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LAUNCHING 15/10/2025

Holiday home in Ruatapu with kitchen and fireplace

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Room
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, National Kiwi Centre
  • Place, Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
  • Place, Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

LAUNCHING 15/10/2025

LAUNCHING 15/10/2025

The Lilly Pad is Lily’s awesome west coast pad - This summer she's offering it to you!

This modern retreat just 1min from Hokitika, nestled between Tasman Sea and the Southern Alps. Lily’s a horse-whisperer, incredible oil-painter and kick-ass helicopter pilot. Smart, sassy, strong and the quintessential mix of West Coast wild, she has created the perfect base to park your boats, bikes and ponies while adventuring the native bush, walks, lakes and west coast beaches.

Ocean to Alps is Lily’s awesome pad - a modern, tucked-away sanctuary perfectly nestled between Tasman Sea and the Southern Alps, just one minute from central Hokitika yet surrounded by pristine native bush and incredible walking trails.

Lilly is the real deal… a horse-whisperer who speaks the language of these magnificent creatures, an oil-painting artist whose creative spirit flows from the incredible scenery she flies over and spills onto her canvases… and full time she’s a kick-ass helicopter pilot who knows every glacier, peak, and hidden valley from above. She’s smart, sassy, strong, and West Coast wild through and through.

This season, she’s opening her contemporary retreat for adventurous souls like yourself. Park your boats for days on the lake, stash your bikes for epic trail rides, bring your ponies for countryside adventures, and store all your gear while you head out to discover what makes the West Coast so legendary.

The house itself reflects Lily’s dynamic personality - modern comfort meets untamed wilderness spirit. You’re perfectly positioned to explore everything from rugged coastlines and pristine rivers to ancient rainforests and towering peaks. After days spent chasing waterfalls, cycling our wilderness trails, surfing wild beaches, or hiking through some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery, you’ll return to a space that understands the adventurer’s soul. Sit down with a cold beer or a hot cuppa infant of the fire, put your feet up and enjoy the fabulous company of friends and family.

With this property you’re not just getting accommodation - you’re getting insider access to the West Coast’s best-kept secrets, from the most scenic helicopter routes to hidden bush walks, secluded horse trails and those magical spots that only locals know about. She is also prepared to throw in a wee discount if you want to come fly with her.

Come experience the West Coast through the eyes of someone who embodies its wild, creative, adventurous spirit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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

National rating

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About the area

Ruatapu

Ruatapu is home to this holiday home. Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre and Hokitika Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include William Steyn Stonepainter and The Gold Room. Westland Greenstone Ltd and National Kiwi Centre are also worth visiting.
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Ruatapu, West Coast Region

What's nearby

  • Hokitika Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • National Kiwi Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sunset Point - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stumpers Bar & Reasturant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Hokitika Sandwich Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 39 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hoki Boat Shed - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alchemy & Storm - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAUNCHING 15/10/2025 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LAUNCHING 15/10/2025?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAUNCHING 15/10/2025?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LAUNCHING 15/10/2025 located?

Situated in Ruatapu, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre, Hokitika Clock Tower and Hokitika Museum. William Steyn Stonepainter and Westland Greenstone Ltd are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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