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Tiny House Train-eco Stay

Holiday home in Whitemans Valley with kitchen and fireplace

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Outdoor dining
Carpark
Bedroom
Bedroom
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Upper Hutt, Wellington
  • Place, New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Stream Railway
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Trentham Racecourse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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 will need to be added as an extra charge of twenty five dollars per night. Please let me know if you would like to book the sofa bed via the messaging system of this platform.

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 1601409000

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whitemans Valley

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

What's nearby

  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Silver Stream Railway - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • New Zealand Defence College - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Trentham Camp Golf Course - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Trentham Racecourse - 14 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Box - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Town & Country Food - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A1 Roast - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Burger Wisconsin - ‬12 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 23 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiny House Train-eco Stay on 24 November 2025 start from NZ$138.0, 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

6/10 Okay

Steve C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rayna K.

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

Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

ann m.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

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

10/10 Excellent

LEANNe

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Candis C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb J.

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

8/10 Good

Aileen C.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tere T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Echt authentisch in dem Wagon zu Übernachten, manchmal ist es etwas eng was aber natürlich dem geschuldet ist das es sich um einen echten Eisenbahn Wagon handelt. Sonst ist an sich alles da was man braucht um ein paar Tage dort zu verbringen :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Carolann

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Hi I am from the Wellington area and had always wanted to turn the train into a b and b after many years and finally managed to do it in 2018. It has been a total delight to host as everyone just loves it. I have been on the property since 1995 and still love it. Being set back from the road ensures privacy.
You will sometimes see lots of people wandering around in bee suits as I teach beekeeping, organic horticulture and permaculture courses. You retain your privacy though.

Why they chose this property

No light pollution here at night and only the sounds of night birds and beautiful moon and stars to look at. Whitemans Valley is a rural area mainly populated by lifestyle blocks but only an 8 minutes drive to Silverstrean Village which has a lot of takeaway places, supermarket, pub, great bakery and several restaurants. Brewtown craft brewery and farmers market is only an 18 min drive and Wellington CBD 35 min drive.

What makes this property unique

The train has a personality of it's own and everyone who stays here just loves it as I do too. You'll see what I mean when you get here. The log burnining fire just adds to the coziness of it while keeping the modern comforts of a smart TV, airfryer, microwave etc. Blueberry Fields Forever is a very popular organically certified PYO blueberry farm with a mix of horticulture, beekeeping and permaculture courses being held here as well as the Tiny House Train-Eco Stay.

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