10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
10 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Chris H.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Apartment
Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3430.6 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Atawhai, Nelson
- Place, Miyazu Japanese Gardens1 min drive
- Place, Miyazu Gardens1 min drive
- Place, Founders Heritage Park2 min drive
- Airport, Nelson (NSN)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Quiet self-contained 3 km from Nelson CBD
Mākoha is Maori for Tranquil; which perfectly describes this hidden oasis. It s self-contained and provides beautiful country views in a spacious one-bedroom apartment. Mākoha is located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac but is only 3km from the center of Nelson city. It s the perfect place to relax and have a bbq on the patio after a day out exploring everything the region has to offer.
The space:
Mākoha Place is a cute one bedroom apartment below our own home. It's private and has its own separate entrance. The apartment is warm and has great views of the surrounding farmyard hills. It has a kitchen (fridge/freezer, bench top elements, microwave, jug, toaster, etc) which opens to the lining room (tv, stereo, & sofa that can convert into a bed). There's a spacious bathroom and bedroom (with a queen-size bed). It is furnished with quality furniture and appliances so you will be very comfortable. It has a private patio with outdoor seating and BBQ and resident native birds. A port-a-cot can also be supplied.
Guest access:
You will have the apartment to yourself, as we will set it up for you.
Plenty of parking on a quiet residential cul-de-sac.
Interaction with guests:
Once contacted, I will give you all the specifics of how to confirm your booking and happily answer any questions that you may have about the place.
You'll have my contact information in case of an emergency while here.
Other points to note include:
We do have a cat - which will more than likely pay you a visit.
We also have a dog (lab x spaniel), who lives upstairs with us and in a private secure yard, so he won't bother you at all (but you're welcome to visit Monty if you like!) He's not a barky dog.
As the apartment is on a lower, separate level from our house you may also hear occasional noise - consistent with apartment living.
As we're also parents, in case you're traveling with infants you should also note that the patio does contain many small pebbles, and the patio has a drop of about 1.5m on the downhill side.
Please contact to inquire about discounts for long term stays.
The space:
Mākoha Place is a cute one bedroom apartment below our own home. It's private and has its own separate entrance. The apartment is warm and has great views of the surrounding farmyard hills. It has a kitchen (fridge/freezer, bench top elements, microwave, jug, toaster, etc) which opens to the lining room (tv, stereo, & sofa that can convert into a bed). There's a spacious bathroom and bedroom (with a queen-size bed). It is furnished with quality furniture and appliances so you will be very comfortable. It has a private patio with outdoor seating and BBQ and resident native birds. A port-a-cot can also be supplied.
Guest access:
You will have the apartment to yourself, as we will set it up for you.
Plenty of parking on a quiet residential cul-de-sac.
Interaction with guests:
Once contacted, I will give you all the specifics of how to confirm your booking and happily answer any questions that you may have about the place.
You'll have my contact information in case of an emergency while here.
Other points to note include:
We do have a cat - which will more than likely pay you a visit.
We also have a dog (lab x spaniel), who lives upstairs with us and in a private secure yard, so he won't bother you at all (but you're welcome to visit Monty if you like!) He's not a barky dog.
As the apartment is on a lower, separate level from our house you may also hear occasional noise - consistent with apartment living.
As we're also parents, in case you're traveling with infants you should also note that the patio does contain many small pebbles, and the patio has a drop of about 1.5m on the downhill side.
Please contact to inquire about discounts for long term stays.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small children need supervision
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 135-669-733
About the area
Nelson
Located in Atawhai, a neighbourhood in Nelson, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and Miyazu Gardens, while Founders Heritage Park and Nelson Provincial Museum are cultural highlights. Queens Gardens and Flamedaisy Glass Design are also worth visiting.
Atawhai, Nelson
What's nearby
- Miyazu Japanese Gardens - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
- Miyazu Gardens - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
- Founders Heritage Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- Trafalgar Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- River Kitchen Nelson - 4 min drive
- The Tides - 4 min drive
- Ruby’s Espresso By The Marina - 6 min drive
- The Suter Café - 5 min drive
- Victus Coffee & Eatery - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
jennifer C.
18 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot to stay just out of Nelson.
jennifer C.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tony F.
11 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Tony F.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
17 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location on outskirts of Nelson
Robert H.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
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3 Jan, 2025
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10/10 Excellent
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15 Jan, 2025
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Janice Mary C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
13 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Chris H.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Desiree S.
24 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very good
Desiree S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fionna M.
2 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the right distance from town....
Fionna M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Courtney G.
9 Dec, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy little apartmentz
Courtney G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
Adie P.
2 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nelson stopover
Adie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
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10 Dec, 2019
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