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Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature.

Take time to enjoy a cool forest, bird song , frogs and the 10 minute walk down a quiet road to the golden sands of Ligar Bay and after, a secluded soak in an outdoor bath , big enough for two with a beautiful view.

Woody Mamaku Retreat is an unique and enlivening indoor and outdoor accommodation on the edge of secluded kanuka forest.
The cabin is a c.1950 steel kiln controller room lined in beautiful cypress from locally grown trees with views through a park like setting to the bay and beyond. This comfy room with double bed is connected to a small sunny front deck and a semi covered back porch kitchen with four gas burners, a small fridge,cutlery, cooking utensils, plates etc etc. A hot shower, an out door bath and a separate compost toilet 5 metres up the path. Built in local macrocarpa timber the back porch, toilet and front deck have a natural woody character.
It is off the grid , gas and solar powered with 4min eco showers to conserve spring water. There is very limited mobile phone coverage at the cabin but is fine at the beach.
By car its
5 minutes toTarakohe Harbour and rock climbing cliffs.
7 mins to Pohara cafes and bars.
15 mins to Takaka township
10 - 15 mins to Abel Tasman track and Wainui Falls.

Duvet, sheets, towels etc provided . (Please provide sheets if using massage oils in the bed thanks.l.
No pets . No smoking .
Minimum 2 night stay.

Property manager

John michell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Deck

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Property does not allow children

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco Stay Close to sea Nature
Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea nature.
Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature. Cabin

About the area

Map
Tata Beach, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Ligar Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tata Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pohara Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Abel Tasman National Park - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Totaranui Beach - 27 min drive - 19.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wholemeal Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Roots Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dangerous Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brigand Cafe Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪De-Lish Delicatessen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature. located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ligar Bay Beach, Golden Bay and Tata Beach. Pohara Beach is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

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

Beautiful Gem in Golden Bay

Stunning private cabin with fantastic host, so fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon V.

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

Beautiful holiday for two

It was the perfect romantic holiday location. With sea view from the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florian B.

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

Perfect and calm retreat

This place was lovely! The perfect option if you are looking for a calm place to have a relaxing time. We loved the outdoor kitchen and the outdoor shower. The view from just the bed was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Quirky but fabulous

Location to the beautiful beach was great . The accommodation was very private with all that you needed . Views spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

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

The Perfect Place To Stay

The communication was amazing! On arrival we were stunned by the views and the cleanliness of the property, everything was excellent. The complementary teas and ingredients was a great surprise, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super wee cabin. Loved that it was nestled in to the bush and so easy to live in. Great facilities, well thought out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaelin L.

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

Relaxing spot in the best location

The best spot to relax in, love Ligar Bay and Tata Beach just around the corner. Comfy bed and wonderful view. John and Pene were lovely. Would stay here again absolutely!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Relaxing getaway

Beautiful place to stay. Everything you need for a relaxing time away with your favorite person
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted J.

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

Peacefull bliss

I loved the fact it was run on solar and gas..the bed was super comfy and the tranquillity of the place was exactly what i needed...having native bird life walking around on the deck was a treat...views of the ocean in the distance while laying on bed..teerrific...thanks team
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic small eco property Great host Different but so quite and peaceful Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

This is a beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fransina M.

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

Relaxing retreat

A beautiful place to unwind at the start of our holidays
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

Amazing, tranquil and lovely views

I loved it here, super cute setup with everything you need, hosts were very quick to respond to any queries, definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephane R.

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

Little hided paradise

We loved the place, exactly what we need, with nice fresh vege in the fridge when we arrived, thanks! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Idyllic little retreat

We loved our stay here. The cabin is nestled in nature, surrounded by birdsong and has a lovely view of the sea. It's the perfect place to switch off and relax. The outdoor shower was a particular highlight. John and Pene were good hosts - it was nice to have the cabin refreshed halfway through our stay. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique P.

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

Idyllic

Loved the restful location, the cabin and hospitality. Just gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

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

Lovely cabin stay

We loved our stay. The cabin was clean and comfortable. The attached undercover kitchen was clean and well-equipped, and the outdoor shower was a fun novelty. The cabin is bounded by native bush with abundant birdlife, and the surrounds are very peaceful. Only a 10 min walk to the beach. John was a helpful and responsive host. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Unique

It was a lot of fun staying at Woody Mamakou. Had everything we needed for our 2 night stay. We loved the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

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

Quirky cabin oasis

We loved our time here just wish we could've stayed longer, will definitely be back one day. We enjoyed swimming at the beach at Ligar Bay and Tata beach, Wainui Falls walk and a pub dinner in Pohara. Handy location and a very quirky wee cabin with everything we needed to enjoy a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen B.

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

Wonderful cabin, gorgeous views and relaxing surrounds

We loved staying at John and Pene’s cabin. It was well-equipped, perfectly situated and very private. We really appreciated the craftsmanship and attention to detail in the cabin and had a really serene, relaxing time listening to nature and taking in the wonderful views. It really is a gem of a place.John and Pene were conscientious and thoughtful hosts. We would have loved to have stayed longer and hope to return sometime. Ngā mihi nui.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

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

Perfect getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the woody retreat. Heard frogs, and even some kiwi’s at night. Beautiful views and a fully equipt kitchen. Definitely will come back when in the Golden Bay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena G.

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

Peaceful place, that feels like the tropes

Very clean and perfectly located. Nice for everyone who enjoys it to be directly in the nature. Everything is designed very detailed and you can see that there’s a lot of heart that is being put in the hut ;)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

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

Nice

Great bach very cool space
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Micah L.

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

A Beautiful and Rustic Getaway

We had a wonderful time staying here. The location was excellent because of its proximity to Ligar Bay, Tara Beach, and Wainui Bay. The bed was very comfortable and the view was such a treat to wake up to each morning. The indoor/outdoor shower and kitchen made the experience feel connected to the stunning natural surroundings. And the hosts were fantastic communicators and very hospitable. Definitely would recommend staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

In the trees

Lovely spot wasnt too sure about the outdoor shower but it went really well
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024