māra

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: māra in Ruby Bay offers a bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy garden views and a relaxing outdoor seating area. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a kitchenette, private bathroom, and a dining area. Additional amenities include a picnic area, bicycle parking, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Delightful Breakfast: A breakfast is provided in-room, featuring freshly baked bread, pastries, and a selection of teas and coffees. Guests appreciate the quality and variety of the breakfast offerings. Local Attractions: Located 32 km from Nelson Cathedral and 33 km from Trafalgar Park, māra is 0 km from Nelson Airport. Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area with ease.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Toni
New Zealand New Zealand
“Absolutely beautiful spot, and so quiet, loved it, the breakfast included was awesome, thankyou Nicky. See you next time.”
Olive
New Zealand New Zealand
“Had a lovely stay here wish we could’ve stayed longer, we all really enjoyed the comfy accommodation and the delicious breakfast provided.”
Marie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very clean and modern, great hosts and lovely breakfast included with home made bread and preserves.”
Samantha
New Zealand New Zealand
“Such a great space. Beautiful linen, comfy bed and a beautiful garden. A gorgeous homemade breakfast delivered in a little basket. Highly recommend staying here.”
Linda
New Zealand New Zealand
“The breakfast was very good and the garden setting and birdlife amazing.”
Danielle
Australia Australia
“Lovely space, thoughtful touches and quality furnishings. Felt like a little luxury. Very comfortable bed, great shower and breakfast was great. Perfect for our one night on the way through to Golden bay. Gardens looked lovely. Awesome location, a...”
John
New Zealand New Zealand
“Modern well appointed unit set in a beautiful private garden. Nicky was very welcoming and provided a nice continental breakfast.”
Thomas
Australia Australia
“Great set up, very comfortable, private, beautiful gardens. Nicky is a wonderful host and her breakfasts delicious. The homemade sourdough brioche buns are divine. Thank you for sharing Mara with us.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable and spacious room for our 3 night stay. We loved the design of the room and clean modern finish. The bed was very comfortable and shower very powerful. Nicky provided delicious breakfasts of Bircher muesli and home baked bread. It...”
Beatrice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The 2 rooms are at ground level under the owners’ home in a residential and quiet location. The gardens are very pretty and there is an outdoor seating area where you can enjoy them. The room we had was very tastefully done, the bed comfortable...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Nicky Cronin and Jim Thompson

9.9
Host review score
Nicky Cronin and Jim Thompson
Relax in this calm, bird-filled garden. Enjoy your breakfast on the private patio or take a glass of wine into over an acre of established and developing garden. The newly built suites are well-equipped with a kitchenette, dining area and living area. Quality bedding on your choice of a super king sized bed or two long singles and plenty of features to make your stay comfortable. Each patio has its own bike rack with adjacent charging point for e-bikes. Ideal for couples or groups of up to 4 travelling together.
Ruby Bay is right on the Great Taste Cycle Trail and gives easy access to Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National parks. The Mapua wharf is a short walk, drive or ride away and the local area features many artisanal food suppliers, artists and wineries. Make mara your base to explore this amazing region.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.