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Crooked Mile Cottage - by the sea

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A light blue house with a white picket fence, a porch, and a palm tree in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.
A porch with wicker chairs and a potted plant.
A room with a round table, white chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of buildings outside.
A brown leather sofa with multiple cushions, a macrame plant hanger, and framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Hokitika Beach

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hokitika, Hokitika
  • Place, Hokitika Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hokitika Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Kiwi Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hokitika

Located in Hokitika, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Hokitika Museum and Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hokitika Clock Tower and Hokitika Lighthouse. Travelling with kids? Consider Westland Greenstone Ltd and The Gold Room. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Map
Hokitika, Hokitika

What's nearby

  • Hokitika Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hokitika Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hokitika Glass Studio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Kiwi Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hokitika Sandwich Company - West Coast - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stumpers Bar & Reasturant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hokitika Townchip - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 39 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fat Pipi Pizza - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Mile Cottage - by the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Crooked Mile Cottage - by the sea?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked Mile Cottage - by the sea on 24 Nov 2026 start from NZ$612, 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 Crooked Mile Cottage - by the sea?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Crooked Mile Cottage - by the sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Mile Cottage - by the sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crooked Mile Cottage - by the sea located?

This family-friendly Hokitika cottage is located by the sea, just steps away from Hokitika Museum and Hokitika Beach. Westland Greenstone Ltd and The Gold Room are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location perfect for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 recommend this spot. Had an awesome stay in this beautiful character home. Morning coffee in the back yard hammock followed by a quick walk to the beach was a delight. Wish we could have spent more time here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2026
Wow, thanks so much for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed chilling out in the hammock. We look forward to having you stay again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old place and typical of its era. Well organised and equipped kitchen, great beds and lots of interesting bits and bobs of kiwiana to check out or reminisce on. Very close to shopping and beach. Very clean and tidy. I highly recommend this place and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you and we very much look forward to having you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay.

Excellent and unique property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this uniquely joyful house. Loved the little touches that made us feel very welcome. Close to town and beach. We were treated to a spectacular sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great break away

We enjoyed our time at Crooked Mile Cottage. The location couldn't have been better, and we used it as our base to do sections of the Wilderness Trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thanks so much for the lovely review. We're so glad to hear you had a great stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crooked Cottage

Close to town and beach .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend on the coast

A cute small cottage, that was perfect for a family weekend. Great location for the beach and biking abd cosy with the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in this charming old-style villa. Everything was clean and tidy on arrival, and the location was perfect—close to amenities, with easy walking access to both the town and the beach. There was plenty to do in the area.The house itself was warm and inviting, with a fire all set and ready to go, which heated the space quickly. The beds were very comfortable, and despite there being only one bathroom for the six of us, it worked surprisingly well and was never an issue. The shower was also excellent.Overall, a very enjoyable and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint beach cottage

Had a cosy 2 nights. Enjoyed some of the walks nearby, and restaurants in town that you suggested.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OUR STAY

A bit too cluttered for our liking but provided all the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 generations

Very quirky, spacious bedrooms, good assortment of toys, close to town but quiet.Felt cosy with fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Great place for a family. Huge rooms and a skip to the beach. Will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2023
Thanks for being such excellent guests. We would be very happy to host you all again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good.

We had a lovely stay. The property was exactly as we expected from the description and suited us just fine. Very easy access to all the local attractions. Overall just great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Holiday

Great spot. Cozy home close to the beach and town. Fun seeing a wee rabbit on the lawnLove the sunsetsThanks Michelle
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in central Hokitika

This is a lovely house in a very central location in Hokitita. The property is well maintained and has everything a family or group would need. We liked the attention to detail, like the personal welcome card, and felt very much at home staying here. Would definitely recommend to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Stay in Hokitika!

Michelle: Please see my Vrbo message to you for my review. We had a fabulous stay! - Rod -
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2025
Here is the review Peggy wrote as a message to me rather than posting as a review. She got a little confused about how to do it: Thanks for a wonderful stay! The location is perfect -- it's very easy walking distance to everything in Hokitika visitors need -- short of the Hokitika Gorge (which we visited today). The furnishings in the Crooked Mile Cottage were a real "plus" for the seaside location. We loved everything about our stay in Hokitika! Thanks from Rod, Peg & Brad
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Greenstone Heaven

Loved the quirky art and homely feel. Close to town and the beach. We liked that the rooms were separate . Good washing machine , tidy and equipped with everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hokitika stay 2024

Great location and quaint historic cottage. Drop cloths covering all the chairs and plenty of plants throughout. Carpets everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic Beach Home

Historic home with modern updates. Very nicely decorated by an artist....lots of beach colors and vibe, and plants in every room. Spacious 3 BR, galley kitchen, DR seats 4, living area roomy and bathroom functional. Spotty internet. 1 block from beach and 5 min from city center for dining and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased you enjoyed the unique beachy vibe and layout of our historic cottage. Regarding the internet, we're a bit surprised to hear that, as the house runs on a Fibre connection with excellent speed and reliability. We’ve never had any issues or similar feedback, so it may have been a device-specific hiccup. We're glad it didn’t take away from your stay and hope to welcome you back next time you're in Hokitika!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If you are looking for something different in a great location

If you are after a great kiwi batch experience on the West Coast then this quirky cottage is for you. Reminded me so much of my grandparents batch in Whitianga when I was a kid (no Readers Digests though 😊) Beds are comfy, wood fire does a great job on a wet night and some great eating places are 5 mins walk away. The beach is less than a minute out the back gate with a great path for a walk with the dog. Great communication from Michelle the host. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and cosy by the beach

Crooked Mile Cottage was just the thing for a group of friends doing a road trip on the West Coast. Right by the beach and the town centre, the cottage has everything needed to feel right at home. The fire was laid for us when we came in out of the rain, and we felt welcome from the first. We booked for six people, but in the end only four could come. Six people would still have rubbed along fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thank you for the lovely review and for being such great guests. We'd love to host you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Base

Occasion was a big birthday of someone born and raised in Hokitika. House was base for family members helping her celebrate. It couldn't have been better: location, facilities, ambience. Situated almost next to shops on one side, sea on another, and river on the third. Three double bedrooms, very well-equipped kitchen, nice dining area, efficient bathroom, big backyard.: what's not to rave over?
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Looks just like pics

Our queen mattress made it difficult to sleep as it was soft and tended to sink somewhat in the middle. Tried to sleep on the lower bunk bed in the same room and it was even worse. Good location but we would choose someplace else to stay in Hokitika next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the beds didn’t meet your expectations. Many of our recent guests have commented on how comfortable they found the high-quality mattresses, but we understand that preferences for mattress firmness can vary. We’d also like to note that there were two additional single beds and another queen bed available for your use. We're glad you enjoyed the location, and we hope you had a great time exploring Hokitika!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very central to everything

Property was fine. I do think if you have more than 4 people there the bathroom and toilet facilities are lacking. Having the only toilet in the bathroom can certainly create a problem with a number of people staying. That's my only negative
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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