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West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Kakapotahi, West Coast
  • The Bushmans Centre
    4 min drive
  • National Kiwi Centre
    32 min drive
  • Hokitika Gorge
    55 min drive
  • Hokitika (HKK)
    42 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink

Kakapotahi is located 30 minutes south of Hokitika, or a short 10-minute drive from the Ross township on the West Coast of the South Island.

Relax and unwind in this truly amazing piece of West Coast Paradise or base yourself here while you enjoy all the activities that the West Coast has to offer.

The Kakapotahi and Waitaha rivers run along the back of our property and there is access via a short walking track at the rear of the property.

The beach and mouth of the Waitaha river is less that 3km away further down Beach Rd, an easy flat walk or a drive.

We have wifi (Starlink) available for our guest. Due to our remote location cell coverage is poor at the property, but available close by.

Dogs welcome with prior approval.

All beds are fitted with mattress protectors and duvet covers. You will need to bring your own sheets and towels

Before you leave please
Wash AND dry your dishes
Remove ALL rubbish, food and recycling
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to The Bushmans Centre. Enjoy features like a spa tub. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Just a 4-minute drive from The Bushmans Centre and 14 minutes from Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Karen Ashby

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: To be confirmed with owners prior to staying

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

West Coast Paradise
West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly Kakapotahi
West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly Private vacation home

West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot, keen to buy it😂
Fantastic property to spend some time on the coast. Great beach a couple of clicks down the road for walks/dogs or amateur 4WDing. The house itself is warm and comfortable and the bar/games area in the garage a cool addition. Only regret was we didn't book for longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside
The house was great, very warm and inviting had everything you needed. Great location the yard was amazing and the track through the bush to the river was beautiful and very handy for fishing. Would definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Fell in love with our stay. Everything perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
west coast - few days
Loved our time at kakapotahi. Wish we had found a longer availability gap. Hope we can visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Cara C.

Average
The property was in a nice location however there was no wifi and very little reception therefore could not use the stereo Bluetooth and there was an old stereo which we could not work out. There was no instructions on how to use it. As there was no wifi we didn’t have full use of the tv either as needed wifi to stream utube etc. The property advertised a bbq in its pictures and facilities of the advertisement. We were planning on having a bbq the first night but there was no bbq to be found. The spa advertised is an outside bath which you are required to heat with wood. Not a spa like one expects. Cleanliness of the property was reasonable, could do with some more pots and pans. There was a dirty frypan that needed a good clean before using and really only one decent pot to cook with. I feel the advertisement needs to be updated so visitors know what to expect and maybe some instructions on use of the facilities like the stereo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L., Palmerston North, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Love love love
Absolutely loved our stay! The property had everything we needed & more. Location was so peaceful with plenty of space for the dog. Communication was qick & friendly. Beds were so comfy! Would love to go back for a longer stay 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to enjoy your West Coast holiday
Excellent holiday home, everything there you’d ever want, and clean and tidy. Expansive lawns and garden make this a great place to relax. Nice beach about 2km down the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Liked: Cleanliness
summer retreat
Perfect location only surpassed by the quality of the property. Great for a quiet retreat far from the hustle of modern life.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Awesome place to escape to from the hussle and bustle. Everything we needed was provided for and extra. Comfy and cosy place which was a great base to access the beautiful Westland. Only did two night but would love to return and do a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen P., Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote stay
A stunning house and grounds. Real luxury house. We couldnt get the internet to work and had no mobile reception. Tried contacting the owners but they hung up on us, said they would call back but didn't. If you go for an complete escape, you will stay at a place that is top notch it just that wasnt what we expected. Hope its an easy fix for the owners and the next clients can fully enjoy their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet place
The house was well equipped for all our needs, dog friendly, great communication with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable wee break in Westland
Comfortable house with large, tidy section. Friendly neighbours. Was great to be able to take our dog. The weather was great.Wifi was terrible, phone service was from outside the property only, and the advertised Netflix viewing was not really a reliable feature so make sure you pack your books and boardgames.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet and wonderful retreat
The communication with the host was very friendly, very helpful and always quick. The house is absolutely wonderful and comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxing stay in a beautiful surrounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyson K., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Has everything you need to get unplugged and just getaway. Beach access down the road, river nearby, birdsong everywhere, an absolutely stunning bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The great getaway
Wonderful stay , great space for the family to get away . Beautiful short walk to river . Beach also very close , heaps to explore. Will be returning

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hideaway
We had a fantastic stay at Karen's gorgeous bach - it was spotless, well equipped (including with rainy day activities, handy on the West Coast!) and isolated enough to be very peaceful without being far to resupply the fridge or find some adventures. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than meets the eye
This place is paradise, so much better than what is seen in these pictures they dont do nearly enough justice, we were all very happy. We also travelled with our dogs which is a major plus, I would not leave home with out them. The lovely couple that host this place deserve to have it kept in the condition you find it. Cant wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bloody awesome
Was a amazing house. Loved where it was. Owners where really welcoming and helpful. Definitely would love to stay again.

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful hideaway
Great place, owners very friendly and helpful. Perfect place to disconnect and unwind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021