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Protecting Nature
By choosing Little Greenie, you're directly supporting a nature reserve rehabilitation project.
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Long Term Thinking
Everything we build and buy is high quality, low maintenance and as repairable as possible. The true definition of sustainability.
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Ethical Comfort
We're proving that environmental consciousness and personal comfort aren't mutually exclusive.
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Seeding the Future
We're not just thinking about the future - we're actively shaping it through our pioneering plastic recycling project.
If you want to enjoy the still winter days in Golden Bay, this holiday house catches all the afternoon sun, stores it, and maintains a comfortable temperature.
Little Greenie may appear to be just another modern, professionally finished house with stunning views in a beautiful location. Of course everyone will notice some differences sooner or later, but those interested in environmental technology and smart building will find the differences go right down to the foundations.
Little Greenie is designed with four major principles in mind: Energy efficiency, low maintenance/longevity, ease of construction and value for money. It may be modern, but it’s not about frills or fashion; and while it is unashamedly utilitarian, it’s definitely not drab or boring.
What is offered
Little Greenie is a modern home with all the facilities you'd expect.
- Plenty of space and privacy
- Hot and cold running water
- Stereo with media player connection
- Radio, CD player
- Fridge/freezer, cooker/oven and BBQ
- Covered parking
- Underfloor heating
- Indoor shower and outdoor bath
Where you'll sleep
Little Greenie is specially designed to sleep up to two people.
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Lounge
King Bed
Comfortable king size bed, sleeps two in the lounge space. This bed can be split into two singles.
The views from the bed encompass Wainui Bay and the mountains of the Kahurangi National Park. Perfect for sunset and chill.
Linen and bedding provided.
Little Greenie
Booking Widget
How do I use the "Booking Widget" to make an online booking?
You use the "Booking Widget" to make an online booking. To get started you select your dates on the calendar and enter the number of guests. You'll then see your total price straight away, and can enter your details and credit card information to immediately complete your booking. Finally a confirmation email will be sent to your email.
Calendar
You can use the calendar to find dates that are available and suit you.
Today's date is marked with a circle. Dates that are not available for booking are crossed out. Dates that are available are highlighted with colour. Single night stays are not available. Minimum stay is two nights. Use the buttons at the top of the calendar to move between months.
Selecting Dates
Select the day you'd like to arrive by clicking or tapping on the calendar date or by entering a date in the arrival field. Next, select the day you'd like to depart by clicking or tapping on the calendar date or entering it in the field.
Completing Your Booking
Once you've selected valid dates and your number of guests, you'll see your total price. Click or tap the "Book" button to continue. A secure booking form will appear where you can enter your guest details like name, email address and phone number. Continue to enter your payment information.
Finally submit your credit card details to complete the booking process.
What's Next?
A confirmation will show to indicate that Golden Bay Hideaway has received your booking. A confirmation of your booking will be delivered to your email address.
What if I'm having issues with the online booking process?
Our intention is for the online booking process to be as simple and accessible as possible for all customers. However there is potential for some customers to encounter issues. Here are some considerations and tips in case you run into trouble.
Some older browser software and devices may not work correctly with our booking widget. If you run into problems with the booking process, try updating your browser and device operating system to the latest possible versions.
If you a presented with an error message then please note down the error description or take a screenshot. Please pass this along to us and our tech team can assist with fixing any issues for future customers.
If all else fails then you can always contact us with details of your booking using our contact form at:
https://goldenbayhideaway.co.nz/contact
Or you can email us directly at:
Thanks for your patience.
Little Greenie Pricing
Book direct and save up to 20%
Unlike Airbnb and Booking.com, our prices are up-front and honest! Be careful when comparing prices.
All-inclusive pricing
Stay longer and pay less - learn more
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| Months | May–Sep | Apr, Oct, Nov | Dec–Mar |
| 1 night |
NO ONE NIGHT STAYS – WHY?
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| 2 nights | $205 per night | $245 per night | $325 per night |
| 3 nights | $197 per night | $237 per night | $317 per night |
| 4 nights | $193 per night | $233 per night | $313 per night |
| 5 nights | $190 per night | $230 per night | $310 per night |
When each season falls
- Low
- Winter
May, June, July, August, September - Mid
- Autumn & Spring
April and October, November - Peak
- Summer
December, January, February, March
Important Details
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Our direct booking prices are up-front and honest.
Extra fees are often hidden on third-party booking websites, not shown until you're paying.
Our accommodation can be found and booked on Airbnb and Booking.com where it can "appear" less expensive. However, these websites often hide additional fees and their booking cancellation policies may differ. -
Minimum two night stay.
Sorry, one night stays are not available.
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Max two people in a shared bed.
Little Greenie sleeps a maximum of two people. Standard price is for a shared bed. There is an $30/night additional fee for choosing to have separate beds.
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Future season pricing may differ.
The displayed prices are for the next upcoming season (Low, Mid or Peak). Pricing for future seasons (eg. a year later) may differ. A final price will be shown prior to any payment.
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Prices in NZ dollars.
All prices are in in NZ dollars and include applicable taxes (GST).
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Recent Reviews
Lawrence & Kylie
Airbnb Host Scorecard
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Wayne
Wonderful! Thanks Wayne, it was a pleasure to have you stay.
Russy
Taranaki, New Zealand
Perfect! Thanks so much for choosing us and we're thrilled you had a restorative stay.
Trelise
Auckland, New Zealand
Knut
Auckland, New Zealand
G
Auckland, New Zealand
Cameron
Hitchin, United Kingdom
Wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your recharge in the House Truck! Hopefully it was a step up in spaciousness from the campervan :)
Julia
Sonnewalde, Germany
Nga mihinui Julia, many thanks and happy travels!
Sally
Harpers Hill, Australia
That's one of our fav things to do as well Sally!! Many thanks for your review and for your support, kind regards - Kylie and Lawrence
Charlie
Bristol, United Kingdom
Wonderful Charlie! We appreciate your review so much and are thrilled you had a great time. Many thanks Kylie and Lawrence
Lisa
Brest, France
Thanks so much Lisa, we are delighted you enjoyed the view and the passive house. Cheers! Kylie and Lawrence
Tyler
Santa Monica, CA
Excellent tip! Good on you for enjoying the acoustic experience Tyler, we hope you'll be able to return one day - many thanks, Kylie and Lawrence
Guillaume
Vevey, Switzerland
Many thanks to you Guillaume - yes, most people wish they booked an extra night or two, hopefully you can return again one day , kind regards, Kylie and Lawrence
Barbara
Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland
Wonderful Barbara, we're delighted you enjoyed the seclusion and the view...the night sky is very special alright :). Happy travels, Kylie and Lawrence
Jonathon
Many thanks Jonathon, it's a great idea to keep all those doors and windows open for ventilation on those hot summer days for sure. Kind regards - Kylie and Lawrence
Sophie
Netherlands
Yay! Great you got some sunsets to enjoy Sophie, the House Truck is certainly a fun and unique holiday stay. Cheers - Kylie and Lawrence
Dani
Bonstetten, Switzerland
Many thanks Dani, we've been travelling around NZ ourselves this summer and so we have realised just how blessed we are with all of the birdlife we have in Wainui. Many thanks for your support - Kylie and Lawrence
Peter
England, United Kingdom
Brilliant review Peter, many thanks for your feedback and acknowledgment of our managers (Maria and Fabian). It's great to hear and of course that word of mouth recommendation is extremely important to us, all the best, Kylie and Lawrence
Nathan
Orrington, ME
Fantastic, thanks for taking the time to write a thoughtful review Nathan, we're pleased the instructions were clear and easy to follow. Kind regards - Kylie and Lawrence
Sarah
Nouméa, New Caledonia
Awesome that your family enjoyed the Tiny House experience, many thanks Sarah :)
Zoe
Cheers Zoe, the bugs can be a pain and seem to come and go a little depending on the season. We are pleased you enjoyed the views though!
Jeanne
Wellington, New Zealand
It's lovely to hear your son enjoyed his outside baths and weka encounters Jeanne, thanks so much for staying with us and for your thoughtful review, great that you got used to the toilets :)
Lorraine
Greater Sudbury, Canada
It's such a pleasure to have you stay Lorrraine - many thanks for the wonderful review
Luisa
Wellington, New Zealand
Fantastic! Many thanks for choosing us Luisa - best wishes, Lawrence and Kylie
Barb
Sydney, Australia
We appreciate your feedback and business Barb, however it is a shame that you didn't raise these issues with us in person while here as we could have explained and hopefully made your stay less stressful, although we can't help a storm and strong winds unfortunately. There should be baking paper in the kitchen and there is a key to lock up right next to the door handle, so a quick call could have helped you locate those. No, we don't use sponges due to hygiene, in line with our environmental values we use high quality, Norwex products made from recycled materials. This reduces the chemicals required to clean and decreases drying time. Towels ‘feel’ different to cotton but are highly absorbent, fast drying and long lasting. By only making up beds that will be used by guests we help to keep our rates down and we believe they represent excellent value for money, given our location and the high performance passive house features, this is well explained in our listing descriptions. Composting, off grid systems can be a new and confronting experience for some guests however mostly people come away with a new appreciation for it's simplicity. Yip, we are passionate about recycling and encourage all our guests to participate in that process. We just think it's an awesome thing to do for the planet, rather than a chore that diminishes your departure. Neighbouring the Abel Tasman National Park, we are as accessible as any accomodation provider there is, the track starts just down the road and we can shuttle you right into the centre of the park to explore further. We do our best to provide an enjoyable and restful retreat and certainly believe that in terms of value for money our accommodations are exceptional. Our review rating says it all. Happy travels, Lawrence and Kylie.
Nikki
Wellington, New Zealand
Wonderful! Thanks for your words and feedback Nikki, we hope you'll be back again. Love back x
Anton
Pittsburgh, PA
Thanks for staying Anton. The mossies can be more prevalent at certain times of the year. Our suggestion for other guests is to close and spray the rooms with the provided fly spray before bed, and then wait 10 minutes before retiring and keep the insect screens closed for ventilation. Best wishes - Kylie and Lawrence
Plenty to Do
Attractions-
Nothing
Take a moment… breathe out… and breathe in the quiet.
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Outdoor Bath
Every guest loves our outdoor baths. Steaming hot water, magical views and a quiet moment to just be.
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Beautiful Sunsets
Over the water in winter and the mountains in summer. Stroll the beach or enjoy from the comfort of home.
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Walk to Taupo Point
The islands glow in the fading evening light and the kanuka trees turn a rich, bronze colour.
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Walk to Wainui Falls
Through lush original forest and over a swing bridge to a perfect swimming hole under the waterfall.
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Swim in the Sea
The clear protected waters around Wainui Bay are ideal for a Summer dip.
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Mountain Biking
Golden Bay's mountain bike trails are mapped on Trailforks. Bring your bike and explore the region.
Getting Here
Find Us-
Fly
Fly directly into Golden Bay from Wellington with Golden Bay Air.
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Drive
Drive yourself or take a bus: Golden Bay Coachlines.
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Boat
Drop off on a beach near us: Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi or Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles.
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Walk
Golden Bay Hideaway is at the northern end of Abel Tasman National Park. You can walk the Abel Tasman Coast Track and end up at our doorstep.
Technology
Construction-
Passive solar design
Heat is captured and stored in abode bricks.
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Off-grid electricity supply
Power comes from solar panels and battery bank.
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High tech solar hot water
Serious heat retention and monitoring.
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Highly insulated window system
Double-glazed and beautiful to behold.
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Innovative composting toilet system
No smells and makes good earth for the garden.
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Solar/boiler underfloor heating
Stable temperature in winter.
Learn more about the construction of Little Greenie.
Nine Star Home
Little Greenie received 9/10 stars when rated in an April 2009 Home Energy Rating Report (HERS) from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). No other home in New Zealand has been awarded a nine before.
The building rating is a measure of how well a home's design, materials and solar orientation enable it to maintain a healthy and comfortable indoor temperature throughout the year.
In addition the report includes a water heating rating which is a measure of how energy efficient a home's water heating is. Little Greenie recieved a perfect 10/10 for this with indicative running costs of only $41/year.
Helpers
The building of Little Greenie was a great experience and it all came together with the help of friends and family - thanks guys!
Recycling
In keeping with our aim of fostering a high standard of environmental ethics, we operate a well organised recycling regime with organised bins - even the bins are recycled!
