The Last Church in Apiti

Entire place in Āpiti, New Zealand

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Jemma
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

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Extra spacious

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The Last Church in Āpiti is the ultimate escape to relax and discover the stunning Manawatū.

Located in the quaint village of Āpiti, set in a valley at the base of the Ruahine Ranges, this renovated Sunday School is a cosy and quirky base to explore the ranges, glow worms, swimming holes, and more.

We have a roaring wood burner fire and an outdoor cast iron bath tub for you to enjoy.

The space
You'll be staying in the Sunday School, but you'll have access to enjoy the church, set up with original pews.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 air mattress, 1 floor mattress

What this place offers

Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Hot tub
Pets allowed
Patio or balcony
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 388 reviews.

Guest favourite
This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 97% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 2% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Āpiti, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Āpiti Tavern, glow worms, hiking, Ian McKean Pinetum, Mangahuia Wetlands, Rangiwahia Reserve, Āpiti Museum.

Meet your host

Superhost
398 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
My work: Farm, tourism, comms
Lives in Rangiwahia, New Zealand
Kia Ora, I'm Jemma. My husband Alex and I live in Rangiwahia with our young family where we farm, run a Canopy Camping called The Woodshed and an Airbnb in Apiti called The Last Church in Apiti. We love rural life, being outdoors and sharing this place with people from all over the world.

Jemma is a Superhost

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Co-Hosts

  • Alexander

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs