Title: Tiny House Train-eco Stay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=94698925&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tiny House Train-eco Stay Holiday home in Whitemans Valley with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Tiny House Train-eco Stay ![Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, books - Tiny House Train-eco Stay (Upper Hutt)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94699000/94698925/2c2ddff2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tiny House Train-eco Stay (Upper Hutt)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94699000/94698925/f9ed74a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Tiny House Train-eco Stay (Upper Hutt)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94699000/94698925/w4947h3648x525y0-e0257e4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tiny House Train-eco Stay (Upper Hutt)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94699000/94698925/9dfb6f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Tiny House Train-eco Stay (Upper Hutt)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94699000/94698925/f86d6a65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on a 10-acre organic blueberry farm, this tiny house train offers a unique retreat. Unwind with the cozy log burner, enjoy Netflix on the smart TV, and stay connected with laptop-friendly WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3269 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £76 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tiny House Train-eco Stay Please see Airbnb for plenty of 5 star reviews. Thank you for renting the train as this really helps me. The train runs on solar power, all your water is spring water and is a great example of up cycling and recycling. The tiny house train is located on a 10 acre/4.2 hectare organic blueberry farm and was restored in 2018 and turned into a tiny house in May 2019\. There is a cozy log burner plus heat pumps and the TV is a smart TV and has Netflix supplied . Wifi is Starlink with laptop friendly kitchen table. Self checkin after 2pm. No light pollution and beautiful star filled skies for miles. Please note that the sofa bed is optional and it will need to be added as an extra charge of twenty five dollars per night. Please let me know if you would like to book the sofa bed via the messaging system of this platform. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 269 square feet - 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1 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=118485490&PinnedHotelID=118485490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Turn off the lights Hi please leave the train unlocked, lights and heaters turned off. Thanks Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 Property Registration Number 1601409000 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-41.19633,175.02998&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7EglzFkphk%60%40%3FU%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40O%40UBU%40U%40QBUBSBQBUBQBUDQDUBQDUDQDQFQDUFQDQFQFQFSFMFQFSHQHOFOHOHOHQHMHOHOJMHOJOHKJMJKJOJKJOLKJKJKLKJILKLKJILGLKLILGLILINELGLILENELELENENELENCNELANENCLANCN%3FNANCL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%40N%3FNBL%40NBNDN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDNDLDLDLHNFLDLHLHLFLHLJLFLHJJLJJHLJJJLJJJJNJJJNJJJLHJJNJNHLHNHNJLFPHNHNHNFNHPFRFPFLHRDPFPFPDPDTFPDPDPDTBPDTDPBTBPBTBPBRBT%40PBT%40T%40T%40N%40T%40T%40R%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTATARATAPATARCTAPCTCTCPCRCRCREPETCPETEPEPGPETEPGPGRENIRGNGPGPIPGNIPINILGPKNILININKLKNIJKNKJKNKJKLKLMHKJMLKFMJKJMHMFMLMFMHMFMHMDOHMFMDMDOFOBMDODMDOBMDOBOBOBMBO%40O%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOAMCOCOCMCOEOCMEOEOEMCMGOEMEMGMIOEMIMGMIMGMMMGKIMKMKKGMMKKKIMMKMKKKOKKKOIKKOIMKOIOIMIOIQIMIOGQIOIQGQGQGOGSGOGSEQGQEUGQEQEQEUCQEUEQCSCSCSCQCUCUAQAUCSAUAQAUASAU%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8UWQxtt1_PGZyvtbkvPuEERDfTU=) Upper Hutt, Wellington #### What's nearby - Pinehill Park \- 11 min drive \- 4.9 miles - Silver Stream Railway \- 11 min drive \- 5.6 miles - New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) \- 12 min drive \- 5.2 miles - New Zealand Defence College \- 13 min drive \- 5.4 miles - Trentham Racecourse \- 13 min drive \- 6.0 miles #### Getting around - Stokes Valley Pomare Station - 19 min drive - Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Coffee Box - ‬14 min drive - ‪Town & Country Food - ‬16 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Tote - ‬14 min drive - ‪A1 Roast - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tiny House Train-eco Stay pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Tiny House Train-eco Stay? ### How much is parking at Tiny House Train-eco Stay? ### What time is check-in at Tiny House Train-eco Stay? ### What time is check-out at Tiny House Train-eco Stay? ### Where is Tiny House Train-eco Stay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tiny House Train-eco Stay Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rayna K. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Lovely location, awesome accommodation, cosy and comfortable ##### Rayna K. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew T. 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best tiny home stay My wife and our fur baby had a wonderful stay, the accommodation was beautifully set in a lovely setting. We couldn’t have wanted for more. ##### Andrew T. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ann m. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### delightful spot lovely stay, nice touches, home made jams and honey, and fresh milk and eggs. Peaceful, and relaxing. ##### ann m. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candis C. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable train It was cool to stay in a train and somewhere new. It was fun seeing how it was converted and my train loving partner loved it. Super cosy and relaxing with delicious eggs. Thanks for being a great host! ##### Candis C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhiannon M. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### All aboard Gorgeous little carriage in a beautiful setting. All fixtures and fittings very high quality, so closer to a luxury stay than the size would suggest. Fred and Wilma made sure we were well settled in and provided great company for our pooch. Home made jams and honey just added to the treat.Carolann is a great host, there when needed.. Thank you, would love to return for another stay. ##### Rhiannon M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb J. 3 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cute The train is really well done. Themed throughout. Comfy bed. ##### Deb J. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason J. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wee boy loved the train Loved it, Just me and my 8 year old boy and 2 border collies. Something a bit different, but really well done. Would definitely stay again. Wood fire worked really well ##### Jason J. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Train stay We enjoyed staying at the train, comfy bed, lovely hot shower, clean. It would of been nice to meet the host at some stage of arival after all we had to be approved by photo. This teaches our children manners and how we should face people face to face ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Aileen C. 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Eco-train Lovely stay as we enjoy the peace and quiet. Carollan was very friendly and helpful especially dealing with the compost toilet issue. Downside, I am small and the toilet was too high for me. The log fire was a bonus as it does get cold at night. The bed was very comfy. 9/10. ##### Aileen C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmine P. 8 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Thoroughly enjoyed a little weekend getaway. The train was quite cold during the winter months. However, it didn't take long to warm up with the little pot belly fireplace. The organic range of food that was left for us to indulge in was such a lovely little touch as well. We would definitely consider returning in the warmer months. ##### Jasmine P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tere T. 8 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nothing else compares. Peaceful and quiet.. which we so much appreciated. Had an interest in the history of how the train conversion began, to its present day. Just wow! A lot of work has been done. Our pets loved it here with Fred & Wilma the 2 pet hosts. Our host was very respectful & friendly. ##### Tere T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily H. 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay, loved the carriage and the fresh eggs, milk, bread and butter was a lovely touch. ##### Emily H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Steve C. 4 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Owner was excellent.No hot water to shower made stay less enjoyable. ##### Steve C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LEANNe 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was fantastic, ##### LEANNe Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason O. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just the ticket We had such a fun long weekend and really enjoyed the accommodation. It’s all done so well. Fred and Wilma were an absolute joy too. Thank you! ##### Jason O. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oliver 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Echt authentisch in dem Wagon zu Übernachten, manchmal ist es etwas eng was aber natürlich dem geschuldet ist das es sich um einen echten Eisenbahn Wagon handelt. Sonst ist an sich alles da was man braucht um ein paar Tage dort zu verbringen :) ##### Oliver Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt S. 3 Aug 2025 ##### Matt S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ---