About the cottage
Let us introduce ourselves; we are Rob and Lorraine Smith and Rosie and Bruno Mars, our friendly labradoodles, and we warmly welcome you to Ruby Bay Sea View Cottage within the four acre grounds of our home.
As owner-hosts we have years of experience in hospitality having formerly owned Okuku Country Estate in North Canterbury. We've spent our professional lives in Sydney and travelled extensively before returning home to New Zealand. We love being able to share the Kiwi experience with our guests. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this "slice of paradise" with you, ensuring that you have a memorable stay at Ruby Bay.
Lorraine and Rob Smith - and Rosie and Bruno Mars
A year-round favourite with locals and visitors
The summer sun rises over Nelson to greet another day in what is officially the sunniest region in New Zealand. Our climate is great for vacationing year round and the area is equally beautiful in Winter when there is snow on the Richmond Ranges and Mount Arthur. Rainbow Ski Field is about an hour and half drive away and is popular with locals.
Set in a quiet corner of the garden
Ruby Bay Sea View Paradise
Gardens
Peacefully tucked away in its own garden setting - there are acres of both formal and informal gardens you are welcome to wander in. You are within the grounds of the main house but sequestered and screened by curtains of foliage.
Herb & Salad Garden
Feel free to pick your seasonal salad greens and herbs from the raised garden beds to go with your BBQ meal.
Bedroom
The bedroom with its king-size bed has a contemporary and comfortable seaside ambience - wake up in the morning to the songs of tuis and bellbirds.
Bathroom
Our freshly-decorated bathroom is large and well equipped with fluffy towels and robes and locally made toiletries including hand crafted soaps and divine shampoos.
Clifftop position
The Cottage's sunny clifftop setting overlooks Ruby Bay and across to Nelson. The cottage looks out to the Richmond Ranges across Ruby Bay. Rise early and head to the bench to watch the sun rise.
BBQ Area
The cottage has its own wisteria-draped, covered BBQ area plus extensive parking, all well separated from the main house for your privacy.
Living area
If you can tear yourselves away from the view there’s a large TV and WiFi plus we’ve provided books, magazines, board games or music.
Quiet spots…
Our mature clifftop gardens contain quiet corners for you to hide away in and contemplate life.
Pool
You are welcome to enjoy using the pool during your stay and the outdoor barbecue area is for guests’ use also - Nelson region’s excellent weather makes both an inviting prospect.
Kitchen
The modern kitchen has everything you need for your stay including an induction hob and washing machine. When you arrive, a ‘Welcome’ platter with local fare, a bottle of wine and fresh fruits will be prepared for you.
Living area
The living room, with two large and comfortable sofas, opens out into the garden and is open plan. All windows and doors have insect screens for your comfort.
… for contemplation
A shady bench is the perfect spot to sit with a book or just listen to the birds and doze off.
