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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/6dbfc6e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112566100/112566006/a4d6eacd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](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) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 - 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 - Parking on site ### 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 - Deck/patio - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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 201 reviews CA $130 CA $152 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=9627726&PinnedHotelID=9627726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93500000/93499800/93499738/ee13998f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ☀️Centre of town☀️Close to Abel Tasman☀️☀️, Pet Fee Motueka - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=93499738&PinnedHotelID=93499738&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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Motueka - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=63941357&PinnedHotelID=63941357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Turn off the lights Turn off heat pump/aircon unit. 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 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 - Motueka District Museum - 9 min drive - 8.7 km - Kaiteriteri Beach - 24 min drive - 23.1 km - Little Kaiteriteri Beach - 24 min drive - 23.1 km - Marahau Beach - 29 min drive - 29.3 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. ### 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. Ask a question ## Ai's Rural Retreat Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicole G. Jun 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs Wo ##### Nicole G. Stayed 2 nights in May 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 ### 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. 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