Dreamy mountain views & star gazing at Outside Inn

This property has all the benefits of a rural getaway while remaining a convenient distance to key attractions such as the beautiful Hokitika Gorge and the West Coast Wilderness Trail. This former DOC hut has been relocated and completely refurbished to provide a cozy weekend retreat. The cabin features a fully mesh-enclosed porch to enjoy the amazing unpolluted starry skies without the bugs. A perfect base to enjoy your West Coast adventures. The space Outside Inn is a 1 room cabin, plus bathroom and separate toilet. Located up behind the owner's residence on 9 acres of land, it's close but completely private and sits on its own upper lawn complete with fruit trees and pétanque pitch. Cosy up under a throw blanket on the sofa and enjoy the selection of board games provided or log on to the unlimited Starlink wifi to stream a movie on your device. Enjoy the most amazing sunrises from the comfort of your bed. The plush queen-sized bed is dressed in crisp white linen, and an electric blanket is provided for those colder months. Extra blankets are also provided. A small closet by the bed has wooden hangers for your clothes, along with an iron and fold-out tabletop ironing board. Complimentary plunger coffee, hot chocolate and teas are provided, along with a small selection of breakfast cereals. There are no cooking facilities in the cabin, however an electric kettle, toaster and microwave are there for guest use. Crockery and cutlery are also provided, along with knives and chopping boards. There is a small wash tub with dish detergent for use in the bathroom sink. The bathroom has fantastic shower pressure, and the shower dome means you don't need to worry about fogging things up. A hair dryer is provided for guest use, along with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. A wood burner gets the place toasty in no time at all. An electric heater is also provided. The porch has a pair of seats and small table, perfect to unwind with a glass of wine at the end of the day. The porch is fully enclosed in mesh so you can relax without those pesky bugs. On a fine day enjoy a game of pétanque on the specially made pitch right outside. If you stay in Autumn you’re welcome to help yourself to feijoas straight from the pair of trees outside your cabin. The cabin is outfitted with a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Cellphone reception can be patchy in the countryside, however the wifi can be used to keep in touch with people via calling & messaging apps or you can enable WiFi calling on your phone if your phone has those capabilities. Guest access Guests can park at the end of the driveway. The cabin is located on a lawn above the main residence, and you will have that whole upper garden to yourselves to enjoy undisturbed mountain views. Other things to note We are on rainwater. It’s UV filtered and safe to drink. As we live rurally, cellphone reception can be patchy. There are certain areas on the property that get better reception (just ask!), and the Starlink internet connection is excellent. We do live on the property along with our twin boys and my retired parents, and although you will have the top garden entirely to yourselves and we will endeavour to give you privacy, you may still hear us around the property from time to time. Sometimes we will have cows or sheep in the paddock opposite the cabin.