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Escape to Gentle Annie, nestled below the subtropical forest with a view of the sea and just a minute's walk from the beach. This peaceful retreat offers an open-plan lounge/kitchen, perfect for relaxing and recharging in New Zealand's untamed wilderness.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Secluded, tranquil home by the Beach. Pet-friendly.

  • The Beach Cabin, nestled below the subtropical forest, has a view of the sea with only a minutes walk to the beach. Its private, sheltered location makes it a great place to relax and get away from it all. The cabins open plan lounge/kitchen is comfortably furnished and well equipped.

    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’s 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. Only 10km from the Old Ghost Road Northern Trailhead in Seddonville!

    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 any season, enjoy time at Gentle Annie. It will nourish your soul and awaken your senses.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 60 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 3

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 60 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only. There is a $20 charge/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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Mokihinui, this holiday home is on the beach. Local points of interest include Charming Creek Walkway and Denniston Experience. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Mokihinui travel guide
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Mokihinui, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Charming Creek Walkway
    29 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seddonville Hotel
    14 min drive
  • Mokihinui Pub’n Grab
    13 min drive
  • Cowshed Cafe
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded, tranquil home by the Beach. Pet-friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Secluded, tranquil home by the Beach. Pet-friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded, tranquil home by the Beach. Pet-friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded, tranquil home by the Beach. Pet-friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded, tranquil home by the Beach. Pet-friendly. located?

This Mokihinui holiday home is on the beach, 11.1 mi (17.8 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 miles (52 km).

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Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great west coast bach with rustic features. Had everything we needed and our doggo love his stay too. Being right on the beach was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriaan V.

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

Fantastic Spot

Great location, beautiful beach and a lovely spot to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to take Sacha our dog, as she is 16 with arthritis she found it hard to get up the steps.We loved having so much space around us, lovely and quiet, very relaxing. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Rustic cabin by the sea.

Rustic beach cottage by the sea. Great location for our visit to Opara.Loved being able to walk across the street to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany J.

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

Absolutely wonderful

What a fantastic spot! The house was comfortable, the bed was amazing, we had a hot tub and view of the beach. I loved every minute of it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Week in paradise

We had a fantastic time. The cabin is basic but comfortable. The ocean is a very short walk and we spent a lot of time there. We also hired a hot tub which was delivered to the cabin so we spent the nights looking at the incredible stars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rona B.

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

Quiet, relaxing, peaceful and back to nature!

Too short for us! Loved the location, the bach, the bush the beds, the silence, the space - well done all involved.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

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

Stunning

Just want to say a big thankyou for accommodating us .a peaceful and private setting was all we needed to unwind and wish we had a week there! Beautiful beaches and the Cafe was a stunning place to go get a coffee.even managed to get a feed of whitebait !loved the Locals they are very welcoming .we will back for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabella M.

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

Lovely cabin

Was a lovely cabin to stay in. So close to the beach and away from the other people. Didn’t have to worry about the dogs making too much noise. Everyone was lovely to deal with. Even let me get a drink and ice cream when they were closing the shop at 6pm. There was a sign in the cabin saying they were open till 8pm might need to update that if the shop closes at 6pm but was a lovely place. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique little cabin right across from stunning beach. Absolutely loved it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was first rate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy, rustic cabin, cleverly planted so it feels like your own little hideaway, and couldn't be closer to the beach - spent many hours sitting on the suntrap deck and watching the waves. Quiet and private, with everything you need (extra fridge/freezer a bonus). Grounds are beautifully maintained and staff are friendly and helpful. Lovely break away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tania S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous setting, lovely staff! Alot to pay for a night though compared to others in surrounding areas
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Kate K.

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

Great location

Great location awesome sound of the ocean all night wekas every ware
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Funky accommodation in beautiful location

Thanks Gentle Annie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

A location like no other

What a privilege to spend time in such an unspoilt natural environment yet have complete comfort. Great if like us you love wild NZ but are not campers. The house is warm (good heating) and full of character. Private except for cheeky weka in the garden, sounds of the sea and birds. Magic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlis N.

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

Awesome

Best accommondation ever. It was so so nice there! We really enjoyed it there from the first moment on! It is in such a good place, directly on the beach where you are all by your own most of the time. And its very quite there. It has a very nice garden and the house is in such a good state and really well maintained. Its very comfort with all the nice wood and all the windows. Its very bright. The people on the campingground, which is a 10 minute walk away from the house, are very friendly. First we were in a little shock because the fridge in the kitchen is very small. But there is a second big one in another room, behind the house. We didnt see the note at the fridge AT first. In this extra room is also a washing machine. The kitchen has everything you needed, there is also a Weber Grill outside. The bathroom is a little bit small and a little old. But it was ok! The sofas in the livingroom are not that comfortable, but are okay. But the beds are comfortable! From the bedrooms and the livingroom out you have a really great view at the garden and the beach! Everything was very clean! It was awesome there!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marielize G.

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

Had all we needed…

Very easy area to play safely with our dog Suki. Great to have hooks to hang things on, bug screens on the windows and a composting bucket, those small things that are often missing. The view from the kitchen and bathrooms are also lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie g.

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

We arrived and it felt like home we loved our stay and are already organizing to return next year

Peaceful great views really quirky little bach loved it and would highly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Amazing Stay

Nice and warm, fantastic location right across from the beach. What a wonderful treat to be able to bring our dog. Easy, no contact check in & out. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Darren B.

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

fishing trip

clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt B.

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

No complaints had a great time

Enjoyed stay here .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

a lovely bach at a lovely location

a well set up bach with everything you need. The location is wonderful just yards from the beach. looking forward to booking it again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bri J.

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

Awesome

Such an amazing spot, everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray P.

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

Best place for a wedding!

We had an awesome 4 days at the Beach Cabin along with our 2 dogs. We loved the Bach, the wood floor was great for the dogs, plenty of hot water in the shower and a good gas fired heater. Make sure you hire one of the hot tubs and enjoy the amazing sunsets. We were married on the beach so a pretty special place for us, we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021