Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Property class: 3.5
Guesthouse within easy reach of Rough Island Equestrian Park

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At Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Richmond Mall and Mapua Wharf. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include washers/dryers and kitchen islands.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities
$111 nightly
The total price is $128
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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View all photos for Rabbit Island Huts (with Ensuite)

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

Rabbit Island Huts (with Ensuite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Rabbit Island Huts (Shared Bathroom)

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a large bed with floral bedding, a wall-mounted macrame piece, and framed pictures.

Rabbit Island Huts (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Exclusive House

A modern two-story house with a spacious patio, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a field.

Exclusive House

  • Bay view
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Rabbit Island Huts (With Ensuite and Private Outdoor Bath)

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Rabbit Island Huts (With Ensuite and Private Outdoor Bath)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of a green field.

Family Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Mountain View

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, and a window with blinds.

Classic Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Valley View

A bedroom with a bed, a blue rug, a patterned wallpaper, and a door.

Deluxe Double Room, Valley View

  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a view of a green field through a sliding glass door.

Family Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
305 Redwood Road, Mapua, Appleby, Richmond, 7081

What's nearby

  • Seifried Estate Winery - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Richmond Mall - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Mapua Wharf - 21 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 30 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Kaiteriteri Beach - 39 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffee On Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zink - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alchemy Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kasalong Thai Restaurant Richmond - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

  • At Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Richmond Mall and Mapua Wharf. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include washers/dryers and kitchen islands.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The outdoor bath and sauna were special experiences with stunning views. (3 reviews)
  • The spa facilities, including sauna and outdoor bath, offered special and tranquil experiences. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, very unique . Lovely views, very quiet and peaceful . And great being dog friendly .
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10/10 Exceptional

lovely quiet accommodation in rural setting. Lots of facilities and nicely fitted out.
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Stay

Awesome stay. So peaceful. Easy to find off the Route 6 to Motueka from Richmond so perfect if you are driving North West to Nelson and then onto Picton. Rabbit Island beach is at the end of the road.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love that it's pet friendly and rural. Could do with a curtain over the window above the TV.... The fresh bread was divine
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, loved the outside bath. Early June and it was so tranquil under the stars sitting in a hot bath. Great seeing all the little rabbits.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful little cabin in a quiet and wonderfully maintained bit of land. Amazing dark sky view of the Milky Way. A perfect and relaxing stop. We wish we had spent more time there and if we ever make it back to NewZealand we will make a sure we stop over again.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a gorgeous place - stunningly beautiful location, and the huts are designed, built and furbished to an extremely high standard. The sauna with a view, and the outdoor bath (for nighttime stargazing, in our case) were both very special experiences. The shared kitchen.is generously equipped. The little reading caravan is fabulous. We love the whole vibe of this place, and will return if we can.
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8/10 Very good

Quiet and nice place to stay. We had an issue with a window screen in our place that let 100s of gnats in which was disgusting to deal with. Otherwise the place was quiet and scenic. Just a little more rustic than we had wanted.
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8/10 Very good

A small cabin in a big valley surrounded by vineyards. The setup was lovely and we had a great night sleep. You did have to walk to the shared bathrooms which wasn't convenient, but if you want a regular hotel experience then go stay in a regular hotel. The surrounding area was very peaceful, and there were some nice walks and wineries nearby. We found some dead ants in our cabin, but once we cleared those out, we had no other issues
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10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful property! We rented the one bedroom “hut” with a private bath. The little hut was adorable, very clean and nicely outfitted. The grounds were amazing, with a well stocked shared kitchen, cute little living area, washing machine and open air drying area and lots of rabbits too! Fellow residents were a wonderful bunch and we enjoyed meeting everyone. You can also rent ebikes on site and they gave us an amazing discount on really high quality bikes. There is a trail system connected to the property. A wonderful beach at Rabbit island is a twenty minute ride or a 10 minute drive away. This place would also be an incredible site for a wedding or a corporate retreat. (My understanding is that the main house is rentable too and there are big tents already set up on the property.) We are already plotting a return to our hut!
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10/10 Exceptional

Ideal for what we needed, cute lil place, everything was easy with thoughtful touches.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just a really cool place really
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this Hutt so beautiful defo come back again
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10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful, private and out of the way. A lovely place to relax and recharge. Bring your own food and cook in the communal kitchen or lovely restaurants 10 minute drive away. Will definately book a return stay here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely well done ended a three week holiday in the South Island. Best night sleep . just loved the whole experience
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10/10 Exceptional

Really cool huts

Great concept of huts offering unique experience. Sauna and well-equipped kitchen!
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute elevated houses with everything you need. Very nice bathroom and showers. Well kept garden.
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10/10 Exceptional

I was a bit anxious about the shared facilities when booking - but they are really nice. Went on the river walk and had a great swim. Yoga before breakfast in the sun. Choice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was so rich and good! The view tough - Oh my! How lovely and the house is more like a mansion. Very practical with washing machine etc! Just perfect! A place to stay and relax
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to unwind

Beautiful peaceful setting, comfortable huts. Great amenities with shared kitchen, outdoor bath, and sauna. Had no interaction with hosts during my actual stay but everything was explained in compendium in room. Only issue I experienced was booking it specifically because it was pet friendly only to be told my dog was too big. Had to rework my trip plans, but still a very nice stay and I would certainly stay again.
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6/10 Good

Unit was small but adequate, a bit pricey for what we got. Bread not replaced each day not spreads, TV does not work, internet unreliable. Could do with toilet paper holder, towels should have been replaced every couple of days or at least give us a area to replace ourselves we stayed 6, rubbish needed to be emptied or give us liners to remove ourselves each day.
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10/10 Exceptional

Très belle expérience de Glamping.
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10/10 Exceptional

Where do I start - these huts are so delightful. There are six - three with ensuite and three that use two shared bathrooms. However, the shared bathrooms are luxury and are in there own self contained huts as well - so not your usual "shared bathroom" experience. There is also a private outdoor bath - where you can relax, stare at the stars - plenty of hot water. The property also has a well equipped kitchen/dining area, outdoor BBQ/fire, lounge area. I loved my stay here - wish it was longer than just one night - there are beautiful little touches all around.
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8/10 Very good

Liked the rural setting and concept of independent cottages. Outdoor bath a novelty with lovely hot water.
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10/10 Exceptional

Rabbit island huts were amazing !!! Unique and simply beautiful. The rooms were lovely and kitchen and bathrooms were excellent anything we needed was there !! And the out door bath was lovely.... wonderful hosts who made us feel considered and cared for ... would absolutely stay again !!