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Reviews of Methven Retreat Tiny House

35 Spaxton Street, 7730 Methven, New Zealand

#24 of 41 hotels in Methven

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Review Score

Based on 78 apartment reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    2.5

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  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    8.0
    Overall is good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stove works really slow.

    Very clean , good location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    8.0
    Was ok for what we wanted but not amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Self contained, private Smaller than it looks in the picture Kitchen wasn’t very usable to actually cook in because the stoves didn’t get very hot at all. Otherwise relatively well equipped . Not much of a view at all.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Living and sleeping area small for the number of beds with one two seater couch and a chair. Couldn't get TV to work (lack of instructions for older couple), wet weather and no verandah to stop water/wet shoes coming into the place.

    Kitchen and bathroom were great

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    8.0
    Clean and modern in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattresses a little hard, not so private as opens onto the family backyard that their kids use for their bikes.

    Great location, very clean, good price.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    7.0
    Perfect for a quick trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not really a tiny home, more like a sleepout

    Great value for and despite being small it had all you could need in the kitchen

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    8.0
    Nice neat apartment good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    TV didn’t work. No Milk in fridge

    Very clean and comfortable

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything you need and nothing you don't. Lots of little touches that made the stay a pleasure. Sad we were only there for a night and had to move on. Would absolutely stay again and recommend to others. Great stuff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice price - everything we needed was provided.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The accommodation is not a house as advertised, it is a conversion of the end of the garage. The smoke detector in the unit has been removed from the roof and is stored in a kitchen drawer. The owner/manager sent through an extensive list of house keeping tasks we were expected to complete. If this is expected of guests it should be made known at the time of booking.

    The kitchen and bathroom are modern and thoughtfully designed to fit into the small space. A generous amount of breakfast spreads and cereal were provided. The beds were comfortable, with a variety of different pillows to use. The unit is located within walking distance to the shops.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    8.0
    Cosy retreat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was quite hot especially getting all the afternoon sun even with the door open until lights out. The small windows didn't do much to help with ventilation overnight and it did get quite stuffy. Would recommend putting a fan or something in there.

    Great location, walking distance to everything. Very cosy and had everything we needed. Easy check in with straight forward instructions. Loved the little touches on the bed too.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    modern, well equipped, self check in efficient

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Space was fine for the two of us, but you would probably need to use your vehicle as storage space if there were more than two in your group.

    Location. is good. Owners were accommodating of our early check-in.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing… it was spot on!!

    Just excellent value for money!! We will so so be back!! Clean, comfy and so close to town. Just perfect thanks Jane

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    8.0
    Road trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    perfect for a couple but wouldn't like to have anymore even though there are enough beds to sleep 5 or 6

    Good location, Walking distance into town

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay in a tiny home
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything you could think of was there for us and the free coffees and cereal were a nice touch

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    7.0
    Great location but would be great if instruction book was provided as we struggled with some things
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was cold as heater turned off during night and duvets weren’t that thick. Could not change tv channel from 1. Did not receive wifi code despite texting and shower was cold after one very short shower. Drain was also blocked. Stove top also did not work when we went to cook pancakes

    The comfy beds, lovely unit. Good facilities, newly refurbished.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    8.0
    👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The outside area wasn't much to look at with a pile of wood sitting there, long grass and a broken fence and old rabbit hutch with no rabbit. The table and chairs was cute but sitting on wonky ground. It was raining so couldn't sit outside anyway, but if it was tidier it would be fantastic! Would probably be more comfortable with just 1 queen or king rather than the bunks. But great wee place 👍

    Great we went to the primo cafe

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    8.0
    Great thanks
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No protection from the rain when trying to get into the unit at night with a code..

    Well appointed unit

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    7.0
    Easy last minute one night stay, with clean comfy beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had a little trouble finding the entrance door in the dark from the description (could be clearer).

    Had everything we needed. Very good value having 4 beds.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Prob v good for certain people, but not our cup of tea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing value for larger family

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect great value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was hoping for an actual tiny home to see what one is like this is an awesome, well set up space but not what I would call a tiny house as it’s a room on the side of a garage. However it is fantastic.

    Great set up, very clean and tidy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely little place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi was unusable- it didn't work for any of us

    Very clean. Had everything we needed and excellent use of space.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi did not work. I texted the owners who apologized and sent me the password. However, both myself and my friend had trouble using it as it said it was offline. The beds were uncomfortable, and the small sofa was also uncomfortable.

    Very clean. Liked the coffee options and all the bits and bobs for cooking etc. The shower was nice and the location was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing I didn't like

    Great location, peaceful and quiet. Everything one needs in a tidy wee place.

    Stayed in March 2024

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