Kakapotahi family rentals

We were the 2nd group of guests to stay at Walter's property. The accommodation is new, very clean and is tastefully decorated. Whether you are heading N or S on the highway this place (Harihari) is an excellent stopover and base to go exploring. This is new venture for Walter but I am sure it will be the beginning of great things to come. WiFi is being installed but as a stop gap you can use the excellent cafe a few steps away.

Well equipped little hut that is ideal to disconnect from the world and just chill out. They've done a great job of making the hut comfortable and functional without frills. We didn't end up using the bath because it was just too hard to get fire going. A little attention here would make that more enjoyable and usable.

This is one of the best baches we’ve stayed in, and there have been quite a few. Very clean and well-equipped (with lovely pottery dishes), a deep tub with views paddocks to the bush-clad hills, and Netflix - but there are much better ways to spend sunny days, and this place is just down the road from the beautiful Hokitika Gorge, and the walking tracks all around there. It is on a main road, but traffic is infrequent and didn’t bother us or our young child. The resident weka is very cheeky, but also very nice to have around :) We’d also recommend the Woodstock Hotel, close by on the way to the Hokitika township - it’s pretty basic to look at but great food, craft beer and friendly staff. Great stay, thank you Martha.

Great cottage and memories made! Exactly as described - and has got our teens out of their comfort zones. Was great to get them to experience an old skool way of living! Highlight was the hot springs down the road. Really appreciated the tour of the property and have recommended the cottage to friends already.

Very nice stay, luxurious accomodation (ocean view)