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Seeking the simple life? Remote off-grid bach in native bush with private valley

The tiny home was brought in on the back of a truck.

Alan Granville
Last updated: 19 January 2026 | 4 min read
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A unique off-grid property in Marlborough's Waikakaho Valley offers a simple, self-sustainable lifestyle on 44 hectares of private native bush. The property includes a fully consented container home and a separate rustic cabin with stunning views.

Enjoy true off-grid living with solar power and rainwater collection, located just 20 minutes from Blenheim. Owner Jeanique Willemse created the retreat for a quieter life, embodying findings from a University of Otago study on happiness. The listing is with Martyn Birch at Harcourts.

The container home has a simple layout

Jeanique Willemse likes her kitchen.

The track to the top cabin.

There is a camping-like feel to the cabin.

But the views are incredible.

There's more than 44 hectares of land.

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