Welcome to
Little Luna
Your considered guide to arriving, settling in and enjoying your peaceful bush cabin.
01 · Arrive
Finding your cabin on the ridge
Little Luna is Cabin 02 at Sola Ridge, 39 Takutai Terrace, Ruatapu 7883.
Little Luna is the second cabin
There are two cabins on separate parts of the property. Little Luna is Cabin 02 and is the second cabin, tucked further along the driveway beyond Little Solar.
Open Google Maps ↗Check-in: anytime after 4:00 pm
Check-out: anytime before 10:00 am
For an early check-in or late check-out, please reach out closer to your stay and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Parking at Cabin 02Where to leave your vehicle
Little Luna is Cabin 02. As you enter the property, continue past Little Solar and follow the driveway through to the cabin on the right. These views will help you recognise the turn and approach.
Tap either image for a closer look.
Access and lockboxYour key and arrival steps
When you arrive at Little Luna, Cabin 02, look towards the front-left corner of the cabin.
The lockbox is mounted on a wooden post beside the white power box, at an easy height to access. Enter the access code provided before your stay and take the key from inside. Please close the lockbox and scramble the numbers afterwards.
Whenever you leave the cabin, return the key to the lockbox so it remains safe.
Dining and late arrivalsA helpful note for smaller-town evenings
Restaurants in New Zealand’s smaller towns often close earlier, with the best dinner reservation window generally between 6:00 and 8:30 pm.
If you’re arriving after 8:00 pm, consider dining beforehand or picking up supplies from New World supermarket, open until 9:00 pm, to enjoy a relaxed meal in the fully equipped kitchen.
Traffic and travelLive road conditions for your journey
West Coast roads are beautiful and changeable. Please allow a little extra time and check conditions before travelling.
View live NZTA travel updates ↗02 · Settle in
Warm, connected and comfortable
Make a cuppa, connect to Wi-Fi and let the cabin warm around you.
Heating the cabinKeeping the space warm and cosy
Little Luna is heated with a bar heater, which keeps the cabin cosy.
Please keep clothing, bedding and other items clear of the heater while it is in use, and switch it off when you leave the cabin.
Mindful choicesA little note about milk
In keeping with our sustainability goals, we don’t provide milk on arrival. With so many preferences and options available, please pick up your favourite so your tea or coffee is just the way you like it.
Is the tap water safe?Fresh water, straight from the tap
Yes. Tap water in New Zealand is safe to drink, including here on the West Coast where it often comes from natural sources. You can safely enjoy fresh, clean water straight from the tap.
03 · The Tiaki Promise
Leave only good memories
Tiaki means to care for people and place. It is our shared commitment to protect Aotearoa New Zealand, now and for future generations.
Care for people and place.
Tiaki · to care for and protectTravel as a guardian
New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here shares a responsibility to look after it.
Nau mai, haere mai ki Aotearoa. Welcome to New Zealand.
Explore the Tiaki Promise ↗On the West Coast
- Respect private land and farm gates.
- Stay on marked tracks.
- Leave beaches and forests as you found them.
- Support local businesses where you can.
- Take your rubbish with you.
- Drive carefully on West Coast roads.
Caring for your home away from homeA few kind and simple guidelines
- Visitors: Unregistered guests are welcome by invitation. Please let us know in advance.
- Key safety: Return the key to the lockbox whenever you leave.
- Care: Treat the cabin and its amenities with kindness.
- No smoking: Please refrain from smoking indoors.
Rubbish, glass and recyclingHelping us manage fortnightly collections
As local refuse collections run fortnightly, please avoid overfilling the bins with travel, car or event waste. Extra rubbish and glass can be taken to Hau Hau Road Recycling Centre.
Travelling with petsHelping every paw feel at home
We love welcoming furry companions. A few thoughtful guidelines help keep the cabin lovely for everyone:
- Please make sure your pet is friendly and well behaved.
- Keep pets off furniture and bring their favourite bed or blanket.
- Wipe paws after beach, garden or muddy adventures.
- Pets may be off lead on the property and beach, but please use a lead in the township.
- Pick up after your pet and keep noise low during evenings and early mornings.
Pet emergency: West Coast Vets, Hokitika Clinic, +64 3 755 8361.
04 · Enjoy the cabin
The little details, ready for you
Thoughtful comforts and simple guidance to help your stay feel easy.

Having trouble starting the oven?Engage the timer or manual setting first
The oven has a built-in safety feature common in some New Zealand models. The timer dial needs to be turned on or set to “manual” before the oven will begin heating.
If the timer is off or left on “auto”, the oven won’t start even if everything else looks ready. Once the timer is engaged, you should be good to go.
Tea, coffee and electric kettlesA quick safety note before you brew
All our kettles are electric, so please never place them on the stovetop. For safety, we don’t provide hob-top appliances such as moka pots, stovetop kettles or percolators.
If you bring your own hob-top appliance, please keep a close eye on it while in use.
Flies and mosquitoesOccasional visitors when staying close to nature
Linens and towelsFreshly prepared for your arrival
Your reservation includes fresh linens and plush towels, thoughtfully prepared so you can settle in and make yourself at home.
Sustainability and our productsForever bottles and local supply
Sustainability is woven into the way we host. Our refillable “forever bottles” contain pH-balanced 2-in-1 hair and body wash or handwash, with cucumber and basil, pear and coconut scents.
Our cleaning products are sourced from a local West Coast company, supporting our community and reducing transport impact. Please leave all forever bottles behind so they can continue their refill journey.
05 · Useful extras
A little more for your stay
Helpful options for cook-ups, visitors, road trips and anything left behind.
Barbecue hireA relaxed outdoor cook-up
We offer barbecue hire for homes that don’t already have one. Our packages are simple and ready to use, so you can arrive, unwind and enjoy.
View and book a barbecue ↗Hosting friends or familyVisitors are warmly welcomed
We love that you may spend time with local friends or family during your stay. Please let us know in advance when visitors will be joining you.
Only guests listed on the reservation are covered by the booking platform’s protection. The reservation holder remains responsible for the cabin and anything that happens during a visit. Thank you for caring for the space.
Travelling with an electric vehicle?Charging at the property or nearby
You’re welcome to charge your electric car at the cabin. Please bring your own charging cable. A longer cable can be helpful because plug access is usually inside.
There is also a public charging station at New World Hokitika if that is more convenient.
Lost and foundLet’s reunite you with your belongings
If you think you’ve left something behind, message us through your booking platform. A photo or clear description helps our team locate it.
To have an item returned, send us a self-addressed prepaid envelope:
Host’d HQDrifting Sands
197 Revell Street
Hokitika 7810
West Coast, New Zealand
We request a $15 service fee for the time and care involved in retrieving, storing, packaging and posting your item.
06 · Before you leave
A gentle guide to check-out
Our housekeepers are the heartbeat of Host’d. Beginning your final tidy around 9:45 am helps ensure you are comfortably out by 10:00 am when they arrive.
Turn off lights, close windows and doors, then return the key to the lockbox and scramble the code.
Wash and put away dishes.
Leave used towels in the bathroom. Please don’t place hired linens in the washing machine.
Dispose of waste using the rubbish and recycling guide. Take excess waste to Hau Hau Road Recycling Centre.
Check carefully for belongings so nothing special is left behind.
Leave shareable perishables in the fridge or on the bench.
Return any moved furniture to its original place.
For condensing dryers, empty the front water reservoir and lint filter.
Please let us know about accidental damage so we can address it before the next guest arrives.
If you leave early, a quick message is lovely. It may help our team begin sooner and allow another guest an earlier check-in.
What was your favourite memory?
We’d love to hear about the moment that made your Little Luna stay special.
07 · Help & local guide
Everything you may need
Discover local favourites, or reach the right person quickly if you need help.
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