• Entire apartment
  • 388 ft² size
  • View
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

Laughing Fish Studio is situated in the heart of bike trails, with vineyards just up the road and only a 2-minutes walk to the picturesque Mapua wharf offering bars, shops and cafes. Free private parking and free WiFi is offered. The apartment includes tea/coffee making facilities, a fridge, microwave and an outdoor BBQ with a sink and bench on the terrace. Towels and bed linen are also provided. Nelson is 16 km from Laughing Fish Studio, while Motueka is 18 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gill
    New Zealand New Zealand
    So relaxing and comfortable. Walking distance to shops, Wharf, beach, estuary. Extra comfy bed. True kiwi batch style. Lovely art on the wall.
  • Kate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely friendly hosts and very thoughtfully set up apartment. It had all our family comforts we needed and a nice homely feel. Very close to local restaurants without being noisy - the best of both worlds.
  • Jason
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely layout with quirky indoor / outdoor kitchen.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Shona McLean and Martin Lindley

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

Shona McLean and Martin Lindley
Our house was originally a wharf labourers cottage, a few steps from Mapua wharf, which has grown into quite a destination, with visitors from all over the world. We developed an art and ceramics studio which we operated for 20 years. We later turned the studio into an apartment , and now very much enjoy the business of making our guests welcome and ensuring their stay is a good one
Mapua wharf is 2 minutes walk from us, restaurants, bars, cafes etc. Its a great area for biking, visiting vineyards, beach walks.We are also a good base for visiting Abel Tasman National Park, which is about 1 hours drive from us
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Laughing Fish Studio
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Laughing Fish Studio takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Laughing Fish Studio in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Laughing Fish Studio

  • Laughing Fish Studio offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Laughing Fish Studio is 400 yards from the centre of Mapua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Laughing Fish Studio has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Laughing Fish Studio on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Laughing Fish Studio on this page.

  • Laughing Fish Studio can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Laughing Fish Studio is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Laughing Fish Studio may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.