Punakaiki Forest Retreat

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Punakaiki Forest Retreat
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb
  • The entire place is yours
  • 753 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Experience world-class service at Punakaiki Forest Retreat

Elegant Accommodation: Punakaiki Forest Retreat in Punakaiki offers a 5-star holiday home experience with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and an open-air bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The holiday home features a kitchenette, washing machine, and a fireplace. Additional amenities include a dishwasher, microwave, and streaming services. Outdoor seating and a picnic area provide relaxing spaces. Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from Punakaiki Beach, the property is 57 km from Westport Airport. Nearby attractions include Punakaiki Scenic Attraction (5 km) and Greymouth Railway Station (47 km). Guests appreciate the convenience for nature trips and the surrounding forests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Iampatt0
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “The location is absolutely superbe, a real sense of being in nature. The fire stove was very much fun.”
  • Deborah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The star filled night sky viewed from the very comfortable bed. Surprisingly very well equipped with everything a couple, or family require. Magical private native bush setting.”
  • Sophie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Beautiful private house with a fantastic outlook into the bush, comfortable beds, great log burner which made it very cosy in winter. Lovely hosts who were available for assistance.”
  • Russell
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “This was my second visit. We came in for short stay after completing the Paparoa Track It is the best place to stay in Punakaiki. Looking forward to returning”
  • Jeanine
    Singapore Singapore
    “Loved the character of the house. Loved the location.”
  • Claudia
    Germany Germany
    “Amazing house in amazing location. Everything about the house is impressive. Very tasteful and high quality equipment. It is a wonderful experience to stay here. Quickly warms up and stays warm. Staircase has a night illumination.”
  • Tamar&yoram
    Israel Israel
    “The property is located in the bush. WOW, what a great place. Very relaxing.”
  • Cheezy59
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Omg amazing place! Clean, great location near walks and the pancake rocks. Cannot fault it at all. Highly recommended.”
  • Kelly
    Australia Australia
    “Unique, beautiful surroundings, lovely building with all modern features”
  • Lynette
    United States United States
    “Fantastic home. The experience of being with nature was incredible too.”

Hosted by Hilary and Andy

9.4
Host review score
Hilary and Andy
This award winning home has been thoughtfully designed by Wellington based James Warren of Upoko Architects and beautifully crafted by local builder Tony Wilkins. Sliding glass doors on three sides of the ground floor open the living space to the forest. Upstairs two mezzanine bedrooms elevate you to the treetops and open to the living space below. The open layout creates a grand spaciousness within the home’s modest footprint. A fully equipped kitchen and separate tiled bathroom with underfloor heating complete the home. The home has all the luxuries to make your stay comfortable - a log burner, king size beds, a full suite of modern appliances including dishwasher, washing machine, induction cooktop, oven, fridge freezer, sound system, television and connected with wi-fi.
Punakaiki is the jewel in the crown of the West Coast. Between the prehistoric forests, incredible limestone geology, pristine rivers, uncrowded beaches, secret caves, wild seascapes, world class walking and biking tracks, together with a friendly local community including many talented artisans, there is a lifetime of things to enjoy in and around Punakaiki. We are delighted to be able to call Punakaiki Forest Retreat our home away from home, and warmly welcome you to enjoy it as we do.
Private, sunlit and surrounded by native rainforest filled with birdsong, it is a place to deeply relax. There are also memorable adventures to be had in the surrounding Paparoa National Park, including on the newly formed Paparoa Track. Access to the popular Truman Track is a few minutes walk from the house and takes you on a journey through the forest to a spectacular vantage point of the coastline. There is a rustic outdoor clawfoot bath, retained from the sites’ original campsite days, for soaking under the West Coast starry skies. The simple beauty of the site makes this place very special.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.