‘The Hut’-

Te Whare-iti

Close-up of a circular logo with a green border, featuring the words 'GUMBOOT PARADISE' in green, stylized text, and an illustration of two Gumboots with a blue and green sqiggle behind them.

Ecostay

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Bored with beige motel units?

Experience Barrytown accommodation with a difference on the Wild West Coast!

Nestled amidst lush native bush, our eco-friendly ‘Hut’ is a tiny home adventure awaiting exploration! This off-grid, 3x4 meter hideaway features a charming mezzanine and sleeps up to 4 fearless explorers. Step outside onto your covered verandah and discover an outdoor kitchen perfect for conjuring up feasts amidst nature. More than just a place to stay The ‘Hut’ offers a number 8 wire, back to nature, real Kiwi experience with an artistic twist.

We take sustainability seriously and are fully off grid, complete with composting toilet, gas califont for water heating and use recycled materials wherever possible. The ‘Hut’ is Kiwi ingenuity at it’s best, a unique, one of a kind, authentic experience.

Wood Fired Bush Bath

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Lay back in our wood fired Bush bath while you listen to the evening chorus of Tui, Weka and more while the hills reflect the golden glow of the sun setting over the Tasman Sea. Enjoy drying off in front of the fire pit and top it all off with some complimentary toasted marsh mellows. Be lulled to sleep by the crashing waves and if you are up around 3-4am you may even hear New Zealand’s Great Spotted kiwi/ Roroa​​.

  • Cozy interior of 'The Hut/Te Whare-iti' room with ply walls, cane blinds, comfy sof, a white dresser with a bowl on top, a colorful striped rug, a circular jute rug and wall mirror.

    The'Hut' / Te Whare-iti

    Inside features a very comfortable Queen Bed with Electric Blanket. Couch, dresser which houses kitchen equipment, shelves with plates and cups e.t.c to the left. Mezannine above with 2 single beds. Ladder to the right.

  • Outdoor shower with clearlite roof at the 'The Hut/Te Whare-iti'. A duck egg blue shower curtain, ply walls, baby iron, recycled plastic shower and natural wooden shelves create a bright space to enjoy a shower with a view of the sky by day or night.

    Shower/ Hīrere

    Heated by gas caliphont adjustable from inside the shower. The clear roof allows a view of the stars and surrounding pungas (tree ferns).

  • Gumboot Paradise designed Composting toilet complete with fairy lights and a painting of green bananas by the host, Shelly. A colourful striped rug on the floor complements the bohemian look.

    Toilet/ Whare paku

    Situated down the Tropical forest path on the west side of The 'Hut'. The Composting Toilet is a prototype made by me. A handful of sawdust is used each time you use the Whare paku.

  • Outdoor Kitchen

    Kitchen/ Kīhini

    The Kīhini features a 4 burner BBQ with side burner plus and extra gas camp stove. A half size fridge with small freezer compartment plus a stainless steel bench and sink.

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Sue, Chris, Chris and Rosie’s Review

“Three of us and Rosie the dog had a wonderful stay. Everything was perfect -baths under the twinkling lights, fire and marshmallows watching satellites cross the sky, and wonderful comfy beds. Such a fantastic spot, so well set up and so special. Thank you, we will definitely be back!

12-13 February 2025