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Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly

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Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 27200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly

The Rata lodge is situated on an elevated site overlooking the tidal estuary and river meeting the Tasman Sea. The decks off each bedroom offer a great site to watch the famous West Coast sunsets and twilights. The spacious, equipped, shared kitchen and dining room with fireplace, face a backdrop of native forest clad hillside.

This pleasant retreat is ideal for individuals, families and larger groups, sleeping up to twenty-seven.

Our one-thousand acre property is set in surroundings where Aotearoa is as it used to be lush, 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 Island\u2019s 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.

Linen can be hire for $20/bed/stay.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only.

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only. There is a NZD 20 charge per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Gentle Annie's Fantastic Rata Lodge
Ideal for Families Larger Groups Sleeping up to 27
502383_S-10185023837715

About the area

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Mokihinui, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Charming Creek Walkway - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Denniston Experience - 44 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Miner's Brewery - 52 min drive - 53.9 km
  • NBS Theatre - 52 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Carters Beach - 59 min drive - 61.2 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seddonville Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cowshed Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mokihinui Pub’n Grab - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly?

As of Sept 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly on Sept 10, 2025 start from CA $183.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly located?

Situated in Mokihinui, this vacation home is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Charming Creek Walkway and within 32 mi (52 km) of Denniston Experience and Solid Energy Centre. Miner's Brewery and NBS Theatre are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe v., Fairlie

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

Great West Coast camping ground

Lovely place to stay for a couple of nights while visiting family on the Coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther T.

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

Amazing location for an escape to the West Coast

Such a special place, we enjoyed fishing, swimming in the river, surfing and also a hot tub at the campsite under the stars. We loved the area so much we camped an extra night at Gentle Annie's too. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan R.

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

Great

Awesome tidy cabin. Lucky enough to have had it to ourselves, but can imagine would work well for big groups.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch A.

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

Can't wait to come back

We booked a spontaneous trip to this place and are so glad we did. We and two other families stayed. There was plenty of room for the 12 of us and each family got a room each with plenty of room to spare. Two nights wasn't enough and we look forward to returning in the future. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L., New Zealand

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

We had fun, the view is fantastic! We’ll be back on summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G., Christchurch, NZ

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

Great location, so much to do

River swimming and beach just a walk away, bush walks along the Old Ghost rd to swimming holes, pack rafting, and Denniston mines great for a visit, sunsets, fire on the beach, and fishing all part of the experience. Great for our extended family holiday. We had fabulous weather but pack your bug spray just in case. Good Kiwi Bach-like facilities, we felt right at home. Plus cowshed had great coffee & muffins.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin B.

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

Great property for a relaxed large group

Great location which is walking distance to the estuary and a short drive to the surfcasting beach. Excellent property to accommodate a large group - kitchen and dining in particular caters well. Nice views from the house to the estuary and West Coast sunsets. I will definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Stunning

We had a fabulous time at Rata Lodge. Fantastic accommodation for our large family group. Would definitely recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Frazer C.

Fantastic!

I had 13 of our team come and saty for a couple of days just recently and I got great feedback from the team on the wonderful experience they had during thier stay. The owners accomodated a few changes we had and also provided a little extra with regards to making our meeting work a little better. All ameneties were clean and up to a great standard. We were also impressed with the scenery and the ability to go and fish/eperience the coast right on the doorstep. It was so good, that the team including myself are now loking at booking this venue for our own private events in the future. Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018