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Off-grid and off the radar: The tiny home with front-row seats to Cook Strait

This off-grid tiny home on Wellington’s wild south coast delivers privacy, panoramic views and a peaceful way to live.

Alan Granville
Last updated: 22 April 2026 | 2 min read
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A 24m² off-grid tiny home near Wellington’s Mākara Beach offers spectacular views over Cook Strait. Situated on nearly a hectare of private land, this minimalist retreat is fully self-sufficient with solar power, rainwater collection, and a worm-based wastewater system.

The home is engineered for the elements and includes Starlink internet, a wood burner, and an outdoor bath. Currently a holiday let, the site offers potential for expansion. Listed with NZ Sotheby’s International Realty, it's a unique opportunity.

Stunning views and impactful property

A compact modern tiny home clad in dark tones, set on a private coastal site above Cook Strait near Mākara Beach, surrounded by rugged hills and sweeping sea views.

The view over the windmills. Photo: CANOPY CAMPING

The house is described as “cosy”. Photo: CANOPY CAMPING

Compact and functional kitchen with views

The bedroom is bright. Photo: CANOPY CAMPING

It is off-grid. Photo: CANOPY CAMPING

The bath is a new addition. Photo: CANOPY CAMPING

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