About Stay Nelson
Stay Nelson is an independent directory of holiday homes, baches and B&Bs in Nelson, Tasman and Golden Bay that you can book directly with the owner. It was founded in 2026 in Nelson by Samuel Maximilian Stiffel to give independent hosts a clear, simple way to be found without paying platform commissions of 15% or more.
How listings get here
We collect public facts
Name, area, type of place and contact details the host already publishes for their business. We never copy photos, reviews or descriptions from booking platforms.
We tell every host
Within 30 days of a listing going live, by email, phone or letter. Hosts can correct it, add to it, or have it removed.
We keep it current
Every listing shows the date it was last checked. Changes requested by hosts are confirmed with them first.
What a basic listing shows
- Name and area
- Type of place
- Phone, email or website, as published by the host
- One photo, if the host sends one
- Date last checked
What it never shows
- Street address
- Photos the host didn't add
- Reviews or prices copied from platforms
How this is paid for
Optional Premium listings and website services for hosts. Guests never pay us, and we take no commission on bookings.
Get in touch
Corrections, questions, or you'd like your listing removed.