Title: Ai's Rural Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112566006&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Ai's Rural Retreat Apartment in Motueka with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Ai's Rural Retreat ![Terrace/patio - Ai's Rural Retreat (Motueka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/8baba359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ai's Rural Retreat (Motueka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/6dbfc6e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Ai's Rural Retreat (Motueka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/32a2b3f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ai's Rural Retreat (Motueka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/fe21ec9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Ai's Rural Retreat (Motueka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/16a25071.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. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89153000/89152905/8d300643.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Self contained unit in a rural setting, 5 min to town and beach! 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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 \- 4 min drive \- 5.4 km - SimPit Technologies \- 5 min drive \- 7.2 km - Motueka District Museum \- 7 min drive \- 8.7 km - Kina Peninsula \- 14 min drive \- 19.5 km - Kaiteriteri Beach \- 19 min drive \- 23.1 km #### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sprig + Fern Motueka - ‬9 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Toad Hall - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Smoking Barrel - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ai's Rural Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Ai's Rural Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ai's Rural Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine H. Apr 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter Break Great accomodation with everything we needed. Very friendly & helpful host who came to help straight away when we had an issue with the washing machine. Beautiful setting with abundant birdlife that could be heard singing in the trees. ##### Catherine H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rudolf H. Mar 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful quiet Studio with view Ai's Rural Retreat is a lovely equipped studio with a good kitchen, the view is amazing. Very clean and quiet. We recommend it highly. ##### Rudolf H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheena May 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint location just 10 minutes from Moutueka high street The host was prompt with replying messages, and we had a spacious, quiet self-contained unit despite being connected to the main house. The pictures depicted the condition accurately. Would recommend as a base to explore the Tasman region. ##### Sheena Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Clean quite and beautiful part of nz! Host were amazing ##### John Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irma v. Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax and Enjoy Breathtaking Views Our one week stay at Ai's Rural Retreat was, despite the cold rainy weather, a pleasant experience. The accommodation is spacious ad nicely furnished. The elevated location provided, after the clouds disappeared, breathtaking views far across the landscape. The lovely owners, who live next door, were very private but very helpful if we needed something or had questions. A serene quiet place to relax while it is just a short drive to town. Highly recommended. ##### Irma v. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicole G. Jun 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs Wo ##### Nicole G. 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