Such a charming, quirky little house. Set back in the trees from the water, so didn't get any sun and very cold in the Winter. Would be just perfect in Summer though and kids would love the little nooks and crannies and outside bathroom tower. Had a fantastic time exploring the Abel Tasman from this base and Fee was very accommodating at such late notice. Thanks!

Wow, what a spectacular place to stay. Such a treat to be able to stay somewhere that is a part of NZ Architectural history. Stunning scenery all around. Great to have an 'unplugged' holiday - such a rare treat in this modern world. We are a family of five, including kids aged 7, 9 and 12. We enjoyed taking water taxis and tramping back to the bach. We loved the popup pizza cafe under the trees at the lodge. Heaps to do at the bach also - board games, pétanque, books, etc. Fiona was excellent to deal with and helped us with any queries. Zac and Sarah were very kind and welcoming too. Would highly recommend.

My partner and I stayed at The Boatshed for 5 nights. It is a superb location for experiencing the Abel Tasman as you are absolutely immersed in it. Having the Awaroa Lodge and the Pizzeria only a 10 minute walk away was fantastic as it gives you another dining option during your stay. The Boatshed is a modern slice of architecture tucked away from the beach which is just a minutes stroll away. The facilities are basic; there was no oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer which is what I expected from a bach holiday in a national park. The fridge is run off gas and is quite small which we did struggle with. There is another fridge available outside but I would imagine with maximum capacity (8 people are able to stay here) it would be a struggle catering for everyone whilst keeping essential items cold. There is a huge selection of cooking equipment available along with plenty of cups, plates, mugs and glasses. There was even a stock of oil, sauces and jams for us to use left from previous visitors. Washing facilities on offer are a bath, shower and two toilets split over two floors. What we didn't realise was that to access one of the bathrooms you have to venture outside the house using a walkway suspended above the ground on the first floor which is open and exposed to the elements. This was both fun and no so fun, especially since we had a lot of rain during our stay - it was quite an awakening to venture to the toilet at 3:00am when it was dark and pouring with rain, it would have been quite exhilarating if we weren't half asleep :) the downstairs shower room/wet room and toilet are also situated outside, this time going around the house and into the garden. It was a welcome relief after walking some of the Abel Tasman Track. There are two log burners for use both downstairs and upstairs. We only used the downstairs one to dry our wet weather gear but it made the house feel very cosy indeed. In fact, we both commented on how warm the place felt even before we used the fire. The beds were extremely comfortable and there were also mosquito nets provided. There are a selection of games for guests to use (we now love Sequence!) and plenty of books to read. There are comfortable arm chairs and beanbags for lazy afternoons. This all made for a very restful and relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle. We would recommend people stay at The Boatshed, it made for an unforgettable experience