A stay worth
the detour.
El Grouso. Adults-only courtyard rooms
in Renwick, Marlborough.
Put your bags down.
Let the day open up.
Good company. Colourful corners. Wine country just outside.
Annie and Al’s adults-only stay brings two queen bedrooms and a courtyard full of character to Rapaura Road. A place to slow down between the things you came to do.
Meet your hostsFind your
favourite room.
Two queen bedrooms. Two different personalities.
The same warm welcome.
The green room
Warm timber. Rich greens. Your own little pause.
The blue room
Golden details. Beautiful blues. A little flourish.
Both bedrooms use separate shared shower and toilet/vanity facilities, reached outside through the courtyard. Up to four guests in total.
See the arrangement
Make time for Marlborough.The best plans
leave a little room.
What sounds like your kind of day?
Pick a mood. Make a little plan.
Start with a cellar door on Rapaura Road. Leave room for lunch, and let someone else do the driving.
Explore wine & foodSome places
stay with you.
The patterns. The light. The little unexpected details. Take a closer look at El Grouso.
Open the photographs
Know before
you go.
What is the bathroom arrangement?
The shower and the toilet/vanity are in separate shared facilities off the courtyard. You step outside your bedroom and cross the courtyard to reach them. The bedrooms do not have ensuite bathrooms.
Can we book both bedrooms?
There are two queen bedrooms, accommodating up to four guests in total. If you would like both rooms, or are travelling as two people who need separate bedrooms, confirm your room arrangement and the correct reservation with Annie and Al through Airbnb before booking.
Is El Grouso adults-only?
Yes. El Grouso is an adults-only stay. Please check the current Airbnb listing and speak with the hosts about any suitability questions before reserving. Guest pets and parties are not permitted.
A warm hello
from Annie & Al.
Travellers, riders, and the people behind El Grouso. A love of exploring takes Annie and Al a long way from home. Back in Renwick, they welcome you to their colourful corner of Marlborough.
Come for a getaway together, a few days among the vines, or a stop on your South Island ride.
Meet your hostsA little word
from our guests.
“Annie and Al are wonderful hosts.”
“The courtyard is peaceful”
“Beautiful rooms and very generous with her recommendations and time.”
“What a great spot”
Short excerpts from public reviews. Ratings and review counts checked 11 September 2026; they may have changed. Each platform is shown separately.
Your next good stop.
Make a little room for Marlborough.
Annie and Al will take it from here.