Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
16 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
John
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Apartment
Ai's Rural Retreat 2
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Deck or patio
- Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Motueka, Tasman
- Skydive Abel TasmanPlace, Skydive Abel Tasman4 min drive
- SimPit TechnologiesPlace, SimPit Technologies6 min drive
- Motueka District MuseumPlace, Motueka District Museum8 min drive
- Nelson (NSN)Airport, Nelson (NSN)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Ai's Rural Retreat 2
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.
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.
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About the area
Motueka
Motueka is home to this apartment. Kahurangi National Park and Kina Peninsula reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include SimPit Technologies and Abel Tasman Paddleboarding.
Motueka, Tasman
What's nearby
- Skydive Abel Tasman - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
- SimPit Technologies - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
- Motueka District Museum - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
- Kina Peninsula - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
- Kaiteriteri Beach - 19 min drive - 23.5 km
Getting around
- Nelson (NSN) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
- The Smoking Barrel - 9 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Toad Hall - 8 min drive
- Domino’s Pizza - 9 min drive
- KFC - 8 min drive
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Catherine H.
24 Apr 2025
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.
Catherine H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rudolf H.
1 Mar 2025
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.
Rudolf H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheena
1 May 2025
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.
Sheena
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Irma v.
8 Aug 2025
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.
Irma v.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicole G.
10 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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