THE NORTHERN

THE NORTHERN

OUR COUPLE’S RETREAT

The Northern Dwelling is Dwell’s intimate retreat for two—a place to slip away from the everyday and enjoy time entirely your own. Whether you’re marking an anniversary, beginning married life with a mini honeymoon or simply making space for each other, it invites you to settle in and stay a little longer.

BOOK YOUR STAY

DETAILS:

  • Natural textures and understated luxury finishes create a warm, restful setting, with a mezzanine loft bedroom offering a cosy place to retreat. Thoughtfully designed for two, the dwelling balances the intimacy of a private hideaway with the wild beauty of the West Coast.

  • Move between the warmth of your sauna and a long soak in the wood-fired hot tub, then linger beneath the stars. With little on the agenda, there’s time to reconnect and enjoy the quiet pleasure of being away together.

  • Enjoy a leisurely game on Dwell’s luxe tennis court, surrounded by native bush and sounds of the ocean waves.

this is for you if…

✓ You need a proper escape.

✓ You like your wilderness with a little luxury.

✓ You’re craving slow mornings and ocean air.

✓ You’d happily spend hours between the sauna and hot tub.

✓ You want more time outside and less on your phone.

✓ You’re ready to sleep well and do very little.

FAQ’S

  • Prices are in New Zealand dollars and include use of all facilities including the wood-fired hot tub, tennis court and sauna.

    Prices also include 15% GST.
    Rates are based on a two person base stay and then per person from 2 above. For 2-4 person bookings, Bunk room will be locked.

    Check in after 3pm

    Check out 11am

  • Sadly we can’t allow children under 10 years of age at Dwell. The steep terrain, exposed cliffs and high decking could prove disastrous for little wanderers. 

    Also, we love pet’s too but unfortunately we can’t have your furry friends at Dwell. There’s unfenced cliffs and lots of wildlife we need to protect.

  • Lucky enough to have a Dwell voucher? Check availability on our booking page, choose your dates, and enter your voucher code in the discount code field at checkout. Your voucher’s value will be deducted from the total, and you can pay any remaining balance with your card as usual.

  • A non-refundable deposit of 25% is paid on booking.

    Cancellation within 30 days of arrival date. 50% forfeit of the total booking price.

    Cancellation within 7 days of arrival date. 100% forfeit of the total booking price.

    Full refund for cancellations only if the check-in date is at least 31 days away from booking.

  • Three ways to Dwell, each with its own pace: the Southern Dwelling brings family and friends together, the Northern Dwelling offers a little luxury for two, and Little Dwell is our cosy adventure cabin tucked into the bush. All share our Nordic-inspired style and wild West Coast setting, with space to slow down and make yourself at home.

Dwell, oceanside.

Set among limestone coastal cliffs and surrounded by the Paparoa Ranges.

The true luxury of Dwell lies in its extraordinary setting, where the ocean meets the mountains and nature becomes part of everyday life.

Surrounded by some of the West Coast’s most remarkable walks, from the dramatic coastal scenery of Truman Track to the lush rainforest and limestone landscapes of the Pororari River Track and Paparoa Track, adventure is right on the doorstep.