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Beachfront Location: Sunrise Cabin at First Light Rangihaeata Retreat in Takaka offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony and enjoy the serene garden setting. Comfortable Accommodation: The chalet features one bedroom and a living room with a sofa bed. A fully equipped kitchenette includes a stovetop, toaster, and kitchenware. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Leisure Facilities: Guests can use free bicycles to explore the surroundings or take a dip in the saltwater pool. The outdoor seating and picnic areas provide ideal spots for relaxation. Nearby Attractions: Located 107 km from Nelson Airport, the property is ideal for nature trips. Activities such as skiing are available nearby. Highly rated for its scenic location and convenient amenities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dylan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very tranquil location. Did not see another person whilst we were there. Beautiful outlook to the ocean, the sunrise from the cabin exceeded expectations.
  • Irina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location, privacy, views, facilities were great.
  • Helen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful view!! Lovely shower room and the dry toilet was well appointed, clean, and absolutely fine to use. Everything we needed. So many details attended to, and lots of instructions on how to manage with the rustic lifestyle.
  • May
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the location close to shops, swimming spot. Private setting
  • Alvina
    Australia Australia
    If you’re looking to unplug from the hassle and bustle of the world, then this might be for you. A few things to consider. While we love the cosy little loft bed. You need to be able to climb a wooden ladder. We really enjoyed the peace and...
  • Glen
    Australia Australia
    Very short notice and Fiona was able to accommodate. Loved the quirkyness of the 3 areas
  • Patricia
    Australia Australia
    Such a quaint tiny house experience. Fiona made it easy for us to add another night.
  • James
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Spectacular views, adorable bird life just outside.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredible location, unique space! The cosy cabin was perfect for a night away. Outside kitchen was a fun novelty and the "room with a view" toilet was well set up. Happily stay here again for some R n R.
  • Abbey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful, peaceful, great location. Loved that it was pet friendly!

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

8.6
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Fiona Balfour
We are excited to welcome you to our listing , our beautiful Sunrise cabin set on an organic coastal property with stunning views over the ocean. We have private swimming and kayaking off the land (tidal) . Peaceful and private, this is the perfect retreat to enjoy the myriad of birdlife and ever-changing ocean/estuary views. We are centrally located in sub-tropical Golden bay only 5 minutes from Takaka village and another minute to Paynes Ford rock-climbing and river holes. There is a beautiful fairly private beach just a few minutes walk away. Sunrise has a queen bed accessed by a LADDER. The toilet is a COMPOST toilet and is 30 m from the Sunrise cabin. It is shared with 2 people. The kitchen has one wall open to nature. The kitchen and bathroom are 20 metres from the cabin. We have also just opened a new studio called "Heron Hideaway" so if Sunrise is not available check out Heron Hideaway 12980572. It is bigger than Sunrise at 30 m2 and the kitchen is indoors which is why it is a little more expensive. There is a private compost toilet ( the compost toilet of Sunrise is shared with 2 others) and an outdoor shower accessed down a few steps. At this stage there are no reviews for Heron Hideaway as it it new. So if you stay please leave a review!
We are a progressively minded family living in the beautiful area of Golden Bay building our eco/ yoga retreat. (In our opinion Golden Bay is one of the most physically beautiful locations in NZ with still a large amount of rainforests left intact, sparkling green rivers and pristine beaches!) Aside from that the people are wonderful,it is a very vibrant ,colourful and peaceful community. I am a yoga practitioner of 30 years and offer classes on request in our nearly finished yoga studio overlooking the ocean or outside on the grass. We are passionate about the environment which is why we choose to be completely organic with no chemicals used on our land. We are a well traveled family, interests include yoga, meditation, art, music, alternative energy/architecture, permaculture,,climbing, nutrition, fishing,motorbiking,cycling and holistic health etc.etc
We believe Golden Bay is one of the most stunning of NZ with incredible weather, still large tracts of rainforests and pristine beaches and rivers. There are many scenic wonders to explore here and many fabulous restaurants and cafes for fun dining . There is always options for great live/dance music and we have a wonderful village theatre.
Languages spoken: English,French

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House rules

Sunrise Cabin 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
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sunrise Cabin 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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