Welcome to
Sailor’s Catch
Your considered guide to arriving, settling in and enjoying your place by the sea.
01 · Before you arrive
Finding your way home
Sailor’s Catch is at 33 Beach Street, Hokitika 7810, with parking available directly in front of the garage.
Address & parking
33 Beach Street, Hokitika
There are parking spaces available in front of the garage.
Open Google Maps ↗Timing
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.
Access and lockbox Your keys and arrival instructions
Your access code will be emailed to you the morning prior to your arrival.
The lockbox is located to the right of the front door. Enter the code, pull the wee black lever down, then pull the lockbox open to reveal the keys.
As you have reserved the entire property, the internal door between downstairs and upstairs will be left open. Should it close and lock, the access code is 1678.
The other door at the bottom of the stairs leads to the garage. This remains locked as it is private owner storage.
Dining and late arrivals A helpful note for smaller-town evenings
In New Zealand’s smaller towns, restaurants often close earlier. The best dinner reservation window is generally between 6:00 and 8:30 pm.
For arrivals after 8:00 pm, consider dining beforehand or picking up supplies from New World supermarket, which is open until 9:00 pm, to enjoy a relaxed meal in the fully equipped kitchen.
Traffic and travel Live road conditions for your journey
West Coast roads are beautiful and can be changeable. Please allow a little extra time and check live conditions before travelling.
View live NZTA travel updates ↗02 · Settle in
The little things, ready for you
Make a coffee, connect to Wi-Fi and take a moment to settle into the rhythm of the house.
SAILORS CATCH
sailorscatch!
Kitchen and appliances A simple guide to the home
We’ve put together a little guide to help you find your way around the kitchen and appliances.
Open the kitchen guide ↗Your morning fix Coffee Supreme, ready to plunge
Every great day starts with a good fix. We’ve left Coffee Supreme for your morning plunger, chosen for both the quality of its coffee and its community-minded spirit.
If the taste lingers long after your stay, Coffee Supreme ships worldwide, making it easy to revisit a little piece of your West Coast morning from home.
Mindful choices A note about milk
In keeping with our sustainability goals, we do not provide milk on arrival. With so many preferences and options available, we ask that you pick up your favourite so your tea or coffee is just the way you like it.
03 · The Tiaki Promise
Leave only good memories
Tiaki is a shared commitment to care for the people, places and culture of Aotearoa New Zealand while travelling here.
Care for people and place.
Tiaki · to care for and protectProtect what makes Aotearoa special
New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here shares a responsibility to look after it.
Following the Tiaki Promise means travelling thoughtfully and helping preserve our home for those who come after us.
Learn about the Tiaki Promise ↗While exploring 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.
Rubbish, glass and recycling Helping us manage fortnightly collections
As local refuse collections run fortnightly, please avoid overfilling the property bins with travel, car or event waste. Extra rubbish and glass can be taken to the Hau Hau Road Recycling Centre.
04 · Enjoy the home
Designed for slow moments
Put your feet up, gather around the table or take in the fresh air from the outdoor bath.
Our house rules A few thoughtful ways to care for the home
We’ve poured a lot of heart into designing these spaces. Please treat the home and its amenities with the same care and kindness you would your own.
- Family-friendly: Our homes are well suited to little ones under 12. Please keep delicate items and plants safely out of reach where needed.
- Guests: Unregistered guests are welcome by invitation. Please let us know in advance.
- Streaming: If you sign into personal TV accounts, please remember to sign out before leaving.
- No smoking: Please refrain from smoking indoors.
- Candle-free home: Please avoid using candles for everyone’s safety.
Using the outdoor bath Keeping the garden fresh and natural
Please avoid using soaps, shampoos or chemicals in the outdoor bath.
The wastewater flows directly into the garden, nourishing the plants, and we’re grateful for your help in keeping it fresh and natural.
Our much-loved plants Please admire rather than adjust
At Host’d, we care for hundreds of plants across our properties. Each has been propagated, nurtured and placed with purpose to bring life and freshness to the home.
Please avoid watering, moving or tampering with them, as they follow a care schedule tailored to their needs. We also ask that small children are kept away from delicate plants.
By admiring rather than adjusting, you’re helping us maintain a healthy little ecosystem within the home.
05 · Explore Hokitika
The Host’d guide
Our thoughtfully curated guide brings together where to eat, what to do and a few local favourites worth knowing while you’re here.
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 keys to the lockbox and scramble the code.
Wash and put away dishes, or start the dishwasher early enough for the cycle to finish.
Hand-wash frying pans and cookware to protect their non-stick surfaces.
Leave used towels in the bathrooms. Please do not place linens in the washing machine.
Sign out of personal streaming accounts and check carefully for belongings.
Dispose of waste according to the rubbish and recycling guide. Take excess waste to Hau Hau Road Recycling Centre.
Return any moved furniture to its original place.
For condensing dryers, empty the front water reservoir and lint filter.
Leave shareable perishables in the fridge or on the bench.
Please let us know about accidental damage so it can be addressed before the next arrival.
Leaving earlier than 10:00 am?
A quick message is always appreciated. It may allow our team to begin sooner and help another guest enjoy an early check-in.What was your favourite memory?
We’d love to hear about the moment that made your Sailor’s Catch stay special.
07 · Important contacts
Helpful contacts
You’ll find most answers throughout this guide. For anything urgent or still unresolved, these contacts are here. In an emergency, always contact New Zealand emergency services first.
FAQs
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We have a GAS FIREPLACE to keep Sailor’s Catch nice and toasty during your stay.
To reduce the heat, use the remote: point at the pink circle bottom right off the heater. Click on the pink down arrow on the remote. A green light will beep on the heater. The gas flame will reduce. Please turn the gas fire off when you go out or go to bed. The living room heats up very quickly when you turn it on again.
Note: A lighter and firelighters are provided in the pantry, thoughtfully stored in a child-safe spot.
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We’re happy to offer barbecue hire for guests staying at our properties that don’t already have one available.
If you’d like to enjoy a relaxed cook-up during your stay, you can view our available options and book directly here:
https://www.hostd.nz/bbq-rental
Our barbecue packages are designed to be simple and ready to use, so you can arrive, unwind, and enjoy the experience without any hassle.
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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.
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We’re so looking forward to welcoming you and love that you’re planning to spend time with local family and friends during your stay - it’s moments like these that make your trip truly special.
We absolutely welcome and encourage you to have visitors join you to make your stay even more memorable!
Whether it’s a friend stopping by for dinner or a family member popping in to say hello, we’d love to help make your time with us as special as possible.
Just a kind reminder that only those listed on the reservation (whether booked through Airbnb, Booking.com, direct booking, etc.) are covered by the booking platform’s insurance policies (e.g., AirCover). This means the reservation holder kindly takes responsibility for the home and any happenings during their visit.
We trust in your care and thoughtfulness for the property and we’re truly grateful for your care and understanding hosting extended guests.
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Everyone loves a good cup of tea! 😊 Please note that all our kettles are electric - so please DO NOT place them on the stovetop. Believe us - it has happened!
For safety reasons, and in keeping with our guidelines, we do not provide any hob-top appliances, such as:
Moka pots
Stovetop kettles
Percolators
If you are bringing your own and plan to use it, we strongly advise keeping a close eye while in use to ensure safety.
Happy brewing! 💛
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We know how easy it is to leave something behind in the excitement of travel and we’re happy to help reunite you with your belongings.
If you think you’ve left something, send us a message through the booking platform - sharing a photo (if possible) helps our team. If we can locate it, we’ll let you know!
To have your item returned simply send us a self-addressed prepaid envelope to:
Host’d HQ
Drifting Sands
197 Revell Street
Hokitika 7810
West Coast, New ZealandA Little Helping Hand
We request for a $15 service fee to cover the time and care our team takes to retrieve, store and package your item plus a special trip to the post office to send it on its way.
We love looking after our guests and will always do our best to help!
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At Host’d, we want you to feel completely at home - starting with the little things that make a big difference. Your reservation includes fresh linens and plush towels, so you can settle in without a worry.
From the moment you arrive, everything is thoughtfully prepared so you can simply unwind and enjoy your stay. We’ve taken care of the details, so all that’s left for you to do is relax and make yourself at home.
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At Host’d, sustainability is woven into everything we do. From our ‘forever bottles’ - inspired by Thankyou - to our locally sourced, pH-balanced soaps and body washes, we strive to reduce waste while providing thoughtful comforts.
Our own forever bottles serve as a 2-in-1 hair & body wash and handwash, infused with refreshing cucumber and basil, pear and coconut.
Designed for endless refills, they benefit both you and our housekeeping team.
Our cleaning products are sourced from a local West Coast company, reducing transport impact and supporting our community.
We kindly ask you to leave the forever bottles behind so they can continue their journey towards a waste-free, more sustainable future.
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If you’re travelling with an electric car, you're very welcome to charge it here at the property during your stay. Please bring your own charging cable - a longer one can be helpful, as plug access is usually inside the house.
There’s also a public charging station nearby at New World Hokitika in case that’s more convenient.
Whichever option works best, we hope it helps keep your travels smooth and easy.