Essential Facilities: Fantail’s Nest in the forest offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor dining area or enjoy garden views from the patio.
Comfortable Living: The holiday home features one bedroom and a bathroom. The living room includes a sofa, TV, and dining area. Amenities include a refrigerator, microwave, and free toiletries.
Convenient Location: Located in Tākaka, the property is 103 km from Nelson Airport. Nearby attractions include Tākaka Hill and the Abel Tasman National Park. Guests appreciate the convenient location for nature trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
“Located in a small native forest, a few minutes drive from Takaka. Unique, tiny home experience with loft bed and external bathroom . Very private.”
Ulf
South Africa
“Fantastic setting in the forest and very quiet in the middle of nature”
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Kayla
New Zealand
“Great weekend away. Super lovely property that felt very private. Everything was comfortable and clean and being able to sit out on the deck in the morning/afternoon sun was truly magical. Would definitely stay here again!”
Julia
New Zealand
“unfortunately we saw no host but the place was open. we could not believe our eyes when we arrived, we did not expect this. especially climbing up the big steps as two 69 year olds to the loft bed :):0) but we did it :)
its an experience of a...”
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Judith
Austria
“Very cozy accommodation surrounded by beautiful nature. We loved the tiny house style and the ecological awareness everything is build with. The kitchen offers everything you need. The bed on top of the room is very comfortable. We would...”
Graham
New Zealand
“Cute little hideaway in the bush.
Had a lovely stay”
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Fiona
New Zealand
“Peaceful Location! Loved the comfortable Cabin, and the outdoor shower and toilet was fabulous, even in the middle of winter!”
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Kimberley
New Zealand
“The location was great, close to town but also feels hidden away.
The outdoor shower toilet would probably be better for the summer times.
We had a lovely stay, thanks.
K & J”
J
Jo
New Zealand
“Cute well designed space private and cost effective”
S
San-marie
New Zealand
“The privacy, the location and the quietness. The immediate surroundings was beautiful and have given you total privacy and the feeling of there is no one else around. We loved it, it was out of the ordinary and yet it lucked nothing.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
8.7
8.7
Host review score
Host review score
Welcome to our little cabin in the forest!
Fantail’s Nest was custom designed for this site with the goal of privacy and immersion in the forest.
Designed to be ‘simple’ but with the quality comforts you enjoy on holiday.
It’s warm and comfortable surrounded by a lovely bush. It has a very comfortable queen bed, sofa and kitchenette. The small kitchenette has a small oven, fridge and freezer, toaster, coffee plunger.
Unlimited fast fibre Wifi available in cabin.
Smart TV with Netflix.
A very good cellphone coverage.
Blockout blinds and curtains throughout for a better night’s sleep and privacy.
The toilet is a composting toilet that uses sawdust and urine diverter. It is very easy to use and smell free when used appropriately.
Just 2 mins drive to the beach and to town.
Drive along the gravel driveway following the fantail’s nest sign and park your car up on the gravel carpark platform to the right of the cabin.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 10 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
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