Fodor's Expert Review Iona Tiny House
52 Puketi Dr., Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand Fodor's Choice
This unusual accommodation started life on the South Island in 1924—as a boat—which the current owner found, moved to Whanganui, turned it on its side, and embedded it into a hill as an exclusive accommodation overlooking the river and city. It's self-contained with a bathroom, hot tub, pool, and kitchenette, and it's less than a mile across a bridge to the city's restaurants and cafés. The tiny house is also right on the edge of the Mountain to Sea cycling trail and Whanganui's Round the Bridges walk.
PROS
- very private
- wide use of reclaimed timber
- relaxing riverside environment
CONS
- no food on-site
- no kids under 12 allowed
- two-night minimum stay