Karaka Cottage

1 Bedroom (+ sunroom)

Karaka is the largest of the three cottages, a spacious one-bedroom cottage with spectacular views of the inlet, mountains, orchards and vineyards.
The sunroom can be made up as a second sleeping space on request. Two divans convert to either a queen size bed or twin singles.
The kitchen is well equipped for holiday cooking, stocked with herbs, spices and oils, ready for the excellent fresh produce the Nelson Tasman region is known for.
Outside there is a sunny verandah, decks overlooking the inlet, a weber barbecue, and a private outdoor bath for soaking under open skies.

Cozy living room with wooden walls and floors, a sofa with yellow cushions, a patterned rug, a dining table with chairs, and a view of water through large windows and a glass door.

The living area of Karaka Cottage at the Apple Pickers' Cottages, with the french doors opening onto the large deck looking towards Mapua Village. A vintage 50's lounge chair with orange stripes is perched outside, overlooking the lush garden and sti

Guest deck overlooking lake and mountains — Mapua accommodation

Vintage glass folding doors open out onto the dining area of Karaka Cottage which features a set of scandi-style mid century wooden chairs and table. A bowl of fruit is set on the table and through the window you can see the Richmond ranges bathed in

Karaka Cottage's well equipped kitchen area which features a stainless steel bench, and stylish, modern timber cabinets. The kitchen also includes an oven, fridge and microwave.

View of a calm tidal inlet with mountains in the distance, seen through large windows from a cozy interior room with wicker chair and partially open door leading outside to a grassy area with trees.

An outdoor bath is being run in a peaceful garden area behind Karaka Cottage at the Apple Pickers' Cottages. The bath has a beautiful rustic wooden encasing, and looks out across the garden towards Mapua village across the sea inlet. It is golden hou

the Sunroom of Karaka Cottage with a sleek corner couch with red, yellow and grey cushions. The original timber panelling of this Apple Pickers' cottage has been retained, and is complimented by the mid-century coffee table in the middle of the room.

The sunroom made up as second bedroom with king size bed.

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Black cabin with deck and mountain views — Mapua accommodation at sunset

Bathroom with a view of an outdoor bath and landscape through a glass door, with green tiles around the sink, neatly rolled towels on a wooden table, and a shower area with a red shower curtain.

Peaceful lakeside at sunset — Tasman scenery near Mapua accommodation

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Bush track under blue sky — local walking trail near Mapua

Riverside greenery and distant water — nature near Mapua accommodation

A scenic landscape featuring a large body of water, mountain range in the background, and marshy grasslands in the foreground during sunrise or sunset.

Calm lakeside with mountain views — short drive from Mapua accommodation

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Silhouette of trees near a calm tidal inlet at sunset with a colorful sky and mountains in the background.

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Local breakfast hamper for guests staying in Mapua accommodation

The breakfast box

As an optional extra, we offer a breakfast box, filled with homemade granola, fresh eggs from our hens, seasonal fruit and preserves from our orchard and other delicious local produce. Please enquire with us via email if you would like to add this to your booking. Enough for 2 people for 3 mornings. $120.