Beachfront Vacation Rental with an Oceanside Deck in French Pass, South Island

Beach house in French Pass, South Island

4 guests

4.5
1 reviews

Surrounded by lush native vegetation and boasting stunning views of the sea, this beachfront vacation rental is located in French Pass, South Island, and can accommodate four guests for a revitalizing getaway full of beachside relaxation, outdoor recreation, and reconnection to nature in the wildlife-rich coastal waters and forests of the Marlborough Sounds. It has two bedrooms and one full bathroom. The first bedroom contains a queen-size bed, while the second bedroom is furnished with two single-size beds that can be combined to form a king-size bed. In the bathroom, guests will find a toilet, a sink, and a shower. Linens, towels, toiletries, and a hairdryer are provided.

In the living/dining room, guests will find a futon, an armchair, a television, and a four-person dining table. The kitchen comes with a stove, a microwave, a refrigerator, a toaster, and equipment for making tea and coffee. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, heating, and an electric blanket. Outside, guests will find a shared patio with a barbecue area, along with a private deck with views of a courtyard and Elmslie Bay.

Inside the accommodation, guests will enjoy amenities such as Wi-Fi, heating, and a television. Outside, they will find a private deck and a shared patio with a barbecue area.

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Features and services

Most popular features

  • Wi-Fi/Internet

  • Private Kitchen

  • Heating

  • Swimming

  • Fishing

  • Beach

  • Microwave

  • Fridge

  • Wildlife watching

  • Water sports

  • barbecue

    Private Barbecue

  • Bathroom

  • Parking

  • Deck/Patio

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • Surfing

  • Feeding animals

  • Yoga

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Where you will stay

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French Pass, South Island

Detailed location provided after booking

Scenic views
  • Beach

  • Coastal

This accommodation is located in the seaport village of French Pass in the scenic Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand's South Island. Surrounded by native bush, the accommodation provides guests with views of the village's beach and the ocean lapping into Elmslie Bay, where guests can see dolphins, sting rays, and seabird—including king shags, which are among the rarest seabirds in the world and can only be found in the outer Marlborough Sounds.

To the northwest lies the narrow straight of French Pass (also known as Te Aumiti), which separates the mainland of South Island from the sparsely populated d'Urville Island. The forests and shores of the latter provide habitats for a variety of native birds, including tuis, bellbirds, bush robins, wekas, kakas, and blue penguins. The island is also home to Catherine Cove, which contains spectacular waterfalls surrounded by native trees and ferns that are illuminated by glow worms at night.

One of the virtues of the accommodation's location is that the drive to reach it is an attraction in itself. From Rai Valley, the 1.5-hour route takes guests past bucolic farmland, native bush, stunning seascapes, and views of Admiralty Bay, the Outer Pelorus Sounds, and Croisilles Harbour. The accommodation is about two hours from Nelson, where the nearest major airport is located.
Activities near French Pass
  • Swimming

  • Water sports

  • Surfing

  • Biking

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • surf-board

    Stand-up paddleboarding

  • Climbing

  • Fishing

  • Boating/Sailing

  • Meditation

  • Yoga

  • Wildlife watching

  • Feeding animals

There are a variety of trails and areas where guests can go hiking and biking around French Pass and d'Urville Island, such as the French Pass Reserve, the d'Urville Island Loop, and Elaine Bay, where guests will find the Piwakawaka Track and the Archer Track. At the reserve, guests can keep an eye out for blue penguins, king shags, and dolphins, while the four-to-five-hour loop trail takes guests past two waterfalls and ends at the Wilderness Cafe, making it an excellent day trip opportunity.

To explore the coastal waters of French Pass and the Marlborough Sounds, guests can go kayaking, or they can take a scenic wildlife tour or fishing trip with a local boat operator with whom the host can make arrangements for guests. Depending on their luck, guests may see bottlenose dolphins, dusky dolphins, orcas, and whales during their tour.

Last but certainly not least, guests can go swimming at the village of French Pass's safe swimming beach, which is just a short walk away from the accommodation.
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Property reviews

4.5 overall rating
Overall experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Activities
4.5
Nature surroundings
4.5
Uniqueness
4.5
Comfort
4.5
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Things to know

Arrival and departure

  • Check-in: 02:00 PM

  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

House rules

  • No pets allowed

  • No smoking

  • No parties

  • No events

Cancellation policy

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Check-in is between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM

Smoking and pets are not permitted.
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