One of the few residential apartments in the city center, and a charmer, to boot! We stayed here on and off throughout 2021 as Americans whose trip to New Zealand was unexpectedly extended due to pandemic. Even though the apartment was in high demand, Ben was so accommodating and understanding and it really felt like we had a home base in Nelson. If you’re lucky enough to stay here in the summer months, the bougainvillea flowers on the outside of the building are a sight to behold.
The unit itself is well appointed, with modern appliances and all the basics you need for laundry, cooking, etc. The nearest grocery stores are either just a 5 or 10 minute walk away. Or if you prefer to go out to eat, you can't beat the location in terms of walking distance to some of Nelson’s best dining options—30 second walk to Parts and Service, 3 minute walk to Morrisons, 5 minutes walk to Burger Culture or Kirby Lane, 10 minute walk to Wafu, etc.
For non-eating related activities, we were also within less than 10 minutes walk to the Queens Gardens and Suter Museum, the Centre of New Zealand, the Grampians, and to a bus that takes you directly to Tahunanui Beach.
The internet was upgraded while we were there, which was essential as both my partner and I needed to do simultaneous video calls for work during our stay.
We literally cannot say enough good things about this apartment. It’s the ideal place to enjoy the best of Nelson, and we will miss it dearly. We also cannot say enough good things about Ben, who was incredibly responsive and helpful during our stays. We'll definitely be back on our next trip to New Zealand!