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)
Rooms and beds
Bedrooms: 3(Sleeps: 5)
Midsummer Nights Dream
Child bed
Main house
double · Sofa bed/futon
Merry Wives of Windsor Cottage
double
Bathrooms: 1
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Location Type
- villageThe friendly village of Purakaunui consists of about a hundred houses set amongst the trees in a sheltered bay.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Near the oceanAbout two steps from your front door!
- Water viewWatching the tide ebb and flow is a favourite occupation of guests. Fish and shellfish, seabirds and seaweed all in a peaceful environment.
- resort
- 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.
- RuralFarmland surrounds Purakaunui. Sheep and cattle grazing are the main types of farm.
- waterfrontA natural aquarium right by your frontage... birds, fish.. even seals and octopus at times.
General
- launderette
- Telephone
- Parking availableParking for 1 car, more roadside parking within walking distance. There is a sack barrow at the cottage to use when unloading.
- Towels availableIncludes bathmat, facecloths
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- InternetFree wifi and landline as well.
- Linens providedBed linen, tea towels, dishcloths and scourer.
- HeatingElectric heaters in every room, electric blankets on the beds.
- FireplaceThere is an historic cooking fireplace but it smokes too badly to use.
- 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!
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Dishes & utensilsPlenty of glasses, crockery, pots, pans and serving dishes.
- BBQ
- Microwave
- Oven
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Television32 inch flat screen. Radio, tape and CD player.
- Stereo
Outside
- Kayak/canoe
Pool / Spa
- Communal poolThat is, the whole bay and surf beach as well!
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
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 events - Please discuss with me firstPlease discuss with me first
No smoking
Max guests: 5 - Two night minimumTwo night minimum
Map
Hosted by barblm764
Ask a questionAbout 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.
- Languages:
- english