Title: Tiny living, Big escape! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Tiny living, Big escape! Cabin in Maxwell ## Photo gallery for Tiny living, Big escape! ![Terrace/patio - Tiny living, Big escape! (Pakaraka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114860000/114860000/114859957/5ebdf474.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Tiny living, Big escape! (Pakaraka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114860000/114860000/114859957/3ace7f98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tiny living, Big escape! (Pakaraka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114860000/114860000/114859957/e53d13bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Tiny living, Big escape! (Pakaraka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114860000/114860000/114859957/ae6dcb2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Tiny living, Big escape! (Pakaraka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114860000/114860000/114859957/96072619.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tiny living, Big escape! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tiny living, Big escape! \*\*No cleaning fee\*\* This memorable place is anything but ordinary. Set in a private spot of our property, we carefully crafted this container into a tiny home with all the amenities necessary for an enjoyable stay. This container can sleep up to six people: Bedroom one - double bed Bedroom two - queen bed Sofa bed in lounge - we would advise this for kids or teenagers. We can provide a travel cot for infants if organised in advance. 10 mins drive away from Kai Iwi beach and a 20-25mins drive to Whanganui. We are situated on the main highway but far enough to not hear traffic. Great location for kids to run around. The container is located to the left of the main house as you drive in. We have a second rental behind our house - for this reason we ask that you refrain wondering around the rest of the property to maintain everyone’s privacy. You are though, more than welcome to enjoy the small garden near the container. We have kids, a cat and a dog (golden retriever) and some chooks (free eggs for breakfast?!) on the property. We also have cows as this is a dairy farm. We supply tea, coffee, milk etc but otherwise the accommodation is self catered. There is a microwave, oven/toaster/air fryer and a cooktop for heating meals. Guest access The entire container is for your use. Please park near the container. Keep in mind that we have small children and a dog - we will try our best to keep you unbothered during your stay but be aware of it. Other things to note Please be aware that we have another rental on the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557500/62557474/45f5419f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui Fordell - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 43 reviews CA $132 CA $205 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - 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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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.82388,174.87363&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:df%60rFe_jj%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FU%40Q%40U%40S%40S%40S%40UBQ%40UBQBUBQBSBSBSDQDSBQDSDSDODSFQDQFQFQDSHQFMFSFMHQFOHQFOHMHSJMHOHMHMJMHOJMJMJKJMJKJKJMLKJKJKLKLIJKLILGLKLILGLILELGNILELELINELENENELANELCNENCNALCNAN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FL%40NBN%40NBLDNBNDL%40NDLDNDLDNHLDLDLHNFLDLHLFLHLJLFJHLJLHJJLJJJJJJLLJJJJJHLLLHLJNHLJLHLHNHLHRHLHNFPHNHNFNFRFLFPFRFPDPFPDPFRDNDRBRDPDRDPBRBRBRBPBTBP%40T%40PBT%40R%40R%40R%40T%3FP%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAT%3FPARATAPATCTAPATCPCRCPCTCPCTEPEPEPCTEPEPGREPGPEPGPGPGRGLGPGPINILGRILINIPININILKJINKLINMJINKJKJMJKJKJKJMLKJMFMLKFMFMLMFMHMFMDOHMFMFMDOFMDODMDODMBODOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMCOEMCOEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMIMEMGMIMGMMMGMGKMMGMKKMKKMKKKKKKKKOKKKKKOIMKOIKIMIOKOIQIOGMISGMIQGOGQGMISEQGQGQEQGQESEQEQEUCQEQEQCUCQCUCQCSCQAUCQAUAUAQAUASAQ%3FU%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ycg6H_IBpIq5zty-kQq_fen52oY=) Pakaraka, Manawatu-Whanganui #### What's nearby - Mowhanau Beach \- 12 min drive \- 15.4 km - Bason Botanic Gardens \- 14 min drive \- 19.3 km - Virginia Lake \- 14 min drive \- 25.0 km - Bushy Park Homestead & Forest \- 15 min drive \- 18.3 km - Whanganui Museum \- 18 min drive \- 28.2 km #### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 32 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tiny living, Big escape! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Tiny living, Big escape!? ### What time is check-in at Tiny living, Big escape!? ### What time is check-out at Tiny living, Big escape!? ### Where is Tiny living, Big escape! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Tiny living, Big escape! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cherie D. Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Stunning, immaculate property....lots of thought in its presentation/ design. Million dollar views. Hosts are lovely. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6c96c050-e006-4c7c-861e-f9cf11d1fd15-1761541673201.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/34af159f-4ed0-4ddf-bc26-eac972972479-1761541673890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/29405ebd-7c43-4f9b-ae13-25c333b9496a-1761541673565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cherie D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie A. Nov 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fabulous accommodation thanks. Wanted a getaway for the weekend for myself and bestie. Was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend Mareva that you count the teaspoons on each checkout! They're fabulous! Also lucky enough the cows were in the home paddock both nights which always adds a great NZ touch :)Will be back for sure. ##### Julie A. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025