Title: Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27\. Pet-friendly Holiday home in Mokihinui with patio and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27\. Pet-friendly ![Dining - Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. Pet-friendly (Mokihinui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662900/34662863/dcfaf274.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. 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Pet-friendly provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 27200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace £141 includes taxes & fees 14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026 ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27\. Pet-friendly The Rata lodge is situated on an elevated site overlooking the tidal estuary and river meeting the Tasman Sea. The decks off each bedroom offer a great site to watch the famous West Coast sunsets and twilights. The spacious, equipped, shared kitchen and dining room with fireplace, face a backdrop of native forest clad hillside. This pleasant retreat is ideal for individuals, families and larger groups, sleeping up to twenty-seven. Our one-thousand acre property is set in surroundings where Aotearoa is as it used to be lush, unspoiled and natural. A slice of paradise. Gentle Annie is an ideal place to get off the beaten track to experience New Zealand's untamed wilderness and truly appreciate the South Island\\u2019s West Coast. Bounded by the Tasman Sea, the mighty Mokihinui River and beautiful ancient bush, our seaside accommodation is a peaceful place to relax and enjoy time away from the busy life and provides a great base to explore our stunning region. Centrally located in the Northern West Coast, Gentle Annie is near places of interest where day trips will get you north to the magnificent Oparara Limestone Arches, the Kahurangi National Park, the Heaphy Track and south to the Chasm Creek and Charming Creek Walkways, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, the Denniston Plateau and the Cape Foulwind Seal Colony. We are on the doorstep of the new Old Ghost Road mountain-biking track in Seddonville! In any season, enjoy time at Gentle Annie. It will nourish your soul and awaken your senses. Linen can be hire for $20/bed/stay. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Outside only. ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113320000/113313700/113313645/66f02d28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fabulous 4-bedroom villa with WiFi in charming Westport Westport - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 1 review £308 includes taxes & fees 24 Dec - 25 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=113313645&PinnedHotelID=113313645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36080000/36076700/36076689/0b009d41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Goldfield Suites Marsden - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 21 reviews £172 includes taxes & fees 24 Dec - 25 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=36076689&PinnedHotelID=36076689&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Linen is available for hire at $20 per bed per stay - please request when booking. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Dogs only. There is a NZD 20 charge per stay ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Outside only. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Gentle Annie's Fantastic Rata Lodge Ideal for Families Larger Groups Sleeping up to 27 502383\_S-10185023837715 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-41.52313%2C171.94289&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0LA_GqHbP2y9RhrRj7kd7eFMoFI=) Mokihinui, West Coast #### What's nearby - Charming Creek Walkway \- 15 min drive \- 8.9 miles - Denniston Experience \- 44 min drive \- 24.0 miles - Miner's Brewery \- 52 min drive \- 33.5 miles - Coaltown Museum \- 54 min drive \- 32.8 miles - Carters Beach \- 59 min drive \- 38.0 miles #### Getting around - Westport (WSZ) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mokihinui Pub’n Grab - ‬10 min drive - ‪Seddonville Hotel - ‬12 min drive - ‪Cowshed Cafe - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ideal for families and larger groups, sleeping up to 27. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esther T. 11 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location for an escape to the West Coast Such a special place, we enjoyed fishing, swimming in the river, surfing and also a hot tub at the campsite under the stars. We loved the area so much we camped an extra night at Gentle Annie's too. Can't wait to come back! ##### Esther T. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ivan R. 17 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Awesome tidy cabin. Lucky enough to have had it to ourselves, but can imagine would work well for big groups. ##### Ivan R. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phoebe v., Fairlie 17 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great West Coast camping ground Lovely place to stay for a couple of nights while visiting family on the Coast. ##### Phoebe v. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitch A. 25 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can't wait to come back We booked a spontaneous trip to this place and are so glad we did. We and two other families stayed. There was plenty of room for the 12 of us and each family got a room each with plenty of room to spare. Two nights wasn't enough and we look forward to returning in the future. Thanks for having us! ##### Mitch A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan L., New Zealand 18 Jul 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing view We had fun, the view is fantastic! We’ll be back on summer! ##### Ryan L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey G., Christchurch, NZ 3 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, so much to do River swimming and beach just a walk away, bush walks along the Old Ghost rd to swimming holes, pack rafting, and Denniston mines great for a visit, sunsets, fire on the beach, and fishing all part of the experience. Great for our extended family holiday. We had fabulous weather but pack your bug spray just in case. Good Kiwi Bach-like facilities, we felt right at home. Plus cowshed had great coffee & muffins. ##### Tracey G. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelvin B. 19 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property for a relaxed large group Great location which is walking distance to the estuary and a short drive to the surfcasting beach. Excellent property to accommodate a large group - kitchen and dining in particular caters well. Nice views from the house to the estuary and West Coast sunsets. I will definitely return. ##### Kelvin B. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly F. 14 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning We had a fabulous time at Rata Lodge. Fantastic accommodation for our large family group. Would definitely recommend it. ##### Kelly F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frazer C. 16 Dec 2018 #### Fantastic! I had 13 of our team come and saty for a couple of days just recently and I got great feedback from the team on the wonderful experience they had during thier stay. The owners accomodated a few changes we had and also provided a little extra with regards to making our meeting work a little better. All ameneties were clean and up to a great standard. We were also impressed with the scenery and the ability to go and fish/eperience the coast right on the doorstep. It was so good, that the team including myself are now loking at booking this venue for our own private events in the future. Well done! ##### Frazer C. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ---