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Tiny House Train-Eco Stay

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A compact interior with a sofa, a small table, a television, and a door leading outside. - Tiny House Train-Eco Stay (Upper Hutt)
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A red train car with a door, a small table, and a chair. - Tiny House Train-Eco Stay (Upper Hutt)
A kitchen with wooden countertops, a coffee station, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs. - Tiny House Train-Eco Stay (Upper Hutt)
A red vintage Smeg refrigerator with two doors, a black stove, and a kettle on top. - Tiny House Train-Eco Stay (Upper Hutt)
Take advantage of free breakfast, a garden and a playground at Tiny House Train-Eco Stay. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The current price is €100
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

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About this property

Tiny House Train-Eco Stay

  • Please see Airbnb for plenty of 5 star reviews. Thank you for renting the train as this really helps me. The train runs on solar power, all your water is spring water and is a great example of up cycling and recycling. The tiny house train is located on a 10 acre/4.2 hectare organic blueberry farm and was restored in 2018 and turned into a tiny house in May 2019. There is a cozy log burner plus heat pumps and the TV is a smart TV and has Netflix supplied . Wifi is Starlink with laptop friendly kitchen table. Self checkin after 2pm. No light pollution and beautiful star filled skies for miles.
    Please note that the sofa bed is optional and it need to be added as an extra charge of twenty five dollars per night for two single guests and sixty dollars for a third guest. Please let me know if you would like to book the sofa bed via the messaging system of this platform.
    Our property offers a unique off-grid experience in a peaceful natural setting. To ensure it's the right fit for you, please note:

    Access is via a steep, winding hill road that some guests may find challenging if they are uncomfortable driving narrow or hilly roads.
    The accommodation features a composting toilet rather than a conventional flush toilet. While it is clean, well maintained, and easy to use, it is different from what many guests may be accustomed to.
    This property is best suited to guests who enjoy rustic, eco-friendly accommodation and are comfortable with the realities of staying in a natural, off-grid environment.

    If you have any questions about the access or facilities, please feel free to ask before booking. We want every guest to have an enjoyable stay and to be confident that our property meets their expectations.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 269 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
Hi please leave the train unlocked, lights and heaters turned off. Thanks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1601409000

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Whitemans Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area. Silver Stream Railway and The Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Clouston Park Shops and River Valley Shopping Centre. Visit our Whitemans Valley travel guide
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Map
Upper Hutt, Wellington

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with a stadium, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
    Hnry Stadium
    41 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Silver Stream Railway
    19 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Trentham Racecourse
    22 min drive - 11.4 km
  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
    24 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Queensgate Shopping Centre
    31 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Pomare Station
    19 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coffee Box
    14 min drive
  • The Oyster Palace
    16 min drive
  • Jean's
    17 min drive
  • Café at Lane Park
    18 min drive
  • The Tote
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny House Train-Eco Stay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Tiny House Train-Eco Stay?

As of 14 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiny House Train-Eco Stay on 28 Oct 2026 start from €100, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tiny House Train-Eco Stay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiny House Train-Eco Stay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny House Train-Eco Stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tiny House Train-Eco Stay located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS), Pinehill Park and Silver Stream Railway. New Zealand Defence College and Trentham Racecourse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Tiny House Train-Eco Stay Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place, with everything you need, located in a quiet and safe location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely location, awesome accommodation, cosy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay thank you. Lots of nice little touches like breakfast supplies, forest park maps, lots of towels and nice shower products. Quiet peaceful setting, lots of thought put into waste management, and we had a visit from a friendly kitten. I've told my family they should come stay too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in the Train, it was quiet and secluded and we lit a fire in the brazier whilst we enjoyed the location and stars. Loved the little touches of fresh milk, organic blueberry jam from the orchard and honey the cat was delightful! Carolann is an excellent host and brilliant communicator
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best tiny home stay

My wife and our fur baby had a wonderful stay, the accommodation was beautifully set in a lovely setting. We couldn’t have wanted for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

delightful spot

lovely stay, nice touches, home made jams and honey, and fresh milk and eggs. Peaceful, and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this visit. Enjoyed the eco-friendly aspects, plus homemade jams, honey, and eggs from the property. Able to see a lot of stars at night (since I'm from the other side of the world I can't tell you which stars).A little more advice on starting/using the stove/oven would be appreciated since we were unfamiliar, but we made it work eventually!Lovely property as well, and enjoyed reading about the history of the tiny house train.
Train car
Stars at night
One of the gardens
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute

The train is really well done. Themed throughout. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable train

It was cool to stay in a train and somewhere new. It was fun seeing how it was converted and my train loving partner loved it. Super cosy and relaxing with delicious eggs. Thanks for being a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wee boy loved the train

Loved it, Just me and my 8 year old boy and 2 border collies. Something a bit different, but really well done. Would definitely stay again. Wood fire worked really well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Train stay

We enjoyed staying at the train, comfy bed, lovely hot shower, clean. It would of been nice to meet the host at some stage of arival after all we had to be approved by photo. This teaches our children manners and how we should face people face to face
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All aboard

Gorgeous little carriage in a beautiful setting. All fixtures and fittings very high quality, so closer to a luxury stay than the size would suggest. Fred and Wilma made sure we were well settled in and provided great company for our pooch. Home made jams and honey just added to the treat.Carolann is a great host, there when needed.. Thank you, would love to return for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed a little weekend getaway. The train was quite cold during the winter months. However, it didn't take long to warm up with the little pot belly fireplace. The organic range of food that was left for us to indulge in was such a lovely little touch as well. We would definitely consider returning in the warmer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the loveliest time in the train. The place is set up perfectly if you've got a cat or dog, no places they could wiggle out and cause trouble. Kitchen set up well for cooking and well-equipped. Generous options for heating, which was good as it was unseasonably chilly outdoors for most of our stay. The farm itself is lovely and green, with wildflowers and bees and lovely chooks. The eggs, butter, toast, and condiments provided were such a sweet unexpected touch! Picking blueberries at the end of the season was fun and we enjoyed them for a whole month afterwards.Everything was just as showcased in the photos. We'll definitely be back if we get the chance as it was a tranquil break away from town in a serene, gorgeous location. Hope to enjoy it during some actual summer weather someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing else compares.

Peaceful and quiet.. which we so much appreciated. Had an interest in the history of how the train conversion began, to its present day. Just wow! A lot of work has been done. Our pets loved it here with Fred & Wilma the 2 pet hosts. Our host was very respectful & friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Eco-train

Lovely stay as we enjoy the peace and quiet. Carollan was very friendly and helpful especially dealing with the compost toilet issue. Downside, I am small and the toilet was too high for me. The log fire was a bonus as it does get cold at night. The bed was very comfy. 9/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a very lovely place and you will definitely enjoy to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and left very detailed instructions. A very unique place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, loved the carriage and the fresh eggs, milk, bread and butter was a lovely touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a lovely haven while we were displaced from our home due to storm damage...the fireplace added instant atmosphere and the train carriage is so cute. The pre-cut firewood and homemade jams etc, were an unexpected bonus. Thanks so much - recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Well recommended. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was excellent.No hot water to shower made stay less enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My dog and I had a lovely stay. The owners two dogs came to visit which was lovely. Great place for them to have a wander about. Weather wasn’t kind to us but staying in the railway carriage fabulous. Warm and had everything we needed plus Netflix so treated it as a retreat and rest day. Fabulous place!! Thank you !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was fantastic,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just the ticket

We had such a fun long weekend and really enjoyed the accommodation. It’s all done so well. Fred and Wilma were an absolute joy too. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025