Two spacious private bedrooms in our large farm house. Great for families or groups. Each room is also listed individually. We are a solar powered, eco-friendly farm. Experience a real NZ farm! Amazing scenery in a warm, friendly farm environment. 10 mins drive to Hokitika.
Sleeps 7. Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen bed & 3 x singles. Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen bed. Free wifi.
##No guest kitchen available ##
Explore, go out for dinner, then come & sit by the outdoor fire and relax.
Not just a place to sleep - this is a real farm experience as well! You can visit the farm animals and feed the sheep any time.
There are two large private bedrooms available. A large bathroom with shower & bath. Separate toilet. The biggest room sleeps 5 & has a sitting area with small refrigerator. The smaller room sleeps 2 and has a small breakfast area.
There is a communal sitting area available to both rooms on the landing outside the rooms. The bathroom/toilet is between the two bedrooms.
Both rooms have stunning views of the farm, garden and bush areas. Both rooms are upstairs.
You are welcome to walk the farm and see the animals.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY
* Walk the farm, see the animals.
* Tea & plunger coffee making facilities in your room
* Privacy
* Plenty of helpful tips and advice about activities and where to eat out
* Comfortable, clean beds & pillows
* Huge, family or large group, sized private room
* Small refrigerator in each room
* Free wifi.
* TV for use with Chromecast.
* Private bathroom with shower & bath.
* Plenty of reading material about the West Coast
* A warm, relaxing and friendly environment
EXTRAS ON REQUEST
* Add a light breakfast of homemade muesli, yogurt and fruit. Include this option when you book.
* Outdoor fire can be set & lit for you ( Please ask in advance).
* Toys & books for children.
* Help planning the rest of your trip.
LOCATION
The house sits on top of a ridge overlooking native bush and farmland with views of the Tasman Sea in the distance. The property is a 75 acre farm with sheep, cattle, pigs, goats and birds.
The property is 2mins from the Arahura River - an important source of pounamu (jade) on the West Coast.
We are only a 5min drive to the beach which is a beautifully wild place filled with amazing driftwood and pebbles - a great place for a bonfire.
Guests have access to both bedrooms and your own private bathroom.
*No kitchen access.*
Laundry can be done for stays of two days or more.
Outdoor sitting area by the fire.
We are happy to give you plenty of tips and advice about local attractions/history/places to eat and shop and tips on travel in NZ.
Your privacy will be respected, and I will not enter your room during your stay. Please read the entire listing description to be sure I can fully meet your expectations.
We are LGBTQ friendly!
Hokitika is the perfect place to base yourself while exploring the West Coast. All the best attractions are only a short drive away.
There are many easy bush walks close to our house, the closest winds through an old goldmine site dating back to the 1800's.
Take a walk through Hokitika town and see some of the sights mentioned in the Booker Prize winning author, Eleanor Catton's book, The Luminaries.
You really need at least two days in Hokitika to see most of the attractions.
A car is recommended to make the most of sightseeing but Hokitika Scenic Tours can drive you to most attractions.
We are 15mins from the airport.
The Tranz Alpine train comes into Greymouth Station 30 mins drive away.
The West Coast Cycle Trail is nearby.
Christchurch is 3 hours drive away over SH73 through Arthur's Pass.
As we are off-grid, we MUST be careful with our power. We do not have a microwave, air conditioning, dishwasher or electric blankets (we offer hotwater bottles in winter), but our house is very warm. Use of hairdryers is not permitted.
We cook on a woodstove in our kitchen. This also provides all the heating for the house. Water is collected from rainwater on the roof and totally safe to drink. In summer water is in short supply and we need to be careful with water use. We have cellphone coverage but it is not good.
**There is a TV in one room that can be used with Chromecast (it is not able to get satellite channels).**
Guests can not cook here.
The most eco friendly property on the West Coast. All solar powered. Rain water collection. We recycle. All food waste is feed to animals or composted. Go green! Stay with us!