A spacious coastal holiday home in Penzance, Marlborough Sounds, NZ

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Experience Penzance

Whether you want to relax and soak up the views and sea air, or prefer activities of a nautical or outdoor nature, Lanza Retreat offers this and much more.

Lanza Retreat is located at the water's edge and has its own private jetty and two moorings. Established gardens ensure privacy from passers by and guests can take advantage of several prime positions to enjoy the views or a bit of quiet time.

Close-up of a green fern leaf on a weathered wooden surface with a wooden fence and some additional plants in the background.
About Penzance
Living room with hardwood floors, beige and floral sofas, wooden dining table with chairs, large sliding glass doors leading to patio, scenic greenery outside, and wood-beamed ceiling.

Spacious Living on the Coast

Our comfortable holiday home features plenty of large windows so that whichever room you’re in you can always enjoy a stunning backdrop.

The open plan living and dining area features large windows and doors that lead out to expansive covered wraparound decks. Inside you’ll find the living area set out with sofas and chairs ready to welcome you after a busy day fishing or exploring the shoreline and native bush.

The kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you need to self-cater during your stay.  All you need to bring is your own food and personal toiletries.

A cozy bedroom with wooden accents, a bed with pink and white bedspread and polka-dot pillows, two nightstands with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and an open door leading to another room with wooden floors.

For Families or Couples

As well as a queen-size bed, the main bedroom enjoys the luxury of an en-suite shower room.

The second bedroom features another queen size bed,  while the third room has two comfortable singles. A child’s day bed is located in the foyer area along with a reading/tv nook to enjoy the selection of paperbacks or chill watching a dvd.

The family bathroom is decorated in calming neutral tones, and features shower, WC, basin, and heated towel rail – because getting out of the shower and wrapping yourself in a warm and fluffy towel is a simple luxury that makes a lot of difference!

Our facilites

What to do at Lanza

  • A person stand on a paddleboard on a calm lake, holding a paddle, with mountains in the background under a bright, sunny sky.

    Paddle Boarding

    Take to the calm waters of Tennyson Inlet for a morning paddle

  • Kids preparing a kayak on a wooden dock by the lake surrounded by greenery and reeds, with trees in the background during daylight.

    Kayaking at Lanza

    Kayaks are available to launch from our private jetty.. Get exploring!

  • A wooden dock extends into calm, clear water near mountains. Leaves frame the foreground, and a boat is visible in the distance.

    Bring your Launch

    We have boat moorings available for those who wish to arrive by sea.

  • A wooden trail sign in a forested area indicating the Archer Track with directions and approximate times to viewpoints and bays.

    Hiking Lanza

    Situated near some of the best walking tracks in the region!

More activities

“We had a absolutely beautiful stay at Lanza last week, even though it was winter weather we were snug and warm with fireplace and furnishings. Great fishing out from Tennyson Inlet and lots of fun handling the kayak to our mooring. Couldn’t ask for anything more from an awesome holiday home ..”

Judy & Wayne

A scenic waterfront view of Penzance Bay with lush green bushes and trees, a grassy area with benches, a large blue lake, and mountains in the background under sunny sky in Tennyson Inlet Marlborough Sounds.
Private boat jetty on the water at Lanza Retreat holiday home in Penzance Bay