The Barn Cabins & Camping

New Zealand , Nelson
MARAHAU, 14 Harvey Road Rd 2
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Dawn

Clean cabin with nice ocean view. Great huge kitchen that guests can share which had plenty of refrigeration, stoves, sinks, counters and pots and pans for you to use to cook your meal. Fresh eggs available from their chickens. Next to Abel Tasman trail entrance and vast beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Malcolm

We loved staying here. Great location, a little funky but had everything we needed, nice vibe.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Natasha

AMAZING! The Castle was set up beautifully for our family and made us feel very welcome. Unexpected “above and beyond service” with treats, as well as hot water bottles and electric blankets to keep warm at night. Bathrooms, kitchen, and property were clean. There was a storm with pouring rain all night and the canvas tent felt safe, while also keeping everything dry. Would highly recommend staying in their canvas tent overlooking the ocean. It was stunning at sunrise.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Ethelind

Family Room we stayed at was clean, beds comfortable, shared facilities were good and the entire atmosphere was lovely. Great base camp for all things Abel Tasman

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Melissa

This was genuinely the best campsite I’ve ever visited. The cabins were really nice, and the site had a movie room, boardgames, a food truck, sun loungers, and outdoor games for guests.

It had everything needed for a few days stay and was right on the Abel Tasman coastal track.

Only downside was that they only offer 250mb of wifi for free, and the kitchen can quickly become overcrowded as it seems usual for big tour groups to pass through the site. Really enjoyed the stay though!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Mark

Large cabin, excellent kitchen, seating areas, bath. Outstanding views and quit. Separate from all the RV campers. One of the best in our three week New Zealand trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Lori

We glamped in the Domescape option and it was fantastic. Plush robes, hot water bottles & even a cheeseboard with utensils for the wine & cheese we brought with us. The shared bathrooms & showers were clean & well cared for. We got to see the sunrise from our bed or the cushy chairs in front of our dome.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Carolin

We stayed in the King suite and it was very comfortable and nice.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Gerry

Beautiful setting near the national park. Friendly staff with good coffee at the office. Comfortable beds and clean toilet/shower facilities, although shared and a short walk from the cabin.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Helen

We stayed four nights in one of the king cabins and had a fantastic stay. The cabin was better than some hotel rooms - had lovely furnishings, air con and the bathroom was superb. The site is also right on the doorstep of the national park. Would recommend to anyone wanting to spend a few nights in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Chelsey

Amenities, a movie room for the tired kids, amazing coffee and food in site. Loved the location!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Emma

Beautiful location. Loved the Christmas decs! Very nicely appointed.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

sayaka

Family cabin is specious&clean, nice to be surrounded by nature

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Dec 2025

yoon

The room was a bit small

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Karen

The Beach Bach was amazing! We stayed gor 2 nights in the gorgeous Beach Bach and enjoyed every second. The house is very private with a fantasic garden. We didn't use any of the patk facilities as we had everything we needed. The animals were an added bonus!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Jennifer

Our \"Nest\" tent was beautiful and clean with wonderful amenities like fresh towels, heater/fan, throw blankets and even, marshmellows! The weather didn't allow us to use the fire pit outside but that looked inviting. The location was amazing for hiking the Abel Tasman Track or enjoying a beer and wood-fired pizza at Park Cafe down the street. Community kitchen had all the supplies we needed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

JAMES

A new experience for us and maybe we could have been more prepared! This is camping++ and was perfect for this part of our trip. The Able Tasman is beautiful and needs to be experienced in its raw state

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Bernard

We stayed at the Beach Bach and it had the most amazing views! The cabin was spacious and very well designed- loved the log burner in the middle of the living area and the fire pit outside. Great kitchen too! Had a truly amazing stay and left with great memories of a beautiful place

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Hannah

Cute little place

An awesome place to stay in a stunning location. The staff were super helpful too. Awesome that they are dog friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

ALISON

The staff are super friendly and helpful.
Beautiful location.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

A great base to stay if you're exploring the Abel Tasman. Really easy to book available excursions directly at reception which was great. Staff were super friendly and helpful. We had a standard qeen cabin which although small, was completely manageable for a couple of nights. Plenty of shared outside facilities which were well maintained by staff and looked after by other guests.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Jane

I actually tried to up-grade from \"the Nest\" - glamping to a cabin, but the staff said I should check it out as I might like it - I loved it.
It was so inviting, romantic, pretty fairy lights inside and out. Excellent bed. Everything needed for a campfire provided. So cozy. Amazing view of the Pacific and incredible night sky.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Alex

Everything you could need for trip to Abel Tasman. Great kitchen facilities and very comfortable cabins.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Alex

Nice campsite with comfortable cabins. Excellent kitchen facilities and friendly staff. Ideally located for the Abel Tasman track.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Peter

Simply super

It was wonderful stay. Everything that we hoped for. Super friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely come again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Bridget

We loved our stay here! Staff was so kind, room was cozy and clean, kitchen was great! Loved being so close to the Tasman national park hiking trails. Would stay here again!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2025

Callum

Dome tent was great, the amenities including firewood, marshmallows, hot water bottles and toiletries was a lovely touch.
Reception helpfully got me onto a water taxi last minute that was about to leave.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2025

YIN HING

the location is good for someone like to do hiking because it is right next to the entrance of Abel Tasman National Park coast trail. It brought back my memory when I was 17 years old jointing the Youth Hostel and camping with my friends.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Ehren

Wonderful place to stay with very friendly staff. Situated below the mountains with coastal views. So peaceful and serene!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Adam

Conscience of being right beside the Abel Tasman walk is great…

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Nathalie

Nice cabin. Bed very confortable. Fridge ans sink ine the room

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2025

Grant

The best place to stay before or after hitting the Abel Tasman great walk and they will store your car until you complete the walk.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2025

Brett

Amazing. We rented one of the cabins. They were clean and cozy. Such a beautiful location. Would love to come back over and over again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2025

Peter

Very pleasant and relaxing 1 night stay. Great access to start of Abel Tasman walk being right there.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2024

Jacinta

Great stay at an awesome spot. Having the restaurant next door basically was amazing too

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2024

Sue

Friendly, helpful staff. Small cabin but adequate for our one night stay. Small number of toilets and showers for the number of people staying on the property.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Christopher

We stayed in the domescape, it was about as nice of glamping as you can get. Nicer than a lot of hotel rooms 😂. Can't beat the location right by the start of the Abel Tasman trek. Everyone was incredibly friendly as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2024

Zach

Amazing glamping experience for our family of four with clean and comfortable “castle”, free WiFi, and nice touches. Shared bathrooms, showers, kitchen easy to use. Staff wasvl very helpful with activity coordination. We would love to come back!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2024

Troy

Great glamping experience

Great glamping experience. We stayed in one of their tents (The Castle) and it was very clean and comfortable. Beds were great. Can be a little warm in the summer. Facilities are very hostel like, but overall pretty clean and lots of space to relax. We wish we could have tried Scotty’s but it was closed both days we were there (Tues/Wed). Reasonable food options nearby, with one other restaurant within easy walking distance. Very easy access to Abel Tasman and they can arrange activities at the front office.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Laurel

Great location. House was very nice with a wonderful view.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

David

Amazing place

Amazing location, very comfort cabin. Log fire and outdoor hot tub were a great addition. Thoroughly recommend

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Clean and great launching pad for activities

CLean friendly and rural. But very accessible to trails and activities.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Suzanna

I thoroughly enjoyed my night in a double room with partial ocean view. My room and bed were very comfortable. I hiked to the beach before sunset. There was no food choices other than what you bring. They sell frozen pizza and a few basic other things for purchase while the office is open. They give you a small amount of Wi-Fi free. Otherwise you can purchase 10 GB for $5 which I did. Shared kitchen and bathrooms. Friendly roosters that you will meet quickly if you’re eating any food outside… Gorgeous sunrise over the ocean. I recommend staying here priced affordably for any budget.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Liz

Clean amenities and comfortable accommodation

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

Betty

Clean, quiet. Nice helpful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2024

Sharon

Amazing location

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2024

Darryn

Unfortunately we didn't quite realise just how small the cabin we booked was. I suppose this is not the facilities fault as they haven't falsely advertised it but it was seriously small. Once the sun went down if you weren't going out you were pretty much stuck laying on the bed as there's no room really to sit anywhere else.I think that they should maybe put on the website just how small they are so you know exactly what you're walking into

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2024

Kim

Loved out stay here!!

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2024

Megan

Location of rooms

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

Chad

Really loved the glamping tent, location, on-site coffee and food nearby. Tour I arranged through the camp was great. Washrooms could have been cleaner.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

Bob

It’s a nice casual place to stay. More backpackers style but friendly and easy. We loved that they left out surplus garden produce like tomatoes, apples and peppers. The cafe next door is great for a good meal and a drink

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2024

stephen

Great location. So close to the abel tasman walk.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Great stay in the “comfort dome” - highly recommend!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Lindsey

Lovely tent ..great bed and all equipment. Insect screens did a great job. Nice outside seating area and view across towards the sea. Quiet are of the site. Really nice helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2024

Shannah

The dome was beautiful. It definitely felt very special. The showers and bathrooms are nice. It's the most convenient spot in Abel Tasman. The food options are limited. You can easily walk to Park Cafe, and there's a food truck. On Thursdays, Park Cafe has open mic night, and you can definitely hear the noise late into the night. I would stay here again and recommend to others!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2024

Sandra

Best view of ocean with cows in front. Felt like paradise.
Very friendly staff. Lots going on with lots of young people.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2024

Anna

Wonderful location to Abel Tasman and beautiful. Lodging in individual cabin clean and modern

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2024

Susan

Stunning drive over, beautiful location and apartment! Thank you

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2024

Angela

Ours was a quick one night stay but loved it. Location great, dining options a walk away as well as the beach. Will definitely stay long next time.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2024

Philippa

Great place to stay. Beautiful location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2024

Maureen

Loved the setting…..atmosphere and overall vibe and peacefulness

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Dec 2023

Jennifer

We have stayed at the property many times. The cleanliness and facilities have gone downhill. Bathrooms seem much dirtier than previously. Kitchen area showing signs of needing deep cleaning. Rubbish bins overflowing in kitchens and bathroom areas. Linens had bad odours. Staff slow at reception.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2023

Gordon

Lovely place stayed in the castle (tent) with two of my brothers. Everything onsite was spot on and the staff were very friendly

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2023

Tara

Unique property with lovely beach views

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2023

Niki

Liked the facilities, vibe and location

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2023

Yvette

Great set up for preparation to walk Abel Tasman track. Cabin adequate but tiny, so good to have large open shared kitchen area with space for packing, fridges, microwave, kettle, crockery etc.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2023

Joohwa

Highly recommend please stay in here

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2023

Haley

Hidden gem!

Such a hidden gem! The whole vibe was so fun, cozy stop for backpackers, family friendly, excellent updated accommodations and facilities, lots of fun things to do in your down time, and situated right at the start of Abel Tasman great walk track. The check in office is also a coffee shop and small general store that has everything you could need. 10/10 would recommend and absolutely stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2023

Cecil

Excellent property.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2023

Fabienne

Really nice place to stay...