Explore Charming Cabins in Hokitika

Overlooking the Hokitika River and the surrounding mountains, Rimu Lodge features a shared lounge area with a fireplace and a breakfast room with fresh fruit and juice, and homemade cereal. Free WiFi is provided and there is a guest computer available for use. All rooms come with insect screens on the windows, a flat-screen TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities and an private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Some rooms have a terrace as well as views of the Hokitika River and the nearby mountains. Guests can borrow bicycles to explore the surrounding area. Rimu Lodge is a 10-minute drive from Hokitika town center, where there is a variety of cafés, restaurants and bars. Lake Kaniere and Hokitika Gorge are both 30 minutes’ drive away. Hokitika Airport is 6.2 mi away.

- "My wife, Louise, and I stayed at Rimu Lodge for one night during our honeymoon, and it was an unforgettable experience." - "Ticked all the boxes. A welcoming host in a beautiful setting with all the comforts needed for a relaxing and refreshing" - "Rimu Lodge was definitely our best place in our 5 week stay in NZ ." - "Excellent place to stay. Loved it."

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include Egyptian cotton sheets, designer toiletries, premium bedding, and a pillowtop bed.

- "Absolutely beautiful property. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided plus more. Evening dinner drinks in the lounge room allows you to chat to fellow guests and a wonderful breakfast with various menu options cooked to order. Highly recommend this property. " - "Wow, wow, wow! This is a great place to stay. Very comfortable, spacious and super welcoming. Breakfast is fantastic and there’s a nice happy hour. The rural area is quiet and beautiful. Walk to the pub up the road for dinner. Stop at the glow worm dell to see glow worms shine at night. The owner/host is a gem!"

THE SPACE: Gold Nugget Hut is a gorgeous little space created with all sorts of up-cycled and salvaged pieces we've collected over the years. We've incorporated hardwood power poles, reclaimed wood paneling, antique enamel cookware and collectibles within the site. The hut itself started off life as an industrial office in Greymouth. We relocated it, relined and clad it then added all the special touches. Almost everything is either up-cycled/repurposed and 2nd hand.

* The hut is perfect for a couple, with cosy indoor sleeping and a small seating area. Outside is an outdoor, covered kitchen and seating area - a great way to connect with the stunning Hokitika countryside.

* OUTSIDE, outdoor furniture and a campfire area are the perfect places to take in the farm vibe and stargaze.

* KITCHEN + COOKING: Gold Nugget Hut is self-catering, just bring your own food and drink, and cook meals using the facilities provided in your covered, outdoor kitchen. You'll find all the basic cooking supplies you'll need. Bring along any of your own essentials as well. A chilly bin is provided to keep food and drinks cool. You can cook on the campfire too, weather permitting.

*POWER: Gold Nugget Hut is completely off-the-grid (No power). There is a small power pack available to charge cell phones and small devices.
The shower is heated via a gas califont and cooking facilities are run via LPG bottles. Lighting runs on solar power.

WHEN YOU BOOK: Send us a brief message about yourself and make sure to tell us that you've read and understood what we offer.

*OPTIONAL S'MORES PLATTER: We offer a campfire night experience as an optional extra. Light a campfire, make s'mores. We provide a s'mores platter with everything you need to make delicious s'mores any style you like.

*SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT: The hut has a queen bed with 100% cotton sheets, a feather duvet inner and extra blankets. Towels are also provided.

*HIGHLIGHTS: You are welcome to walk the farm and meet the many animals. You can hand feed the friendly sheep and birds.
Bird lovers will delight in the abundance of fantails, tui, kereru, ruru and weka in the bush surrounding the hut.

WHAT TO BRING: Bring your own food and drinks. A head lamp or torch. A bag of ice to keep food cool. Insect repellent. Toiletries.

*There are several short walks through old gold mine workings nearby. It is a short drive to Hokitika Beach, the Hokitika Glow Worm Dell and the Hokitika Gorge. The incredible Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki is approximately 1hr 15mins drive.

* Staying at Gold Nugget Hut is like taking a step back in time. Hokitika was once a bustling gold-mining town, and remnants of the gold workings in the surrounding area, are reminiscent of a time when Blue Spur was populated by thousands of gold prospectors. Gold Nugget Hut is a modern pioneer-style mix.

* The hut is simple, rustic and quintessentially 'West Coast'. It's the perfect place to take time out, rest and soak up the breathtaking scenery of this wonderfully wild part of New Zealand. The hut has solar lighting, is fully insulated and off-grid.
Bring your marshmallows, sit by the fire and stargaze.

*LOCATION: The hut is 12 minutes drive from Hokitika township. It is on an elevated site looking out over Blue Spur Farm and the surrounding area. Behind the hut is lush native bush full of bird life. It is a very sunny sheltered, private spot.

- "Awesome off grid accommodation, warm bedroom and everything you need for camping. Great to see the animals too. " - "We loved our 'off grid' glamping experience. It had all our favourite things, openfires, camp kitchens and lots of friendly animals. Thank you Michelle." - "Wonderful place to visit. Good for getting out of the city " - "This is a very well thought-out property. We enjoyed our experience beyond expectations! It was raining while we were there, but it didn't matter a bit because the cooking facilities are under cover. In fact, it added to the fun of the experience. We were visited by the pig in the evening (a bit surprising) and by the dogs in the morning (absolutely delightful!) Would definitely stay again, although unfortunately the toilet was extremely smelly. "

Our one bedroom holiday cottage/cabin on the same large rural property as Penguins Retreat and Oceanside Retreat
We do not live on the property which suits independent travellers who have their own car, wanting time on a west coast beach.



The space
Whitebait Cottage is a one bedroom cottage/cabin.

You need take only 100 steps to be on the beach. The photos show the view of the Tasman Sea and Whitebait Creek from your own seating area at the end of the stone pathway under the trees.



Sunsets, beach fires, relaxing, and only a few kms into Hokitika, where there is all you need: lots of cafes, banks, greenstone shops, and a large supermarket

Day trips to the lakes, famous Hokitika Gorge, rivers, new Tree Top walkway (only one in NZ)

Glaciers, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, - they are all accessible from this central West Coast location.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Guest access
The laundry is in a separate building and shared with Penguins Retreat guests and Oceanside guests.

Shower gel • Hair dryer • Essentials • Garden view • Free dryer – In building • Hot water • Hangers • Free washer – In building • Liquid body soap • Cleaning products

Our "cool little" cabin is a very small, detached, cozy, private bedroom looking out towards the rugged Tasman Sea. You will enjoy your own private space, comfortable queen bed, beautiful sunsets, beach access, and the convenience of a 3 min beach walk to Hokitika town centre. Bathroom facilities are detached from cabin and shared with our other cabin guests. Our place is perfect for couples and solo adventurers.

The space
Your space is a cabin in our backyard, located between our house and the beach. The cabin has a queen bed, stereo, kettle, tea/coffee, fridge with small freezer, veranda with outside dining area. The bathroom is a few steps from the cabin, it is located on the veranda/porch of the main house.

Guest access
Guests use bathroom (toilet, sink, shower) located on veranda/porch of main house (bathroom is shared with guests in other cabin). Guest also have access to backyard including picnic tables, swing, and seats with beach views as well as beach access (this is shared with other cabin guests as well as our young family).

Other things to note
Our house in at the final stage of a major renovation. We are still working on finishing touches, specifically the street side of the house. We also rent out another cabin called Sunset Cabin. The two cabin are within 10 metre of each other. We have chickens.

Ocean view • Hot water • Portable air conditioning • Extra pillows and blankets • Bed linens • Books and reading material • Body soap • Outdoor shower • Essentials • Beach view

Our "cool little" cabin is a very small, detached, cozy, private bedroom looking out towards the rugged Tasman Sea. You will enjoy your own private space, comfortable queen bed, beautiful sunsets, beach access, free parking and the convenience of a 3 min beach walk to Hokitika town centre. Bathroom facilities are detached from cabin and shared with the guests in our other cabin. Our place is perfect for couples and solo adventurers.

Hot water • Essentials • Outdoor shower • Exterior security cameras on property • Extra pillows and blankets • Smoke alarm • Books and reading material • Bed linens • Portable heater • Fire extinguisher

This property has all the benefits of a rural getaway while remaining a convenient distance to key attractions such as the beautiful Hokitika Gorge and the West Coast Wilderness Trail.

This former DOC hut has been relocated and completely refurbished to provide a cozy weekend retreat. The cabin features a fully mesh-enclosed porch to enjoy the amazing unpolluted starry skies without the bugs.

A perfect base to enjoy your West Coast adventures.

The space
Outside Inn is a 1 room cabin, plus bathroom and separate toilet. Located up behind the owner's residence on 9 acres of land, it's close but completely private and sits on its own upper lawn complete with fruit trees and pétanque pitch.

Cosy up under a throw blanket on the sofa and enjoy the selection of board games provided or log on to the unlimited Starlink wifi to stream a movie on your device.

Enjoy the most amazing sunrises from the comfort of your bed. The plush queen-sized bed is dressed in crisp white linen, and an electric blanket is provided for those colder months. Extra blankets are also provided.

A small closet by the bed has wooden hangers for your clothes, along with an iron and fold-out tabletop ironing board.

Complimentary plunger coffee, hot chocolate and teas are provided, along with a small selection of breakfast cereals. There are no cooking facilities in the cabin, however an electric kettle, toaster and microwave are there for guest use. Crockery and cutlery are also provided, along with knives and chopping boards. There is a small wash tub with dish detergent for use in the bathroom sink.

The bathroom has fantastic shower pressure, and the shower dome means you don't need to worry about fogging things up. A hair dryer is provided for guest use, along with shampoo, conditioner and body wash.

A wood burner gets the place toasty in no time at all. An electric heater is also provided.

The porch has a pair of seats and small table, perfect to unwind with a glass of wine at the end of the day. The porch is fully enclosed in mesh so you can relax without those pesky bugs.

On a fine day enjoy a game of pétanque on the specially made pitch right outside. If you stay in Autumn you’re welcome to help yourself to feijoas straight from the pair of trees outside your cabin.

The cabin is outfitted with a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher and first aid kit.

Cellphone reception can be patchy in the countryside, however the wifi can be used to keep in touch with people via calling & messaging apps or you can enable WiFi calling on your phone if your phone has those capabilities.

Guest access
Guests can park at the end of the driveway. The cabin is located on a lawn above the main residence, and you will have that whole upper garden to yourselves to enjoy undisturbed mountain views.

Other things to note
We are on rainwater. It’s UV filtered and safe to drink.

As we live rurally, cellphone reception can be patchy. There are certain areas on the property that get better reception (just ask!), and the Starlink internet connection is excellent.

We do live on the property along with our twin boys and my retired parents, and although you will have the top garden entirely to yourselves and we will endeavour to give you privacy, you may still hear us around the property from time to time.

Sometimes we will have cows or sheep in the paddock opposite the cabin.

Bed linens • Essentials • Shampoo • Mountain view • Conditioner • Shower gel • Hot water • Hair dryer • Garden view • Hangers

Hightide River Escape is nestled along the banks of the Hokitika River, this charming off the grid cabin offers a perfect blend of comfort and nature. Whether you're looking to unwind by the fire pit, soak in the wood-fired bathtub, or explore what the beautiful West Coast has to offer.

The space
This cozy cabin is designed with relaxation in mind.
Inside, you'll find a comfortable queen-sized bed with ensuite, a fully equipped kitchen, and a snug lounge area perfect for curling up in front of the fire with a good book.

Outdoor Features:
Wood-Fired Cedar BathTub: Unwind in the private hot tub overlooking the river and watching the night sky.

Fire Pit: Gather around the fire pit for s'mores, stories, or simply to enjoy the warmth under the stars.

Canoeing & Fishing: The river is just steps away! Go for a paddle in the provided canoes or head out fishing for the day.

Private Deck: Enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine on the deck.

Hokitika town centre is just a 10-minute walk across the picturesque Hokitika bridge which features panoramic views of Alps, Ocean and River. At Hightide River Escape you'll enjoy the easy access to local shops and restaurants, while still experiencing a secluded, peaceful setting.

Guest access
You’ll have exclusive access to the entire cabin and its surrounding outdoor space. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a solo retreat, Hightide River escape is all yours to enjoy.