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Livingstone Retreat is perfect for family's & large groups to relax & enjoy!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Hokitika, West Coast Region
  • Place, Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hokitika Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, National Kiwi Centre
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 LEGO Room

1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Guest Suite

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Guest Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Livingstone Retreat is perfect for family's & large groups to relax & enjoy!

Discover your perfect escape! This peaceful retreat is set amidst stunning stone landscaped gardens. A large covered patio seamlessly blends indoor/outdoor living, while the interior features beautiful timbers, custom made peices and has a modern feel. Perfect for large groups and families.
Unwind in the spacious spa, stroll the garden paths listening to the birds sing and enjoy the dedicated Lego and games collection that children of all ages will love. There is something here for everyone. Enjoy our beautiful, unique, food producing garden! While in season we have a selection of grapes, plums, apricots, peaches, nectarines, feijoas, apples, oranges, lemons, limes, strawberries and blueberries. We are the ideal stopover on the famous West Coast Wilderness Trail. Located just 1km from the trail, you can easily take a break for a night or two to explore Hokitika, rest your legs in the spa, and continue your journey refreshed. Create unforgettable memories in this lovely getaway.

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About the area

Hokitika

Hokitika is home to this holiday home. Hokitika Clock Tower and Hokitika Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and National Kiwi Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and William Steyn Stonepainter. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
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Hokitika, West Coast Region

What's nearby

  • Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hokitika Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • National Kiwi Centre - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hokitika Glass Studio - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hokitika Sandwich Company - West Coast - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fat Pipi Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stumpers Bar & Reasturant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clocktower Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property - clean, wonderfully designed and an oasis
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay! The place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Great location and an excellent host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, the house had everything we needed, the kids loved the lego and games.Beautiful outdoor area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan, 2026
Hi Clara, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a great stay and that the house had everything you needed. It's especially wonderful to know the kids enjoyed the Lego and games! We'd love to host you all again anytime. Best wishes, Hayley & the Livingstone Retreat Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beck O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic property for a family holiday, the gardens and outdoor areas are spacious and stunning, the decor inside and out are very creative and thought out. The kitchen is very well equipped with more than enough crockery, utensils, pots and pans etcI love that the pantry is filled with cooking and baking ingredients including spices and sauces.We felt safe and comfortable at all times. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our short stay at this property. The home is gorgeous inside and out. There was plenty of space for our family to spread out and not be on top of one another. The outdoor space was so serene and beautiful. The location was great and having easy, private parking was so nice. We appreciate all of the attention to detail and the amenities provided. We definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2025
Perfect! Here is a quick, professional, and warm response based on your feedback. --- Hi Lauren, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your family loved the property and appreciated the space, the outdoor area, and the details. It was a pleasure hosting you all. You and your family were fantastic guests, communicative, respectful, and left everything in great condition. We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime! Best wishes, Hayley & the Livingstone Retreat team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roopali J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable and spacious. The kitchen is very well equiped. The property manager quickly dealt with problems. Suggestions for improvement - the lounge and bedrooms were very dark so we struggled to read. Could do with better lighting. And some instructions, eg oven, light switches could be labelled.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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