Boasting a patio with garden views, a garden and a terrace, Whare-iti / Little house can be found in Motueka, close to Motueka Saltwater Baths and 47 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 48 km from Trafalgar Park. The guest house features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Nelson Airport is 45 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marion
    France France
    Good location, the room was clean and cosy. Very good breakfast! The host was nice and accommodating :)
  • Jenny
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast was left in the room. Good selection of fresh produce beautifully presented. The accommodation is quite small but there is a well appointed bathroom and if the weather is fine then a good sized deck stretches the tiny house further...
  • Pamela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great breakfast nice selection fruit yogurt cheese jam bread cereals juice.
  • Erin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable bed, very good quality breakfast, caring/helpful host, clean, great amenities for a small house, environmentally friendly
  • H
    Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Elise and Stu were very welcoming and happy to give us lots of requested information about the area. The breakfast was excellent quality and substantial.
  • Kevin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great host and well catered for my gluten free breakfast. The sound of the native bids was great.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was the perfect base to explore Abel Tasman national park and surrounding areas. It was a clean comfortable stay and had everything we needed! A lovely breakfast was provided.
  • Nicole
    Germany Germany
    Elise and Stu were super friendly hosts who gave us many tips. We loved the breakfast with fresh fruits from the market. Lovely place to stay, especially sitting outside listening to the birds in the trees and having dinner. Good place for trips...
  • Joachim
    Germany Germany
    Tony, and the kittens Tikka and Bella😊 Little house very well equipped and cozy. The little porch as living room.
  • Lesley
    Australia Australia
    Great place to stay if you are going into the Abel Tasman National Park. Elise is a very knowledgeable host and provides everything you need for a lovely stay. The breakfast we had was lovely and there was plenty to eat. She also left us...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Stu & Elise

9.8
9.8
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Stu & Elise
Our Whare has a great outdoor deck to enjoy breakfast or an evening drink on, a comfortable bed with nice linen, tea & coffee, toaster, fridge, microwave, hairdryer, bathtowels and beachtowels. Wifi, USB points and power points.
Stu and I are looking forward to hosting you in our cosy self-contained whare. We are both passionate about the outdoor opportunities in our area and happy to share ideas with you to make your stay enjoyable. Hope to see you soon.
At Whare iti you are a short walk from Motueka Village cafes, restaurants and Sunday market. Close to 3 national parks with Abel Tasman National Park only a 20 minute drive, cycle trails, mountain bike parks, boutique shopping, vineyards, craft beers, salt water baths, sky diving, kayaking, fishing and a choice of beautiful golden beaches and rivers. It's all here waiting for you.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Whare-iti / Little house
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Whare-iti / Little house takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Whare-iti / Little house

  • Whare-iti / Little house is 1,000 yards from the centre of Motueka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Whare-iti / Little house may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Whare-iti / Little house offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Check-in at Whare-iti / Little house is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Whare-iti / Little house include:

    • Bungalow
  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Whare-iti / Little house. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.