Definitely a place to recommend for a stay. Richard has been patient enough to wait for us for a long time, and we have been really welcomed.
He has been kind enough to make a washing machine for us, even with our late. Everything was dry the day after.
He also prepared us a more than early breakfast, with a genuine black short coffee... I have to say that I was dreaming on it since almost 4days.
Hokitika is a really interesting place to stay for more than one day. Please do not think : go straight right Richard's home!