• Entire apartment
  • 388 ft² size
  • View
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Laughing Fish Studio is located in the heart of bike trails, with vineyards just up the road and only a 2-minutes walk to the picturesque Mapua wharf offering bars, shops and cafes. Free private parking and free WiFi is offered. The apartment includes tea/coffee making facilities, a fridge, microwave and an outdoor BBQ with a sink and bench on the terrace. Towels and bed linen are also provided. Nelson is 9.9 mi from Laughing Fish Studio, while Motueka is 11 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Warren
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was excellent being so close to the wharf. Unit was comfortable with new bathroom. Porch outside was a lovely place to eat or enjoy the outdoors. Very comfortable bed. Friendly hosts. Wifi appreciated.
  • Lauri
    United States of America United States of America
    Fan available. Nice size. Covered area outside used to eat meals. Easy walking to town and restaurants.
  • Andrea
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The place was clean and tidy. A great location. The people who run The Laughing Fish were very nice to deal with.

Hosted by Shona McLean and Martin Lindley

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Shona McLean and Martin Lindley
Our house was originally a wharf labourers cottage, a few steps from Mapua wharf, which has grown into quite a destination, with visitors from all over the world. We developed an art and ceramics studio which we operated for 20 years. We later turned the studio into an apartment , and now very much enjoy the business of making our guests welcome and ensuring their stay is a good one
Mapua wharf is 2 minutes walk from us, restaurants, bars, cafes etc. Its a great area for biking, visiting vineyards, beach walks.We are also a good base for visiting Abel Tasman National Park, which is about 1 hours drive from us
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Laughing Fish Studio
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Laughing Fish Studio of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Laughing Fish Studio

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Laughing Fish Studio on this page.

  • The prices at Laughing Fish Studio may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Laughing Fish Studio can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Laughing Fish Studio on this page.

  • Laughing Fish Studio has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Laughing Fish Studio is 1,150 feet from the center of Mapua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Laughing Fish Studio offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at Laughing Fish Studio is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.