Tiny houses in Whanganui River

A Delightful Dive into Whimsy! From the moment we caught a glimpse of that bold pop of yellow through the forest—visible even from the road—we were captivated! The Yellow Submarine truly lives up to its name, bursting with character and a sense of playfulness that made our stay unforgettable. The welcome was just as vibrant as the sub itself. Hatch open, we stepped into a space that had us in stitches—laughing, exploring, and marvelling at its quirky charm. Every nook told a story, and Lucius added to the adventure by discovering the alarm... and setting it off a few times for good measure (much to their delight!). Surprisingly spacious, the sub gave us a cozy evening of card games, laughter, and connection. We timed it perfectly with brilliant blue skies all the way from Hamilton—sunshine that matched the mood. Some may wonder why we’d go all that way. But for us, it’s always about the fun, the memories, and finding joy in the unexpected. The Yellow Submarine? An absolute gem.

Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt in dem Bootshaus. Es ist sehr gut ausgestattet und das Frühstück ist sehr lecker. Wer das Tongariro Crossing machen möchte, erhält viele hilfreiche Informationen von den Gastgebern. Ausserdem konnten wir Kayaks ausleihen und einen wunderschönen Fluss hinauf paddeln. Wir können das Bootshaus sehr empfehlen. Wir danken Barb und Mike für ihre Gastfreundlichkeit.

Beautiful rustic place. Accurate to description. Beautiful outlook. Fun being surrounded by animals

I had an amazing stay at Kristy’s cozy tiny house! The location was perfect, just a short walk to the lake, which made it even more special. Her dog, Maze, was an absolute delight – playful and friendly, making my time there even more enjoyable. Kristy herself was a wonderful host, taking the time to have a great conversation that made me feel right at home. She truly goes above and beyond – definitely superhost worthy! I’d love to come back again!

We had a wonderful stay at Te Whare! This little cabin was sooo cozy and the place provided everything we needed as for cooking and washing. We loved the hot tube and the surroundings! Would strongly recommend :)

Great place to stay with a kid. Animal feed, bouncy castle and maze was a huge plus especially when staying with children. Great place to stay at a fraction of a price.

Jonathan was absolutely lovely to stay with and we felt right at home. He made sure we had everything we needed, especially since we were in a brand new cabin and were the first guests to try it out! The bed in the cabin was extremely comfy and it was tough finding the motivation to get up when we were cosy. Jonathan was very generous, offering us food and water for our stay and for our Alpine Crossing. He also drove us to a nearby walk and gave us instructions on how to get back. On our last night he even offered us wine and we listened to some music together. A very friendly chap with great stories from his life. I would highly recommend this place for people wanting to stay near Tongariro and I will definitely be looking him up again when I’m next in the area! Thank you Jonathan!

Lovely place not far from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The neighbourhood was very quiet. Clare was very helpful.

Great place to stay in the heart of National Park. The hot tub was lovely and welcoming after a full day of exploring! The weather wasn’t on our side to do the crossing, but there was plenty of other walks and places to discover and enjoy close by. Recommend the Station cafe less than 10 mins walk for a coffee and brekkie in the morning too.

We booked this along with the main house and are in love and will be back. The whole space was amazing, well set up and stocked etc with the best views and sounds of the ocean ever. Thank you both so much again x

This is a lovely little tinyhome, it felt very private and peaceful, sitting in it's own meadow. The full kitchen facilities with decent sized fridge were a bonus for someone like me who cooks from scratch. The bathroom is on the small size but goes with the overall theme.

I enjoyed my stay. Well presented unit that had everything required. Very comfortable bed and the tv positioned for a relaxing stay. Thank you 😊

Stunning place along the river :) the cabane itself has everything that you would need and I've been amazed by the level of details in the products available (sunscreen, mosquitos repulsive, etc). Marianne has been very helpful. Since I was sick, she nicely borrowed me some warm cloths. This is a great place to hike and discover the area. Last but not least: the little dog is adorable. Even tough I'm afraid of dogs, this one conquered my heart in less than 10 minutes.

We had a wonderful stay an Jannel‘s tiny house. It was perfect to explore the Tongariro national park - just a 30 min to 1h ride to the most important hikes in the park. The proximity to Ohakune was great to quickly get some groceries and take aways. The restaurants were nice! Still, the location of the tiny house 15 min out of town was great to relax and watch stunning sunrises. Jannel and her family were very welcoming and friendly.

The pod is so lovely, photos do not do it justice! Beautifully made with thoughtful touches that make you feel right at home. Gorgeous surroundings, very peaceful, fantastic deck and fire pit and we were so grateful for the complimentary items in the fridge! Paul and Tanya are incredible hosts and the pups are so sweet. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

This was the best Airbnb we had in 5 weeks in NZ. Loved the view! The outside bath was amazing! The tiny house was really new and clean. Even a washing machine.

If you want to get away from it all but still enjoy being indulged this is definetly the place. You won't get better hosts than Sheryl and Warren.

Lovely peaceful relaxing stay! Would recommend to anyone looking for a get away

Diana’s place was a serene and comfortable place to stop for the night. It had everything one could need. Highly recommended.

Lianne’s place was the perfect weekend. Beautiful grounds, very private and quiet. Wally the cat is so friendly and the dogs loved to visit for pats. The place was clean and the kitchenette had everything required, the bed was so comfortable with crispy fresh linen. The shower pressure is great and the unit very warm. We fell in love with Fielding and if we ever come back through we will definitely stay again.

Such a tidy, spotlessly clean house! We loved the location and appreciated how new everything was (very fluffy towels!). Our 11-year old daughter absolutely loved the loft space! Pamela was so helpful and flexible when we had to suddenly change our booking the night before we were due to arrive (our dog got sick!). We were so grateful for this. She and her family were so lovely and welcoming when we arrived, too. The location was great, bordering on Virginia Lake. We felt a little cool both nights we stayed there but were grateful for the heatpump. The house was a good size for the 3 of us.

beautiful location comfy bed little peace of paradise thoughtful kind and helpful hosts our favourite

A fantastic stay over the school holidays, our kids loved the place, the location and all the stuff to do in the area. Accommodation was comfortable and spacious, exactly as pictured and described. Extra bonus was the storage shed, which was perfect to put our bikes when not in use. Would give six stars if I could for Olivia and Steven going above and beyond to post my bluetooth speaker back to me when I left it behind! Definitely would recommend.

Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft. Direkt am See - einfach unbeschreiblich schön. Kann ich nur empfehlen. Auch die Toiletten Anlagen sind sauber und gut gepflegt. Sollte man einen leichten Schlaf haben bietet die Unterkunft Ohropax da es auch an einer viel befahrenen Straße liegt. War für mich kein Problem