Heron Hideaway at First Light Rangihaeata Retreat

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7
  • The entire place is yours
  • 323 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

About this property

Sun Terrace and Garden: Heron Hideaway at First Light Rangihaeata Retreat in Rangihaeata offers a sun terrace and a lush garden. Guests can relax in the open-air bath and enjoy sea views. Modern Amenities: The apartment features free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, and toaster. Additional amenities include a balcony, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Living: The recently renovated apartment includes a bedroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes, and a sofa. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location: Located 107 km from Nelson Airport, the property offers a private entrance and inner courtyard views. Guests appreciate the location with a view, bathroom comfort, and kitchen.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Murray
New Zealand New Zealand
“A handy location in Golden Bay and yet in a very private, natural setting. The studio had 2 lovely views. The forest glade to the left and the view out front over the bay. The studio unit had everything a couple needed for our 6 days. Our hosts...”
Marija
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely location, nice and quiet…. Very comfortable bed, view was amazing , quirky cabin, beautiful outdoor shower”
Bruce
Australia Australia
“Wow, it’s fantastic, just loved the place. This is one of those places where you just say, yeah this is fabulous. Well set out, clean, great kitchenette, comfortable & relaxing and all set in a stunning environment. So easy to sit back, relax...”
Sheralyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“We had the most magical stay at this little cottage! Nestled in beautiful native bush with a stunning view of the sea, it was the perfect place to relax and unwind. Watching the sunrise from bed was an absolute highlight! The outdoor shower with...”
Adrienne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Outlook, facilities , view outside shower and composting toilet”
Zalsos
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything was awesome, very accessible to top locations within Golden Bay, eco friendly and peaceful. Best place where aesthetics and peaceful Nature meet. Hearing the Herons is a once in a lifetime experience that should be experienced by everyone.”
Marea
New Zealand New Zealand
“Clean accommodation in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Fell in love with the outdoor shower - nothing like a bit of birdsong while cleaning up for the day or getting ready for an adventure! More than enough space for a romantic getaway. Barely saw...”
Lawheels
New Zealand New Zealand
“Absolutely stunning spot to stay, felt relaxed from the moment we arrived. Place was very clean and bed was very comfy. Hosts were super accommodating too! Fiona was able to help us with any requests we had. A perfect retreat away. Kitchen was...”
Alan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Quiet recycled relaxing retreat with character of its own”
Marie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Wonderful location and neat as a pin. The outdoor shower was a highlight.”

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 Fiona Balfour and Frederick Le Clerc

8.7
Host review score
Fiona Balfour and Frederick Le Clerc
We are thrilled to introduce our new listing "Heron Hideaway" named after the 2 herons that nest in the nearby trees. Our organic property is a 1 hectare slice of paradise, 6 km from all the wonderful eateries and unique shops that make up Takaka township. Our 30m2 studio is stylish and cosy, handmade from beautiful timber and recycled pallets. (very inspiring to see what can be done with pallets!) It boasts incredible estuary and ocean views and a large deck to gaze at it all from. And if your lucky you will be blessed by witnessing the herons swoop close by as they leave for fishing in the morning and return home in the evening. Heron Hideaway features a most beautiful COMPOST toilet (as we believe in conserving the planets precious water.) The toilet is 5 metres from the studio and the shower is 8 metres from the studio. The shower is accessed by going down some STEPS off the deck. Please note the shower is an OUTSIDE shower with a beautiful bush view . We think it is important to connect with the wonder of our natural environment. Because Heron Hideaway is new we dont have any reviews yet but please read the reviews for our other accomodation Sunrise Cabin at First Light Rangiahaeata Retreat.
Heron Hideaway is 10 mins walk to a beautiful swimming beach and only 7km to Takaka township. It is a perfect place from which to explore all of Golden Bays beautiful scenic wonders.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Heron Hideaway at First Light Rangihaeata Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Heron Hideaway at First Light Rangihaeata Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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