• Entire home
  • 4844 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Waterfall Retreat is a private, luxury escape that sits on 25 acres of private New Zealand native bush, allowing guests complete exclusivity from the outside world. It is an architecturally designed masterpiece with floor to ceiling glass the entire way around the house so guests have views from every aspect of this magnificent house. Waterfall Retreat can host intimate groups as small as two, or larger groups of up to 16. We cater to couples, families, friends or think tank groups. With a master bedroom and four separate bedrooms, each with their own marble en-suites this haven allows a separate togetherness. You can socialise in the main pavilion, which boast a large table catering to 14 people and then retreat to your own private space, where there will just be you, the bush, the water and the birds. Featuring a spa pool, Waterfall Bay – Picton accessible by boat is situated in Waterfall Bay. The property has sea and mountain views. The holiday home comes with 5 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a dining area, and a bathroom. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is offered. A free water taxi transfer is offered from Picton to Waterfall Bay on arrival and departure. There is also a shuttle service provided at an additional charge. Picton is 18 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Marlborough Airport, 80 km from Waterfall Bay – Picton.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 5:
2 double beds
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.2
Location
10
High score for Picton

See what guests loved the most:

  • Colleen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of our stay. The spaciousness of the property. The facilities. The dinghy available to use, as well as the paddles boards and kayaks - these were brilliant. To be able to fish off the wharf was great (only...
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.

Managed by Waterfall Bay

Company review score: 9Based on 1,242 reviews from 14 properties
14 managed properties

Company information

On arrival your luggage will be take up to the main house for you and we have a staff member that lives on site.

Property information

The Land before Time The Glass House of Waterfall Bay: Arguably the most beautiful house in the Sounds the Glass House showcases true harmony between nature and architecture. This magnificent glass and steel house lies behind a screen of native bush with the only inhabitants for 25 acres being quails, tuis, kereru and wekas. The house consists of three magnificent pavilions over 100 metres with soaring ceilings and matai polished floors. The house flows over 400 m2 with modern fully equipped kitchen with marble benches sits in a stunning dining area which seats 16 people flowing into a lounge with 2 open fireplaces sitting on Italian tiles. The 4 queens rooms have there own marble bathrooms. The stunning master bedroom sits in its own self contained pavilion arguably the most stunning place in Marlborough Sounds

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Waterfall Bay Glass House
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Private beach area
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Waterfall Bay Glass House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 2000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about GBP 947. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Bankcard Waterfall Bay Glass House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Waterfall Bay Glass House 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

A damage deposit of NZD 2,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Waterfall Bay Glass House

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Waterfall Bay Glass House on this page.

  • Waterfall Bay Glass House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Private beach area
    • Beach

  • Waterfall Bay Glass House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 15 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Waterfall Bay Glass House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 5 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Waterfall Bay Glass House is 4.3 miles from the centre of Picton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Waterfall Bay Glass House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Waterfall Bay Glass House on this page.

  • Yes, Waterfall Bay Glass House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Waterfall Bay Glass House on this page.

  • Check-in at Waterfall Bay Glass House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.