Te Whare Rangi, a historic Victorian home dating back to 1858, provides a unique retreat with rich heritage, once the residence of renowned Nelson photographer William Tyree and former Mayor Edward Everett. The home boasts stunning views of Haulashore Island, which was formed by the new harbour entrance (The Cut) in 1906. Opposite The Cut, the Boulder Bank stretches 11km to the north, while Tasman Bay and Abel Tasman National Park fill the central view. To the west, the dramatic Tasman and Arthur mountain ranges complete the picturesque scenery. Middle Earth is one of the rooms in Te Whare Rangi, offering a cozy retreat with a sink in the room and a shared bathroom located off the kitchen. Enjoy a flat screen Smart TV with Netflix and YouTube, and an Amazon Echo for music and smart home features in your private, lockable room. You’ll also have access to the kitchen, lounge, and balcony on the second floor, where you can play the digital baby grand piano. Outdoor spaces include a small deck and a brick patio. For added fun, bikes are available to explore the local area. You may also be interested in the adjacent Puna Perch, a separate room located up a short flight of stairs from the main house, Abel Abode, which features a private bathroom on the first floor or the Tasman Suite, also on the first floor, with a private bathroom and kitchenette. **Special notes and conditions: - No party or venue use. No Smoking. No pets. - Te Whare Rangi features unique apartments: Abel Abode, Tasman Suite, Middle Earth, and Puna Perch. Middle Earth is located on the first floor, situated between the kitchen and lounge. It features a sink in the room and a shared bathroom off the kitchen. Please note that you might hear some noise from the kitchen or adjacent areas. - 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 - 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. - Check in is available between 2pm and 8pm. Later check-in may be possible if needed however an after hours charge will apply. 'Middle Earth - Te Whare Rangi' is brought to you by Holiday Nelson - professional hosts dedicated to ensuring you have a fantastic stay during your time in beautiful Nelson! *Professional housekeeping & Linen Laundering - At Holiday Nelson we take a thorough, robust and uncompromised approach toward cleanliness and hygiene practices for your and our families peace of mind... because nothing less will do. - All high contact, food preparation and hard wet surfaces are hygienically cleaned and sanitised and our linens are professionally laundered at 80ºC, with bed linens further ironed at 120ºC by one of New Zealand's leading laundry experts, leaving them crisp, clean & superbly comfortable!