The world's most romantic bath: Coastal cabin wows thousands

Is this the world’s most romantic bath? Why thousands of couples are flocking to this hidden coastal cabin to soak in an outdoor tub with unrivalled panoramic views

  • Rocky Point Hut on Pepin Island in New Zealand is one of the country’s most wishlisted Airbnb stays  
  • The remote hut sits at the end of a steep 90-minute walk and features a spectacular clifftop bathtub 
  • The cabin costs $173 a night and offers beautiful panoramic views over the Abel Tasman Sea 
  • The private island is a working sheep station wintering over 2,000 sheep and around 100 cattle

A tiny hut nestled in the bush has been named one of the world’s most wishlisted Airbnb stays – and it’s not hard to see why.

Rocky Point Hut on Pepin Island, a 20 minute drive from Nelson on New Zealand’s South Island, is a charming getaway with phenomenal views over Cable Bay. 

The main attraction of the $173-a-night cabin however is the solar-powered outdoor bath perched on the clifftop with beautiful panoramic views over the Abel Tasman Sea and distant mountains. 

Perfect for those looking for complete privacy and serenity, the home sits at the end of a 90 minute ‘medium-hard’ walk across the island; it’s not suitable for children as the hills are steep and lined with dangerous cliffs. 

A tiny hut nestled in the bush has been named one of the world’s most wishlisted Airbnb stays – and it’s not hard to see why

The main attraction of the $173-a-night cabin however is the hot solar-powered outdoor bath perched on the clifftop with beautiful panoramic views over the Abel Tasman Sea and distant mountains

Rocky Point Hut on Pepin Island, a 20 minute drive from Nelson on New Zealand’s South Island, is a charming getaway with phenomenal views over Cable Bay

Guests are also asked to self-cater or send the hosts a detailed grocery list ahead of time for $40.

They also offer a cheese assortment platter for $60, a light breakfast of muesli and milk for $10 per person and Nelson-made Aroha truffles. 

Travellers can also enjoy a farm tour package that includes a 4WD tour around the Island, a dog demonstration in mustering sheep, sheep shearing and morning tea. 

The hut is one of three unique properties on the island so guests are asked not to explore more of the island than what is highlighted on the provided cabin map.   

The privately owned Pepin Island is one of New Zealand’s most treasured hidden gems and is situated at the end of the naturally formed bolder bank that makes up Cable Bay.

The island is a working sheep station wintering over 2,000 sheep, and around 100 cattle. and is closed to travellers in September and October due to lambing season.  

At 1,316 ft from sea level, and an area of 1,280 acres, the rocky hills roll down through paddocks, hidden pebbled beaches and native bush. 


The privately owned Pepin Island is one of New Zealand’s most beautiful hidden gems and is situated at the end of the naturally formed bolder bank that makes up Cable Bay

The island is a working sheep station wintering over 2,000 sheep and around 100 cattle and is closed to travellers in September and October due to lambing season

Rocky Point requires a two-night minimum stay year round and it’s recommended couples have a decent level of fitness and bring plenty of warm clothing and appropriate footwear

Hundreds of rave reviews have flooded in on the quirky getaway, with many praising the picturesque landscape and solitude. 

‘Rocky Point Hut is the perfect place to spend a couple of days disconnecting from the world. The outdoor bath is such a unique touch and an amazing place to relax and watch the sunset over the ocean,’ one guest wrote.    

‘The hut is amazing and as the pictures suggest, the bath tub is something else, truly perfect and spectacular! Danielle kindly did a shop for us beforehand so everything we needed was already at the cabin. As the description says, it is a hike to the hut, not overly difficult but be prepared however it’s absolutely worth it,’ another added.

Rocky Point requires a two-night minimum stay year round and it’s recommended couples have a decent level of fitness, bring plenty of warm clothing and appropriate footwear. 

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