Wildside Lodge (romantic off-grid cabin)

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Pet friendly

Kitchen

Check out the area

Westland District, West Coast

Willberg Walk Trail Access2 min drive
Glacier Hot Pools45 min drive
Hokitika (HKK)60 min drive
Hokitika Gorge70 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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, 2 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; 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 benches and do dishes before you leave.

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 manager

Wildside

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Pet friendly

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Children are welcome but little space for them

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs may be allowed with prior permission

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside on deck only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Boutique & Lodge property is rated 4 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

About the neighborhood

Hari Hari

Located in Hari Hari, this lodge is in a rural area and on a lake. Local points of interest include Willberg Walk Trail Access, The Bushmans Centre, and Godley Glacier. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Westland District, West Coast

What's nearby

Willberg Walk Trail Access - 2 min drive
Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 45 min drive
Glacier Hot Pools - 45 min drive
Our Lady of the Alps - 45 min drive
Hokitika Gorge - 70 min drive

Restaurants

Pukeko Tearooms & Store - 2 min drive
Hotel Hari Hari - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wildside Lodge (romantic off-grid cabin) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wildside Lodge (romantic off-grid cabin)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wildside Lodge (romantic off-grid cabin)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wildside Lodge (romantic off-grid cabin) located?

Situated on a lake, this eco-certified lodge is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Willberg Walk Trail Access and within 25 mi (40 km) of The Bushmans Centre and Te Wahipounamu. Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre is 26.8 mi (43.1 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Oct 7, 2020

Absolutely lovely hideaway.

Absolutely lovely hideaway. Beautifully maintained and built property, very quirky and niche. Beautifully bright and open bathroom area, amazing garden green with Tui's flying around and feeding on the flowers. Very clean. We were a couple so it was a very romantic getaway for us!

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10/10 Excellent

Oct 7, 2020

Loved this little slice of isolation - really great experience.

Loved this little slice of isolation - really great experience. Being off-grid was the relaxing experience we'd hoped for, and we really enjoyed listening to the birds whilst sitting in the garden. Would highly recommend.

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10/10 Excellent

Oct 7, 2020

The location is so beautiful, the campfire and outside fire bath are great, loved hearing the native

The location is so beautiful, the campfire and outside fire bath are great, loved hearing the native birds in the morning, the gooseberries are yummy ;-). It's a perfect get-a-away and place to relax and recharge your batteries. Kath and Dan are super friendly and great hosts, love their lifestyle and outlook on life. I definitely want to go back there. Thanks so much for everything. Cheer Elisa

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10/10 Excellent

Oct 6, 2020

It's a lovely spot, the beautifully crafted native timbers are just stunning.

6/10 Okay

Patrice, Paris, France

Nov 24, 2019

This place is straight from 19th century and the owners very nice people. If you are in the mood and have time enough to appreciate a wonderfull lodge without electricity and only a wooden stove (and two hours waiting) to get hot water for your shower, this is a place you can't miss. For sure, you won't forget this adventure ... starting when you want to go the bathroom in the middle of the night !

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Wildside

We are a freedom-loving family of four, plus friendly stick-mad dog and fat cat.
We generally live on the "Wildside", West Coast style - hunting, fishing, growing, preserving, brewing and beekeeping - trying to be as self-sufficient as we can. We are happy to show you round our one acre organic homestead if you are interested, or leave you to your privacy.

Why they chose this property

Hari Hari is an outdoor-enthusiasts dream - with great opportunities for hiking, biking, boating, kyaking, fishing, hunting, star-gazing and hot-spring soaking. We live off this wild land and consider it to be the "land of milk and honey", with views to die for!

What makes this property unique

The lodge has been lovingly crafted from lots of found and recycled materials. There are many special "Wild" touches such as the deer antler door knobs and the skins on the floor. The off-grid nature of this cabin makes you feel like you really are getting back to basics, back to a more natural way of living, where there is more time to enjoy romance by candlelight in a beautiful location.