Title: Ai's Rural Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Ai's Rural Retreat Apartment in Motueka with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/6dbfc6e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/32a2b3f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/8baba359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/fe21ec9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/a4d6eacd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Ai's Rural Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ai's Rural Retreat 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Grey water recycling system - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Luxury Spa Studio | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627800/9627726/1bd827e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Avalon Manor Motel Motueka - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 203 reviews CA $144 CA $169 total includes taxes & fees Dec 6 - Dec 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=9627726&PinnedHotelID=9627726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38119900/38119900/3ccd0c4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GARDEN LOVERS DREAM HOME, With Spectacular Estuary View Tasman - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=38119900&PinnedHotelID=38119900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38078900/38078852/b322fc75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gateway to Abel Tasman Park, Kaiteriteri and Motueka. 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Turn off the oven at the wall switch. Turn off the washing machine at the wall switch. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses a grey water recycling system Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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=-41.134323,172.96465&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ld%60zFadu%7E_%40%3FS%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40Q%40UBS%40U%40QBUBUBQBUBODUBQDUDQBUDQDQFQDQFUFQDQFSFMFQFSHQFMHQFOHQHOHOHQHMHOJOHMJKJOHOJKJMJKJMLIJMJKLKJKLKLILKJGLILKLILENILGLGLENILELENELENENELCNELANCNCNALCNANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBL%40NBNBN%40LDNBNDLDLDNDNDLDLHLDNFLFLFLFLHLJLHLFLJJHLJLJJJLJJLJHJLJJJLJJJNJNHJJLHNHNHLJPHNHNFPHNFPHLFPFRHPFLFRDPFPDTFPDPDPDPDTDPBTDPBTBNBTBPBTBTBP%40T%40R%40TBP%3FT%40T%40R%3FT%40P%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAP%3FTARAT%3FTCPATARATCPCTCRCRCRCRCRERCREPETEPEPEPGPETGPEPGRGLIPGPGRILGPINGPINILKRILINILKNIJKNKNKJKLKLKHKLKJMJKJMJMJKHMJMFMHMJMHMFMDMHOHMBMHMDODODMDMDODOBMDO%40OBO%40MBOBO%40M%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAOAMCOCOAOCMAOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMEOIMCMIMIOGMEMIMKMIKGMKMIMKKKMKKKKKMMKIKMKMKKIOKOKKIOKMIOIMISIMIOIQGOIQGMISGQGQGMGSEQGQGUEQGQEQEQCUEQESCSESCSCSCSCSCUAQAUCSAUAQAUAU%3FSAU%3FQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vL2oBzc5-9ZGcqqy6lFNSzfHOkE=) Motueka, Tasman #### What's nearby - Skydive Abel Tasman - 5 min drive - 5.4 km - SimPit Technologies - 7 min drive - 7.2 km - Motueka District Museum - 9 min drive - 8.7 km - Kina Peninsula - 17 min drive - 19.5 km - Kaiteriteri Beach - 24 min drive - 23.1 km #### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Toad Hall - ‬8 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive - ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Simply Indian - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ai's Rural Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is Ai's Rural Retreat located? > Situated in Motueka, this apartment building is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Skydive Abel Tasman and within 6 mi (10 km) of SimPit Technologies and Motueka District Museum. Kahurangi National Park and Tasman Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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