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Hapuku River Terrace a Eco Tiny House escape is located in Kaikoura and offers a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The holiday home features a hot tub and bicycle parking. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Beautiful location and exceptional property. Extremely comfortable with every need catered for

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9.8
Exceptional
125 reviews
Price from
US$145
per night

Delightful 1 bedroomed tiny house with sauna provides a sauna and free private parking, and is within 200 metres of Fox River Beach and 14 km of Punakaiki Scenic Attraction. The property features garden and inner courtyard views. The chalet is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Westport Airport is 47 km away. The house was really special. We enjoyed it very much. The owner are so lovely and the community around is great. We were immediately invited to their anniversary party.

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9
Superb
27 reviews
Price from
US$138
per night

Tranquility Tiny House by Tiny Away is located in Owaka. The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Dunedin Airport is 86 km away. Truly tranquil setting in nature, with hosts quietly and calmly meeting our every need and making us feel welcome. A huge rain+wind storm passed through in the night, and the tiny cabin was cozy and comfie.

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9.1
Superb
36 reviews
Price from
US$130
per night

Featuring a spa bath, A Stone's Throw From Town Tiny Home is set in Dunedin. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.4 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. The 2-bedroom guest house comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Popular points of interest near the guest house include The Octagon, Dunedin Railway Station and Dunedin Casino. Dunedin Airport is 27 km away. We had such a fabulous stay, thank you! There was everything we needed and we would recommend the accommodation to anyone. The bed was very comfortable and it was a bonus having a full kitchen!

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9
Superb
54 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Located in Kaiteriteri and only 500 metres from Kaiteriteri Beach, Kaiteriteri Tiny Home provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property was built in 2022 and features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Barbecue facilities are available at the holiday home, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Nelson Airport is 58 km away. Easy walk to the beach, private setting, fun way to try a tiny house - which was great!

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9.5
Exceptional
47 reviews
Price from
US$189
per night

Located in Oxford in the Canterbury region, Oxford Tiny House has a garden. The property features mountain and garden views. There is a children's playground and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Oxford, like skiing, cycling and hiking. Christchurch International Airport is 55 km away. This was such a friendly experience of tiny house living! We absolutely loved the family feel, meeting the chickens and other pets.

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9.7
Exceptional
39 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Cozy 1 安逸舒适小屋 is set in Christchurch, 6.7 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 7.1 km from Canterbury Museum. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and full-day security for guests. The kitchen is fitted with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster, as well as coffee machine and kettle. This farm stay is non-smoking and soundproof. Hagley Park is 7.6 km from the farm stay, while Christchurch Railway Station is 9.3 km from the property. Christchurch International Airport is 11 km away. The place is in a relatively remote area, but the room is very spacious, clean, and tidy. I had a very comfortable stay.

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8.3
Very good
10 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Cozy 2 安逸舒适小屋 is located in Christchurch, 6.7 km from Christchurch Art Gallery and 7.1 km from Canterbury Museum. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster and there is a shared bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. This guest house is non-smoking and soundproof. Hagley Park is 7.6 km from the guest house, while Christchurch Railway Station is 9.2 km away. Christchurch International Airport is 10 km from the property. The room was very warm, spacious, and comfortable. The host was super friendly and welcoming, which made the stay even better.

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8.5
Very good
63 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Comprising a garden and a terrace, Lakeside Tiny Home is a recently renovated accommodation in Cromwell located close to Central Otago District Council. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 38 km from Kawarau Suspension Bridge. This 1-bedroom holiday home will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a living room. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Wanaka Airport is 45 km away. I think it was good value for money and the place was private and cosy

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8.6
Fabulous
5 reviews
Price from
US$112
per night

Set in Owaka in the Otago region, Pekapeka Tiny House by Tiny Away features a patio. The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Dunedin Airport is 86 km away. The bed was comfortable, and it was peaceful, and opening the blinds made us feel close to nature.

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8.6
Fabulous
43 reviews
Price from
US$130
per night

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