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The Library Bach - A special place people love!

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A modern house with a glass facade, surrounded by native vegetation and trees.
A spacious kitchen with large windows, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with a large window, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned rug.
A beach with birds near the water and mountains in the background.
A spacious loft-style living area with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a dining table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Pakawau Beach, Golden Bay
  • Place, Pakawau Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Tata Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Collingwood

With a stay at this vacation home in Collingwood, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Golden Bay and 13 minutes by foot from Pakawau Beach. .This vacation home is 28.8 mi (46.4 km) from Abel Tasman National Park and 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Collingwood Recreation Ground.
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What's nearby

  • Pakawau Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cape Farewell - 33 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Pohara Beach - 44 min drive - 32.4 miles
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 53 min drive - 35.1 miles
  • Tata Beach - 58 min drive - 36.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪MAD Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mad Kin-Ship - ‬9 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.

The Library Bach - A special place people love!

“Silver Winner Golden Piwa Awards" BEST IN HOSPITALITY
Nestled beside an estuary and a few steps away from a safe swimming beach, ‘The Library' refers to the original bach on this property, a small relocated country library. This now serves as a characterful sleepout behind the main bach. The large section is quiet, bush-clad, bird-filled and has superb inlet and mountain views.

The bach is private and open plan - think designer, retro-pacific styled, up-market tramping hut! Beds are in the loft and on the ground floor with no doors between.

The bach's size, character and proximity to north-west Golden Bay's stunning beaches like Wharariki and Onetahua (Farewell Spit) help make it a wonderful holiday destination for couples or small families. The local beach is awesome too for swimming or at low tide for walks and harvesting cockles.

There is great mobile phone reception at the bach.

Extra features include nearby migratory godwits and other wonderful bird life, including kororā, little blue penguins, who are rarely seen but often heard and nest under the library sleep-out or wood pile. Plentiful cockles and pipi are a short stroll away at low tide. The bach also hosts a superb selection of natural history, children's and other fiction books, a large record collection, gas heated hot water and stove top, kayaks, paddle board, an outside bath and a composting indoor toilet.

The bach won an NZIA Resene Local Award for Architecture.

Special conditions:
A minimum of four nights applies for bookings during NZ summer school holidays and a minimum of three nights applies for NZ long weekends. Otherwise a minimum of two nights. Rental is for a maximum of 3 people. Each additional guest per night is $25.00.
Smoking allowed outside only.
If you do not have the time or inclination to clean the bach before you leave, cleaning can be arranged for $80.00.
Cotton sheets and towels are available for NZ$25.00 per person.

Donation Scheme
For every night The Library Bach is booked, a $5.00 donation is made to the Nelson Community Foodbank Trust Inc. The Trust provides food parcels to families and individuals experiencing hardship in the Nelson area and is a registered charity (No. CC29561) https://www.nelsoncommunityfoodbank.org.nz/. To date the bach has donated over $4,500.00.

Previously the Library Bach raised over $7,000.00 for The Nelson ARK.

Please check out my social enterprise in Golden Bay's Aorere Valley, 3km from the Heaphy Track. Te Whare o Kea provides cute and tiny accommodation for two people, is non-profit and supports the Kea Conservation Trust and local conservation projects. It can be found on Airbnb or the Library Bach website and is the place to stay for an early start on the Heaphy or a fabulous off grid get away!
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 microwave. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a washing machine, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a music library, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave the bach tidy. Unless you have paid for cleaning, wipe down all surfaces and vacuum the floor.
Remove rubbish in the TDC bag provided in the bin on the porch and leave it at the letterboxes for Monday collection or drop it off at the Collingwood Refuse Centre.
Turn the loo and (preferably also) empty the outside container into compost bin. See instructions in bathroom and on info sheet. Disposable gloves are in bathroom cupboard but it is not a messy job!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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
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The Library Bach - A Special Place People Love! Collingwood

The Library Bach - A special place people love! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 375 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic location and an especially awesome house to stay in, everything about it was just great and we hope to be back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Honour W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hidden gem of a house with a great feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful space, charmingly decorated with a local flavour, reflecting the gorgeous setting nestled in trees, looking over an inlet and green hills.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eilish R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had everything we needed, comfortable and private space we will definitely be back! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totara Avenue is a special place and the Library is one of our favourite places to stay there. The record collection is just one of the pleasures to discover. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location, on the estuary and in the forest. Gorgeous house that is very well equipped but quirky. Warm communication from our host.
From the house’s deck at 9pm!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anna’s Place

Awesome - neat accomodation nice people, great area, fully recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Excellent place to relax and enjoy the views, will definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olga N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the spot!

Beautiful location, amazing beach just on the doorsteps.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beach-side bach

Great location & plenty of things to do in the area. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sheer bliss in a beautiful space
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable bach, beautiful area

Everything was great. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillippa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golden Bay Getaway

Awesome bach to relax & chill out in.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend library Bach

Amazing connection with the spirit loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dinah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beach side break

Wonderful stay at beautiful Kiwi Bach. Thanks Anna, a very special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Library

We had a great time at this property
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just love the location. It’s just magical in all weathers and tides. Bathroom a joy with space for all your things. Loved the record collection. Host very responsive. Will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamy

What a beautiful place to spend a weekend, we had a blast and would book to stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golden Bay retreat

The surrounding bush and tidal waters added to this peaceful environment Bach clean and spacious and fully equipped Ideal place to relax and recharge Location good to explore the near by tourist sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and magical stay in the Library

The only regret is to not having been able to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect bach to relax and be fully immersed in nature with the bush, bird songs and tides. I just wish to stay more days next time :-)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicqui L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

We were very comfortable in this lovely bach. Amazing location maximized by the large windows made for relaxing by, even when the weather wasnt great and kept cosy ny the fire. We absolutely loved it and would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandrine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place for a family holiday

Well equipped and clean batch in an amazing location. Many activities nearby (the paddle and kayaks were great to enjoy the bay). Good communication. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special place

Cute and comfy relaxing had everything you needed....truly special 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karolina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family time at the Library Batch. It's a peaceful, cozy and special place. It's very well equipped and tidy. It's welcoming with a heart and soul. Surrounded by a beautiful nature and arts! We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025