Parautane Lodge

Alan and Candace along with their 2 boys were wonderful hosts! It's been a while since I've seen such beautifully mannered kids. We felt like part of their family 😍 Even Buddy their cute little dog won my heart in the end and never failed to startle me by jumping up at me everytime lol! The freshly baked muffins and home baked bread along with a cooked breakfast option felt wholesome and satisfying. They even invited us to dinner on one of the nights to home made beef pies - yum!! The view was just spectacular and uninterrupted. Even the view from the spa which is secluded from the house was amazing, you see right out to the bay and the highway miles away. The bed and pillows were really comfortable and the heated floor in the spacious bathroom made all the difference when temperatures dropped at night. It's a beautiful home and we'll definitely be staying here again!

It's not really a dislike but if there was Sky Sport in the room, it would have been great. We ended up watching the rugby on our phone.

Comfy room and bed with a killer view. Owners were super friendly and breakfast was amazing. Amazing location and not to far out of Nelson to be isolated 10-15 min drive. Was travelling here as I had work in Nelson would 100% come back with my wife to stay for a longer period of time.

Needed more coffee in the room but that’s just me as I drink a lot of coffee and possibly a small fridge for milk etc. But it’s a bnb not a hotel so nothing to split hairs over. :) The driveways a little rough but again not bad as it’s far up a hill and for those views it makes sense. My hire car was a little thing and struggled up there. But again nothing to take away from the amazing stay I had.

This home is tucked away, high up a hill in a nice neighborhood. It provides the most beautiful view out to the ocean and mountains. You can look out the big glass windows of your large room or sit out on the expansive deck to enjoy. Also, walking down a few steps from the deck is another place to privately enjoy the view - the outdoor hot tub. It was such a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the night sky and stars. We really chuckled when getting out of the tub we realized a few cows had gathered around and seemed to be also relaxing and enjoying the view. Easy access to town.

There was nothing not to like though be prepared you will be driving up a somewhat bumpy road to reach it. This is a unique property and well worth a little bumpy road.

The property had a lovely view, and the owner was extremely friendly and hospitable. We arrived very late at night but he was very nice and accommodating. The breakfast was very nice and the host gave great recommendations for our onward journey (which we followed and had a great day).

To get into the property there is a number of steps to go down, which are a little tricky when carrying suitcases - not a complaint though, as it is not their fault they have stairs

Stunning vista of the bay from the bedroom, in a quiet and peaceful location. The outdoor spa was a bonus. Cooked breakfast with cereal and seasonal fruits.

The communal fridge was too small - it would be better to have a small fridge in each room. No working umbrellas for the outdoor seating so when we arrived we could not sit outside as it was too hot.

Views were wonderful and lovely hosts. Bed,shower and breakfast in the morning excellent

I would have given this property 10/10 but the furniture in the bedroom and fridge need replacing also outside furniture looking very tired, there is a steep gravel driveway but that’s to be expected to be high enough for the views, otherwise wonderful!

Stunning views from our lovely big room and the breakfast nook overlooking the Abel Tasman National Park. Comfortable bed and spacious well equipped bathroom with a balcony to sit out on if desired. Beautiful big delicious breakfast beyond our expectations. Friendly welcoming hosts.

Few maintenance issues on the outside of the property that need sorting but I imagine with Covid and the pressure the hospitality industry has been under this is understandable. While not a problem to us there are some stairs and a pathway to negotiate from the parking space if you are mobility impaired in any way need to consider. Though I am sure the hosts who were lovely would help you if you advised them in advance. The property is a bit off the beaten track but worth it for the views!

the view is spectacular the owner was very sympathetic when we asked to release the dog and explained us all about how the dog loves to work / play as a sheppard the breakfast is very good

it's a bit hard to climb the hill, we rent a suv, so it was ok take anti-alergy pills if you have hay fever

view amazing nice large bedrooms and hot spar. breakfast excellent.

access to the property is an issue given the steep access road to the property and steps to accomodation. Host arranged parking at bottom of property after arrival but still hard to manoeuvre car. property also located up steep hill with unsealed road. more information about access before stay should have been provided.

Glorious bay views from a panoramic deck. Hosts were kind and solicitous, gave quite detailed and specific recommendations for tours/tramps. Bed and room were quite nice, though a tad dated.

Access road a bit of a challenge, due to recent bad weather. Breakfast good, not extraordinary