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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Gather used towels
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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/biking trails nearby.
Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 60 min drive - 89.9 km
Restaurants
Catlins Cafe And Restaurant - 7 min drive
Tahatika Coffee Traders - 7 min drive
LumberJack - 7 min drive
Kurumi Kitchen - 7 min drive
Kūkū Coffee - 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 does it cost to stay at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit on 5 May 2026 start from AU$150, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit?
Checkout 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 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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!
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your patience, we appreciated it and glad you enjoyed your stay.
Hopefully you can come again in better circumstances.
The family absolutely loved this bach from the view to the heating to the cleanliness to the pool table. Every need was catered for! Highly recommend
alanah m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ruth T.
30 Apr 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.
Ruth T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing Catlins Estuary View and for leaving the house so clean and tidy. we really appreciated the effort you had gone to.
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.
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.
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
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!!)
Cozy home with a great view. The grounds ere beautiful and the portable was nice surprise. The host was friendly and had good suggestions for places to visit.