Chaytor Reserve
Chaytor Reserve, Ruby Bay, Tasman District, New Zealand- Park
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Luxurious Garden Retreat
Garden and Barbecue Facilities: Enjoy the serene garden and make use of the barbecue facilities for a delightful outdoor experience.
Well-Equipped Accommodations: Indulge in the comfort of a terrace, garden views, fully equipped kitchenette, and modern amenities like flat-screen TV and free WiFi.
Outdoor Activities and Nearby Attractions: Explore cycling in Mapua or visit nearby landmarks such as Christ Church Cathedral. Don't miss the picnic area for a relaxing day outdoors.
Book your stay at Māra for a rejuvenating retreat amidst nature and modern comforts.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
29 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
29 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Garden setting , birdsong and bus stop for Express bus only 10minutes walk.
It was lovely and new. Well appointed, enjoyed the birds singing in the trees and the breakfast was just fabulous
Beautiful location, spacious room, very comfortbale beds, amazing breakfast, coffee machine, lovely hosts.
Excellent place to stay. Attention to details is excellent and breakfast with homemade bread was superb
A beautiful quiet room in a beautiful garden. Lovely included breakfast. A coffee machine and still or sparkling water provided. The bathroom was immaculate. Loved everything about our stay.
Nicky and Jim were so friendly. Breakfast was perfect, Homemade muesli and jams. Warm welcome when we arrived late at night. Accommodation was perfect location and very modern. I would highly recommend Mara, and definitely visit Mapua Wharf
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Newly renovated and modern studio unit under the owners house with private entry, peaceful and super comfy beds with lovely linen. Friendly host and nice touches like a glass bottle of milk and sparkling water in the fridge, and wireless chargers next to the beds. Nespresso machine for your morning coffee in the garden.
Everything was great - only downside was that we had an early start so didn’t have time to have the included breakfast!
Modern and very clean, looks out onto gardens which we were allowed to wander in. Very quiet and comfortable. Breakfast delivered was perfect.
Nothing noted.
The property is lovely. Nice unit in a beautiful garden. Nicky is a delightful host and the breakfast was delicious. She gave us good advice on where to dine.
Very clean, friendly host, comfortable bed, good breakfast, good value
No AC or bug screens. TV in awkward position
Great service, peaceful and welcoming
Mara is located in a beautiful garden which we enjoyed strolling in. The decor and fixtures are very restful. Breakfast was delicious.
The lighting, especially in the kitchenette was a bit low for my liking.
- La grande taille de la pièce et de la sdb - L'environnement super agréable avec une terrasse entourée de verdure et d'oiseaux - Le sourire de Nicky - La literie confortable - Le débit d'eau extraordinairement fort - Équipement complet
- La chambre est sous la maison des hôtes et le plafond de la chambre n'est pas du tout isolé. On entend leurs pas, l'ouverture et fermeture de leurs fenêtres, les différents bruits de leur vie... ils se lèvent tout et nous réveillent avec eux. Il faudrait isoler le plafond ! - Le petit déjeuner succinct - Bcp d'insectes morts au sol et une mini invasion de fourmis qu'on a vite réglée
A delightful studio with all mod cons. The bed was super comfortable. The owners have a large fantastic garden that we were welcome to explore
We found the TV set up difficult to navigate, but a minor problem
Loved the property and space of Mara. Nikki brought a homemade breakfast each morning that was delicious. She was delightful to talk to but gave us our space on her beautiful property.
Loved everything.
Tout exceptionnel
Un peu difficile à localiser
Logement très magnifique.
Chambre confortable. Décorée avec goût. Jardin magnifique.
Wir waren von dem kleinen, sehr schönen Appartement begeistert. Die Lage innerhalb des großen, gepflegten Gartens war toll und es gab sogar die Möglichkeit zu grillen. Morgens wurde das Frühstück zur Wunschuhrzeit im Körbchen geliefert. Die selbst gebackenen Hefe-Brötchen waren sehr lecker. Nette Gastgeber und netter, informativer Kontakt im Vorfeld. Können wir uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen!
Saubere, technisch einwandfreie, moderne, geschmackvolle Einrichtung. Geschützter Sitzplatz im Freien, schöner Garten, sehr freundliche, hilfsbereite Gastgeber.
Wonderful apartment. Beautiful garden. Easy parking. Lovely breakfast. Shame we were only there one night. Perfect.
Nicky was an amazing host. The breakfast was delicious 😋. The garden was relaxing and filled with birdsong.
Breakfast was amazing, the location was super-the owners’ gardens were lovely. Nicky was a lovely host.
High tech entry mechanism and interior Bed comfortable Well provisioned
As two ‘basement’ rooms, felt very gloomy inside esp limited outside views through entrance door. No sunshine entering the living space Also the presence of numerous bugs etc was not pleasant
Nicky and Jim are wonderful hosts. The house is set in very well kept peaceful grounds which guests can use to walk around and sit back and relax. The room was spotless, niicely furnished to a high standard. The breakfast Nicky provided each morning was well presented, it came in a wicker basket with homemade muesli and fruit preserves. Thank you Nicky and Jim, we had a fantastic 3 nights stay and wished we had stayed longer.
Everything about the place but mostly the welcoming of the owners and the lovely and well thought breakfast.
Nil
Die sehr herzliche Gastgeberin. Ein wunderschöner Garten. Das leckere Frühstück mit selbst gemachten Bircher Müsli. Das absolut geschmackvoll eingerichtete Zimmer und das schöne Bad.
Eine Kochplatte wäre für einen längeren Aufenthalt schön.
It's an oasis of calmness, with beautiful garden, birds singing
all great, not that much in walking distance but very nice town a few minutes by car
Fantastic night and brilliant start to our new day
Splendido giardino!
Best breakfast ever
So comfy, friendly host , delicious apricot bliss balls yumo
It was beautiful
Ruhiges Zimmer in einem wunderschönen Garten. Niki und Jim waren sehr nette Gastgeber. Leckeres Frühstück.
A wonderful haven set in beautiful gardens made more special by Nicky who was a warm, welcoming and generous host. All topped off by a lovely breakfast delivered to our door each day.
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Einfach alles - die Kommunikation war super und das Haus ist gut zu finden. Das Zimmer ist sehr schön eingerichtet und das Frühstück konnte direkt auf der eigenen Terrasse mit Blick in den herrlichen Garten eingenommen werden. Die Unterkunft ist fabelhaft gewesen. Der Garten ist ein kleines Paradies. Nachts kann man prima Sterne gucken (wenn das Wetter mitspielt). Die Lage ist prima, um den Nationalpark zu erleben oder an den Strand zu gehen.
Alles
Wunderschöne Unterkunft – alles außergewöhnlich gepflegt und mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Die Gastgeber sind unglaublich freundlich und aufmerksam. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt und kommen sehr gern wieder.
Absolutely great place to stay! It is absolutely modern and clean, furthermore spacious and only a 40 minute drive away from the Abel Tasmin National parc. The hosts are very nice! We can only recommend to stay there whenever you are in the region.
Sehr gutes Frühstück sogar mit Bircher Müsli .
Nicky is a wonderful host, very attentive and incredibly kind. The room was excellent and super clean, and the area is lovely and quiet. We had an amazing stay with Nicky and highly recommend her place to anyone looking for accommodation in the Abel Tasman area.
Sehr individuelle, schöne und liebevoll eingerichtete Ferienwohnung. Tolle Lage und wunderschöner Garten. Sehr nette Gastgeber!
Nichts
Māra was a perfect base for a couple of days exploring the Abel Tasman area. The room was clean, stylish and had everything we needed - and the beds were incredibly comfortable! The breakfast was a delicious and thoughtful touch too, thank you Nicky!
La ubicación era buena, muy cerca de Nelson y a pocos KM de farmacia, restaurantes y supermercado. La anfitriona muy amable y atenta. Nos entregaba el desayuno todas las mañanas a la hora pactada y nos daba independencia. La casa era muy bonita y daba a un jardín muy bien cuidado.
Nada, todo fue perfecto
Mara was a quiet respite in a wonderful little town. Our host was gracious and served fabulous rhubarb for breakfast! The grounds were beautiful and birds were chirping about .
Absolutely beautiful spot, and so quiet, loved it, the breakfast included was awesome, thankyou Nicky. See you next time.
Had a lovely stay here wish we could’ve stayed longer, we all really enjoyed the comfy accommodation and the delicious breakfast provided.
Very clean and modern, great hosts and lovely breakfast included with home made bread and preserves.
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.
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The breakfast was very good and the garden setting and birdlife amazing.
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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 quick drive to Mapua wharf. Thanks!
The driveway is a bit of a gamble to pull out from being on a blind corner, so we just pulled out to the left and then turned around further up the road
Comfortable quiet place to stay. The extra touches like cold water in the Fridge ( still And sparkling) just makes the stay even more comfortable. Delightful place and host
Modern well appointed unit set in a beautiful private garden. Nicky was very welcoming and provided a nice continental breakfast.
The gardens were beautiful, the unit was modern and comfortable, the host was very helpful and engaging, and Ruby Beach has great access to fun things to do.
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 and shower lovely. There was a fan which worked well and wasn’t too noisy. Breakfast was also very nice.
Nothing . This was one of the nicer places we stayed during our trip.
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 is an easy drive to Mapua Wharf restaurants.
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.
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Great location very tranquil first class
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Second visit here and it is a great quiet place to stay, great parking right close to the studio, and breakfast was delicious. Close to the supermarket for everything. Will be back again. 10 mins to motueka by car. Ideal spot!
Well appointed, nicely decorated, thought of every detail to enhance comfort and use of space. Beautiful patio and surroundings.
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Enjoyed our stay at Mara. Modern comfortable unit, friendly hosts and quiet garden outlook added to the experience. Breakfasts a added bonus. Would definitely stay again.
Beyond fabulous! The room, the hosts and oh the breakfast!!
Modern, fresh, lovely space, fantastic breakfast. Nicky is amazing. Great location. Great shower.
Beautifully styled, serene setting in Mapua. Unbelievably kind and helpful owners Stunning breakfast
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This was probably the best place that we have stayed in so far. The setting was beautiful, location was great and the host was lovely. The unit is modern and very well equipped and the bed was perfect. I was able to have a gluten free breakfast which was amazing. If ever we are back that way again we will definitely stay at Māra.
The fact that we couldn’t stay longer!
Perfect stay and property with a beautiful garden. Really calm and relaxing. The room is perfect. Very modern and well decorated. Each detail was thought about. Nicky is an incredible host. The breakfast with freshly made products was excellent. We wish we would have stayed longer. We will surely come back.
Nicky was a lovely thoughtful host. The room is very comfortable and clean. The gardens are beautiful.
The breakfast was excellent! The room was outstanding, has everything you need. Incredibly clean and comfortable. Amazing hosts.
Thank you for being so accommodating for last minute booking. Your communication was fantastic.
The home made breakfast by Nicky was amazing. Excellent location just a short stroll to Māpua Wharf. Beautiful gardens which were very peaceful. The room was spotless and I particularly liked the bathroom layout. The shower was awesome too.
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Lovely furnishings, great hosts
Lovely location, super comfy bed and lovely owners who couldn’t be more helpful. Thank you
Beautiful place and garden. Host was accommodating to provide us an earlier breakfast. Communications were clear and check-in was hassle-free.
Room beautifully set up. Gorgeous bathroom. Great shower. Huge, comfortable bed. Lovely breakfast delivered. All stunning.
Very noisy from upstairs floor creaking. Felt like it was in the next room.
Had everything we needed and super clean
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Exceptional in all aspects, spectacular garden, lovely room, friendly owners, good location
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What guests love
Cleanliness
9.88/10Reviews consistently highlight that the rooms were clean and well-maintained.
Service
10/10Numerous mentions of friendly and attentive hosts who went above and beyond.
Location
9.88/10Convenient location close to attractions and amenities, as noted in several reviews.
Room Quality
10/10Exceptional room quality with modern furnishings and comfort features highlighted.
Amenities
9.38/10Good amenities mentioned, with special note of the thoughtful breakfast included.
Value for Money
9.38/10Guests expressed satisfaction regarding the value given the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
9.88/10Breakfast received positive comments, described as delicious and thoughtfully prepared.
Overall Experience
10/10Guests consistently reported an amazing stay expressing a desire to return.