Located in the heart of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, the picturesque seaside town of Picton is home to loads of great and attractive cafes, restaurants, and speciality shops. It is usually the starting point for holidays in the Marlborough Sounds. Relax and explore the majestic and diverse landscape here in one of New Zealand’s prettiest seaside towns. This is definitely a world-class destination for visitors from all over the world, and is a special place that you will find hard to forget! Another tip is to take a short trip to visit Marlborough’s wine lands. So start your trip right by booking one of the best Bookabach holiday homes in Picton now!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.
1. A luxurious apartment for six (from USD 191)
Many tracks for walking and mountain-biking are located close by, while the Marlborough wine region is only a 20-30 minutes’ drive away. Located right in the centre of many shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, and the ferry terminal, you can find a swimming beach, children’s playground, mini-golf, aquarium, picture theatre and more just across the road! The check-in is at 2 pm while the check-out time is 10 am. Linen and wifi are provided but an additional cost is required to have the cleaning done.
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The apartment is very comfortable and modernWe stayed with our three school-aged children and found the apartment comfortable and well equippedThe apartment is well situated for views and sunThe apmt was fantastic Extremely easy access (& parking)The apartment is beautifully presented modern comfortable and spotlessly clean with everything we could need for a special holiday experienceCleanliness:
The apartment was clean and spacious and we enjoyed our stay very muchIt was well modern clean and had beautiful viewsvery handy and lovely to return to after each day exploring the vineyardslovely and clean and tidy Kitchen setup is superb with everything you needHost:
location couldn't be more central beautiful viewnot so well appointed and guests complained of noise from the laundryWe loved Picton and now wished that we had allowed more time there only had two full days Lots to do in the area and we visited two Wineries in the Marlborough region and took a boat trip to Motu...Great views Very well appointed master bedroomRead more reviewsLocation:
An amazing location and view it really is the Pick of PictonBrilliant apartment in a central locationExcellent location on the waterfrontgreat balcony/bbq for dinnerThis is a great place to stay - fantastic location with the beautiful sounds out of your window and Picton's cafes at your doorstep
2. A well-appointed holiday home with amazing views (from USD 80)
Just a five-minute walk from Picton town centre, you will be conveniently located near various attractions and restaurants for your enjoyment. Enjoy breathtaking views of the harbour and the surrounding area from this home that can accommodate four people in its two well-appointed bedrooms! This sunny accommodation with a balcony is newly renovated so that you can unwind in peace! There is no extra cost for cleaning or linen and they are both provided, but smoking is only allowed outside the property.
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The only trouble we had was with the water temperature in the shower - it was either freezing cold or scalding hotClean modern house with a great bathroomThe living room is nicely furnished with a lovely tile floor and a cozy orange rug there is a full kitchen full bathroom with laundry (no bathtub) and two bedrooms (one with a queen and one with...Beds were very comfortable and the balcony had a nice view of PictonIt is close to the terminal and has onsite parkingCleanliness:
The unit was very cleanVery clean and well appointedNice to be back in this bach with views of Picton below Comfy with good internet and facilitieshad everything I needed and peace and quiet with a fabulous viewHost:
Karen our host was very friendly and helpfulOn arrival a very pleasant welcoming after great communication when booking to arrivingOur host had cookies milk and beer waiting for us - great hospitalityyour kindness hospitality friendship and helpKaren was friendly helpful and quick to respond to queriesRead more reviewsLocation:
Great location with lovely views of Picton Short walk to the town centreit was only about 16 steps if I recall correctly and great exercise if you walked it Without a steep drivewayFantastic spot easy walk to town view superb from house and deckA few days between transition of life was chosen to stop in beautiful Picton in this wonderful unit with incredible hospitality and care from the ownersIt was a lovely stay in Picton
3. Comfortable holiday home for a large group (from USD 97)
This holiday home is convenient and comfortable and is close to local amenities such as Waikawa Marina, local beaches, boat ramps, tennis courts, and more. You will get to enjoy peaceful views of a reserve with a maze of mountain bike tracks and walkways. There is a two-night minimum stay required, and there are no extra sheets or cleaning services available. You do get to enjoy and use a pool table, two mountain bikes, as well as the free wifi.
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comfortable with lots of space and allthe small things you need on holidayCleanliness:
wonderfully clean and well-appointed bachwarm comfortable and clean homeeasy access in and out and was very cleanHost:
the owners seem quite nice and were very responsive in their communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
very cool place in the middle of beautifulthis place was in a great location and was very peacefulgreat location as we had a hui at the maraenice peaceful location with a lovely outlookideal location from which to explore picton and the sounds during the tuia 250 voyage commemorations
4. Lovely holiday home in Waikawa (from USD 98)
Enjoy some of Marlborough’s finest wines in the wide array of cafes and restaurants located around, or even embark on a winery tour one sunny afternoon! There is much to do around this home so you won’t get bored, you could take a water taxi out to see the dolphins and have lunch in the Sounds, or simply take the children down to the waterfront to play mini-golf, merry-go-round, mini train rides, aquarium, waterpark as well as to independent playgrounds.
5. A cosy cottage in a quiet location (from USD 67)
This home is just a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal and car hire companies, with many amenities and activities to do nearby. Check out the local attractions like the water taxi to Marlborough Sounds, fishing trips, wine tours, museums, aquarium, and walking tracks that boast stunning views. There are many award-winning restaurants and bars that cater to all tastes as well, serving the famous Marlborough wines. The seafood here is also plentiful - such as local delicacies like green shell mussels.
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and we enjoyed the parking space right next to our roomWe enjoyed the fridge and microwaveThe room was clean and comfortableNice cozy quiet cottage Would stay againNot sure the power system was safeCleanliness:
The property was exactly as described: clean comfortableThe place was central nice and spaciousHost:
you made us feel welcome andThe host Mary was fantasticNice and handy to cafes etcwe enjoyed how the property was so close to the town and was cleanWe enjoyed the communication prior and found the room and bath nice and comfortableRead more reviewsLocation:
The location was very convenient to townWill return sometime Cheers Colin and ChrisGreat place to stay while in Picton
6. A plush holiday home with spectacular views (from USD 166)
This fully furnished home boats extensive floor-to-ceiling glass panels, and you get to enjoy living, dining and kitchen all on the top level, along with the main bedroom. You can comfortably sleep seven in this apartment as there are two bedrooms and a large bathroom in the lower level, as well as a sofa-bed that sleeps one in the common area. The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped as well, with a coffee machine, coffee, tea, milk, sugar, as well as cooking basics like herbs, spices, olive oil, and others. You can also find linen, towels and fluffy duvets for your convenience and use.
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Beautiful house with plenty of room for 7 of us Loved the view and the underfloor heatingThe house kitchen all fitted out nicely comfortable beds obviously somewhat modern as one can see but still manages to have charm If I was being pickyThe kitchen itself is excellent and it adjacent to the dining and living room area Would stay there again in a heartbeatBeds were super comfortable and who doesn't like being able to open their eyes to an amazing view ? ?The view is fantastic and the house is spectacularHost:
Lovely home with a beautiful viewdrove through Nelson too big staying near Picton was a good choiceWhy run around when you have the best home and viewIt just gave us a feeling of home and warmthWe are so grateful to have stayed at this fancy home and deeply appreciate Nigel's hospitalityRead more reviewsLocation:
The location is great easy to get to and near everything you needbut the house itself is also amazingA short drive from PictonFabulous modern property in a great location and with stunning views Very well equipped with lots of extras provided and would thoroughly recommend for a base to explore the local areaWe stayed in for dinner to enjoy the house and the views
Picturesque Picton
Find comfortable apartments on the waterfront with tranquil views overlooking the bay and marina, many with private balconies to enjoy these breathtaking scenes. What more could you ask for in your perfect Marlborough Sounds holiday? Enjoy an amazing holiday experience amidst some of New Zealand’s most scenic waterways, packed with adventures awaiting you to explore!
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