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Quiet, secluded, iconic bush bach

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Exterior
Exterior
Fireplace
Property grounds
Queen bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Lake Brunner, Totara Flat
  • West Coast Rail Trail
    ‪73 min drive‬
  • Lake Brunner
    ‪77 min drive‬
  • Rapahoe Beach
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Quiet, secluded, iconic bush bach

Nestled amongst native beech forest, under the Southern Alps, beside the mighty Ahaura River sits the Safety Camp Creek bach; A unique bush hut with adequate conveniences for a relaxed New Zealand native bush experience. Situated 30Km from the Ahaura township with a stunning bush road drive. With abundant bird life and flora, bush road walks abound this little piece of paradise.

There is no electricity, fridge or cell phone reception at the bach, though reception can be obtained up the road. A cord is supplied for lights inside the bach to connect to a car battery
Due to bad experiences, only well behaved dogs allowed.
This is an area where we encourage native wildlife.



NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property manager

Brentdw
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 772830

About the area

Totara Flat

Totara Flat is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Lake Whitestone and Lake Swan can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Lake Brunner Golf Course. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Lake Brunner, Totara Flat

What's nearby

  • Greymouth Golf Club - 71 min drive - 58.9 km
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 73 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 74 min drive - 62.1 km
  • Lake Brunner - 77 min drive - 68.1 km
  • Rapahoe Beach - 77 min drive - 67.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, secluded, iconic bush bach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, secluded, iconic bush bach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, secluded, iconic bush bach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, secluded, iconic bush bach located?

Situated in Totara Flat, this holiday home is 31.2 mi (50.2 km) from Brunner Industrial Site.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location!
Absolutely loved our stay here! So much beautiful scenery and a wonderful off grid location, our dog loved it too! Host was very friendly, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

john n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ecellent
old time bach , excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome
awesome will go again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cabin
Perfect cozy cabin to spend two rainy days reading by the fire. LOVED the hot water heated up by the fire. What a little dream. Thanks Brent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful oasis
Lovely stay! Truly enjoy the simplicities of life. Brent was a super host. Just be sure to get instructions prior to arrival if you are arriving in the dark. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem
This was the cutest little property in such an amazing spot we LOVED it! Couldn't recommend this place enough and even better with having no power or cell service for a break from today's world. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic Kiwi bach experience
Classic Kiwi bach experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iconic bach
It was a great weekend away with family getting back to the pleasures of no tv and cell phones. Fun times playing board games and just relaxing. We all loved it A+
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in the bush
We really enjoyed our stay at the hut which is surrounded by native bush and next to a good sized stream. There was plenty of bird life, incuding regular visits by a couple of South Island robins and a big wood pigeon. Bell birds and Tuis often rang out nearby. Brent was a great host, friendly and accommodating. We were sad to leave, would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Little Bush Bach
A well aged puzzle piece bach, in NZ forest, tucked down a dead end road. Surprising amount of traffic on the road during our stay. Neighbours were quite noisy also but the bach had everything we needed. Hot water for a shower was a bonus. The old Shacklock range is prone to smoking out the bach but I think we figured it out after a few days. Reliable cell service is back at the Orwell Creek Road turnoff, for those wondering. For a last minute booking, it worked out well and appreciate the good communication from Brent. Review by ‘All Others’.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were arriving late and Brent had the fire going and was toasty warm, the surrounding bush and creek, magnificent scenery, a really relaxing spot and very comfortable hut to stay in
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gold nugget of a bach
Really enjoyed our lovely restful holiday. Thanks Brent
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sandheep A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Something different
Great experience to have with teenage kids. You get to do the simple things like cook on a fire. No cellphones which was wonderful as we got to talk!

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great break
Had a fantastic time getting away from it all great spot cheers Brent
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didn't want to go home!
Thanks again for having us Brent. Best way to relax and unwind. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ahaura
Great stay

10/10 Excellent

Sophia J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remote Getaway
We had an amazing time in this little hut in the woods. The surrounding area is so beautiful, with the path down to the creek, tons of mossy forest and the Ahaura river. Having no power and reception makes it super unique. Brent was an awesome, friendly, helpful host too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Meredith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bush experience
A little bach tucked away in the forest. We had a delightful few days cooking on the woodfire stove and listening to the rushing stream near by. Would highly recommend bringing a mosquito net because sleeping was tough. Even though there are screens on the windows, mosquitos found their way in during the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful secluded getaway
Loved my time here in this place - super quiet and secluded, beautiful creek behind the hut, cozy and clean place to stay, surrounded by bush! Will definitely come again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special and serene
Deep in beautiful bush by a rushing creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Genuine Kiwi bush getaway
This place is a real rough diamond in the bush, with basically everything you need and nothing you don't. The hot shower is luxury in the depths of winter, the shacklock is the perfect mix of practicality and novelty for young folk and the setting in true native bush with a creek out back is pure Kiwi magic.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best kept secret on the Coast
We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Off the grid in the West Coast
Really glad I got to experience this isolated bach for a full week. Brent was a great host. Place is full of character - vintage Shamlock stove, with plenty of firewood and butane burner for the mornings. Creek right behind can sit on the rocks and enjoy a hot drink as the day comes alive then walk through the bush and up or down the Ahaura River, or there's also a longer bush walk up the hill behind the bach. Creek noise provides a constant ambience, which I found super nice to sleep, and usually heard and/or saw a few birds in the mornings too. Probably only counted 5 or 6 cars going past in my whole 8 days there. Discovered by accident you can get 1 bar on Spark down the road near the top of the airstrip, in case you really need it. Would be defeating the point though! Super peaceful place.

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