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Camelot Island Retreat - Absolute Waterfront

Best Island, Tasman

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bikes OK
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa Pool
  • 4 Parking
  • Aircon
  • Disabled Access
  • BBQ (gas)

About Camelot Island Retreat

  • Location 
  • Quality of Holiday Home 
  • Linens & Housekeeping Included

A typical day at Camelot…. Walk the beaches encircling the island, kayak the estuary, head to the fabulous Green Acres golf course for your daily round of golf, rejuvenate in the heated spa pool, unwind in your own private sauna, snuggle up on the couch in the afternoon sun with a good book, catch your own dinner right from the sea & enjoy with a delicious local wine before settling in for the evening, perhaps with a fire to warm you – pure invigoration for the soul!

Located at the waterfront side of a large property shared with a small separately let cottage, this holiday home offers sweeping views over the water - across the islands & peninsulas of the Waimea Estuary to the Richmond Ranges. 

It’s an easy ride to the Great Taste Cycle trails and a beautiful drive to the Abel Tasman or Kahurangi National Parks, wineries & fantastic eateries of the Tasman area and Nelson, Richmond & Mapua are convenient for shopping, restaurants & more.

Camelot Island Retreat is perfect for travelling couples, families or groups of friends alike. 


Bedrooms & Bathrooms

4 Bedrooms (Sleeps up to 8)

Downstairs -

1) King (or can be split to make 2x Twin Singles by early request).

Upstairs -

2) Queen,

3) Double,

4) Single Bunk beds.

Additional: Fold-out bed can be made available by early request.

2 Bathrooms

Upstairs - 

Shower, Toilet & Basin

Downstairs -

Bathrooms with Twin Shower, Toilet & Basin, 


Inclusions

Camelot Island Retreat will be presented with beds made, ready for your stay.

All utilities, linens & towels, use of all listed property amenities including spa pool and sauna use, pantry & sanitary basics, departure linen service & standard housekeeping up to 4 hours will be included in your booking.

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


Professional Housekeeping & Linen Laundering

At Holiday Nelson we take a thorough approach toward cleanliness and hygiene practices for your and our families peace of mind... because nothing less will do. 

All high contact, food preparation and hard wet surfaces are hygienically cleaned and sanitised and our linens are professionally laundered at 80ºC, with bed linens further ironed at 120ºC by one of New Zealand's leading laundry experts, leaving them crisp, clean & superbly comfortable! 


Availability & Rates

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Minimum stay of 2 nights except for the Christmas~New Year peak period (6 nights ) & Easter (3 nights). Shorter stays may be accepted by request.


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Booking Conditions & Notes

No party or venue use. No smoking inside. No pets. General Terms & Conditions apply.

Hazards for children - The spa pool, shallow pond area at the entry and the proximity to the sea present hazards for small children and adequate supervision will be required at all times. Please enquire before booking if you have children under the age of 14. 

Neighbouring cottage - Please note that neighbouring cottage may be separately tenanted or holiday-let during your stay. This cottage shares the driveway with Camelot Island Retreat.

Security camera - For the general security of the property & guests, a security camera surveils the gate and entry exterior.


Check-in & Check-out

Check-in is possible anytime after 3pm or from 1pm where the option of early check-in has been purchased. 

Early check-in (1pm/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 unless ‘Late check-out’ has been purchased.

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.

  • Free WiFi
  • Aircon
  • Disabled Access
  • Walk to Beach
  • Sea Views
  • BBQ (gas)
  • Spa Pool
  • Apple TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron & Ironing board
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Beach access
  • Boat parking
  • Coffee plunger
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Garden area
  • Heated towel rails
  • Heat pump
  • Wood-burner with wood supply
  • Kayaks
  • Linens & towels
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking
  • Pantry basics
  • Sanitary basics
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Washing machine
  • All day sun
  • Housekeeping upon departure
  • Tea, coffee, sugar
  • Absolute waterfront
  • Sauna
  • Walk to Golf
  • Smart TV/Internet TV
  • Golf Clubs
  • 2+ Bathrooms
  • Bluetooth Music
  • Bikes OK
  • Carbon-monoxide detector
  • Close to Great Taste Cycle Trail

Camelot Island Retreat is located in a private community on beautiful Best Island close to Green Acres Golf Course, the regions wineries, Richmond town centre, Mapua & the Great Taste Cycle Trails.

Travelling times: Nelson 25min, Richmond 10min, Mapua 20min.

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  • Local Wineries
  • Nelson Provincial Museum
  • Nelson Saturday Market (Montgomery Square, Nelson CBD)
  • Nelson Classic Car Museum
  • Mount Arthur / Flora Saddle
  • McCashins Brewery & Cafe
  • Kahurangi National Park
  • Nelson Lakes National Park
  • Codgers Mountain Bike Park
  • Golden Bay (day-trip)
  • Kaiteriteri Beach
  • Mapua Wharf
  • Great place to stay, off the beaten track, beachfront access that is tidal. Beautiful and peaceful! A e some place for a good break

    Hester G. - Mar, 2024

  • Beautiful Home! Thank you for letting us enjoy it

    Kenn B. - Mar, 2024

  • Thank you for a lovely trip. Had an amazing stay again. Thank you. Glen & Jackie We love the house amd the dogs! Our grandad spent the whole trip looking for planes which gave our nana enough time to relax by the ocean. Thank you for the amazing memories xxx We will be back next year if we are all alive - grandad

    Glen & Jackie C. - Feb, 2024

  • What a fabulous home! Thank you for sharing this lovely piece of NZ. We will treasure our experience here. R,B,I,R Ann Arbor Wellington

    Richard P. - Feb, 2024

  • Absolutely gorgeous setting. Relaxed Mediterranean holiday feel - perfect for family holidays or get togethers. Well equipped, interestingly furnished and perfectly located for a relaxing getaway. My whole family absolutely loved it and the once in decades international get together we held there. Thanks so much for sharing your home.

    Alan F. - Feb, 2024

  • Het huis is prachtig. Het uitzicht en de ruimte om het huis heen is geweldig. (The house is beautiful. The view and the space around the house is great.)

    Astrid K. - Feb, 2024

  • Great spot, lots of space, good walks, helpful custodian, clean and tidy.

    Fraser C. - Jan, 2024

  • Fabulous stay, felt like luxury resort! The location is superb. I didn't comment on the hosts as we didn't meet them. The only glitch we had was initially the pin pad key code didn't work, but we were able to resolve the matter pretty quickly. The house is awesome for many types of groups. We had multigenerational group. Really comfy beds, awesome furnishings, spa is great! Highly recommend.

    Louise E. - Jan, 2024

  • This is a magic spot!

    The Donald Gilrs - Dec, 2023

  • Thank you for a great house and Christmas

    The Lysnes - Dec, 2023

  • We loved staying here for my wife's 40th birthday getaway. Kids loved spending time in the spa and even managed to get out on the kayaks. Despite the weather we had a wonderful time. House was very clean and tidy. Thanks

    Matt R. - Dec, 2023

  • Great place to stay. Thanks for everything!

    Travelling Golfers - Nov, 2023

  • Great house, great location. Loved the spa pool

    Dave F. - Nov, 2023

  • Such a nice place, well equiped, amazing gardens for privacy, amazing outdoor area. All that is needed for a relaxing weekend or holiday

    Jess K. - Nov, 2023

  • Hi Mara We were a party of 6 adults and 1 child who really enjoyed staying at Camelot Island Retreat. It suited our needs extremely well and was a great location. The hosts were welcoming and very helpful. We found the property to be clean and well maintained. I have no hesitation in recommending this property to other guests.

    Rosemary - Oct, 2023

  • Thanks for leaving wonderful home for us to explore the Abel Tasman Area.

    Pinto Family - Oct, 2023

  • Thank you for having a wonderful home for us to explore the Abel Tasman area.

    Pinto Family - Sep, 2023

  • We had a great three nights here. It's just beautiful and we loved the hottub. The beds are very comfortable. Everything was clean. There's lots of space to spread out. Eating our breakfast outside was delightful. We weren't able to kayak because of the low water. We had some kitchen ants at first but they quickly took care of the problem. We also asked for a warmer hottub and that was taken care of the next day. Thanks so much for a wonderful visit to the Abel Tasman area!

    Tammy - Sep, 2023

  • A wonderful stay. Thank you.

    Mark W. - Aug, 2023

  • I love this house. The beds were comfortable.

    Unita - Jul, 2023

  • Thank you for the lovely stay. The house was nice and location was even better. The house was clean and tidy.

    Guyton Family - Jul, 2023

  • Lovely stay. Nothing left wanting. Well done owners.

    The Moody's Picton - Jul, 2023

  • Thank you for the unforgettable days spent in your wonderful Camelot Retreat. The house is furnished with mild love, cosy and comfortable. The collected art objects you find everywhere brought with admiration and joy. You find everything you need and the best of it is the stunning view from the beautiful garden and seaside. Your Royal Highnesses Dope for more perfect days in parasdise (Best Island, Richmond, Nelson)

    Moni and Franz - Jul, 2023

  • Thank you for a lovely stay. The home is spacious and well equipped. Beautiful setting and great location to explore Nelson.

    Marianne, Hemming, Julie, Richard and Imogen - Jul, 2023

  • Very nice and relaxing.

    David H. - Jul, 2023

  • Thank you for having us! We had such a lovely stay. Such a serene spot with amazing views. it was so nice to be away from town to relax but also close enough to pop in for a meal and shopping. Loved the house, very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed and more. We will be back for sure! Thank you!

    Nerrisa B. - Mar, 2023

  • Great location and outside area, enjoyed using the spa and being outside, very private and close enough to wineries, golf courses etc

    Chris Y. - Mar, 2023

  • Dear All Many thanks for your email. We loved staying at your Camelot Retreat. The house was very well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Beds were very comfortable and the accommodation was superb. It was great to have the use of the Spa. Unfortunately the weather did not allow us to make use of the cayaks, but you can’t control everything! It was lovely staying in what felt like a family home! The only thing we feel we should point out was when our daughter and family arrived there were 4 dogs in the garden and for a 3 year old this was a bit frightening as they didn’t know how friendly they were. Perhaps a mention in the pre arrival information would be helpful. All in all we would certainly rebook if we came to Nelson again. With kind regards

    Julie & Richard S. - Feb, 2023

    Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your time here - hearing this is superb for us! Those dogs are from neighbouring properties, but have right of passage around the neighbourhood and they are not usually here... particularly along the waterfront which is Queens Chain. We hope you were all able to befriend them during your time here. Best regards,
    Holiday Nelson
  • This is a fantastic property. We stayed for 7 nights as a group of 6 and had plenty of space and it had everything we needed - kitchen was very well equiped. It was great to be somewhere so peaceful and right on the water, but also only a short drive to Richmond for supplies, as well as Mapua, Kaiteretere, and Abel Tasman. We will definitely be back :-)

    Glenn C - Jan, 2023

  • We had a fantastic holiday. The spot is beautiful, quiet, and private but still close enough to Nelson that we could head out for the day to do something or go shopping - if we could tear ourselves away! The house was lovely and perfectly laid out for our family of 4. I loved the kitchen and could stand at the sink all day just staring at the view.

    Anita E. - Jan, 2023

  • Great house and a great location. We enjoyed our stay here

    Cameron K. - Dec, 2022

  • Great place to stay. Thanks guys

    Harry J. - Dec, 2022

  • A great house for a big family or group of friends! Spacious, clean, everything we needed and gorgeous views and spaces to chill out. We had a fantastic weekend, thank you!

    Rachel R. - Nov, 2022

  • Peaceful Great place to relax and enjoy peaceful surroundings

    Carol B. - Oct, 2022

  • Hi there, Thanks for hosting us over the weekend. We had a wonderful time and the house was fantastic. It had everything we needed and was great for our little family holiday. We also enjoyed the many visiting dogs (especially the toddler). We’d love to come back during sunnier months and make the most of the fantastic location. We’ll be sure to book direct next time :)

    Lucy K. - Aug, 2022

  • Fantastic stay on Best Island We had an enjoyable family weekend and the house was clean and provided everything we needed. It was within close driving proximity to shops and attractions, and provided us with a relaxing place to holiday. Our toddler also enjoyed visits from the friendly neighbourhood dogs. The showers were a bit hit or miss, but that was minor and didn't impact our stay. We'd love to come back in Summer and take full advantage of the house and location.

    Lucy K. - Aug, 2022

  • "Playcentre Aotearoa Programme Review Hui" What a stunning place to come together as a team of seven to begin our hui around our PC Programme review. Quite, Beautiful Views, Lovely weather and amazing Korero.

    Playcentre facilitators - May, 2022

  • Fantastic experience. Beautiful views & perfect pictures. Children are so..... enjoyed the kayaks and spa. Definitely will come back next time. Thank you letting us come. Happy Easter!

    Nina M. - Apr, 2022

  • A BEAUTIFUL SPOT HERE + WE HAD A FANTASTIC TIME!! THANK YOU!! -THE FRASERS + WELSHS

    Fraser and Welsh Family - Mar, 2022

  • We have had a luxurious and relaxing stay at Best Island. Many kayaks voyages, lazy afternoons and saunas/spa's we had. The decor is great also. Thanks again for a beautiful home to spend a holiday in. -G, T, S, L :-)

    G. T. S. L. - Feb, 2022

  • Wonderful home for a peaceful, very comfortable holiday. Excellent amenities, spotlessly clean. Fantastic outdoor and indoor living/dining options. The views and location are so private and serene. The birdlife is fabulous. We really enjoyed the spa, sauna and kayaks. Fantastic to have these on site. Highly recommended. Am already thinking of a return visit.

    Georgina M. - Feb, 2022

  • A lovely secluded spot right in the water, very peaceful with plenty to do on the water when the tide is in. House was clean and well equiped with everything you need for a great stay. We had a lovely stay, what a beautiful spot. Kitchen could do with another set of tongs for serving, apart from that very well equiped.

    Nicole E. - Feb, 2022

  • Hi, thank you so much for this house to stay in. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks! :-)

    Isla S. - Feb, 2022

  • Very relaxing Absolutely loved our stay. Such a great location for kids - very safe place for them to play.

    Anna S. - Feb, 2022

  • What a beautiful piece of paradise! Thank you for sharing it! We think the house is mare aptly named "Sandcastle House" because of its fab. shape. Ng Family

    Ng Family - Feb, 2022

  • Wow what an amazing place. The location is to die for and the scenery amazing. Holiday Nelson have provided a wonderful escape with beach views surrounded by native birds and an exotic décor that makes you feel like you are thousands of miles away. Highly recommended for your next getaway.

    Lara and James B. - Oct, 2021

  • Awesome spot! Great place, everything we needed. Would stay again.

    Brendan H. - May, 2021

  • Good Morning, Our staff are very happy staying at Camelot Island Retreat. Retreat is the right word after a day on the tools!! Thank you to the team at Holiday Nelson for making booking accommodation so easy. Keep up the great work. Kind Regards Alison

    Alison C. - Apr, 2021

  • Wonderful view. Kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need. Spacious house for many people to not feel in each others space.

    Jennifer M. - Feb, 2021

  • Great place to stay. Home was really clean and tidy and really well set up for a holiday. Location is great and there is plenty to do on the island if you just want to stay local. Really short drive to a whole bunch of local attractions from beaches to wineries, and an awesome boutique supermarket just up the road.

    Ben P. - Jan, 2021

  • Great base for exploring Nelson and further afield. A lovely homely feel with lots of space for our family of 6. Great to have the kayaks, spa and sauna to use. Fabulous views, a lovely clean and tidy property. Would highly recommend. Thanks for an awesome stay. We all had a truely memorable time. The children loved staying in a ‘castle’. Such a homely space with beautiful views. Would recommend

    Sarah R. - Jan, 2021

  • We have so enjoyed our stay on Best Island and at Camelot, with all of its quirkiness it suited us quite well. We also wanted to thank you for the work you have done on our behalf to get us in there in the first place, being so flexible during our stay and also for giving us the option to move back in after the silly season.

    C England - Dec, 2019

  • Thanks guys, we had a lovely stay. Couldn’t fault the place to be honest. We didn’t use the spa or sauna, simply because the weather was too perfect and warm too but we used the kayaks and had a BBQ one night, which were a great perk to the property.

    Michelle Revell - Feb, 2019

  • A lovely retreat where you can leave the cares of the world behind. Very relaxing.

    Carol Smith - Jan, 2019

  • Hi, Thanks for the email. We had a fantastic time in Nelson and really enjoyed the house. The property was excellent and worked really well for us. The spa was a great extra feature. My only feedback was that we had a bit of trouble digging through the woodpile to find dry firewood. Apart from that, it was great. Thanks for your help. Cheers, Raj

    Rajesh N - May, 2016

  • Thank you Jarrod and Peta-Jane for the opportunity to have a brilliant weekend “away” with a group of dear friends. AS busy working women it was a real treat to leave home for a couple of nights and stay in such a clean and attractive house(s) in such a perfect location. Walking on the beach, shopping in Richmond, dinner in at the house and a sauna before bed and sleeping well. Therapeutic as well as clean, nice and everything we needed. Many many thanks. Great location and great service. This is the second time this group of women have rented a house through Jarrod and Peta-Jane and both times the service and interaction has been straightforward and effective. We will certainly use this service again. Thank you.

    Alli Gardener and 6 others. - Oct, 2015

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