Rural Rooms with private showers
Overview
We are a family (husband, wife, cat, dog) who live on the West Coast of New Zealand. We are from the UK originally but settled in New Zealand 5 years ago. Kate works full time as a teacher in the local school and tutors via Zoom at the weekends. When she's not working, she's often at the local recreation centre, which has excellent and affordable pool, gym and sports hall facilities. Spike manages the house and animals full time, and is involved in the local gaming groups, hosting gatherings at the house on Sunday evenings. We love watching TV and movies, playing video games and we are working hard to whip our garden into shape! If you are happy to dig in with a trowel or get snap happy with some secateurs, please feel free to join us! EDIT From 17th December our household will be joined by Jeff, another teacher at a local school. He will be staying with us long term and will sometimes be visited by his two children (aged 5 and 3) who live locally with their mother. We would be happy for you to join us for dinner on occasion, but we keep very late hours due to Kate's busy schedule. This does mean that the kitchen will be available for you to use in the early evening. We are about 15 mins drive from Greymouth and 30 minutes drive from Hokitika. You can bike to Greymouth if you are super keen, it takes about 50 minutes. Our house is in a rural area with large gardens (we have about 10 acres of land) so very quiet and private. The property is unique, including features from an old local convent such as stained glass windows and the old chapel door. It is called Chapel Hill. The house is largely open plan, but your room will be private and you will have access to your own shower/toilet which you will not need to share with the hosts. Internet access is included in the rent, as is use of the laundry (we have a washer, but no drier). YOU WILL NEED ACCESS TO A CAR TO GET AROUND HERE, THERE IS NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT. CAR HIRE IS AVAILABLE AT GREYMOUTH RAIL STATION AND HOKITIKA AIRPORT. We've had friends and guests stay with us on and off since we moved to the property in 2020, we can't wait to welcome you to our home and show you that the West Coast is the Best Coast of the South Island.
House Rules
No smoking/vaping/drugs. No drinking to excess. If you are caught doing these things, you will be asked to leave and any monies paid up front will be non-refundable. We understand that accidents happen, but if you cause damage to our home and property, we will expect contributions towards repairs. You must be ok with an indoor dog (huntaway) and cat (can be kept out of your rooms, but this is their home.) The dog only goes out on a leash and is crate trained at night and when we go out. The cat is an indoor only cat (to protect the local wildlife) and must not be let outside. We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly household. All genders and sexualities welcome. No other overnight guests - please don't bring your conquests home. No under 18s. Quiet time after 11pm as this is a full time working house - including at weekends. Washing Machine available to use, please hang your laundry in your room/on your balcony. (Laundrette available in town with driers) Cooking is fine - we have a spare fridge/freezer and space in the pantry for your food. You are welcome to use our crockery/cutlery/dishes/pans. We are an omnivore household, we cook with fresh meat, fish and veggies. You must clean up as you go and DO NOT LEAVE ANY FOOD/DISHES OUT IN THE KITCHEN - the cat will steal it. A dishwasher is available to stack dirty dishes in or you can use the sink to wash up after yourself. We can provide tea/coffee (Dolce Gusto Machine pods) and bread/cereal of your choice to help you on your way with breakfast. If you would like us to provide plant based milk/spread, please let us know when booking.
Amenities
Local Amenities
Rooms
First floor, large room. Three single beds - bedding provided. Bedside Table, Desk/Chair, Wardrobe, small chest of drawers, comfy armchair. Rural views. Would suit student(s), work visit, short stay. Bathroom on the landing.