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Eco friendly, self sufficient house powered by the sun.

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Karamea, West Coast
  • Place, Karamea Estuary Walk
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Karamea Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Kahurangi National Park
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Eco friendly, self sufficient house powered by the sun.

Granite Creek Eco Retreat is an eco-friendly, off-grid, self-sufficient home set between Kahurangi National Park and the Tasman Sea. Perched on a knoll at the edge of the park, it offers stunning views, abundant birdlife, spectacular stargazing, and breathtaking sunsets — all creating a powerful sense of peaceful isolation.
The space
I personally built this house recently with the future in mind. Designed to be passive and self-sufficient, it harnesses natural elements to maintain a steady temperature year-round and relies on the sun for heating, electricity, and hot water. When the weather cools, you can fire up the Rayburn wood burner for extra warmth, additional hot water, and the perfect slow-cooked casserole.

A 50 m² deck with stunning views makes outdoor living a pleasure, and the fire bath offers a relaxing soak to end the day.

For walkers, the house is located near the Wangapeka Track and not far from the Oparara Basin, the start of the Heaphy Track, and the Fenian Track. Just down the road are some of the best whitebaiting spots in the country, and it’s less than 10 km from two boat ramps and multiple beach access points — ideal for fishers and surfers alike.

Karamea township is 8 km to the north and offers great food options, including The Dutch Oven Bakery, Vinnies Cafe, The Village Hotel, and The Last Resort. You’ll also find a Four Square, a hardware store, and an information centre that sells fuel.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Just leave the house unlocked with the keys on the bench.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Karamea

Located in Karamea, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Karamea Estuary Walk and Karamea Beach.
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Karamea, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Karamea Estuary Walk - 19 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Karamea Beach - 22 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Kahurangi National Park - 29 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vinnie's coffee in the yurt - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Wanganui Hotel - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco friendly, self sufficient house powered by the sun. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Eco friendly, self sufficient house powered by the sun.?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eco friendly, self sufficient house powered by the sun. on 9 May 2026 start from AU$289, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Eco friendly, self sufficient house powered by the sun.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Eco friendly, self sufficient house powered by the sun.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco friendly, self sufficient house powered by the sun.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eco friendly, self sufficient house powered by the sun. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Karamea Estuary Walk and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Karamea Beach. Oparara Arch and Box Canyon Cave are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, very well designed and comfortable.Plenty of space for kids and private. Check in was easy and the host was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

About the host

Hosted by Aaron

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What makes this property unique

I personally built this house recently with the future in mind. With a passive, self sufficient design it utilizes the elements for a steady temperature all year round and uses the sun for heating, electricity and hot water. When it gets colder you can crank the Rayburn wood burner for extra heat, hot water and that slow cooked casserole.
A 50 m2 deck with stunning views makes outdoor living very pleasurable along with a fire bath for a good soak at the end of the day.
The house is located down the road from some of the best white baiting spots in the country and less than 10 km from 2 boat ramps and numerous beach accesses so fisher people and surfers welcome.

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