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Arthurstown Rd Riverview Holiday house Hokitika Spacious house sleeps 8.

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ruatapu, West Coast
  • Place, Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, National Kiwi Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hokitika (HKK)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Arthurstown Rd Riverview Holiday house Hokitika Spacious house sleeps 8.

Down a Country road, across from the river. With only 5mins drive to town.
A well equipped house with Freeview, free access to netflix, wifi available. Plenty of off road parking. We are also pet friendly.
With various activities around to keep you busy as you want.!
Maybe go down to the river to do a spot of fishing or Stroll along the beach track then head to one of Hokitika's many cafes for coffee. Wander around Hokitika's Craft Shops or out to the Hokitika Gorge then to the treetop walkway. Hire a bike and do the Bike Trail. See the Glow worms. Or maybe a game of golf. Or just out to the lakes.
Also a drive to the Franz Josef Glacier which is only one and a half hours drive or up to Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.
Then after a busy day back to the house- relax and on colder days light the fire or
switch on the heat pump.
Maybe head up to Woodstock tavern for that dinner and music. Or into town to Lunch/Dinner at Stumpers Restaurant or the Ocean View Restaurant.
We are also agent for www.nzrentacar.co.nz - enquire now hire car/van pick up and drop off at Hokitika Airport.

Special conditions:
Check out 10.30am
Check-in from 1.30pm



Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included)
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this vacation home's great location. During your stay, you'll be close to Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 6 minutes by car from Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve and 6 minutes from Hokitika Clock Tower
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Arthurstown Rd Holiday House Ruatapu
Arthurstown Rd Holiday Ruatapu
Arthurstown Rd Holiday
Arthurstown Rd House Ruatapu
Arthurstown Rd Holiday House Ruatapu
Arthurstown Rd Holiday House Private vacation home
Arthurstown Rd Holiday House Private vacation home Ruatapu

Arthurstown Rd Riverview Holiday house Hokitika Spacious house sleeps 8. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 261 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
While we only stayed one night here, it was the perfect location to get away from the noise of town traffic yet very close to Hokitika and right on the way to the Hokitika Gorge. There were only two of us but perfect spot for family with children or couples travelling together.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, comfortable with all amenities for a great stay. Pleased to be able to take our dogs.Will recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice quiet house with lovely view and great space to spread out in the house. Also appreciate the lovely kitchen and dishwasher and washing machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Great Place to Stay

Loved staying here - was a great stop on a long trip!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at Linley's warm and comfortable holiday house. The kitchen bench is to die for!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

warren m.

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

Wonderful stay

We loved our stay here and be back next time we are passing Jenny M
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, warm ,covered outside area was a blessing with the rain , handy to Hokitika .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika A.

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

Stay there again anytime

Just great, warm, clean, spacious, well equipped, electric blanket, not far to Hokitika Thank you Linley and Tony
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

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

Awesome wee cottage

Was the perfect space for our weekend family getaway, not too far out of town!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Great place to stay

Great smenuries, space, environment calm and peaceful, outlook over thd river delightful, commujication clesr abd helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet, cozy & comfortable home on a quiet country road across the street from a lovely river. Loved having the fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful spot

Always a fab place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandie s.

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

Great Place!!

Wonderful place to stay, accommodating all 8 of us comfortably. Beautiful location also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael (Mick) F.

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

Cosy and cracking view

Lovely cosy villa - as it’s name suggests right on the Hokitika river. Clean, comfortable, and nice and quiet - and the powerful hot shower was awesome! We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaye P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely wood fire and heat pump to keep us warm. All we needed to rest and relax. Just what we were after. Thank you Tony and Linley
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tegan R.

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

Great space

Great spot, handy to all hokitika attractions. Easy to book and find
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Enjoyable Stay!

Have stayed here a couple of times now and always really enjoy it close to Hokitika, Lake Kaniere and the Hokitika Gorge among others. House is warm and plenty of room for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Little Gem

Wow, what a treat this stay was. So close to Hokitika and everything we needed for the Ultra.Beautifully furnished, highly recommend this place. Absolutely enjoyed our stay, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

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

A great property

We had stayed here 6 years ago and it is still an excellent place to stay. Well-equipped very comfortable and a great base to cycle the West Coast Wilderness Trail
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor and Christine j.

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

relaxing family cottage

Great place to explore the west coast .Loved being near the river .The cottage was just right for four retires with everything we needed.Many thanks the Jones Family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean R.

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

A quiet spot

The house was great and in a nice quiet spot great for relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

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

Motorcycle trip

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful couple of nights in this property. Heaps of room for our 3 kids, fully fenced for our dog, and had all the amenities we needed. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

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

Helpful hosts, beautiful property.

Lovely home right on the river. Host suggestions for area attractions greatly enhanced our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024