Cabin

Alpacas Off Grid - Eco Cabin

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Cabin garden
Chaser
King bed
Entrance
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Upper Takaka, Tasman
  • Place, Ngarua Caves
  • Place, Kaiteriteri Beach
  • Place, Abel Tasman National Park
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Lounge Room sofa bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alpacas Off Grid - Eco Cabin

This property is like a little world of its own. Here you can get completely back to nature. The self contained cabin is newly renovated, comfy, secluded and a little quirky. It offers a private wood fired hot tub, garden hammock, creek views with private access to the creek, indoor & outdoor dining table, fireplace in the lounge room, upstairs bedroom with comfortable super king bed and fully equipped kitchen. We're off-grid, so your stay will be carbon neutral.

The cabin accommodates 2 adults in the upstairs bedroom & 2 children on the sofa bed on the ground level lounge room. If your group is 4 adults we can accommodate 2 in the cabin & 2 in our house truck located 50 metres away (see our other site "Alpacas Off Grid - House Truck (Spacious/Boutique). Children are charged $90 per night per child (2-17 yrs).

Step into another world: You will be on 32 acres of stunning native bush bordering the Kahurangi National Park. Star gazing is amongst some of the best on offer with zero light pollution. You will be sharing it with alpacas, chickens, ducks and a Tibetan Spaniel.

We have glow worms!!!!...On site you'll find lots of beautiful walking tracks, a couple of crystal clear creeks as well as diverse and plentiful wildlife....not to mention lots and lots of peace and quiet.

We hope to appeal to guests looking for a fun experience. We provide comfortable accommodation with an emphasis on what is essential. For us that means getting in touch with nature. Living simply.

We do not offer a TV, although there is a stereo. Internet access is available at our house daily 8am-midday but wifi is not in the cabin. We encourage people to unplug...play some board games...visit the alpacas. International guests should buy a 'Spark' SIM card for the best reception in this area.

We ask guests to take it slow on the steep gravel driveway and to close any gates they open as some animals are roaming.

We believe the Golden Bay area is still very much under rated so we advise guests to allow as much time as possible to explore the area properly. A vehicle is more or less essential unless you fly into Takaka in which case a car rental can be made. In winter you may arrange free airport transfers with us. It is certainly possible to spend a couple of nights here without a car for those who just want to relax.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Accommodates children aged up to 17 yrs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside

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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Upper Takaka

Located in Upper Takaka, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Onetahuti Bay Campsite and Tasman Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Abel Tasman Paddleboarding and SimPit Technologies. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Upper Takaka, Tasman

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woolshed - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpacas Off Grid - Eco Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alpacas Off Grid - Eco Cabin?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpacas Off Grid - Eco Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpacas Off Grid - Eco Cabin located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kahurangi National Park and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Abel Tasman National Park. Rawhiti Cave and Ngarua Caves are also within 16 miles (25 km).

About the host

Hosted by Natalie & Grant Patterson

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Your hosts at the Alpacas Off Grid are Grant, Natalie, Shanti the Tibetan Spaniel, 15 Alpacas, 7 chickens and 4 ducks.

Their property used to be part of a large farm owned by the Riordan family. It was later subdivided and Grant and Nat purchased one of those subdivided sections in May 2019. With the creek, the off-grid house, and plenty of grazing for the alpacas - it was just what they were looking for.

Both Nat and Grant have both travelled extensively, and most recently lived for 5 years on Waiheke Island before moving to Golden Bay. Nat is a yoga teacher, originally from Brisbane and spins and knits garments from her alpaca's fleece. Grant loves the outdoors and frequently runs up the Kill Devil track on the neighbouring property - for fun!

Nat and Grant are experienced hosts having run a guest house on Waiheke Island during their time there. They love sharing their beautiful part of New Zealand with others - and look forward to welcoming you to Alpacas Off Grid!

Languages:

English

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