Earth house holiday rentals in New Zealand

Thyme Lane Heritage Cottage

The rammed earth cottage is over 100 years old. Thyme Lane is a rural setting in an historic gold mining area. It's near the Lake Dunstan cycle trail, the Central Otago Rail Trail & Lake Roxburgh Trail. Five minutes to Alexandra or Clyde. One hour’s drive to Queenstown. Enjoy the outdoor space, nearby vineyards and orchards, and local cafes. You'll have your own cottage with bedroom (kingsize bed), ensuite bathroom, and living room with kitchenette (microwave, single hotplate, sink). Weber BBQ.

Bird's Nest - Straw-bale Studio at Hot Water Beach

The perfect place on the Coromandel Peninsula for a couple to escape to. This unique straw-bale studio is a magical place to stay. Overlooking farmland and Hot Water Beach, you can enjoy the view from the comfort of your bed. You'll be close enough to the beach to hear the waves crashing and even hear kiwi in the nearby bush. Please note that the beach is NOT a "4 min walk" away as advertised on our listing (we are working to remove this). Our studio is approximately 1.5km from the beach.

Hobbit hole glamping on organic lifestyle block

Located in the centre of the North Island, this Hobbit-styled accommodation offers privacy and peace. Luxury glamping combines a hot shower and flush toilet with an outdoor fire and a hammock under the grapevine. Created from recycled materials on an organic permaculture lifestyle block complete with pet sheep, ducks on the driveway, seasonal fruit, and friendly greetings from the dog. Quirky and comfortable it is a great base to relax or explore nearby Hobbiton, Waitomo, or Maungatautitiri.

Jacks Point - Earth House

Tucked away in peaceful Jacks Point, just a short drive from Queenstown, the Earth Houses offer a unique stay for those seeking something different. Built from rammed earth and thoughtfully furnished, these mountain cabins provide a warm retreat after exploring the region. - Two king beds + one single (sleeps 5) - Fireplace (wood provided) - Alpine views - Unlimited Free WIFI - Self check-in - Fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso machine - Two bathrooms (shower + bath) - Washing machine

Totos Bush Cottage - Earth building

One of the NEAREST ACCOMODATION bordering the ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK, remotely nestled on a forested hill, offering OUTSTANDING SEA VIEWS and RARE TOTAL PRIVACY amongst the WILDERNESS. Built from onsite clay and crafted by ourselves, Totos Bush Cottage has an open setting perfect for those wanting to reconnect with nature with outdoor kitchen, toilets and an exceptional OUTSIDE BATH, perfect for STARGAZING. COSY and ROMANTIC, it is the perfect ESCAPE to UNWIND for NATURE SEEKERS

Tranquil retreat

This private and self-contained studio-apartment is within easy walking distance of central Wanaka. There is a full kitchen and laundry and off street parking. The studio has a unique grass roof and large sunny deck with a hot tub. The studio is set in a park-like setting with mature trees. The comfortable queen sized bed has an electric blanket and quality linen. This studio is recently completed with quality furniture and is only a 5 minutes walk from the edge of Lake Wanaka.

Pearse River Hobbit House bike trail, hike, fish

An overnight stay you will alway remember! Relax in this unique above ground Hobbit House. Lovingly hand-built. Sleeps 2 to 4 (two double beds). Wood heat. Outside kitchen with water tap. On-demand hot water. Custom antique style ice box. Propane cooker. Shower. Composting toilet. Hobbit House is located on a lifestyle block in beautiful Pearse Valley with lovely rural outlook, 1 kn walk to lovely waterfall, plus onsite tracks for Food and Medicine forest project.

Unique Adobe Home with Outstanding sea views

Totally private and peaceful setting. Ideal for families, friends, couples seeking contrast to busy lives. Beautiful coastal views from this unique, tastefully decorated and comfortable adobe house. Set in outstanding native QE2 covenanted bush, alive with bird song. Many outdoor activities at hand. Wonderful bush and coastal walking from the doorstep. 20 minutes drive from Nelson city, 10 mins walk from river swimming hole, and 10 minutes drive to swimming beach.

The Lodge at Tikana

The Lodge at Tikana in central Southland is nestled among fertile southern hills which are home to a herd of majestic stud Wapiti deer. The tranquility of the rural setting is enhanced by the unique ambience of the straw bale construction. In its former life the Lodge catered to the needs of high end tourists traveling in Southland The Lodge was purpose built in 2003 by a craftsman builder with the juxtaposition of old and new blending seamlessly.