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Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

★★★★ 305 Redwood Road, Appleby, Mapua, NZ

9.5 guest rating· 153 reviews

About this hotel

Stunning Views and Convenient Location

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts offer unique accommodation options nestled between Richmond and Mapua, showcasing breathtaking views of Waimea Estuary and Mt Arthur ranges.

Shared Amenities and Privacy

Guests can enjoy the privacy of separate rooms while still having access to communal spaces including a well-equipped kitchen, BBQ area, laundry facilities, and outdoor entertainment areas.

Delicious Breakfast Options

Start your day right with complimentary locally baked breads, Appleby House's homemade condiments, and a selection of Rabbit Island Coffee plunger coffee and specialty teas.

Experience tranquility and comfort at Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Rooms & rates

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Rabbit Island Huts (Shared Bathroom)

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Queen Bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Shared outdoor bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>129-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with mountain and garden views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Tempur-Pedic bed and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, free toiletries, towels, and shampoo</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Rabbit Island Huts (With Ensuite and Private Outdoor Bath)

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · Queen Bed

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Toilet paper

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>172-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Tempur-Pedic bed and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Smooth flooring in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Rabbit Island Huts with Ensuite

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Specifically designed small space of luxury, this hut has 1 queen-sized bed, a refrigerator and a private balcony. Lovely linen is supplied. Free WiFi, parking, tea, coffee. Complimentary specialty breads, Appleby House homemade condiments and coffee & teas all supplied for guests to enjoy. Access to shared kitchen facilities and an outdoor barbecue area are provided. All huts are built high to take in the 360 degree views of mountains, hills and an estuary If you would like a TV in your room, please let the property know in advance, using the special request box when booking or using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Rabbit Island Glamping Tent

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · Queen bed

  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area

Rabbit Island Glamping sits privately from Rabbit Island Huts accessed via its own walk bridge. It is canvas over a timber frame - you are sleeping in a very nice tent with a hard wood floor - it includes a luxury queen bed, lounge area, fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, your own deck, and outdoor dining area to enjoy the 360 views of hills, mountains, and farmland. On windy nights you can imagine you are in a sailing ship with the flapping of sails.

Appleby House (exclusive use full house)

Sleeps 11 · 380 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker

This holiday home provides a fireplace. This spacious holiday home includes 2 living rooms, 5 separate bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The holiday home also features a barbecue. The holiday home offers a washing machine, a private entrance, soundproof walls as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 6 beds.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 10 m² · Queen bed

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan

The double room provides a washing machine, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room with Bath

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator

The double room offers a washing machine, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
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  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Garden
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Open-air bath
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Public Bath
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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305 Redwood Road, Appleby, Mapua, NZ

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.5153 reviews

+ Clean and modern facilities+ Peaceful location+ Comfortable rooms+ Good serviceRoom size constraintsLack of certain basic amenities like hairdryerPrice considered high compared to similar options
Cleanliness9.5
Service9.9
Location10.0
Room Quality9.4
Amenities9.4
Value for Money8.4

Peaceful relaxing serenity

10.0

Gorgeous well looked after property definitely a place to remember and dream of a wedding

Nothing everything was just exceptional

Amy · NZ · 2026-06-13

Guest review

10.0

Huts perfect, nice interiors and furnishings great shower and bed. Really nice seating area and cooking facilities if you wanted to cook there. Nice that coffee and tea supplied as we were only staying one night but would have liked to have stayed longer.

Patrick · GB · 2026-03-30

Good to know

Please note the hosts do not live on site, however a meet and greet can be arranged for any time.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 14 years old stay for NZD 85 per person per night when using an existing bed.

People no matter the age stay for NZD 110 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.