Home by the Beach with sensational view! Pet-friendly.

Westport, West Coast
$169 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

The Rimu House, named after the beautiful wood it is made of, is a very comfortable home with a view. A fully equipped kitchen, and open plan style living room opens out onto a large deck putting you amongst the surrounding native virgin forest and offers spectacular views of the Tasman Sea, which is a stones throw away. A perfect spot to watch the local Hector dolphins which are often seen playing in the waves. A wood-burning fireplace provides warmth and ambience.

Our one-thousand acre property is set in surroundings where Aotearoa is as it used to belush, unspoiled and natural. A slice of paradise. Gentle Annie is an ideal place to get off the beaten track to experience New Zealand's untamed wilderness and truly appreciate the South Islandu2019s West Coast. Bounded by the Tasman Sea, the mighty Mokihinui River and beautiful ancient bush, our seaside accommodation is a peaceful place to relax and enjoy time away from the busy life and provides a great base to explore our stunning region.

Centrally located in the Northern West Coast, Gentle Annie is near places of interest where day trips will get you north to the magnificent Oparara Limestone Arches, the Kahurangi National Park, the Heaphy Track and south to the Chasm Creek and Charming Creek Walkways, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, the Denniston Plateau and the Cape Foulwind Seal Colony. We are on the doorstep of the new Old Ghost Road mountain-biking track in Seddonville!

In any season, enjoy time at Gentle Annie. It will nourish your soul and awaken your senses.

Special conditions: Linen is available for hire at $20 per bed per stay - please request when booking

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    3 Total (up To 132 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1938 Sq Ft (180 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fishing On Site Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Kayaking On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Biking On Site Mountain Climbing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Surfing/body Boarding On Site Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Ocean
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: Outside Only

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Tanya

    Submitted Mar 29, 2022

    Stayed Mar 26, 2022

    Loved the rustic charm, and the location is magic! Truly stunning part of NZ

  • Deborah T.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    A lovely place to stay with a group. You could hear the waves at night and the overly friendly wekas meant you had to be careful not to leave doors open. The whole campground was well maintained and the Cow Shed cafe a delight.

  • Kelly W.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 11, 2025

    What a fantastic place to stay. The house has rustic charm and everything you need. It felt like a real kiwi holiday in a magical spot. The beach is right there. Great surf casting, lots of snapper and gurnard caught. Beautiful sunsets. The maze is a must to do, the views up there are spectacular.

  • Anna O.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    We loved the location, house and area. The forests and beach was amazing. We struggled a bit with the beds as they weren't that comfy and we would have loved a hotter fire as it took a bit to warm the place and our other suggestion would be to get some nice low light lamps in the bedrooms but other than that it is a lovely place and we would definitely go back again.

  • Christina v.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2024

    Stayed Jan 10, 2024

    Beautiful location with amazing views.

  • Emma L.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 2023

    We were blown away with the beauty of Gentle Annie! The Rimu house was super secluded and we felt like the only people there! Best spot ever.

  • Jo K.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2023

    Stayed Dec 19, 2023

    Great location and good for the soul. We had a great two days here. Good walking options along the beach to views and coffee. Bonfire was the highlight. Need to advertise correct bedding options as it does not sleep 12 which we booked for.

  • Andrew C.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2023

    Stayed Nov 3, 2023

    Rimu house is an amazing property. Nestled into the bush with outstanding sea and coastal views and a large decking for outdoor entertainment,it’s got it all. The Gentle Annie is a fabulous place and we highly recommend it.

  • Clint B.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2023

    Stayed Oct 12, 2023

    Awesome spot on the coats to get away from the hustle & bustle. Great location 2 mins from the Mokihinui river mouth. House has the the rustic charm of a log cabin. No internet/ poor phone coverage forces you to disconnect from the world which is what we all need to do occasionally!

  • Adele M.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2023

    Stayed Jul 17, 2023

    Great location

  • Jessica J.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2023

    Stayed Mar 6, 2023

    Very nice location near to Karamea and beautiful beach. We rented the hot tub and it was wonderful!!

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$169+
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