Escape to this Rural retreat, close to Catlins attractions and 10 minutes from popular wedding venues. Unwind in the renovated house with freeview TV, heat pump, woodburner, or challenge friends in the Garage Games Room. Nearby Owaka township offers a supermarket and pub just 2km away.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit
This Rural property is close to many of the Catlins attractions. Including 10 mins to popular wedding venues. The house features freeview flatscreen TV, good cell phone coverage and has recently been renovated. On cooler days turn on the heat pump or light the woodburner. If you want a day at home to relax then get out the cards, games or play pool or darts in the Garage Games Room. The small township of Owaka is 2km away, and includes a Four Square supermarket, garage, pub, Cafe and Restaurant along with a gift shop and in summer months also a Pizza and takeaway place. The town also features a very good museum and information Centre, and have your photo taken with our wonderful Waka Sculpture. Jacks Bay and the worthwhile Blowhole walk are 10 mins away. There are many other walks in the area of varying distances. Your hosts can offer advice on these. Nugget Point lighthouse is 30 minutes drive away and The Point Cafe and Bar in Kaka Point offers an opportunity to have coffee or dine out. Half an hour South is the beach settlement of Papatowai, and The Lost Gypsy Bus, and if you travel a bit further South you can visit Cathedral caves or Maclean Falls and then a coffee, drink or meal at The Whistling Frog. Your hosts live next door and are readily available to offer advice on things to do to make your stay more memorable. Special conditions: no smoking inside the House or Games Room Garage. No pets.
Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
DVD player
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
No elevator (single-level property)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Owaka, this cottage is by the sea. Teapot World is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Catlins Lake. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby. Visit our Owaka travel guide
Is A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit located?
This family-friendly Owaka cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Teapot World and Catlins Lake. Cannibal Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit Reviews
Reviews
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We had 2 wonderful nights staying here and wish we had allowed an extra day and night as know we didn’t get to see all of the Catlins. The accomodation and the location of it was perfect for our needs and felt a home away from home. We would definitely come back and stay here when we are next in the area.
Lovely 3 bedroom bungalow with stunning views of the bay in front and hills behind. Great base for visiting the Catlin coast and its many attractions. Saw NZ sea lions on the beaches at Surat Bay and Cannibal Bay only 10 mins drive. Local town of Owaka has some good takeaways and a couple of restaurants. I would definitely recommend this property
Lovely private property with awesome view over the bay.
Lovely and cosy with the fire.
Everything you need for a lovely break away.
Rebecca D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Ruth T.
30 April 2019
Love this holiday house!
This was such a comfortable place to stay. Lovely cosy beds, clean bathroom and kitchen and it was so warm! Very friendly and accommodating owners too.
Highly recommend this holiday house.
Thank you so much Keith and Hilary for your hospitality during our stay. You made our experience in the Catlins very enjoyable despite the tough circumstances due to the weather. Would highly recommend this bach!
We loved the property and enjoyed the proximity to the beautiful walks in the area. The house was clean and cosy with fantastic views. We will definitely return in the future.
This is the ideal getaway property. The views down over rolling farmland to two bays and hills are magnificent. The bach has everything you could want and several extras - pool table, dart board and flying fox. Spacious with everything you need and beautifully presented. The ideal stay.
What a beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated cottage in Owaka!
The views from all rooms are breathtaking and we felt relaxed as soon as we walked in.
Accommodation has everything you need and the kitchen is well supplied.
Close to Owaka where there are a few great restaurants to choose from.
We have stayed in a number of holiday homes around NZ and this one is truly awesome. The whole process, from booking to arrival, to the stay itself, to our departure was so easy and fuss free. Friendly, down to earth hosts. The house itself was very clean, well equipped, central to all the activities the Catlins has to offer and has the most FANTASTIC views. We would highly recommend this holiday home to both couples or families. Plenty of space. Our boys would have loved the flying fox and the pool table (they didn't come with us on this particular trip, woo hoo!!)
Fabulous property, location, outlook. Would recommend property to others. Would definitely stay again
Andrea D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
kovido M.
14 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great long weekend break
It was well set up with lovely views and nice and warm with the wood burner. The locks were a bit confusing .
The teenagers enjoyed the pool and darts although the garage did get very cold in the evening.
We thought from the website that there would be more indoor games available so suggest to others bring your own board/card games.
Overall a good place to stay. Thanks