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Lavender Studio at the foot of the Richmond Hills.

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a ship in the distance.
Outdoor dining
Marina
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Richmond, Richmond
  • Place, Richmond Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fossil Ridge Winery
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Richmond

When you stay at this vacation home in Richmond, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Richmond Mall and Fossil Ridge Winery. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Pic's Peanut Butter World and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from McCashin's Brewery.
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What's nearby

  • Richmond Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fossil Ridge Winery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 20 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zink - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alchemy Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee On Queen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Upper Queen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lavender Studio at the foot of the Richmond Hills.

Chill on Hill!
Do you enjoy your own private and sunny space in a self contained studio with its own kitchen, bathroom and laundry?

I like to welcome you to Lavender Studio. The studio has a relaxing outlook with fruit trees, the saltwater pool and a spacious yard, shared with wee Maddie the dog.

The studio provides:
*Full kitchen facilities with full sized stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, kitchen sink, pots &pans, utensils, crockery and cutlery.
*The bathroom has a heated towel rail.
*The laundry has a washing machine, airing rack, vacuum cleaner, cleaning products and there is an outdoor clothes line.
*The bedroom/lounge has a TV.
*Free WiFi.

The location at the Richmond foothills makes a perfect base for enjoying the local mountain biking.
You are about 1 km walking distance to the Richmond Mall and Queen Street shops.
Only 300 meters to the local dairy/pub and fish/chips shop.

Tahuna beach is a 12 minute drive and Rabbit Island 15 minutes. Enjoy a beautiful scenic drive to famous Kaiterteri beach at the beginning of the Abel Tasman National Park where all sorts of activities await from Kayaking, Scenic boat trips and the Kaiterteri Mountain Bike Park.
If you desire to go and explore Golden Bay it is a 1.5 hour drive to Takaka.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
*Off street parking available.
*Flat site.
*Enquire about on site therapeutic massage and sauna.

EXTRAS:Linen (included); Cleaning (included) Note: Even though cleaning is included, I really appreciate it if you could please leave the studio tidy and do the dishes before you check out.

I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Lavender Studio.

Daphna
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lavender Studio at the Foot of the Richmond Hills

Lavender Studio at the foot of the Richmond Hills.

Lavender Studio at the foot of the Richmond Hills. Richmond

Lavender Studio at the foot of the Richmond Hills. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes we had everything we needed and more
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Owen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was clean and tidy. Bed was great, very comfortable. Great handy situation with shops etc a short drive away. Owner responded quickly to questions. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Toni P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely small unit that has everything you need. Exceptionally clean and looked after. Although it is on the owners property it has its own entrance and is very private. The gardens are gorgeous as is the pool area. Yes, I would book it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely helpful host, great space to relax in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beth

My stay was very nice, Daphna is lovely, welcom ing and very helpful 😊 Place is tidy, clean, homely, presentable and private. Thank u Daphna 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noel

The rooms were clean, the bed deliciously comfortable, & it was quiet & private. I would certainly use the accommodation again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

N A.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a lovely and comfy compact studio. I couldn't find towels for the pool as I was keen for a swim. Apart from that, I would stay again as location suited us. Daphna was easy to communicate with. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay at Lavender Studio. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The host was very welcoming and great to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marky J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location for shopping in Richmond Property grounds are very good, bach was vary clean and well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super easy

We enjoyed the quiet location and pleasant garden outlook. Thankfully a washing machine and somewhere to dry clothes after several days on the road.It also an easy stroll to the main Richmond shops with some great cafes, restaurants and other shops. (I found the ladies at the Health & Herbs shop very helpful).Thanks to Daphna for making this space available
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quintin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

I had a lovely stay, the area around the house is beautiful, with all the citrus trees, and the pool in the back ground. The apartment where I stayed was bigger than I anticipated. The owner was absolutely wonderful. Close to the center of town and easy to get to. I would highly recommend , and will go back here for another stay in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host who made me feel completely at home. Very clean and cosy place and the bed was super comfortable and cosy too. I’ll definitely return to lavender studio - it had everything I needed in a great location.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It suited us really well, close to where we needed to go. All good.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous retro getaway

This little place is such a gorgeous retreat fora weekend away in Nelson. It was so neat, clean and tidy, and had everything that we needed for a few days. The shower pressure is fantastic!The garden is beautiful and the pool is really luxurious. It is very handy to shops, restaurants and tomato wonderful antique shop. We are looking forward to coming back again. 5 star service!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet stay

A pleasant, clean, well equipped unit. Lovely setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy well maintained place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Stay

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

cathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Richmond stay

A handy place to stay to explore the Nelson area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

Liked: Cleanliness

ACCOMMODATION GREAT BUT STAYZ ARE A DISASTER - DONT USE STAYZ UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

Property well equipped, spacious amongst lovely grounds. Hosts went out of their way to overcome Statyz horrendous handling of the booking.We booked through Stayz and paid deposit via Visa card months in advance.Once in NZ we were constantly on the road - often without on-line contact. We eventually received Stayz request to make our final payment and spent 3 unsuccessful hours trying to do so. We had a strong signal and Stayz system was the problem.Can't remember exactly when/how but the lovely host manged to get in contact and agreed settlement could be made on arrival. She indicated the property's location - which we could not find on arrival. Stayz documentation didn't even have the name of the property - let alone the address.We phoned Sydney and the agent advised that the address wouldn't be provided without final payment (which we accepted). We explained Stayz inability to process our previous payment attempt but the agent showed no interest.The agent said he would connect us to the Stayz phone payment service. 30 mins later there was still no answer so we hang up.We knew the general location of the individual unit, and was forced to door-knock the neighborhood (it had no signage). The host was horrified over Stayz treatment.The agent later txt us several times to finally advise he would send address.but our phone was still waiting to make payment. No address received by phone. txt or email5 VALUABLE HOLIDAY HOURS WASTED.ABSOLUTELY HOPELESS ! ! ! !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such an amazing getaway from the city 🧡

Highly recommended place to stay if you are in Nelson! Daphne was an amazing host, easy check in, lovely little studio she has providing us a serene and peaceful abode. Not forgetting to mention the swimming pool is so lovely! Will upload my journey on Youtube channel: lynofuro
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couple retreat

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

We enjoyed the convenience and garden setting at Daphne’s place. She was very attentive to our needs. I especially liked having my morning coffee in the little outside area watching the birds. As others have noted it’s a quick walk to the neighborhood pub and close to shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lemon Treat

Daphna provided a full apartment with lots of space, a full kitchen, laundry & drying rack, sitting area and nice outdoor patio. The windows overlooked an amazing garden, orchard and pool! Appreciate the extras she provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

A wonderful host and a wonderful place. I would love to stay for longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful gardens and private rental

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Parking was off street, kitchen was fully equipped, bed comfy and the private patio was lovely for morning coffee. We even made use of the pool!The host was so nice and the location is in a very nice neighborhood. Easy to get anywhere in Richmond or Nelson. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025