2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

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Queen bed in the large room. Warm and comfortable with space to sit and relax. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

This is the larger of the 2 rooms. Able to sleep 5 max. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Two private bedrooms in our large farmhouse. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Walk the garden, enjoy the views. "The views from the room in the morning were amazing with green fields as far as the eye could see. Thank you Michelle for your hospitality and we would love to stay again at your place." - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Our house on the hill. "Great place to recharge. Excellent views and a real unique place to stay. Lots of cool touches around the building. Great for families of couples and anything in between. " - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

One of the 3 single beds in the large room. Plenty of children's books for families. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Bedroom #2. Sleeps 2. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Much more than just a hotel room. Bedroom #2. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Enjoy stargazing beside the outdoor fire. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

We are Sustainable Tourism NZ accredited. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Come and hand feed the sheep. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

A view of part of the farm. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

See the friendly cattle. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Sit outside and watch the sunset. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Visit the stunning Hokitika Gorge. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Visit the Hokitika Tree Top Walkway. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Meet Gordon the pig. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

View of the Southern Alps from the house. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Visit Punakaiki/Pancake rocks 1 hour away. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Check out the amazing driftwood sculptures on the beach in January. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Come and feed the animals. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Hi. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Bedroom #2. Small breakfast area. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

In the summer we have beehives here. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Many beautiful walks nearby. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Farmhouse. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Look for the two large rocks at the gate. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

" We sat and had coffee at the little table inside our room looking out at the great views." Bri. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Easy to find & a short drive to town & glow worms. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

The viaduct between Hokitika & Christchurch. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Continental breakfast area in Bedroom #2. Tea & plunger coffee. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Our rooms suit guests who enjoy art on the walls and interesting spaces. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Meet our dog Odie. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Breakfast items in Bedroom 1." Michelle provides a great array of beverages and breakfast options in the room as well as lots of information about the local area." Claire. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

A recent cyclone blew down our pine plantation so we harvested the logs. Now we are restoring the land with native trees. $10 of every booking buys you a tree we plant for you! - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Bedroom 1. Sleeps 5. "This farm is awesome, but the room is even better!!" - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Feed the rabbits. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Shower, hand basin and bathtub in your bathroom area.
Private bathroom. " The toilet and bathroom were very clean and the shower is large. I would highly recommend this B&B." - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Make-up removers etc provided in your bathroom. Organic cotton facecloths. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

We provide a variety of reading material about our region, we are also happy to answer any questions you may have about the West Coast. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

A selection of teas and coffee on offer in your rooms. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

Fresh flowers from our garden and sun-dried sheets. - 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

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2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town. - Arahura Valley

2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town.

7 Guests · 2 Bedrooms · 1.5 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place

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13 reviews

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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.

WHATS 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 1800s.

Take a walk through Hokitika town and see some of the sights mentioned in the Booker Prize winning author, Eleanor Cattons 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 Arthurs 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!

Sleeping Configuration

Upstairs sitting area

Open upstairs landing area. Perfect spot for reading and relaxing.

What this place offers

Linens Provided

Towels Provided

Heating

Fridge

Patio

High Speed Internet

Laptop friendly workspace

Smoke Detector

First Aid Kit

Nearby activities

Rafting

Pier fishing

Kayaking

Golf

Cycling

Swimming

Fly fishing

Fishing

Suitability

Child friendly

We are child friendly but our property is not "child proof". You are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all children/infants at all times.

Children's books and toys

Crib/Pack 'n Play

Events allowed

We can accommodate weddings. Contact us to discuss.

No smoking allowed

Outside only away from the house.

No Parking

Plenty of free parking available on site.

Meet The Host

Michelle

Owner

We offer a friendly and warm space that is quite different from a hotel experience. We want guests to feel comfortable and at home in the spaces we have set up. Our listings really appeal to folks who love character homes, enjoy art on the walls and vintage/retro furniture.

We have both traveled extensively.
We absolutely love living here in Hokitika. It has a wonderful community - we are a really eclectic bunch. The scenery is wild and stunning and the history is fascinating.
I'm busy running our farm as well as working. We look forward to meeting our guests and are always happy to help you plan activities here on the West Coast - rain or shine - it is a fantastic place to be.

Member since: June 2018

Speaks: English

Response rate: 100%

Response time: within a few hours

Scenic views

Ocean view

Mountain view

Garden view

Location

Woods

Getting around

A car is necessary to get around.

Directions

These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.

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Policies and Rules

Check In: 3PM - 10PM

Guests must inform us of arrival time 48hrs in advance.

Check Out: 10AM

No pets

Minimum age limit for renters: 18

Maximum occupancy: 7

House Rules

No pets
No smoking, parties, or events
Check-in time is 3PM - 10PM and check out by 10AM-
***Children/infants are very welcome here but they are not free. Please include them in your total number as adults. ***
**No kitchen available**
- 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. Google Maps will give you driving instructions. Please message us your arrival time 48hrs before.
If there is anything that you are not happy about, please let us know straight away so we can make your stay better.
You must close all gates you go through when visiting the animals.
For safety reasons, the power shed is out of bounds.

My #1 top tip when visiting NZ - have travel insurance. If there are any issues with flight delays/road closures etc, you are covered if you can't reach your destination. We are a very small family run business so we can not act as an insurer for you.

Payment Policy

Pay securely with credit card.

Damage Deposit Policy

As a security deposit alternative, houfyProtect, an upfront nonrefundable low cost property damage protection policy for just $5 per night, is taken at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

Due to the nature of the vacation rental business, we cannot accept cancellations occurring later than 30 days to the arrival date. Once dates are taken off the market, they become unavailable to other renters.
With owner approval, guest may find a replacement renter or gift their dates (not future dates) to someone else. Guest MUST cancel the original reservation before owner will assist in trying to rebook the dates. Owner will make every effort to re-rent the property.
You will forfeit all sums paid unless we are able to re-rent the property, in which case we will refund an amount equal to any subsequent rental less a $30 handling fee. If a cancellation occurs prior to 30 days to arrival, full refund will be issued less a $30 handling fee.

*For a 100% refund of accommodation fees (minus credit card fees), cancellation must be made 30 full days prior to listing’s local check in time (or 3:00 PM if not specified) on the day of check in.

*For a 50% refund of accommodation fees (minus credit card fees), cancellation must be made 14 full days prior to listing's local check in time (or 3pm if not specified) on the day of check in. No refund if guest cancels within 7 days.

*If guest arrives and decides to leave early, the nights not spent are not refunded.

*All cancellations have a $30 processing fee.

Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
* It is highly recommended guest purchase trip cancellation/interruption insurance in case of family emergencies/bad weather delays, flight/rental car cancellations, job loss, snow/ice, Covid-19 bans/restrictions, etc.

We encourage all guests to purchase traveler insurance through a private company. It is Guest’s responsibility to obtain and know their own coverage options.

Notes

Liability: All guests will hold harmless the Owners for any injury, illness or loss during their stay. Any person on/in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest. This house is privately owned; the Owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, illness or loss that occurs while on the premises. By accepting this agreement, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.

Water and Septic: DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper in toilets. No feminine products or foreign objects should ever be flushed. If it is found that misuse has resulted in a clog the sewer system, you could be charged damages.