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Last Straw Cottage - Beautiful Straw Bale house in fantastic countryside.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
Explore the area
Nelson, Tasman
- Hoglund Art GlassPlace, Hoglund Art Glass‪27 min drive‬
- Richmond MallPlace, Richmond Mall‪30 min drive‬
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable CarsPlace, World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars‪36 min drive‬
- Nelson (NSN)Airport, Nelson (NSN)‪36 min drive‬
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About the neighborhood
Brightwater
With a stay at this vacation home in Brightwater, you'll be in the mountains, and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Fossil Ridge Winery and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Richmond Mall. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Pic's Peanut Butter World and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Hoglund Art Glass.
What's nearby
- Hoglund Art Glass - 27 min drive - 12.3 miles
- Richmond Mall - 30 min drive - 12.3 miles
- World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 36 min drive - 17.7 miles
- Mapua Wharf - 47 min drive - 23.7 miles
- Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 48 min drive - 19.9 miles
Getting around
- Nelson (NSN) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
- ‪Alchemy Cafe - ‬16 min drive
- ‪The Villa - ‬9 min drive
- ‪Alioke Eatery - ‬16 min drive
- ‪La Capilla - ‬15 min drive
- ‪Ferretti Growers - ‬5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Last Straw Cottage - Beautiful Straw Bale house in fantastic countryside.
FIVE STAR TRIP ADVISOR RATING
Fully self contained, unique Straw Bale constructed accommodation. Very private with own garden setting, set amongst 16 acre farmlet with stunning rural views.
Relax and unwind in this romantic retreat. Ideal cottage for those who seek independence and privacy.
The cottage has a wonderful old world ambience with flowers, antiques and collectables to give a home away from home feel. Cattle, deer and sheep graze around you on the hill sides.
Easy access to the Great Taste Cycle Trail.
A short drive to Nelson city and Richmond and very central to all that the Nelson region has to offer.
Special conditions:
Long term rates provided on application
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed outside only
Fully self contained, unique Straw Bale constructed accommodation. Very private with own garden setting, set amongst 16 acre farmlet with stunning rural views.
Relax and unwind in this romantic retreat. Ideal cottage for those who seek independence and privacy.
The cottage has a wonderful old world ambience with flowers, antiques and collectables to give a home away from home feel. Cattle, deer and sheep graze around you on the hill sides.
Easy access to the Great Taste Cycle Trail.
A short drive to Nelson city and Richmond and very central to all that the Nelson region has to offer.
Special conditions:
Long term rates provided on application
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed outside only
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike storage.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Ski
- Close to skiing
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car recommended
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Free breakfast available
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Music library
- Stereo
- TV
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
- Luggage storage
- Safe
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In the mountains
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle storage
- Bicycles
- Farming classes
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle storage
- Bicycles
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Composting
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Farming classes
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally sourced food prioritized
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
- Non-plastic drinking straws available
- Recycling
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Some LED lighting used
- Towels (changed on request)
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property