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Wildside Lodge (romantic off-grid cabin)

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A rustic cabin with a porch, wooden benches, and a small garden area.
A small, single-story wooden structure with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, a sink, and a window.
A rustic wooden structure with a stone wall and a hanging stone arrangement.
A wooden bathroom with a window, a sink, and a toilet.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This cabin accommodates 2 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It includes amenities such as 1 hot tub and 2 bicycles. Enjoy hiking, biking, and swimming nearby, while taking in mountain views from the patio. The property is pet-friendly and located near Willberg Walk Trail Access and The Bushmans Centre.

Highlights

  • A quiet escape

    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Westland District, West Coast
  • Place, Willberg Walk Trail Access
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Wahapo - Wahapako
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Mapourika
    ‪58 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

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 shower and wash together 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 award winning butchery).

Genuine West Coast hospitality from hosts who live on-site (40 metres away) but will respect your privacy.
Have fun with our stick-mad friendly dog.

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Co-sleeping/portacot fine. Watch deck and fire.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Dogs may be allowed with prior permission

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside on deck only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

DOGS must be watched at all times as we have other pets and guests on site. They must have have their own bed and poop be scooped.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20010423
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Cashless transactions are available
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 fire extinguisher and 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

Hari Hari

Located in Hari Hari, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Willberg Walk Trail Access and Godley Glacier. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Westland District, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Willberg Walk Trail Access - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre - 48 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Lake Wahapo - Wahapako - 49 min drive - 57.4 km
  • Lake Mapourika - 58 min drive - 68.6 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much does it cost to stay at Wildside Lodge (romantic off-grid cabin)?

As of 12 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wildside Lodge (romantic off-grid cabin) on 9 Sept 2027 start from £194, 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 Wildside Lodge (romantic off-grid cabin)?

On-site parking is available at the 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)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Hari Hari cabin is located in a rural location, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Willberg Walk Trail Access, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Te Wahipounamu and Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre.

About the host

Hosted by Kath and Dan

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We are a freedom-loving family, 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.

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