About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Wilkes Way Villa in Picton offers a spacious apartment with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy sea views, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free bicycles, an outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a games room, indoor play area, and laundry service. Local Attractions: Located 37 km from Marlborough Airport, the villa is near hiking, cycling, diving, and snorkelling opportunities. Guests can also enjoy scenic views of the sea and mountains. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, comfortable rooms, and well-equipped kitchen, Wilkes Way Villa ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Allen
    United States United States
    The place was perfect for us. Spacious, clean, comfortable and well located.
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The spacious layout of the apartment, the view and the really well equipped kitchen all contributed to make this a fantastic stay. Really quiet residential area. Owner contacted us well in advance of our stay with check in details and quickly gave...
  • Elizabeth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Not far to town and the Jolly Roger Restaurant we would recommend.
  • Sandra
    Australia Australia
    The property was very well appointed with access to multiple rooms such as a billiards room and a lovely garden area.
  • Beverley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent. We loved being close to the marina where we were able to enjoy a drink and dinner overlooking the boats. Our hosts were charming and the grounds of the property were lovely.
  • Mike
    Australia Australia
    The apartment well exceeded our high expectations. Beautiful decor and exceedingly clean and well equipped. A short walk from Waikawa Bay and a short drive or cycle to the Picton waterfront. Heather was an extremely considerate and attentive...
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Lovely location 2 mins from town. Hosts were very helpful. The apartment is spectacular. Lovely kitchen and lounge. Recommend to anyone. Beds were so comfortable. Washing amenities available.
  • Alexandra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved this place. Bedroom really spacious. Clean and comfortable. View to Harbour watching the ferry come in. Living space had it all. Hostess was just a delight and the extended guest facilities amazing. We loved it and highly recommend it.
  • Stacey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great lighting, comfy couches, lovely linen and pillows. Shower pressure was amazing! Nice little Nespresso coffee machine. Quiet surrounds with glimpses of the sea. Friendly host. Homely feel and warm rooms. Close to town. Eco friendly.
  • Marisol
    Germany Germany
    Everything was just perfect. Very comfortable and spacious accommodation with everything we need with lovely decoration and attention to detail. Heather & Tim were great hosts giving us lots of recommendations and allowing us even to check in...

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 Tim and Heather

9.4
Host review score
Tim and Heather
Set back from the road down a cyprus-lined drive and on expansive lawns, Wilkes Way Villa consists of two apartments adjoining the owner’s residence. Your apartment is fully self-contained and offers peace, privacy and comfort. The vista includes a garden of roses and trimmed buxus hedges, stunning views of the marina and further into Queen Charlotte Sound and the beautiful bush clad hills surrounding Waikawa Bay. You have access also to a large lounge with books, games and a movie screen, exercise facilities and a guest computer; a billiard room, laundry facilities and a barbecue. You may like to test your short golf game on the chip and putt hole on the lawn that leads down to the stream.
Recently retired from education careers in New Zealand and Australia, Tim and Heather Oughton are excited to be hosting you in their beloved Waikawa Bay. They have holidayed here for 17 years and love all that the Marlborough Sounds has to offer – hiking, fishing, diving and boating.
A three minute walk from Wilkes Way Villa takes you to the lively Waikawa Marina, home to 600 boats, a café/bar and to stingray that cruise the warm waters. Walk for thirty minutes along a track and you will reach another marina and the shops, cafes, library etc. of Picton township. Waikawa Bay is the Gateway to Queen Charlotte Sounds and several charter boat businesses operate taking tourists to a bird sanctuary, diving spots or on scenic cruises. This area provides access to some of the most beautiful walking tracks in New Zealand. There are many well-known wineries between Picton and Blenheim, and these offer wine-tasting and café dining. You can join an organised tour, or drive for 30 minutes, or even take a bike ride through the vineyards.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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 of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Wilkes Way Villa 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.