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A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit

Family-friendly cottage in Owaka

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View of Coast, moody sky
Back deck featuring gas BBQ
Bedroom one, Queen bed.
Bedroom Two, queen bed
Sea view from bedroom two

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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The Catlins, Owaka
  • Place, Catlins Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Teapot World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nugget Point Lighthouse
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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;

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Owaka

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.
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The Catlins, Owaka

What's nearby

  • Catlins Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Teapot World - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Purakaunui Falls - 24 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 41 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 53 min drive - 89.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪LumberJack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Catlins Cafe And Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Jack Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kūkū Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tahatika Coffee Traders - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit?

On-site 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 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit?

Checkout is at 10:30 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 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by HilaryMc9

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Passionate about the Catlins, caring hosts.

Why they chose this property

Amazing views, woodburner and heatpump. Close to anything you wish to do in the Catlins.

What makes this property unique

Good sized section

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests