Theo's Place - Ligar Bay

1092A Abel Tasman Drive, Ligar Bay, Takaka
10
Max Guests
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms

About this Holiday House

Room for extended family. Large garden, sea views. 5 mins drive to Pohara/Tata. Remember holidays by the beach with the whole family when you were a kid? Sun, sand, and heaps of room to run around outside? Theo’s place is a slice of nostalgic heaven. This holiday home has been in the same family for decades and its spaciousness and time-stood-still charm are enjoyed by both new and repeat guests, who return year after year with kids and grandkids in tow. All bedrooms (and one toilet) are upstairs. The open plan living downstairs allows your family to enjoy valuable leisure time together, with French doors opening onto the north-facing deck bringing the outside in. From the deck you have views over grassy fields to Ligar Bay - a great place for a barbie and a cold one. From here, you can watch the kids play, with plenty of room to kick a ball around, set up a volleyball net or play backyard cricket. Kayaks and a pool table in the games room will keep older ones happily occupied, too. A 10-acre property set back from the road, a flat stroll to the beach past pohutukawa, pukeko, pheasants, quail and more. You have plenty of parking for your cars or boat. (Note: we are on tank water here, so please use the public boat wash at Tarakohe). With mild Ligar Bay winters and a cosy wood fire, Theo’s is a great place to stay any time of year. Only 5 mins from Pohara’s cafes and dairy, Tata Beach, the golf course or fishing at Tarakohe Wharf. 15 mins from Takaka. 30 mins from Totaranui. A great base for further afield, too - Te Waikoropupu Springs, Wharariki and Farewell Spit are within easy reach. Kayaks - 1 single/1 double - are available on request at time of booking, along with 2 adult life vests (med and large) plus one child’s (medium), and 2 trolleys for transporting kayaks to the beach. Special conditions: Smoking outside only, thanks. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Dogs negotiable - please provide a contact phone number and we will call you to discuss. Refer below for our pet policy. Small children need supervising on the deck. Child gate available for bottom of internal stairs. NOTE: To keep things affordable, we do not charge a cleaning fee. Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house properly and do the dishes before you leave (as per checklist). Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillowcases). Duvets, pillows bathmats, hand towels and tea towels are provided. Cleaning products supplied. Alternative cleaning and linen options are listed below.
 
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Details and amenities

Amenity: Child friendly
Child friendly
Amenity: Pet: please enquire
Pet: please enquire
Amenity: Linen: please enquire
Linen: please enquire
Amenity: Smoking outside only
Smoking outside only
Amenity: No disabled access
No disabled access
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Kitchen
Amenity: Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Bath
Bath
Amenity: Extra Toilet
Extra Toilet
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Laundry Tub
Laundry Tub
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: CD player
CD player
Amenity: DVD
DVD
Amenity: Pool Table
Pool Table
Amenity: Stereo
Stereo
Internet
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage
Bedroom
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Kayak(s)
Kayak(s)
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
 
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Bed layout

1 Queen(s), 1 Double(s), 1 King single(s), 5 Single(s)

Special Amenities

Theo's place has been owned and loved by the same family for many decades. It has old school charm and a semi-rural outlook by the sea. Great location. Sea views. Large gardens, plenty of room for the kids to play. Pool table in the games room. Cosy wood fire for winter.

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

A great extended family base close to 5 beaches - Pohara, Ligar, Tata, Wainui, Totaranui. Fishing, boat ramp, golf, scenic walks, galleries nearby and perfect for exploring the whole Golden Bay region. 5 mins to Pohara Store. 15 mins to Takaka supermarket, shops and cafes.

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
9 total reviews

Sally
Oh my, Theo's Place is a dream house! It is spacious, immaculately-clean, well-maintained, comfortable and has just about anything you could possibly think of. The beautiful front deck is a wonderful place to sit and look across the huge lawn to the sea. We enjoyed watching a paradise duck couple with their baby. The log burner was efficient and kept us cosy on the cool evenings and mornings. My husband and I enjoyed browsing the bookshelf and reading old issues of magazines. We also played some pool. What a bonus to have a pool table! This house is a treasure. We would love to return with a larger group sometime (although just having it to ourselves was loads of fun too.) :-)
Response from Owner
We're so pleased you to enjoyed the magic of Theos Place Sally. Thanx for your positive review and for leaving Theos place so clean and tidy. Look forward to your next booking Nga Mihi Antoinette
Debbie
What a great weekend! Theo's house is clean, roomy, comfortable and we saw the aurora! There is plenty of room, various places to sit and read, or play one of the many games. The fire works well and there's plenty of dry wood. The bedrooms were clean and comfortable. The kitchen is well kitted out. The view is amazing with a large deck. Thanks for your timely responses to questions. I highly recommend Theo's place - for families, but also for a couple of friends getting away from it all :)
Response from Owner
Wow so pleased you got to see the Aurora and had a wonderful weekend. Thanks go or your positive feedback
Alistair Hazeldine
Quite simply an awesome place for a family holiday....with plenty of room and very accommodating. Just set back from the beach far enough so you don't have to worry about little kids and the traffic and yet less that 5-minutes drive to the Tata Beach boat ramp. Highly recommended. Alistair Hazeldine.
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Availability

February 2025
March 2025
April 2025
May 2025
Booked

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
1 Feb - 28 Feb $250 / Night for 6 guests$203 Nights
1 Mar - 30 Apr $200 / Night for 6 guests$203 Nights
1 May - 15 Oct $150 / Night for 4 guests$202 Nights
16 Oct - 18 Dec $200 / Night for 6 guests$202 Nights
19 Dec - 31 Jan $350 / Night for 6 guests$203 Nights
Rest of year$200 / Night for 6 guests$203 Nights
1 Feb - 28 Feb
$250 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 3 Nights
1 Mar - 30 Apr
$200 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 3 Nights
1 May - 15 Oct
$150 / Night for 4 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
16 Oct - 18 Dec
$200 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 2 Nights
19 Dec - 31 Jan
$350 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 3 Nights
Rest of year
$200 / Night for 6 guests
Extra guests: $20Min. stay: 3 Nights
 
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Please note:
Cleaning fees: We do not charge a cleaning fee so guests are expected to leave the house clean and tidy. Cleaning checklist & supplies are provided onsite. Alternatively, a cleaning service is available at a rate of $150.
Linen: Linen is available on request at a rate of $25 per person (this includes sheets, pillowcases and one bath towel per person).

Rubbish: Please remove rubbish from site and take to the local refuse station. Dump location and hours are listed on the notice board. Alternatively, purchase TDC rubbish bags from the local Fresh Choice if you are to be departing on a Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday (as the dump is closed these days) and leave outside the pool room ranch slider.

Dogs: By negotiation, please ask first - $20 per dog per stay (maximum 2).
It is a requirement that any dog staying at the premises must be registered with your local council.
You are responsible for your dog's behavior throughout your stay.
Please note the property is fenced but not gated.
Dogs are permitted to sleep downstairs or in the pool room but not on the furniture.
Please pick up and dispose of your dog's faeces.

Deposit Policy: A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking however if booking over 11 months in advance, a 25% deposit with payment in 4 installments will be offered. To confirm your booking the deposit is required within 48 hours of confirmation of availability.

Cancellation Policy: Up to 30 days prior to your arrival date a full refund will be given.
A 50% refund applies if less than 30 days notice of cancellation is given.
 
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