Experience the charm of Te Whare Rangi, a historic Victorian home from 1858, once owned by photographer William Tyree and Mayor Edward Everett. Enjoy stunning views of Haulashore Island, the Boulder Bank, Tasman Bay, and the Tasman and Arthur mountain ranges. The space The Tasman Suite is a private, self-contained room within Te Whare Rangi located on the ground floor. It features its own compact kitchen, washer, dryer, and multiple tables for dining or working. Guests also have access to several shared spaces on the first floor, including a well-equipped kitchen, a cozy living room, a charming veranda, a small deck, and a brick patio with outdoor seating - ideal for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The suite is equipped with modern amenities, including a Google Home Speaker, a Smart TV, and super-fast WiFi with unlimited data. Stream your favorite shows on Netflix, play music via Spotify, and take advantage of the digital baby grand piano. For larger groups, Tasman Suite can be rented alongside Abel Abode to occupy the entire ground floor. Te Whare Rangi offers other rooms like Puna Perch and Middle Earth, giving guests a range of accommodation options to fit their needs. Guest access All guests enjoy a private, lockable room and access to shared areas of the house, including the kitchen, living room, and veranda on the first floor. In the hallway between the living room and kitchen, you can play the digital baby grand piano and acoustic guitar, available for your use when not in use by others. Outdoor spaces include a charming small deck with a table just off the kitchen and a cozy brick patio with a table and four chairs, located down a short path from the kitchen. Other things to note Te Whare Rangi features unique apartments: Tasman Suite, Abel Abode, Middle Earth, and Puna Perch. Tasman Suite is located on the ground floor, along with Abel Abode. Each apartment has a private, lockable room and access to the shared public areas on the first floor, including the kitchen, living room, and veranda. Young children - This property is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Please enquire before booking. Noise in the area - The waterfront road is busy & all properties within this area are subject to some road noise. However, the evenings are typically quiet with much less traffic. Car parking is on-street, nearby and free. We provide recommendations for parking in our arrival details. It is possible to use the driveway during arrival/departure to unload/load bags, but the driveway is steep and does not offer great visibility when exiting so a spotter and extra care is recommended when doing this.