk to the beach. Property manager was friendly and great to deal with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Kiwi Bach in Stunning Location
We were two families staying at the Bach and it was perfect! Such a stunning location and everything we needed for 5 days in Paradise... We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous Torrent Bay stay
As long time visitors to Torrent Bay, we always love the convenience of staying at Stuart’s excellent bach. The privacy of the location is second to none, the view from upstairs is lovely and the wildlife love this spot - we had a kākā land on our washing line at one point! Pre-visit communication with Stuart is always fantastic and it was lovely to actually briefly meet him this time as well. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Park time
The perfect able Tasman getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by StuartAl3

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Native bush on your doorstep
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