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The Dressmaker’s Cottage Hokitika

The Dressmaker’s Cottage Hokitika

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Beach nearby
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of The Dressmaker’s Cottage Hokitika

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Seaview, West Coast
  • Popular LocationNational Kiwi Centre3 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Kaniere Scenic Reserve3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHokitika Beach3 min drive
  • AirportGreymouth (GMN)26 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

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 Dressmaker’s Cottage Hokitika

Jayne’s Villa Cottage Hokitika

Set in rural surroundings just minutes from Hokitika, this early settlers cottage est. 1879 has seen much over its lifetime. Completely refurbished, this 140yr (plus) cottage is three bedrooms. It is full of character and fully self contained.

With a larger than normal master queen bedroom, a second queen bedroom and third double bedroom. There is plenty of space to accommodate up to 6 guests. It has a full bathroom with separate toilet and complete with kitchen and laundry facilities. All beds have electric blankets and plenty of storage space. The living area has comfortable and cosy
Furniture and heat pump to keep you warm on those winter days.

“Jayne’s has filled the home with delicate family treasures to creat an experience for both young and old.” Be transported in time!

Find plenty of books on the local to read and Games to play.

Free parking onsite. No fencing so not suitable for young children unless supervised.

Only a 2 min walk to the beach and sunset walks.

4 mins drive into the centre of Hokitika, shopping, restaurants, cafes and beach front to river walkway.

Beautiful 20 minute drive to lake Kaniere and given a relaxed 30 minutes more you can drive completely around the Lake through farmland and find yourself at the Hokitika Gorge

While Lake Mahinapua is only 10 minutes from town.
1 hour drive to Punakaiki.
1.3 hours drive to Franz Joseph Glacier

Property manager

Jayne

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a deadlock
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

About the area

Seaview

Located in Seaview, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Hokitika Lighthouse and Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include National Kiwi Centre and Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve. William Steyn Stonepainter and The Gold Room are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Hokitika Lighthouse - 2 min drive
  • National Kiwi Centre - 3 min drive
  • Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve - 3 min drive
  • Hokitika Beach - 3 min drive
  • Sunset Point - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe 39 - 3 min drive
  • Dulcie's Fish & Chips - 4 min drive
  • Fat Pipi Pizzas - 3 min drive
  • Porkys Takeways - 3 min drive
  • Kitchen Hokitika - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dressmaker’s Cottage Hokitika pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dressmaker’s Cottage Hokitika ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dressmaker’s Cottage Hokitika ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dressmaker’s Cottage Hokitika located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Jagosi Jade, Glowworm Dell and Hokitika Lighthouse. National Kiwi Centre and Hokitika Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dressmakers cottage delight!
What a special place full of amazing memorabilia. A true delight to stay in with so much to see - beautiful reminders of yesteryear. Extremely comfortable and warm and Jayne is the most beautiful soul to deal with. Can’t recommend highly enough. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barabara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We had the most comfortable stay of anywhere we have been. Jaynes interior decorating flair is second to none. A most delightful stop, we were reluctant to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian H., Coromandel

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage
The beds here are super comfy, and we loved the way the cottage was decorated. Nice and handy to Hokitika.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very clean and tidy, full of fabulous West Coast history and location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the west coast.
Jayne gave us a warm welcoming to Hokitika. She provided us with great places to see and best places to dine. The Glow Worm Dell was amazing, free, and you can photograph them. Thank you Jayne.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen &.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Dressmakers Cottage
This historic home had everything we needed for our stay. The decor is wonderful. It's like we stepped back in time. Yet the cottage still has all the modern conveniences like TV, WiFi, large fully stocked kitchen, very large bedrooms and comfy beds. The only drawback is it is on the main highway. This road is quite busy and we did hear traffic noise. Also it is too far to walk into town. The owner is extremely accommodating. We enjoyed our time here and as long as you have a car, we would recommend this cottage to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G., Colchester, England.

Liked: Cleanliness
.
Very welcoming and comfortable cottage, a 2 minute drive from Hokitika, very near Glowworm Dell.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting experience
Communication with host was fast & excellent, with easy check-in. Lovely host. We stayed 3-days.. House is right off of the main highway which is super - a little hard to find in the dark but we managed it fine. House is an interesting experience - especially if you like history. I liked it. My husband didn't, he said there was so much stuff in it that if he put something down he might lose or forget it. Handles on cookware were all very loose, we tightened them so they are OK now. Some of the large mugs in the drawer were chipped, easy to miss. FIngerprints on microwave and door handle that goes to laundry room. Bathroom water pressure and heat were excellent. Heated blanket in the bedroom we stayed was super - we ran it for 15 mins. W&D good. Interestingly there was no mention of the water reclamation/processing pools directly over the road between the house and the beach which I'm sure surfaced way after the house was originally built. One of the pillows was hard & would benefit from being replaced, rest were OK. Linens excellent. Tea bags, oatmeal etc provided. Interestingly though it was the only home of the 7 we stayed in on our trip that did not leave milk - either fresh or long-life. Ie it was the only one with a bare fridge, other homes left milk, eggs, chocolate,even bread to differentiate themselves for weary traveller. Not a deal breaker I agree, just something to consider as often its the small things we remember. All in all A-OK, just some easy quick fixes..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Really felt like home. Had everything i could have wanted.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Warm and comfortable house with quirky theme. Host pre warmed the house and was very friendly and helpful. Good internet and I spent a couple of days working at the kitchen table while the rest of the family was busy in Greymouth and Hokitika. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023