Whare-iti / Little house

Really sweet accomodation, clean and comfortable. Good location for exploring the cycle tracks

Hosts were welcoming, friendly and very helpful.

Not a thing.

Love how private it was. Loved the little outdoor area for sitting and chatting. Listening to birds etc. Bed was amazingly comfortable. Close to town. Less than 10 min walk to the High Street.

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easy to find, nice location. Clean and functional

We loved our stay! We felt right at home. The house is super clean and well equipped, if you can do without a cooker. Stu was very lovely and friendly. We would have liked to stay longer but had to move on because of our plans. We would definitely come back and can recommend the house without reservation!

Loved the property and the amenities! Elise and Stu were amazing hosts and we were even lucky enough to spend the evening with their gorgeous cat, Bibs! We have two cats at home so this special touch made it very homely. Elise and Stu also provided a welcome guide that included the best local restaurants and cafes and were able to give us great suggestions for kayak tours in the area.

Nothing, it was grand!

This place has been lovingly furnished and is comfortable. The bed and bedding make it cozy. Kitchenette is well stocked. Bathroom too!

This is a very tight fit. There is an outdoor seating area which is not covered, when it rains, there are no real sitting options inside (two folding chairs but no table)

Comfortable with tasteful furnishings. Everything you need for a get away. Great location. Wonderful hospitality from the proprietor.

Cute and private

We enjoyed the terrace and the fresh fruits !

It was really small but ok.

The room was tidy, clean, and well-equipped. The host was helpful and communicative. The outside area was nice. Location good.

The clue was in the title, “Little House.” It was smaller than I anticipated, and photos of the sleeping area were not shown. It was a bit too small for my liking.

Breakfast was a great bonus, the owners were very nice and helpful regarding this.

The space was very small, you had to climb over suitcases to get from bed to bathroom. When flushing toilet the water came up through the shower. There was not much room to do anything while inside the little house.

Good location, the room was clean and cosy. Very good breakfast! The host was nice and accommodating :)

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 offering seating and eating outside. Unfortunately we took the (torrential) rain from Wellington to Motueka which meant we couldn't make use of the delightful outdoor setting. The little kitten cat sheltered indoors with us and was very friendly. Cosy and within convenient walking distance from restaurants and shops. The hosts even turned on heating in advance of our arrival which was appreciated.

The weather! We would have loved to have eaten our breakfast outside on the charming private deck. There is no ability to eat comfortably inside if the weather is inclement. Unless you like breakfast in bed!!

Great breakfast nice selection fruit yogurt cheese jam bread cereals juice.

Nothing we did not like.

Comfortable bed, very good quality breakfast, caring/helpful host, clean, great amenities for a small house, environmentally friendly

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.

Great host and well catered for my gluten free breakfast. The sound of the native bids was great.

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.

Loved the little house with great private patio. But if it rains it is not big enough. You do not even get a chair to sit on to have your breakfast. We brought a patio chair in, and I sat on the luggage table. The owners are lovely and the breakfast was excellent.

The bed was lumpy and hard, if you can have that both at once, so we did not sleep well. I do not know how the other people found it so comfortable. It was too firm with the wrong cushion topper. The bedding was lovely. Very small room without room to dine, but I did not realize that when I booked. There is no sink in the kitchenette, but the best fridge/freezer we have had in 10 properties we have stayed at. Worst bed and kitchenette and best fridge and outdoor patio set up.

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 to Abel Tasman.

Tony, and the kittens Tikka and Bella😊 Little house very well equipped and cozy. The little porch as living room.

Nothing. Everything was good. Maybe a can of fly spray as flies like little house too.

Super cozy and comfy - had all the necessities and more! They were kind enough to accommodate my vegan needs for breakfast. Stu was welcoming and friendly. He even mailed me the headphones I accidentally left there! Would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Accommodation was excellent. Owners are very kind and helpful. I would highly recommend the property.

No concerns at all.

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 chocolates which was a nice touch. The 'little house' is just a perfect place to stay. Many thanks Elise.

The little house was absolutely perfect and the hosts are such a lovely people! We stayed 4 nights and absolutely loved it.

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As above, nice personal touches

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The property was really well equipped and the bed was so comfortable! Elise is a wonderful welcoming host, and the breakfast selection was amazing and such good quality. The location is great with easy access to hikes and a short drive to the Abel Tasman.

It was perfect!

Quite lovely little accommodation, spotlessly clean, small and compact adequate for a short stay. Lovely hosts, supplied a fabulously gourmet breakfast selection.

No TV, but on reflection who needs a TV in such surroundings.

Breakfast in the room was amazing!

Nice room with everything I needed. Great host and a wonderful breakfast delivered

Leaving

Cozy and quiet

The hosts were friendly and so welcoming. The accommodation was warm and comfortable, and included lots of extra touches like candles. Breakfast brought the night before on a tray, was fantastic. Thank you so much Stu and Elise! Location is excellent.

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little house was beautifully built of timber in traditional style and breakfast was best yet in NZ. only negative room is small

room small

Lovely quiet place in the back of the section. Felt private. Close to shops (10 min walk) but everything we needed was there anyway including a delicious breakfast. Bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in.

The room was super cosy and perfect for our one night stay but might feel a bit small for a longer time.

The food supplied for breakfast was top rate. I have special dietary requirements and Elise saw to these without making it feel like a problem. All of the products provided were high quality.

Nice secluded wee area. Comfy unit.

Maybe a radio and TV could be added but a lovely we unit. Parking could be better but hostess very amenable.

Elise is the most welcoming and considerate host I have never met. Everything in the bungalow is thought to anticipate our needs being travellers on the road, her breakfast showed how much she cared to host us and how thoughtful she was. We had the best couple of nights over our entire trips for weeks and I think Elise was born to be a host! Anyone coming to visit the Abel Tasman National Park and the area should stay at the Whare-iti little paradise house. Thank you Elise from the bottom of our heart ❤️

That we had to leave after 2 nights only...

Absolutely the cutest wee house in Motueka, The hosts couldn’t do enough for me. I highly recommend it to single travellers.

Nothing!