Tucked away in peaceful Anakiwa in the stunning Marlborough Sounds, Queenies Crib is a cozy retreat just 30 minutes from Picton, 20 minutes from Havelock, and 50 minutes from Blenheim.
Surrounded by farmland in a quiet bay, the crib is part of the small, relaxed Anakiwa community, made up of homes and Kiwi Baches.
This warm, timber-lined hideaway is small but perfectly formed. Inside, you’ll find a comfortable dining and lounge area, a compact, well-equipped indoor kitchen, a bathroom with a hot shower and flushing toilet, and a mezzanine sleeping loft with ladder access.
Step outside to enjoy double outdoor baths—perfect for a soak under the stars. The views are stunning, and the peace and quiet are hard to beat.
Many native/endemic New Zealand species call the Anakiwa home, Tākapu/Gannets and Kōtuku ngutupapa/Royal Spoonbills, and if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of Hīra/Seals or Dolphins in the bay. Sitting outside on the deck, you may see many species of New Zealand bush birds, Kāhu/Swamp Harrier, Tui, Korimako/Bellbird, Pūkeko and the Pīwakawaka/Fantail.
The beach is just a 3-minute stroll away, and the Queen Charlotte Track is accessible within 5 minutes on foot.