Little Solar

Little Solar is Cabin 01, clearly marked by the large 01 sign. Please park on the gravel area directly beside the cabin, as shown in the second photo. Additional parking is available behind Cabin 01 if needed.

1 · Find Cabin 01 2 · Park beside the cabin

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At Little Solar, Cabin 01, walk up the small wooden steps leading to the sliding door.

The lockbox is mounted at eye level on the right-hand railing post, beside the door. The red arrow in the second photo points directly to it. Enter the code provided, open the lockbox and take the key.

Your access code will be emailed on the morning before your arrival. Whenever you leave the cabin, please return the key to the lockbox and scramble the numbers.

1 · Walk up the steps 2 · Find the lockbox

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.

West Coast roads are beautiful and changeable. Please allow a little extra time and check conditions before travelling.

Little Solar has a small plug-in electric fireplace in the lounge and a movable ceramic convection panel heater that can be used in the kitchen or bedroom as needed.

The cabin is well insulated, so it warms quickly and holds the heat nicely.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Your reservation includes fresh linens and plush towels, thoughtfully prepared so you can settle in and make yourself at home.

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.

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:

We request a $15 service fee for the time and care involved in retrieving, storing, packaging and posting your item.