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Villa Maitai

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Nelson

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A hallway with a patterned rug, white walls, and a door leading to an outdoor patio area with tables and chairs.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a blue bowl with red peppers, and a white cabinet with vintage suitcases on top.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a vase, a window with a view of trees and a house, and a white fluffy rug.
A room with a white cabinet, a sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 104521 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Maitai, Nelson
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre of New Zealand Monument
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nelson

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Maitai vacation home, you'll find Botanical Reserve and Queens Gardens. The Suter and Centre of New Zealand Monument are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Christ Church Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nelson Provincial Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nelson Market - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 11 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bobby Franks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Victus Coffee & Eatery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Free House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Prince Albert - ‬8 min walk
  • Eight Plates

About this property

Entire place

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

Villa Maitai

Villa Maitai is located in beautiful, tree-lined Nile street, at the entrance to the Maitai Valley & within easy walking distance of Nelson's restaurant precinct, markets & galleries. This street is the gateway to the Maitai River walkway and swimming spots, the Maitai Valley bike, walking and hiking tracks, as well as the Centre of New Zealand walk!



A leisurely stroll into the city will take you past the Queens Gardens, Suter Art Gallery and Café, Riverside Swimming Pool and Gym, and onto the State Movie Cinema and Visitor Information Centre.



This charming villa offers tastefully renovated bedrooms, large galley style kitchen, laundry facilities, BBQ, a massage table & a large secure covered lockup for your bikes, kayaks or other toys.. with a hose down & repair space.



You'll love this sunny relaxing property, its pleasant facilities & the proximity to the city centre entertainment, the parks & gardens & the numerous walking and biking options just at your doorstep.



No need for a vehicle to transport you to the mountain bike trails!



This home is ideal for family groups, kayaking, mountain biking or golfing groups or families relocating to Nelson. Click Book Now to secure your stay at Villa Maitai.



⭐️ 4 Bedrooms (Sleeps up to 10)

1 (Master): Queen bed,

2: Queen bed,

3: Double bed,

4: King Single + King Single beds.

Other: Double sofa bed in the lounge



⭐️ 2 Bathrooms

1 (Master ensuite): Shower, toilet & basin

2: Shower with mains pressure & Vanity. Separate Toilet.



⭐️ Location

• Exceptional city fringe location - just a short walk or ride to Nelson's restaurant precinct, the Saturday market, Suter Art Gallery, Queens Gardens & Nelson's fantastic mountain-biking & walking trails!



• Villa Maitai offers space and convenience, with large a large storage & repair station for your bikes or kayaks. No car needed to go & explore all the amazing walking and mountain biking tracks in & around Nelson.



⭐️ Inclusions

• Villa Maitai will be presented with beds made, ready for your stay.

• All utilities, linens & towels, use of all listed property amenities, pantry & sanitary basics, departure linen service & standard housekeeping up to 3.5 hours will be included in your booking.

• Extra charges will apply where additional cleaning, BBQ or oven cleaning or excessive rubbish disposal is required.



⭐️ Booking Conditions & Notes

• No party or venue use. No Smoking. No pets

• Onsite storage for longer stay guests - Home furniture & chattel storage available on site by request.

• Long stays - Long stays are welcome at this property.



Check-in is possible anytime after 2pm.

• Early check-in (12pm/noon and in some cases earlier) can usually be offered for an additional charge. Please request this at the time of booking or at least 24 hours prior to your arrival.



Check-out is to be completed by 10am on your day of departure.

• Late check-out (by 12pm/noon or as agreed in writing) can usually be offered for an additional charge. This request should be made at the time of booking or at least 24 hours prior to your departure.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,521 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Maitai Central Nelson Nelson
Villa Maitai - Central Nelson Holiday Home Nelson
holiday-nelson-limited-VMT
Villa Maitai - Central Nelson Holiday Home Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Maitai to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa Maitai have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Villa Maitai to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi (8-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does Villa Maitai offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa Maitai?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Villa Maitai?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villa Maitai?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Villa Maitai have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Villa Maitai have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Villa Maitai to downtown Nelson?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Nelson.

Villa Maitai Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindy L.

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

Villa Maitai

The villa worked well as we were in Nelson for a family wedding and it was in a great area for walking to town and being near other family. Plus it had cool artworks.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Fantastic home in the heart of Nelson

Our family of 5 stayed here during the school holidays and we had such a great time. Location was brilliant, with just a 20 min walk to the centre of town. Very quiet location with super comfy beds, well equipped and great wifi for those rare moments when the kids played tech :) Wish we stayed longer .. 9 days just wasn't enough
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracy P.

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

Christmas in New Zealand

This was our family’s first trip to NZ and we enjoyed every single moment spending it in Nelson. This home was in a perfect location. close distance to downtown, groceries and Center of New Zealand Hike. It was so comfortable for our group to stay. If I was to make a suggestion it would be to spruce up the yard space and deck for outdoor activities. We will definitely recommend it and hope to be back someday soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenni T.

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

Fabulous Pottery Clay week holiday

We all had a great time and the house was close enough to town we could walk to events.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lucy E.

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

Clean and comfortable

Great family house close to the city shops
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

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

Great stay

We loved our stay... Very comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

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

Perfect spot

Comfortable home, tastefully decorated. Practical living and dining spaces. Quality beds, super clean and close to the city. Perfect for our family, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025