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Set on 25 acres of beautiful wetlands, Misty River Retreat is a 10 minute drive (8.5km) from Blenheim. The property has on site alpacas, which guests can feed. All rooms feature floor to ceiling windows, providing lovely views of the surrounding native trees. There is a deck off the master bedroom where guests can relax with a glass of wine. Guests have access to a food preparation area that includes a microwave and small refrigerator. The private bathroom features a modern shower complimented with free eco toiletries. There is air conditioning units in both rooms for your comfort. The property offers free parking, Wifi and laundry services on request. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site and a winery tours operator can pick you up from the property. The property is a 30-minute drive from Picton Ferry Terminal and a 20-minute drive from Marlborough Airport. Nelson is a 2-hour drive away, while Christchurch is a 5-hour drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Blenheim
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  • Fridah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the location of the facility, very beautiful clean, comfortable accomodation, the host was extremely kind to give us home baked bread, jam, we will definitely be coming back soon, our boys loved every moment of our stay there.
  • P
    Penelope
    Australia Australia
    We only stayed overnight in transit, but this is a lovely place that needed a few days to really appreciate. It was spacious and spotlessly clean and very private and secluded, given it was quite close to the main home. The hosts provided fresh...
  • Margo
    Australia Australia
    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Misty Ridge Retreat. Beautiful & tranquil location. The place is spotlessly clean & beautifully decorated. The splash back in the kitchen is stunning. Really appreciated the home made muesli, jam, bread & farm fresh...

Hosted by Joanna and Jamie

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Joanna and Jamie
Hello, we would like to share our lifestyle farm and protected wetland with you. Meet our friendly sheep Billy, Bobo and BamBam our Kunekunes and other farm animals such as our family of Alpacas. Take a walk around our protected wetland, watch the sunrise beside the Ōpaoa river and view the many species of birds that call this place home. We like to think that we are not just a place to stay but a unique New Zealand experience.
We are Jamie and Joanna, we welcome you to stay at our paradise, Opaoa River Sanctuary! We love having people enjoy our place as much as we do. We are experienced travellers and enjoy living a more sustainable life. we cannot wait to meet you :)
We are situated at the end of the road, farmland is all around, when walking around our wetland and lifestyle farm, there are lovely views of the hills, on a clear day you can see the North Island. The area has lots of trees and birds of all kinds.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Misty River Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 21 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Misty River Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Visa Eftpos Cash Misty River Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note, barbecue facilities are available upon request.

    Please inform Misty River Retreat 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.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Misty River Retreat

    • Check-in at Misty River Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, Misty River Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Misty River Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Misty River Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Bike tours

    • Room options at Misty River Retreat include:

      • Bungalow

    • Misty River Retreat is 3.7 miles from the centre of Blenheim. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.