Nature eco lodge holiday rentals in West Coast

We loved staying with Helen at the Bealey eco lodge. The setting is breathtaking and Helen’s cosy lodge was the perfect place to explore the area from. Helen is a super friendly host with a remarkable knowledge of the region. We’d recommend this stay for anyone traveling through the area looking for an off-grid experience

We loved our stay at The Barn Killin! Hugh and Dwayne were wonderful, welcoming hosts. Highly recommend opting for dinner at the house, as well - it was delicious! Lake Ohau is beautiful and peaceful, and it was a perfect place to stop for a night. Hopefully we will be able to make it back again someday!

A really nice place to hang around. Geoff was extremely accommodating and responsive in communication and our request.

This is the most special place we stayed in our 4 weeks in New Zealand. The lodge feels absolutely like home and casts a spell you will never forget. Pete was a such a warm and funny presence—always ready with a quip or a laugh. The room we had, and the main house, are beautifully designed and the interiors are warm, authentic and serene. Extremely comfortable bed and top notch bathroom facilities. You will definitely want to stay longer than whatever time you have booked.

On what was a miserably wet day, I arrived at the motel around noon, hours before check-in time to find my room ready, and welcoming - the motel is basic, but totally fine for a night or two, with a lovely cafe and store just a few minutes walk

Cath's motel is very well-kept and comfortable. Its in a classic small W Coast town, where you are likely to meet friendly locals and get a taste of the real lifestyle of this area.

Cathy’s Airbnb is lovely. Quiet, very comfortable and very well set up. We only stayed two nights but easily could’ve stayed longer, lots to see and do in this beautiful region. Easy to fix an easy “skillet supper” and breakfast . Loved sitting out on the front porch after we arrived, and watch the sunset. Bed is extremely comfortable made with soft linens and a cozy comforter which made for a very good night’s rest. I highly recommend Cathy’s Airbnb!

Very nice place to stay if you want your accommodation near Franz Joseph. I had booked my Heli ride so want to stay close for any reschedules. This motel is very good with very big washroom. Enjoyed my tea in the room

This motel was a great place to sleep after a long day of hiking near the glaciers. The space was clean and the beds comfortable. Cathy has done a nice job making updates with cozy new electric fireplaces and newer linens. It was very quiet, which made for a great night sleep away from Franz Josef. We had eaten in town before we arrived, but we saw another guest eat in using the available grill to cook dinner. Cathy was great at sharing information about the area ahead of time to make sure we were prepared for our stay!

Great stay for young family. Cathy very responsive. Pretty close to road for those sensitive sleepers. Didn’t bother us

Cathy's place was perfect for our one night stay. She was kind enough to offer us an upgrade due to a cancellation, which we very much appreciated. The unit was very spacious, clean and very well equipped with everything we needed. It was well heated and the bed was very comfortable. We would recommend a stay at Cathy's place - it certainly met our expectations as a great place to relax after a full day of exploring.

Cathy was superb! She went above and beyond for three tired bike packers. We missed out on food in the town for dinner (Whataroa is small and there is only one store which has variable opening hours). Cathy cooked up the tastiest bacon sandwiches for us with a drink on the side as well :). Couldn’t recommend enough to stay here!! If you are planning a bikepacking trip and are staying in Whataroa, I would highly recommend you to buy food for dinner/breakfast in Hokitika or Harihari. Thanks Cathy!

This hostel was an amazing little getaway nestled in the mountains. The views were immaculate, and I enjoyed every second. Check-in was easy as there was staff waiting for me, and I had a room to myself, which was pleasantly surprising for the price. There was a great shared kitchen and common space. The only thing I would say would be to be careful of weather as 3 mile road to get there was gravel and looks like it could get difficult to traverse with extreme weather. Hope to get back here at some point!

Cath's motel is very well-kept and comfortable. Its in a classic small W Coast town, where you are likely to meet friendly locals and get a taste of the real lifestyle of this area.

Ao Marama retreat was a wonderful serendipitous find. We stayed longer than expected and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and tranquil setting.

If you like remote, this place is for you! We stayed one night to break a long journey and found Forest Lodge a refreshing change to other AirBnBs. Thanks for your high standards, warm hospitality and good conversations, Margie.

We had a wonderful time! The location is gorgeous, the property has been lovingly designed and is very well thought-out, and Elizabeth and her family couldn't have been nicer. We loved the walk down to the beach and walking to Collingwood, and the birdsong in the evenings and mornings was amazing.

A really nice place to hang around. Geoff was extremely accommodating and responsive in communication and our request.

This is the most special place we stayed in our 4 weeks in New Zealand. The lodge feels absolutely like home and casts a spell you will never forget. Pete was a such a warm and funny presence—always ready with a quip or a laugh. The room we had, and the main house, are beautifully designed and the interiors are warm, authentic and serene. Extremely comfortable bed and top notch bathroom facilities. You will definitely want to stay longer than whatever time you have booked.