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# The Lilly Pad - Modern Retreat just 1 min from Hokitika
Vacation home in Ruatapu with kitchen and patio
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The Lilly Pad - Modern Retreat just 1 min from Hokitika provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
## Reviews
10
Exceptional
### Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroom1938 sq ft
## Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
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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.
### The Lilly Pad - Modern Retreat just 1 min from Hokitika
Nestled between Tasman Sea and the Southern Alps. Lily’s a horse-whisperer, incredible oil-painter and kick-ass helicopter pilot. Smart, sassy, strong and the quintessential mix of West Coast wild, she has created the perfect base to park your boats, bikes and ponies while adventuring the native bush, walks, lakes and west coast beaches.
You’ll have the entire Lilypad all to yourself for a private and relaxed stay.
If you’d like to meet Lilly, your host, she’s also a helicopter pilot and offers guests of the Lillypad a special 5% discount on scenic flights with Precision Helicopters.
It’s a wonderful way to experience the West Coast from above and add an extra touch of adventure to your getaway.
You will have access to the entire property and fabulous outdoor area too.
Ocean to Alps is Lily’s awesome pad - a modern, tucked-away sanctuary perfectly nestled between Tasman Sea and the Southern Alps, just one minute from central Hokitika yet surrounded by pristine native bush and incredible walking trails.
Lilly is the real deal… a horse-whisperer who speaks the language of these magnificent creatures, an oil-painting artist whose creative spirit flows from the incredible scenery she flies over and spills onto her canvases… and full time she’s a kick-ass helicopter pilot who knows every glacier, peak, and hidden valley from above. She’s smart, sassy, strong, and West Coast wild through and through.
This season, she’s opening her contemporary retreat for adventurous souls like yourself. Park your boats for days on the lake, stash your bikes for epic trail rides, bring your ponies for countryside adventures, and store all your gear while you head out to discover what makes the West Coast so legendary.
The house itself reflects Lily’s dynamic personality - modern comfort meets untamed wilderness spirit. You’re perfectly positioned to explore everything from rugged coastlines and pristine rivers to ancient rainforests and towering peaks. After days spent chasing waterfalls, cycling our wilderness trails, surfing wild beaches, or hiking through some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery, you’ll return to a space that understands the adventurer’s soul. Sit down with a cold beer or a hot cuppa infant of the fire, put your feet up and enjoy the fabulous company of friends and family.
With this property you’re not just getting accommodation - you’re getting insider access to the West Coast’s best-kept secrets, from the most scenic helicopter routes to hidden bush walks, secluded horse trails and those magical spots that only locals know about. She is also prepared to throw in a wee discount if you want to come fly with her.
Come experience the West Coast through the eyes of someone who embodies its wild, creative, adventurous spirit.
\*\*\* The Lilly Pad is set up comfortably for 4 guests but can sleep up to 9\. Just include in your group size when booking - the rate adjusts automatically for extra guests and we’ll make sure the space is ready for you.
## Property amenities
### Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
### Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
### Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
### Dining
- Dining table
### Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Towels provided
### Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
### Entertainment
- Smart TV
### Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Patio
### Laundry
- Washing machine
### Work spaces
- Office
### Comfort
- Heating
### Pets
- Pet friendly
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
### Things to do
- Billiards/pool table
### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
### General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,938 square feet
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
### 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
### Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
### Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
### Events
Events allowed
### Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
## 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
### National rating
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### Property is also known as
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## About the area
Ruatapu is home to this vacation home. Glowworm Dell and Hokitika Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include William Steyn Stonepainter and The Gold Room. Westland Greenstone Ltd and National Kiwi Centre are also worth visiting.
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Ruatapu, West Coast Region
### What's nearby
- Hokitika Beach \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km
- Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km
- National Kiwi Centre \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km
- Hokitika Glass Studio \- 2 min drive \- 2.2 km
- Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve \- 2 min drive \- 2.6 km
### Getting around
- Hokitika (HKK) - 5 min drive
### Restaurants
- The Hokitika Sandwich Company - West Coast - 2 min drive
- Stumpers Bar & Reasturant - 2 min drive
- Katsu Sushi And Noodle House - 2 min drive
- Cafe 39 - 2 min drive
- Fat Pipi Pizza - 2 min drive
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## The Lilly Pad - Modern Retreat just 1 min from Hokitika Reviews
## Reviews
### Exceptional
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## Reviews
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Gillian H.
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location facilities amenities and cleanliness all excellent
##### Gillian H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Richard
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place, so many amenities and very cosy. Just what we needed for our stay in Hokitika when travelling down the west coast. Thank you!
##### Richard
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
### 10/10 Excellent
#### Adam K.
Nov 12, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, loved the house.Will def be back.Many thanksKreisel Contracting.
##### Adam K.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025