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West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink

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What a great place to unwind and listen/watch the nature all around you.
Exterior
View onto the expansive lawns.
This property is well sheltered by native bush.
Outside bath heated by the fire

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kakapotahi, West Coast
  • Place, Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Hokitika Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
To be confirmed with owners prior to staying
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kakapotahi

Located in Kakapotahi, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Willberg Walk Trail Access and Hokitika Gorge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Westcoast Treetop Walk. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Kakapotahi, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre - 17 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Willberg Walk Trail Access - 26 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Hokitika Beach - 37 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 37 min drive - 55.0 km
  • National Kiwi Centre - 37 min drive - 55.0 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink?

As of 29 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink on 28 Oct 2026 start from AU$209, 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 West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre and within 25 miles (40 km) of Willberg Walk Trail Access and Westcoast Treetop Walk. Hokitika Clock Tower and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An enjoyable stay in a comfortable house off the beaten path. Very relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yeah place was excellent and everything we needed was there.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property, lovely outlook, close to the beach and walking distance to the river. Love the bar room in the house, turns out I’m really rubbish at darts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, very clean. when we first got there, we thought we had the wrong place, coz it was way way better than the photos. Very peaceful....Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great getaway for a comfort stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for letting us use your house. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the bath. Huge lawn for playing soccar and badminton.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
That is a house with great vibe and character!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was better than we expected with huge outdoor area and big rooms, lovely kitchen, bathroom and the bar area with dart board was an added bonus. We loved being close to the river and beach and not too far away from Hokitika for supplies. Being dog friendly meant the whole family could be on holiday together :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shoko s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you very much for the lovely house. The house got everythIng we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my family had a really great stay at Karen and Dean's house. Extremely clean, very comfortable, and plenty of small extras that make you go "Wow - these guys care about their guests and want them to have a memorable stay". It was well located for me and my family to explore the awesome West Coast of the South Island. A great spot to return to after long days of hiking, or driving. We even gave the fire-heated outdoor bath ago, and had an incredible experience at night viewing the stars. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great set up, easy instructions to follow
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay and explore the region. Climate was great even in winter. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Our second visit, great location, lovely place to stay.Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

Excellent location, very comfortable, would certainly stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and so kind!

Lovely house, lovely beach, very kind and communicative host. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aroha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home

Great home. Good size, lovely backyard. My teens enjoyed the outside spa. Great shower, good for us all as we were at a sports tournament. Overall nice placw.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet place

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

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyson K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace of paradise

Absolutely loved our stay in the remote part of the west coast. We were happy to stay compose to home as it’s such a beautiful spot surrounded by great lawns for cricket and frisbee and amazing rocks to find along the river that runs along the back of the properly. House was warm and offered all the comforts of home. The fire bath under the stars was pretty special. We’d love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Fell in love with our stay. Everything perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karen Ashby

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We purchased this property to make lasting memories with our family and friends, and boy have we done that! We now wish to share our property with other families wishing to explore the beautiful West Coast.

Why they chose this property

This place is amazing if you want an actioned pack weekend or to simply relax and unwind. A bush track at the back of the property leads you down to the river, or you can drive/walk 2.5km down to the beach.
Great fishing with many easy to access spots.
A lovely walk down to the Bold Head rock - (Just check tides).
10 mins north you will find great hospitality, food and a cold drink at the Historic Empire Pub (Ross)

What makes this property unique

A large manicured property sheltered by natural West Coast bush.
A small, quiet rural village with less than 10 properties, with magical spots close by.

Languages:

English

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