Sunrise Cabin at First Light Rangihaeata Retreat

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Sunrise Cabin at First Light Rangihaeata Retreat
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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.1
  • The entire place is yours
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

About this property

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 Accommodations: 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 66 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jackie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Loved the location and the gorgeous separate areas that make up the total experience. Very clean and well appointed. Comfy bed. Beautiful view. Very peaceful little slice of paradise. Wonderful place to relax. Would have loved to get out on the...”
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Beautiful location. Lovely cottage. Comfortable, private , great for my dog”
  • 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.”

Hosted by Fiona Balfour

8.6
Host Review Score
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 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sunrise Cabin at First Light Rangihaeata Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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