The Wee Snug

Follow the driveway behind the blue house and park in front of the fence. Walk through the opening in the silver fence, then follow the gravel path to The Wee Snug.

1 · Enter beside the blue house 2 · Park in front of the fence 3 · Walk through the fence opening 4 · Follow the gravel path

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The lockbox is to the right of the entrance door. 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 home, return the key to the lockbox so it remains safe.

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.

The Wee Snug is heated with an oil heater, and an electric blanket is provided for extra comfort on cooler nights.

Please keep clothing, bedding and other items clear of the heater while it is in use, and switch the heater and electric blanket off when you leave or when they are no longer needed.

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.

• Visitors: Visitors are welcome by arrangement. Please let us know in advance.
• Key safety: Return the key to the lockbox whenever you leave.
• Care: Treat the home and its amenities with kindness.
• No smoking or candles: Please do not smoke indoors or light candles.
• Children: The Wee Snug is best suited to couples or solo travellers and is generally not recommended for children.

The bins are shared with the blue house at the front. You’ll find them behind the blue house, around its left-hand side. Local rubbish collection is fortnightly, so please avoid overfilling them with travel, car or event waste. Extra rubbish and glass can be taken to Hau Hau Road Recycling Centre.

The Wee Snug welcomes a maximum of one well-behaved pet. A few thoughtful guidelines help keep the home lovely for everyone:

• Keep your pet off the furniture and bring their favourite bed or blanket.
• Wipe muddy or sandy paws before coming inside.
• Pick up after your pet.
• Keep noise low, particularly in the evening and early morning.

Pet emergency: West Coast Vets, Hokitika Clinic, +64 3 755 8361.

Before using the gas hob, turn on the wall switch above the kitchen bench, to the right of the microwave. Once you have finished cooking, turn the hob off and switch the wall control off again.

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.

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.

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 home and anything that happens during a visit. Thank you for caring for the space.

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.