Luxury waterfront accommodation in the heart of the Pelorus Sound, Marlborough, New Zealand. Let your self melt into a place of beauty and elegance. Manaroa is situated on the shores of Clova Bay in the deep Pelorus Sound, surrounded by lovely mature gardens and abundant wildlife. Bellbirds, tuis and wood pidgeons grace the trees and the ever-inquisitive weka is never far from sight. Wake each morning to uninterupted views across the bay in the newly constructed two-storey home, architecturally designed using native timber and neutral tones to blend with it's surroundings. With outdoor pursuits such as tramping, fishing, swimming and boating right at your doorstep, you'll be spoiled for choice with how to spend your days. Find the true meaning of peace at Manaroa.

The Marlborough Sounds is an idyllic wilderness with breathtaking bush views and a massive expanse of sheltered waterways. Staying at a Sounds Great holiday home is the ideal choice for families, groups and couples wanting to get away from it all and enjoy the beautiful scenery, safe boating and the natural surroundings of the magnificent Marlborough Sounds. The Sounds Great Holiday Homes are in the Pelorus, Kenepuru, Mahau and Queen Charlotte Sounds. Some of the homes can be reached only by boat access offering you the ultimate experience of sheltered coastal tranquillity in a bush setting amidst one of New Zealand's most unspoilt and scenic inland waterways. At Sounds Great Holiday Homes we offer a choice of economical, convenient and yet very comfortable homes to suit every one's ideal holiday. From the humble kiwi "bach" to a serviced "luxury" home, we can help you find the perfect holiday accommodation. Sounds Great Holiday Homes co-ordinator's Sally and Rob will organize your accommodation, arrange water taxi transfers and if you require, can arrange all your provisions to get your holiday off to a great start.