When Amber House was built, in the latter part of the reign of Queen Victoria, it stood on the southern shore of Nelson's Haven with fat little Weka running up and down the strand.

Now the vibrant and exciting city of Nelson has grown up and outwards around Amber House, but our homestay remains a peaceful and helpful haven for travellers with all of our city's attractions just a short stroll from the front gate of our Irish rose garden.

Our guests can amble to the nearby Miyazu traditional Japanese gardens and listen to the water bell, take a look at the new wharekai on Whakatu Marae, or simply sit on our verandah and enjoy the fragrance of our Irish roses in the front garden.

On Friday afternoons, the Farmers Market is just opposite us in Founders Heritage Park while Saturday morning sees many of our guests off to visit the 'World-famous-in-New Zealand' craft and artisan market in nearby Montgomery Square where they mingle with locals poking organic vegetables.

Although crystal chandeliers hang from ceilings more than eleven feet high downstairs, all bedrooms are double glazed for restful nights, we do have a new 21st Century hot water system, satellite dish and High Definition LCD TV's, fast wireless Internet and our Balcony Suite, Gold, Blue and Rose Rooms all have air-conditioning.