Wildside Lodge (romantic off-grid cabin)

4.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
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Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Westland District, West Coast
  • Place, Franz Josef Glacier
  • Place, Hokitika Gorge
  • Place, Willberg Walk Trail Access
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Hari Hari

Located in Hari Hari, this lodge is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Willberg Walk Trail Access and The Bushmans Centre. .This eco-certified lodge is 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from Te Wahipounamu and 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • Willberg Walk Trail Access - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 57 min drive - 80.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 57 min drive - 80.3 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 57 min drive - 80.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 58 min drive - 80.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pukeko Tearooms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hunter Gatherer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harihari Pub - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Wildside Lodge (romantic off-grid cabin)

No electricity, No WiFi, up-cycled tiny-house. Uniquely crafted from native and recycled materials. So TURN OFF YOUR DEVICES and UNWIND...
SOAK UNDER THE STARS by visiting nearby natural hot-springs or lighting a fire under the outdoor bath.
ENJOY OUTDOOR LIVING on the deck or by the campfire/bbq.
Or stay in next to the COSY pot-belly fire which heats the water for the large-enough-for-two shower and shower by candlelight (wood and candles provided).
In the morning open french doors for GREAT VIEWS from the handcrafted bed.
Take a TOUR round the rest of our organic homestead and sample our home produce to have a taste of "the good life" (also locally available are free-range eggs, farm fresh milk and home-kill butchery).
Genuine West Coast hospitality from hosts who live on-site (40 metres away) but will respect your privacy.

Awarded 2014 Bookabach Bronze Piwa for Best Quirky Property.

Rural location on SH6, two minutes from Hari Hari village. An outdoor enthusiasts paradise, with beautiful bush-walking (check out Hari Hari Coastal Walkway); free natural hot-springs aside the local river (one of the West Coast's best kept secrets);
wild and lonely driftwood-covered beaches for building bonfires; renowned trout fishing streams; whitebaiting rivers; surf-casting beaches; excellent hunting and local bow-hunters club on a Sunday; lake swimming and boating; whitewater rivers; bird watching and isolated seal colony.
Conveniently situated to take day trips exploring up and down the Coast - 50 minutes to Franz Joseph Glacier (glacier tours, sky-diving, kayaking, horse-trekking, kiwi watching) and 50 minutes to Hokitika (greenstone, glass-blowing, kiwi house, tree-top walkway).

Wildside Lodge is on the same acre property as our other (completely different) holiday home 'Teapot Cottage'.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: NO CLEANING FEE so under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to wipe down bench and stove; wash, dry and put away dishes before you leave.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: Outside on deck only
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Wash, dry and put away all dishes
Wipe benches and stove
Close windows but leave door open

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs may be allowed with prior permission

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Children are welcome but little space for them

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and 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

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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