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Home by the Beach with sensational view! Pet-friendly.
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 1116.7 sq m
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Explore the area

Westport, West Coast
- Charming Creek Walkway22 min drive
- Carters Beach57 min drive
- Buller Gorge102 min drive
- Westport (WSZ)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
3 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Main bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Second Shower
Shower only
Toilet
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Home by the Beach with sensational view! Pet-friendly.
The Rimu House, named after the beautiful wood it is made of, is a very comfortable home with a view. A fully equipped kitchen, and open plan style living room opens out onto a large deck putting you amongst the surrounding native virgin forest and offers spectacular views of the Tasman Sea, which is a stones throw away. A perfect spot to watch the local Hector dolphins which are often seen playing in the waves. A wood-burning fireplace provides warmth and ambience.
Our one-thousand acre property is set in surroundings where Aotearoa is as it used to belush, 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.
Special conditions: Linen is available for hire at $20 per bed per stay - please request when booking
Our one-thousand acre property is set in surroundings where Aotearoa is as it used to belush, 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.
Special conditions: Linen is available for hire at $20 per bed per stay - please request when booking
Property manager
Jesse and Jessica Paley-Atkins
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Dogs only. $20 charge/stay
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Mokihinui
Mokihinui is home to this holiday home. Denniston Experience is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Charming Creek Walkway and Karamea Estuary Walk.

Westport, West Coast
What's nearby
- Charming Creek Walkway - 22 min drive - 18.1 km
- Carters Beach - 57 min drive - 55.7 km
- Karamea Beach - 64 min drive - 58.1 km
- Tauranga Bay Seal Colony - 69 min drive - 66.9 km
- Buller Gorge - 102 min drive - 123.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation - 17 min walk
- Seddonville Hotel - 15 min drive
- Mokihinui Tavern - 12 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
18 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Adele M., Picton
24 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wild West Coast Winter Week
Adele M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica J.
13 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Jessica J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly W.
20 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute Jem
Kelly W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Christina v.
20 January 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Christina v.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma L.
7 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best hideaway getaway
Emma L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Anna O.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coastal relax
Anna O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew C.
6 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding anniversary
Andrew C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Jo K.
22 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful location
Jo K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Clint B.
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gentle Annie - mokihinui Rimu lodge
Clint B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tanya
29 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tanya
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Wendy P.
26 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Wendy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Liliane L.
21 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place Very private ,amazing beach , Best place for sunset 👍
Liliane L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Cari H.
26 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Pre-apocalyptic getaway of our dreams
Cari H.
10/10 Excellent
Nicki v.
13 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and beautiful
Nicki v.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Karen R.
10 October 2018
Amazing place, amazing hosts!
Karen R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
About the host
Hosted by Jesse and Jessica Paley-Atkins

Jesse and Jessica Paley-Atkins
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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