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Ai's Rural Retreat

Apartment in Motueka with kitchen and patio

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Ai's Rural Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ai's Rural Retreat

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. A lovely spacious studio unit with a newly refurbished bathroom in a quiet and peaceful rural area with great views over Motueka and out to the sea. Only 7km's to Motueka township and 20km's to Kaiteriteri beach.

There is a full kitchen so you can cook your meals if you wish too. There is also a clothes washing machine in the bathroom so if you have been away from home for a while you can get your clothes all nice and clean again during your stay.

In addition to the guest suite there is a deck for your personal use which can be accessed by going round the front side of the property and along the footpath in front of the unit. There are chairs and a table for you to use while you enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and great views.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Towels (changed on request)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
Turn off heat pump/aircon unit.
Turn off the oven at the wall switch.
Turn off the washing machine at the wall switch.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Motueka, Tasman

What's nearby

  • Skydive Abel Tasman - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • SimPit Technologies - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Motueka District Museum - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Kina Peninsula - 14 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Tasman Golf Club - 16 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sprig + Fern Motueka - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Toad Hall - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Smoking Barrel - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ai's Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ai's Rural Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Ai's Rural Retreat located?

Situated in Motueka, this apartment building is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Skydive Abel Tasman and within 6 miles (10 km) of SimPit Technologies and Motueka District Museum. Kahurangi National Park and Tasman Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Ai's Rural Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean quite and beautiful part of nz! Host were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter Break

Great accomodation with everything we needed. Very friendly & helpful host who came to help straight away when we had an issue with the washing machine. Beautiful setting with abundant birdlife that could be heard singing in the trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet Studio with view

Ai's Rural Retreat is a lovely equipped studio with a good kitchen, the view is amazing. Very clean and quiet. We recommend it highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint location just 10 minutes from Moutueka high street

The host was prompt with replying messages, and we had a spacious, quiet self-contained unit despite being connected to the main house. The pictures depicted the condition accurately. Would recommend as a base to explore the Tasman region.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and Enjoy Breathtaking Views

Our one week stay at Ai's Rural Retreat was, despite the cold rainy weather, a pleasant experience. The accommodation is spacious ad nicely furnished. The elevated location provided, after the clouds disappeared, breathtaking views far across the landscape. The lovely owners, who live next door, were very private but very helpful if we needed something or had questions. A serene quiet place to relax while it is just a short drive to town. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025