10/10 Excellent
Erika A.
24 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay there again anytime
Erika A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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Arthurstown Rd Riverview Holiday house Hokitika Spacious house sleeps 8.
Family-friendly holiday home in Ruatapu
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ruatapu, West Coast
- Place, National Kiwi Centre4 min drive
- Place, Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre4 min drive
- Place, Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve5 min drive
- Airport, Hokitika (HKK)6 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom/Laundry
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Arthurstown Rd Riverview Holiday house Hokitika Spacious house sleeps 8.
Down a Country road, across from the river. With only 5mins drive to town.
A well equipped house with Freeview, free access to netflix, wifi available. Plenty of off road parking. We are also pet friendly.
With various activities around to keep you busy as you want.!
Maybe go down to the river to do a spot of fishing or Stroll along the beach track then head to one of Hokitika's many cafes for coffee. Wander around Hokitika's Craft Shops or out to the Hokitika Gorge then to the treetop walkway. Hire a bike and do the Bike Trail. See the Glow worms. Or maybe a game of golf. Or just out to the lakes.
Also a drive to the Franz Josef Glacier which is only one and a half hours drive or up to Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.
Then after a busy day back to the house- relax and on colder days light the fire or
switch on the heat pump.
Maybe head up to Woodstock tavern for that dinner and music. Or into town to Lunch/Dinner at Stumpers Restaurant or the Ocean View Restaurant.
We are also agent for www.nzrentacar.co.nz - enquire now hire car/van pick up and drop off at Hokitika Airport.
Special conditions:
Check out 10.30am
Check-in from 1.30pm
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included)
A well equipped house with Freeview, free access to netflix, wifi available. Plenty of off road parking. We are also pet friendly.
With various activities around to keep you busy as you want.!
Maybe go down to the river to do a spot of fishing or Stroll along the beach track then head to one of Hokitika's many cafes for coffee. Wander around Hokitika's Craft Shops or out to the Hokitika Gorge then to the treetop walkway. Hire a bike and do the Bike Trail. See the Glow worms. Or maybe a game of golf. Or just out to the lakes.
Also a drive to the Franz Josef Glacier which is only one and a half hours drive or up to Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.
Then after a busy day back to the house- relax and on colder days light the fire or
switch on the heat pump.
Maybe head up to Woodstock tavern for that dinner and music. Or into town to Lunch/Dinner at Stumpers Restaurant or the Ocean View Restaurant.
We are also agent for www.nzrentacar.co.nz - enquire now hire car/van pick up and drop off at Hokitika Airport.
Special conditions:
Check out 10.30am
Check-in from 1.30pm
Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included)
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 1:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ruatapu
Located in Ruatapu, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glowworm Dell and Hokitika Beach, while Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and Hokitika Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and William Steyn Stonepainter. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Ruatapu, West Coast
What's nearby
- Hokitika Beach - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
- National Kiwi Centre - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
- Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
- Sunset Point - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
- Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Stumpers Bar & Reasturant - 4 min drive
- The Hokitika Sandwich Company - 4 min drive
- Fat Pipi Pizza - 4 min drive
- Woodstock Hotel & Brewhouse - 2 min drive
- Thatcher & Small - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
warren m.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
warren m.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle R.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Gem
Michelle R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Trevor and Christine j.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxing family cottage
Trevor and Christine j.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandon D.
26 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
Brandon D.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dan T.
2 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome wee cottage
Dan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerry L.
4 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great property
Kerry L.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
John W.
6 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice.
John W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Luke W.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Motorcycle trip
Luke W.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
19 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Rebecca S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Roger S.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great one night stopover
Roger S.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin C.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Kevin C.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dixie B.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Dixie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tina G.
4 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed
Tina G.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn T.
25 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
thanks
Kathryn T.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle H.
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice warm home
Michelle H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Dean R.
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet spot
Dean R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda G.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hokitika gem
Linda G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mandy R.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mandy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
sandie s.
18 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!!
sandie s.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tegan R.
13 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space
Tegan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karla
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Karla
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River house
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Warren D.
10 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xmas break
Warren D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by LinleyB
What makes this property unique
Heaps to do from one day to the next!! From visiting our Craft Shops to Walking the Tree top Walkway
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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