The School House Retreat – Historic Island with Scenic Views, Marlborough Sounds

Boat or water taxi only access to the island ensures your peace and privacy for those who wish to get away from it all. For your pleasure of arriving here, there will always be someone to meet and greet you as this is a working family farm, and the house will always be open to access on your arrival!

The School Cottage, which is the remodelled school, was where the whaler's children were educated. This special, cosy cottage is located on the grassy flats at Whekenui Bay, Tory Channel.

The cottage sleeps 6 comfortably, a maximum of 7 people. There is one set of double bunks and one set of single bunks. A fold down bed is also available. The cottage is open plan living style including kitchen with fridge/freezer, oven and hob and microwave oven. Separate shower and toilet facilities.

From the deck, you can look out to stunning views of the bay and a fresh water stream runs right beside the cottage. Guests have no trouble in unwinding quickly.

You can relax while listening to the rumble of the waves from our safe, white, sandy beach only a short walk away from the cottage.


Sleeps 6 - 7
1 x double bunk
1 x single bunk
1 x single fold down bed
Linen and towels are provided


Dinghy and mooring are included in Tariff. One nights payment confirms your booking. All prices include GST.

Restrictions | We would appreciate if smokers would smoke outside the house. Thank you for your consideration. No pets please. Please note that if you wish to leave the cleaning to us so you can just head out the door at the end of your stay, an additional $120 will be added to the tariff.
Special conditions:
Tarrif | School Cottage Minimum stay 2 nights
Summer Season (November - April inclusive)
$190.00 per night up to 6 people | $22 per night per extra person if additional camping is required
Off Season (May - October inclusive)
$145.00 per night for up to 6 people | $22 per night per extra person if additional camping is required
Off Season Special - Stay 6 nights and get a 7th night FREE.

Dinghy and mooring are included in Tariff. One nights payment confirms your booking. All prices inclu

Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$120.00 per stay); Linen (included);