River Song Retreat Golden Bay

–Excellent location - show map
Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: River Song Retreat Golden Bay in Onekaka offers a farm stay experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a wellness package, and an outdoor seating area. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a shared kitchen, picnic area, and live music. Additional amenities include a terrace, balcony, patio, dining table, outdoor furniture, and a work desk. Free on-site private parking is available. Outdoor Activities: Guests can engage in fishing, hiking, and snorkelling. The surrounding area offers scenic river and garden views, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and exploration. Guest Favorites: Visitors highly rate the garden, host, and kitchen, reflecting the property’s commitment to hospitality and comfort. Nelson Airport is 115 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Norma-jean
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Loved the location loved the accommodation very quirky and very relaxing”
  • Nadja
    Germany Germany
    “Very nice accomodation with a cozy bed, great surrounded into the nature. The view from the bed is amazing and several chairs let you rest and enjoy. This is a sustainable place but still a guest misses no luxury in regards to bathroom. At night...”
  • Cornelia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “If you’re yearning for a peaceful escape that reconnects you with the essence of nature while offering a touch of simple luxury, River Song Retreat is the perfect sanctuary. Nestled beside a quiet, flowing river, this retreat feels like a secret...”
  • Diana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Absolutely loved it was just the perfect place for much needed R&R and Lisa and Geoff were amazing hosts allowing plenty of freedom to relax and explore while also helping out if and when needed with the local sights etc highly recommend and can't...”
  • Andy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Lisa was a fabulous, welcoming host. Beautiful garden setting with lovely private patio area. Communal kitchen and shower area was well stocked.”
  • Tianyi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “I must say this could be the best choice for my first-anniversary ending spot. We relaxed and chilled out after a 10-day trip around the South Island. Meanwhile, we met the wonderful couple who own this amazing place. They told me, "You should...”
  • Rebekka
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “By far the best stay I've had in NZ so far and deserves all the exceptional reviews. The property, accommodation and the hosts are wonderful - room was very cozy & comfortable; great shower; kitchen well equipped and with freshly made herbal water...”
  • Beverley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The house bus was Quirky and comfortable with a retro style. Having the river outside your bedroom was relaxing and made for a restful sleep. The shared kitchen had everything we needed and the shower was perfect. The outside toilet was better...”
  • Neil
    Australia Australia
    “It’s a beautiful setting with lots of interesting things to savour. Very soothing and peaceful. Funky too.”
  • James
    Spain Spain
    “We had an amazing four nights at River Song. Everything exceed our expectations. The Truck Home provided both novelty value, but was also very comfortable, clean, and cosy. The kitchen was great to cook in and well equipped. The farm and gardens...”

Hosted by Lisa & Geoff Williams

10
Host review score
Lisa & Geoff Williams
Riversong retreat offers a unique riverside experience in parklike grounds. Retreat, relax, recharge in nature, sleep listening to the beautiful song of the river and native birds. Centrally located in Golden Bay, 2 kms from the Mussel Inn Bush Cafe Brewery hosting regular live music, 3 kms from Onekaka Beach and 12 kms from Takaka township. RiverSong Housetruck (The Gypsy Moth) is an original vintage 1953 Commer with a rustic well travelled charm. It was once a travelling stone carving studio. RiverSong Caravan (The Glow Worm) is a beautifully restored vintage retro caravan. Glow Worms can be seen shining across the river at night from both rooms. Guests have access to a large grass area next to the stream. Enjoy the beautiful Native Bush walk across the river which also leads to a glow worm grotto at night. We follow sustainable principles, the shared kitchen / shower facility is built using timber and stone resources from the land. Well equipped with fridge / freezer, 4 burner gas hob and plenty of cooking equipment. This is located 30 metres from the 2 separate / private accommodation rooms. Herbal tea made from herbs grown on the property. Espresso & french press coffee from local Golden Bay Roasters. Composting toilet next to the vegetable garden, 50 metres from the kitchen / shower area, well lit at night. This self sufficient lifestyle block has large vegetable and herb gardens, chickens and black sheep. Guests are welcome to pick fruit from the plentiful trees when ripe. Lisa is a practicing Medical Herbalist offering Natural Therapies - Iridology, Reflexology, foot and leg massage & Reiki from the lovely therapy room @ Golden Bay Iridology. Geoff is a Stone Carver at JadeCarverNZ.
We are well travelled and love meeting people from around the world. Happy to share our knowledge of this beautiful area and the great places to adventure. Riversong is an organic self sufficient lifestyle block and has been our home for 24 years.
Centrally located in Golden Bay between Abel Tasman National Park and Kahurangi National Park. Situated half way between Takaka and Collingwood, both towns hosting numerous cafes, take aways and restaurants. 2kms past the Golden Bay Lookout. 18 different beaches within 1 hours drive. Including the famous Wharariki Beach 1/2 drive west from here. The famous Mussel Inn Bush Cafe Brewery is just 2kms along the road, with regular entertainment. Onekaka Beach a central point in beautiful Golden Bay is 3km away.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
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Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform River Song Retreat Golden Bay 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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