Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage
- House
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min. Stay: 1–2 nights
Bach or holiday home, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 5)
Bedrooms
Owner
barblm764
- Languages:
- english
About barblm764
My grandfather first brought a house in Purakaunui in the 1920’s and it has been a family favourite ever since. I was brought up in Dunedin, taught at a local high school, went back to University as a young mum and trained as a clinical psychologist in the 80’s. Buying As You Like It was a childhood dream and we spent many years bringing it up to modern living standard and restoring its original features. After 20 yrs as a psychologist, I brought a country hotel in Naseby, Central Otago as a complete change. The goal was to restore the 1863 building as I had As You Like It. Now life is a bit more peaceful, living at Purakaunui and enjoying seeing people enjoy Purakaunui as I do.
Why barblm764 chose Dunedin
It is so unique.. a modest, charming and likeable house close to the water. So close it feels like living in a boat.. but not getting sea sick. As a child I always wanted this place... so intimately close to the sea and so easy to get back home to get warm and dry after a days adventures in the sand and sea. The only traffic is by boat or walking which makes for such a peaceful place, yet not isolated. I love the sense of history, getting a feel for how people lived a hundred years ago, but still enjoying some modern comforts.
What makes this House unique
Historic and unique to be so surrounded by the sea.
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Location Type
- city centreJust half an hours drive from Dunedin, or 15 minutes to Port Chalmers for a lovely village feel with restaurants, food and artisan shops as well.
- near the oceanAbout two steps from your front door!
- resort
- RuralFarmland surrounds Purakaunui. Sheep and cattle grazing are the main types of farm.
- villageThe friendly village of Purakaunui consists of about a hundred houses set amongst the trees in a sheltered bay.
- Beach viewOverlooking an ever changing inlet... great for boating and paddle boarding at high tide, exploring rock pools, collecting cockles, swimming and playing on the white sand banks at low tide.
- BeachfrontAbsolutely. Right on the edge of a tidal inlet. You can fish or swim from the deck. One of the best Surf breaks 100 metres away. Surf beach of Purakaunui a short row or 20 min walk at low tide.
- Mountain viewMt Mopanui, a volcanic cone, is in your view and can also be climbed. The drive from Dunedin is very scenic, with many mountains around.
- OceanfrontThe north coast of Dunedin has many largely unpopulated white sand surf beaches including Long Beach, Cave Beach, Murdering Beach, Canoe Beach all within a few minutes from Purakaunui.
- Water viewWatching the tide ebb and flow is a favourite occupation of guests. Fish and shellfish, seabirds and seaweed all in a peaceful environment.
- WaterfrontA natural aquarium right by your frontage... birds, fish.. even seals and octopus at times.
General
- launderette
- Telephone
- HeatingElectric heaters in every room, electric blankets on the beds.
- Linens providedBed linen, tea towels, dishcloths and scourer.
- FireplaceThere is an historic cooking fireplace but it smokes too badly to use.
- ParkingParking for 1 car, more roadside parking within walking distance. There is a sack barrow at the cottage to use when unloading.
- InternetFree wifi and landline as well.
- Towels availableIncludes bathmat, facecloths
- Wood stoveA coal range which can keep the whole cottage warm, heat the water and fun to cook on if you want to experience life from yesteryear!
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Oven
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Dishes & utensilsPlenty of glasses, crockery, pots, pans and serving dishes.
Entertainment
- Television32 inch flat screen. Radio, tape and CD player.
- Stereo
- DVD player
Outside
- Kayak / canoe
Pool / Spa
- Communal poolThat is, the whole bay and surf beach as well!
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if cancelled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if cancelled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - Please discuss with me first. Please discuss with me first.
No parties/events - Please discuss with me firstPlease discuss with me first
No smoking
Max guests: 5 (sleeps up to 5 adults) - Two night minimumTwo night minimum
234 Reviews
Seaside retreat
Loved our time here. Very quiet and right on the waters edge. Loads of character and fabulous walks and bird life all around. Very clean with comfy beds and warm and toasty rooms. Perfect for those who want something a bit different and don't mind a short moonlit trek to the toilet at night ;-)
Perfect cottage get away
We loved the location, the separate building for extra bedrooms and bathroom, being right on the water seeing tides come and go.
The Orokino Eco sanctuary is a no miss visit, and do not skip a walk on Long Beach, you will pass the turnoff when following Barbara’s directions.
wonderful waterside spot
quite unique and a really lovely place to stay
Communication
Its the 2nd time that I used BookaBatch and 2nd time that the owner of the property isn't aware that I've already paid the cleaning fees. Why is that? The site doesn't advise the owner, I'm wondering? Thanks. Kind regards, Renata
Hi Renata,
I had no idea the website was charging people for cleaning fees. They don’t pass on that money to me, nor do they have any authority to do so.
It’s so unfortunate that Bookabach sold out to this American company.
Perfect location
As ye like it is just perfect such a cozy cottage and amazing views to relax and unwind
Map
The Orokonui Sanctuary is 10 min drive away. Native birds including kaka and kiwis as well as native flora are kept here in a predatory free environment. You can watch the birds at the feeding stations and there are guided tours.
The Forsyth Barr Dunedin Stadium is also only 25 min drive away. Purakaunui can be an excellent place to stay, with easy access and parking on the non town side of the stadium, avoiding the traffic jams on the town side.
Dunedin itself is a charming city with a lot of Victorian architecture, great cafes and restaurants, an award winning farmers market and many beautiful artworks on the side of buildings. There is an emphasis on wildlife in Dunedin and its surrounds. The Otago peninsular is a favourite tourist destination for this, with an Albatross colony, penguins and a penguin hospital. The Monarch, a small tourist launch can take you outside the harbour entrance to view the rugged coastline, seals and sea lions, flying albatrosses and other seabirds. Sometimes porpoises join the excursion!
Walks along the beaches by Purakaunui reveal caves and tunnels to walk through at low tide. Cockle ( little neck clams) and mussel gathering is a favourite pastime of many visitors to the area.
Boating, kayaking and paddle boarding are also favourite pastimes in the sheltered bay and there is a slipway to launch sea going boats at high tide at Purakaunui.
Children love exploring the bay, finding crabs, limpets, sea snails and marvelling at the cormorants ( shags)and white faced herons fishing underwater. Pied 0ystercatchers parade the waters edge on the look out for shellfish which are slightly open. The sandbank is ideal for making castles and forts, playing frisbee or just running around on. Ducks sometimes swim up to the cottage to be fed and kingfishers fly by when startled. The occasional seal swims by fishing for flounder and an octopus knows how great the seawall is for a meal of crabs and snails.