Welcome to Manuki Tiny Retreat, a newly built 2-bedroom tiny home tucked away in the peaceful suburb of Templeton, just minutes from Hornby and only 10 minutes from Christchurch Airport.
Enjoy a modern, self-contained stay surrounded by fruit trees, open air, and all the essentials for a comfortable visit.

Essentials and nearby
# Number 5 Cafe and medical shop 100m
# Cookie time 400m
# Gatehouse Cafe 1.5km
# Ruapuna Speedway and Euromarque motorsport park 3.5km
# International Antarctic Centre and airport 12km
# Orana Wildlife park 12km
# Enroute to Skifield and Snow mountains
# Mt Hutt base 1hr drive

The space

Newly built 2-bedroom, warm and cozy tiny home tucked away in the peaceful suburb
This 30m² independent tiny home includes:
2 bedrooms – one with a queen bed, one with a double bed
Modern bathroom with good pressure shower 🚿
Open-plan living and dining area with a Smart TV and unlimited fibre Wi-Fi
21m² kwila deck with BBQ— perfect for your morning coffee or evening relaxation

Kitchenette
Please note there’s no cooktop, but guests can enjoy light meal prep with:
Coffee maker
Microwave
Kettle
Toaster
Sandwich maker
Complimentary tea, coffee, Milo, salt, pepper, and snacks/treats
Seasonal Garden & Fruit Trees
Enjoy wandering through a garden filled with multi-grafted fruit trees, including varieties of pears, plums, apricots, peaches, figs, cherries, blueberries, guava, feijoas, lemon, mandarin, currants, and grapes.
Guests are welcome to taste fruit in season, subject to availability.
Guest Access & Privacy
Guests have exclusive use of the entire tiny home and deck. The driveway is shared with the main house on the same section.
Self check-in for flexible arrival.
Free parking available.
Outdoor area still needs some bits and pieces done. It may not be suitable for kids to play around until ballustrade are installed. It's about 400mm drop.

Nearby Amenities
Number 5 Coffee House, Convenience store, medical centre, and pharmacy – just two blocks away
Gatehouse Cafe- just a minute drive away
Hornby Hub – supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants nearby
Christchurch Airport – 10 minutes via a quiet, traffic-free route
Perfect For
Short-term travellers needing easy airport access
Couples or small families wanting a peaceful space near the city
Guests who appreciate comfort, privacy, and a touch of nature

Amenities
Self check-in
Shared driveway with parking on site
Free unlimited fibre Wi-Fi
Smart TV
Air conditioning / heat pump
Queen bed, Double bed
Towels, linen, extra pillows and blankets
Shower, toilet
Handwash, shampoo, body wash
Hairdryer
Kitchenette
Microwave
Coffee maker
Kettle, Toaster, Sandwich maker
Mini fridge
Tea, coffee, Milo, salt, pepper, snacks
Cups, plates, and cutlery
Outdoor
21m² kwila deck
BBQ
Outdoor seating
Garden and fruit trees (seasonal)
Safety
Safety Camera to cover only the driveway
Smoke alarm
Fire extinguisher
Guest access
Entire Tiny house and the outdoor decking attached to it.