We received a warm West Coast welcome from Michele the owner. The house is an older style Edwardian home and met all of our expectations. It shows its age but that was that provided out international guest with a real Kiwi experience. The house was very clean, is carpeted throughout, has a renovated bathroom, including shower, and was warmed by both electric heating and a log burner. We were cosy. The extras were appreciated. Examples were the beautiful bed linens and bath towels. Many other details, such a lots of tea and coffee were great to be available. It is in a great location in the older part of Hokitika and book the Luminaries was set in this very street. We were able to step out the back yard to the nearby beach and see the magnificent sunset over the ocean. The western side of MountCook was seen on a clear day from the front gate.