Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Dillon Cottage, 3 South St, Nelson, Nelson, 7010

Christ Church Cathedral
‪4 min walk‬
Trafalgar Park
‪14 min walk‬
Nelson Hospital
‪3 min drive‬
Nelson (NSN)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Historic1860's cottage, restored and refurbished with a mixture of the past and the present. Located in Historic South Street, a vibrant community bound by the shared love of days gone by. Relax and immerse yourself in our history. www.historicsouthstreet.co.nz.
Verandah on street front, private sunny courtyard, full kitchen, open plan dining/lounge. Close to restaurants, markets, museum and galleries.
The base rate is for 2 people. Extra adults are charged at $50 per night and children at $25 per night. Please note that Bookabach don’t currently have the ability to automatically differentiate adult vs children pricing as hosts would prefer, but we can update this once the booking is in place. They are working on making discount available for children.

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Jeanette

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Pets by arrangement please.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Nelson

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Nelson City Centre, a neighbourhood in Nelson. South Pacific Distillery and Nelson Fun Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Queens Gardens and Founders Heritage Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nelson, Nelson

What's nearby

Christ Church Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Nelson Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Trafalgar Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Centre of New Zealand Monument - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Nelson (NSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬6 min walk
‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬8 min walk
‪Penguino Ice Cream Cafe - ‬6 min walk
‪Subway - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Cottage 3 minutes to city centre located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Flamedaisy Glass Design and Christ Church Cathedral. Nelson Provincial Museum and Fairfield Park are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

Apr 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dillon cottage

Gorgeous, perfectly equipped cottage with comfortable beds. Excellent location, walking distance to town Centre. Loved this place!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Mar 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

This was not only a wonderful place to stay but a wonderful location!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele B.

Apr 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We had an absolutely wonderful stay in Dillon Cottage. From our check in with the furry butler, to when we left, we thoroughly enjoyed the cottage.Everything we needed was there and Jeanette was a brilliant host.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Apr 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic little house and location

Dillon Cottage is one of the historic cottages in South St, Nelson. It has been meticulously maintained and updated with everything needed for a short stay. We loved the location - walking distance to town, and the parking permit was a bonus. The house was spotlessly clean and our bed was perfectly comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Feb 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nelson B&B

Very nice house in a great location. Easy check in and very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends catching up

So cosy and inviting with many lovely touches and thoughtful pantry items.Loved it al.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Feb 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fabulous little cottage close to historic town center

Such a charming cottage in a great location - easy to walk to old town, easy to park. Loved the history of the cottage and the book with the renovation photos!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

Mar 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sweet little street

If you enjoy historic homes then you need to stay here. The house was very comfortable and well appointed, the residents went out of their way to be helpful and there are three very nice kitties on the street who made our stay complete.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pritika S.

Dec 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in central location

Beautiful cottage in Nelson. Tidy and clean and 5 minutes walk to the Nelson town. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Feb 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfection

Beautiful location in South Street, a lovely quiet retreat and had everything going for it.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

Jan 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay in Nelson

We would recommend this property to anyone. Value for money was amazing and also being dog freidnly too made our stay even better having a great place for the whole family. Location was so superb too.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KERRY D.

Feb 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Attractive cottage with great facilities, extra clean, and great location, very close to the town centre. Wonderful history of the cottage and environment. Overall highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Feb 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful cottage in excellent location

We couldn't have asked for a more lovely place to stay. The cottage was charming, clean, well-equipped and very comfortable. Jeanette was super friendly and helpful and we enjoyed meeting her on our way out. I highly recommend this VRBO and Nelson as a wonderful place to visit. The location of this cottage is just a few blocks from the city centre. Rent it!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Jan 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So charming and homey

Dillon Cottage was the perfect spot for our home base while exploring the area. Spacious and cozy at the same time. Beautiful garden was so beautiful

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy N.

Dec 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Nelson

We absolutely loved staying here. The house was clean and comfortable. The garden is a lovely place to sit and have a coffee. We were really happy, thank you!!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Feb 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage near Hardy Street

I would give 6 stars if I could. Everything was perfect. Check in was very easy and it was always easy to reach the owner prior to check in. Super clean. Lots of space to relax after several days in small hotel rooms. such an easy walk to Hardy street with wonderful restaurants and shopping. Would definitely stay here again.rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viv W.

Nov 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent overall experience

This property was perfect for our pre Xmas family get together

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Feb 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, fantastic location!

We stayed in the property for the last 2 nights and it was great to stay in a property with so much history! When we arrived, there was a tour group walking down the street, which of course prompted us to read all about the early history of the area. The property is within walking distance to everything in Nelson. We parked our car and walked everywhere. The property was clean and had everything that you could ask for. If you’re in the area, you must stay here!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen S.

Jan 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two week holiday in Nelson

Redec villa, 2 bedroom, comfy beds, good hot water and washing machine. Kitchen well resourced. Enjoyed air conditioning on hot summer days - made sleeping easier.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isobella L.

Nov 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great street

very cute cottage close to the CBD

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Dec 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas getaway

This is a lovely wee house right in the centre of Nelson. It’s on a very quiet street. The owner was very accommodating and pleasant to deal with we had a great time and will certainly want to return. Can’t recommend it highly enough

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Dec 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cottage

Staying in the little cottage was such a unique historical experience. We were right in the centre of everything, and the home had everything you needed. Thank you again, Jeanette.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

joan l.

Oct 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely break

perfect place for weekend catch up.Great being able to walk to town . Thoroughly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Oct 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just lovely

Cottage was all we'd hoped for - we had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen K.

Feb 14, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Unique cottage with interesting history

Spacious, good location with friendly host and friend living in the street. Comfortable bed and bonus to have spare room for bags and clothes. Negative: Towels smelt stale, some of the pans needed washing before use. Kitchen cupboards needed a good clean

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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