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The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Nelson

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41259 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Nelson City, Nelson
  • Place, South Pacific Distillery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nelson

City center stay.With a stay at this Stepneyville vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of South Pacific Distillery and 2 miles (3 km) of Anzac Park. Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and Montgomery Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Pacific Distillery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Nelson Market - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 10 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪River Kitchen Nelson - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Styx - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Pepper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dog's Bone - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!

This is the original 1862 Pilot house!

Situated right in front of the 'Cut' - Nelson's gorgeous harbour entrance, this beautiful heritage home has just been fully renovated to an architectural standard, combining character and charm with modern comfort and light!

With a direct view across the harbour entrance, Haulashore Island, Tasman Bay across to the mountains of the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, you'll love the outlook by day or by night!

The location is spectacular, right amidst the action and the restaurants, great cafes and craft beer pubs of Haven Road and Tahuna Beach Area.

The Pilot House offers two bedrooms upstairs with Queen beds, The downstairs bathroom offers Shower, Toilet and Vanity. The upstairs bathroom offers Bath, Toilet and Vanity. The living and dining areas are cosy and modern, the kitchen beautiful and fully equipped and a small deck provides a lovely place to enjoy the views and sun at the front and side of the house.

Free WiFi, Smart TV with on-demand Apps, small movie collection, guitar.

There is a full laundry with dryer and washing machine.

The Pilot house is really a perfect romantic retreat or small family haven for your Nelson experience!

**Special conditions & notes**:

>Strictly no party, gatherings or venue use. No smoking. No pets.

- Car parking - Single off-street parking & additional on-street parking available.

- Noise in the area - The waterfront road is busy & all properties within this area are subject to some road & port noise. The property is largely double glazed, well insulated & noise isn’t a problem for most guests.

- Note on upstairs bathroom - The ceiling of this bathroom conforms to the heritage listed roof pitch and does not provide full height above the bath or toilet and it may be necessary for taller visitors to use this toilet while seated. The downstairs bathroom provides Shower, Toilet & Vanity with a full-height ceiling :-)

**Payment, Bond/Security Deposit and Cancellation**:

- A 30% deposit secures your stay with the balance due 3 weeks prior to your arrival (full payment will be required if booking within 3 weeks of arrival).

- Three weeks prior to your arrival (or immediately if booking within 3 weeks of arrival), you’ll need to provide a card authority for the bond/security deposit via our secure online check in process.

- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks prior to arrival for any reason and you’ll pay no more than 30% of the booking total.

- Where compassionate circumstances for cancellation exist, we’ll be happy to look at further flexibility, usually in the form of postponement of your stay, or a credit towards future stay dates.

- A Rental Agreement document is provided as part of the booking process. Please refer to the agreement for full terms and conditions. :-)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,259 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

holiday-nelson-limited-PIL

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! to the airport?

This vacation home is 4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! to downtown Nelson?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Nelson.

The Pilot House - Nelson Waterfront Holiday Home! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely place and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

Enjoyable stay in a great Nelson location.

Enjoyable stay in a great Nelson location. Well appointed, had everything we needed to make for a fun weekend away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely. Information was clear and timely. No problems at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was Nelson for a few days with a friend. The little cottage is a delight, and so handy to everything we wanted to get to. And the view is just amazing…..virtually any time of the day.A few minor issues getting the details of how to access the place, but very quickly and helpfully resolved. Even put the heat pump so that our late at night arrival was to a warm home - great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable - just a shame about all the trucks on road. Front bedroom very noisy

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brendon A.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Pilot House, it was an excellent location very central to ever

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Pilot House, it was an excellent location very central to everything and the decor and ambience was 'second-to-none'. We couldn't fault your awesome set-up with the Cottage, every detail and requirement was catered for. We will definitely be back! Thanks for having us and sharing your lovely piece of paradise!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay - a great place and great location.

Fantastic stay - a great place and great location. Thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere central and interesting. Awesome value!