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Adrift In Golden Bay

5.0 star property
Elegant adults-only vacation home on the beach

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Premium Villa | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Beachfront Cottage | View from property
Beachfront Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock
Beachfront Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock
Beachfront Studio | Terrace/patio
Located close to Milnthorpe Park and Tukurua Bay, Adrift In Golden Bay provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. This vacation home is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and surfing. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Room options

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Premium Villa | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premium Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Garden View Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Garden View Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Beachfront Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Beachfront Cottage

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Parapara, Adrift In Golden Bay is in a rural area and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kahurangi National Park and Tukurua Bay. Milnthorpe Park and Te Waikoropupu Springs are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like cave exploring, horse riding, and ecotours.
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Map
Tukurua Road, Parapara, 7172

What's nearby

  • Parapara Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Tukurua Bay - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Milnthorpe Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Te Waikoropupu Springs - 19 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Golden Bay - 30 min drive - 21.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mussel Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Courthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Collingwood Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Poss - ‬10 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.

Adrift In Golden Bay

Elegant adults-only vacation home on the beach
Guests of this beach vacation home can enjoy a host of activities including surfing/body boarding and kayaking. All 6 soundproofed homes feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. For entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with DVD players, and guests can also appreciate comforts like Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters.
Adrift In Golden Bay offers 6 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished patios. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.

Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private sandy beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • iPod dock

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking 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

  • 6 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofing
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetable garden
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Adrift Golden Bay Apartment Parapara
Adrift Golden Bay Apartment
Adrift Golden Bay Parapara
Adrift Golden Bay House Parapara
Adrift In Golden Bay Parapara
Adrift In Golden Bay Private vacation home
Adrift In Golden Bay Private vacation home Parapara

Frequently asked questions

Is Adrift In Golden Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Adrift In Golden Bay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Adrift In Golden Bay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Adrift In Golden Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adrift In Golden Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Parapara vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kahurangi National Park, Tukurua Bay, and Milnthorpe Park. Te Waikoropupu Springs and Abel Tasman National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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