Te Whare Rangi, a historic Victorian home dating back to 1858, offers a unique retreat with rich heritage. Once home to renowned Nelson photographer William Tyree and former Mayor Edward Everett, it provides stunning views of Haulashore Island, the Boulder Bank, Tasman Bay, Abel Tasman National Park, and the Tasman and Arthur mountain ranges.
Puna Perch, nestled within Te Whare Rangi, is a charming private room located just a short flight of stairs from the main house. This cozy retreat offers a shared bathroom and is equipped with modern comforts, including a Google Home Speaker, a Smart TV with Netflix, and super-fast WiFi with unlimited data. For music enthusiasts, there’s a digital baby grand piano to enjoy. You'll also have access to the shared public areas on the first floor, including the kitchen, living room, balcony and veranda.
You may also be interested in the adjacent Middle Earth, a private room on the first floor that shares a bathroom with Puna Perch; Abel Abode, located on the ground floor with an ensuite bathroom; or the Tasman Suite, also on the ground floor, featuring an ensuite bathroom and kitchenette.
**Special conditions and notes**:
- No party or venue use. No Smoking. No pets.
- Te Whare Rangi features unique apartments: Abel Abode, Tasman Suite, Middle Earth, and Puna Perch.
Puna Perch is a separate room located up a short flight of stairs from the main house. It includes a sink in the room and a shared bathroom accessible off the kitchen.
- Young children - This property is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Please enquire before booking.
- Noise in the area - The waterfront road is busy & all properties within this area are subject to some road noise. However, the evenings are typically quiet with much less traffic.
- Car parking - Parking is on-street, nearby and free. We provide recommendations for parking in our arrival details. It is possible to use the driveway during arrival/departure to unload/load bags, but the driveway is steep and does not offer great visibility when exiting so a spotter and extra care is recommended when doing this.
- Check-in is available between 2pm and 8pm.
Later check-in may be possible if needed however an after hours charge will apply.
**Cancellation Policy**:
- Please disregard the "Bookings at this property are non-refundable" information presented on this listing site.
- Cancel anytime up until 3 weeks before arrival for any reason and you'll pay no more than 20% of the booking total + VRBO/affiliate site fees.
Please refer the Rental Agreement for full details - this is provided for your agreement during the booking process. :-)
