Summary:
Plan and take your weekend getaways at The Coast 1! The ideal tiny house NZ retreat located in Birchfield, West Coast Region of New Zealand. A relaxing and quiet stay overlooking the alpine line and spectacular views of the Tasman Sea— definitely one of the best tiny house rentals on the South Island.

Alpine Views + Stunning Sunrises + Short distance from Cape Foulwind.

The Space:
The Coast 1 is located in the small town of Birchfield, 16 minutes from the nearest Westport accommodation, perfectly set on 6 HA of land with any location for a tiny house. Cape Foulwind, Carters Beach, and 2 hours away from the Southern Alpine mountain park, Nelson Lakes National Park.

What's more, we're just an hour from Punakaiki, home to the Pancake Rocks and a great base for exploring Paparoa National Park. The coast is dotted with lush coastal forests, incredible limestone cliffs and canyons, mysterious caves, pristine rivers, and spectacular coastlines.

A comfortable 155 square-feet stay with easy access to water, split air conditioning, a kitchenette, cooking equipment, and excellent bathroom facilities. The bathroom, however, follows ecologically sustainable principles, including an eco-friendly cassette toilet with a removable waste-holding tank, hand basin, and shower (gas heated for hot showers) for your use.

If you plan to spend your weekend getaways here, we advise that you bring your basic necessities such as food and water during your stay with us. Thank you!

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the tiny house and its surrounding areas, including direct access from the access road.

The Neighborhood:
The Coast 1 sits in a small town in Birchfield, 16 minutes from the nearest Westport accommodation close to beaches, scenic sites, bushwalking, and mountain biking trails. It's one the best tiny homes in New Zealand, located just an hour from Punakaiki, home to the Pancake Rocks, and not far from Paparoa National Park: kayaking, horse trekking, rafting,
and nature tours are a just few of the things you can do.

Our local recommendations:

- Nelson Lakes National Park offers stunning glacial lakes, rugged peaks, and forests.
- Cape Foulwind has a rocky headland and a viewpoint overlooking a New Zealand fur seal breeding colony.
- Paparoa National Park is famous for the Pancake Rocks and blowholes near Punakaiki, near Dolomite Point.
- Carters Beach is a suburb of Westport that offers spectacular scenery, a sandy swimming beach, shops, and more.
- Charming Creek Walking Trail, which is a 2-hour drive from the West Coast, is a walking (or mountain biking ) trail that leads to a disused railway line via tunnels, bridges, and deep gorges.

Getting Around:
By car:

- From Christchurch 350 km / 4.5 hour, 2 WD

By public transport: - Westport

Other Things to Note:
- Firewood is $50 per tub
- No smoking allowed on the property
- No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed
- Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, 2degrees, and Spark have good mobile reception on the property
- We would like to advise guests that longer stays or later check-outs will incur an additional charge

Important note:

- Due to the nature of the property, abundant wildlife may be present on the property
- Keep in mind that BBQ grills and outdoor fire pits are not available during a total fire ban
- In order to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of our cassette toilets a minimum additional cleaning fee is applied for stays of 5 nights or more. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a hygienic experience during your stay.

Interaction with Guests:
Guests will enjoy your own private space but we are always happy to chat with you.