Private Guest Suite

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Private Guest Suite in Ruby Bay offers a spacious guest house with one bedroom and a living room. The property features a private entrance and a ground-floor unit. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, terrace, and free use of bicycles. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a kitchenette, washing machine, and streaming services. Comfortable Living: The bedroom and living room provide comfortable spaces with garden views. The property is highly rated for its garden, host, and bed comfort. Convenient Location: Located 30 km from Nelson Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Christ Church Cathedral (32 km) and Trafalgar Park (33 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • Free parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Isabelle
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“Thank you Shelley and Stephen for this wonderful accommodation. It was just perfect. Quite, clean and comfortable”
Cowell
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great central location.Certainly the above and beyond extras.The privacy in a beautiful setting.Immaculte.Quiet”
Jeff
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely garden setting was very peaceful with easy walks to the beach. Apartment was well set up with everything we needed to cook meals; comfortable seating and a large comfortable bed. The hosts were very attentive and the breakfast supplies...”
Elspeth
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely unit -spacious and spotlessly clean. Garden was great too”
Bruno
New Zealand New Zealand
“12+/10. Each and every aspect one could possibly think of - just marvelous. Better than the images, quiet and safe, spacious, comfortable bed, cleanest place in decades of travel history. Super nice hosts made sure we have all we need, so much...”
Nz13
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was a very spacious apartment, with views of the lovely garden, right outside the wide windows. We barbecued on the patio, sheltered by the upstairs balcony, a lovely sunny spot for breakfast too. Everything in the place was top quality,...”
Neville
New Zealand New Zealand
“Good location considering the people we wanted to visit”
Sara
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautifully laid out - the bed was super comfortable - best night sleep I’ve had in ages! Shower was so powerful too - perfect location and Stephen and Shelley were lovely hosts - even gave me a card as it was my birthday.”
Kj
New Zealand New Zealand
“We loved Shelley and Stephens place, very tranquil and clean. Some extra special touches were most appreciated.”
Zoe
Australia Australia
“Loved this beautiful guest house! Steve and Shelley were fantastic hosts, wonderful to chat with but gave us our privacy and so willing to provide information on the local area. It was the cleanest accommodation I've ever stayed in and was just...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Shelley and Stephen welcome you to relax in our peaceful private studio unit.

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Host review score
Shelley and Stephen welcome you to relax in our peaceful private studio unit.
This is a self contained unit with kitchenette containing microwave cutlery and plates and glasses/cups. Coffee pod machine Webber bbq . It has a large seperate bedroom which has large king size bed and an ensuite. A king size single bed is in the spacious lounge. A large comfortable lounge/dining room. A guest laundry with iron and ironing board. Private spacious grounds to sit and relax in.
Shelley and Stephen Fry
A very quiet neighbourhood. Mostly retired people. 5 minutes walk to Ruby Bay. Close to Mapua village which boasts a selection of fine restaurants and shops selling local artists works. Close to wineries too
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.