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Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre.

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silver Birch cottage
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kitchen/dining
Kitchen hob & oven
Kitchen looking from lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre.

Te Anau is located 2 hours drive south of Queenstown Airport and has many internet cafes, over a dozen restaurants, modern supermarkets a variety of shops, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, cinema (for rainy days), medical centre and dental and optician services. The library has computers and free Wi-Fi internet.
THINGS TO DO: Heli-hike in Fiordland National Park, cruise the fiords at milford or doubtful sound. Golf course, scuba diving, sea and lake kayaking, horse trekking, jet boating, mountain biking, fishing, many walking tracks, boating and water sports on beautiful lake Te Anau and much much more. Having been on many cruises we can recommend the Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound cruises.
Special conditions:
Please remove your shoes while inside and smoking permitted only outside. We would appreciate you either doing the dishes or loading the dishwasher before leaving. Other than that please make yourself at home. Cheers

Extras: Cleaning and Linen (included)in tariff

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

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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

Please remove your shoes while inside the cottage. Thank you

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20036472
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 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

Te Anau

Te Anau is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fiordland Cinema, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Te Wahipounamu and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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Lake Te Anau, Te Anau

What's nearby

  • Fiordland Cinema - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Luxmore Jet - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Te Anau Wildlife Centre - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kea Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ranch Bar And Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ditto - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage with Sky & free Wifi 2 mins to the lake and 5 mins to town centre. located?

Situated in Te Anau, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu, Lake Te Anau and Fiordland Cinema. Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Comfortable, clean and well situated. Lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2024
It was my pleasure to have you stay all the best Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

A great location and a lovely place to stay. Couldn’t have wanted for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thanks for being great guests so glad you enjoyed your stay and all the best and safe travels. Cheers Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute gem of house stayed 3 weeks, wish it was long. House had everything you could want. Comfortable and homely and the perfect host who checked regularly that we had everything we needed, highly recommend
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2025
Thank you for being fabulous guests you are welcome back anytime. So glad you enjoyed your stay and being tidy guests very much appreciated. I hope you have a wonderful Xmas and a fab new year. Kindest regards Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Nicely equipped house in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2024
Thank you for being lovely guests
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a warm, sunny and super comfortable house in a quiet street but close to the lake and centre of town. Set in a lovely garden and with mountain views. Has everything you need - and more. Shona is an exceptionally helpful, friendly and generous host. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
It was a pleasure having you stay and you are welcome back anytime. Thank you for being a super tidy guest all the best. Kind regards Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My host was very generous with me, allowing an early arrival time due to my bus getting into Te Anau in the morning on a wet day. The little house was very comfortable, excellent location for walking everywhere. The kitchen had a large assortment of cooking tools, making meals easy to have in. My host checked in with me a few times via email, and was prompt with answers to my questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
Dale was a great guest very tidy welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fiordland Visit

Our visit to Te Anau and Fiordland was excellent! The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped with an excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2023
Thank you for being great guests and leaving the cottage so tidy. I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels. All the best and kind regards Shona
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian J.

Cosy cottage

A very central house with all the trappings of a short stay house. Has a great homely feel with basic pantry necessitys. Would stay again if we where down that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you Ian for being great guests. Cheers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Close to everything, very clean and chocolate as well! Loved this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Loved having you stay thank you for being lovely tidy guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Cottage Te Anau

Comfortable house back from the lake, but easy walk to it and town. Only downside - not a big one - was that the water pressure throughout the house was a bit low. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2023
Thanks for being lovely guests Cheers Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Te Anau base point

This was a great place to stay within easy reach of both Manapouri and Milford Sound, as well as Te Anau itself. The house was easy to find, within walking distance to town, and provided everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
It was a pleasure to have you stay and I wish you all the best for the coming year. Kind regards Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Cottage in Te Anau

The accommodation was outstanding, with all of the facilities available to make my four days in Te Anau really enjoyable. The property was located very close to the lake front and near to the town centre. It was extremely comfortable and furnished to a high standard. I would recommend Cosy Cottage to anyone wishing to stay in Te Anau to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2024
It was a pleasure having you as a guest Paul you would be welcome back anytime. Kindest regards Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Spacious home with all the amenities, and with a very homey feel, and we'll tended gardens.

We had a very happy time staying here and the lake was literally down the road. Local shops were a 10 min walk away with plenty of options for eating in or takeaway. After an all day tour to Milford Sound we were very glad to get back and collapse in comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you for being fabulous guests you have restored my faith All the best and safe travels. Cheers Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great comfortable stay.

We used this property in between walking the Milford and Routeburn Tracks. It was clean comfortable with everything you needed for a great stay in Te Anau. Conveniently located on quiet street but only few minutes walk to town/lake Would definitely use again if down in Te Anau again and would recommend . Traveling with husband and 17yr daughter
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you for being great guests and leaving the cottage so tidy on leaving all the best Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gateway to Milford

Just like being at home, all the basic food requirements and comfortable lounge and beds. Clean linen and towels. Had a lovely swim in the lake, and great place to stay when doing a day trip to Milford sounds. We will be back 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thanks for being great guests safe travels Cheers Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Te Anau base

We had a great stay at Shona’s cottage in Te Anau- it is big and spacious with everything we needed and more-not one but 2 decks, great kitchen and the location was excellent- close to lake and shops and activities- after a long day hike on Kepler track or trip to Milford Sound it was great to return to such a comfortable base. Communication was quick and we loved it- thank you Shona ! Would happily return if ever back in Te Anau!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2023
Hi Liz it was a pleasure having you thank you for being such lovely tidy guests. I hope everything turned out OK when you returned home and you are welcome anytime. Kindest regards Shons
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing at Birch Cottage

A well-equipped house and roomy. A pleasant garden area for sitting out at the back for barbecues or reading. It is set in a quiet location only a few minutes from the lake. It is near all the main places you might want to visit - cycle trails, walks round the lake, access to the Kepler track and ideally placed for Milford road. We are planning to come again. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely family home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you for being great guests and leaving the cottage so tidy you are welcome anytime. Kind regards Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home.

We spent four weeks in this very comfortable home to enjoy our time in Te Anau. The kitchen had everything we needed for home cooking as well as a new BBQ. Relaxing on the decks during the days or evenings was ideal as they were at opposite ends of the house. We recommend The Redcliffe for a drink or meal which is a very short walk from the house. We did a lot of hiking close by as well as going on a historic Fiordland sailing cruise on the lake. Shona was a very good host and communication was great. We would not hesitate to stay again and we highly recommend this vacation rental.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
It was my pleasure having you as guests and thank you for being so tidy. You are welcome anytime and I wish you safe travels for the rest of your holiday Kindest regards Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in excellent location

Lovely, welcoming home that provided a great base to enjoy Te Anau and the wider area. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thanks for being great guests. Stay safe. Cheers Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

Nice house, lots of space and the lake at the end of the street. Garden with furniture, great for lounging in the sun.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Wonderful guests from the Netherlands very tidy and great communication I wish them safe travels and good health cheers Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable and convenient

We had a great stay in Te Anau. The house is spacious, well equipped and comfortable with a nice secluded garden at the back. The two outside seating areas were relaxing and we often sat on the deck at the front watching the sunset over the mountains. The location was excellent, just down the road from a lovely lakeside path into town. We also discovered a good coffee shop around the corner. Thanks for a great stay! Cathy & Rob, UK.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Rob & Cathy for being great guests you are welcome to stay anytime. I wish you safe travels wherever you are heading next all the best in the future kindest regards Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picturesque location

Beautiful home in a awesome location. Well stocked with all amenities and more. Well worth the money to stay there. Totally enjoyed our stay and will hopefully be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you for being great guests and leaving the cottage so tidy. Sorry the weather has been very changeable unlike normal. Safe travels all the very best. Cheers Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for small family

Wonderful location from which to explore te anau and Milford sound.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you for being great guests safe travels and Merry Xmas.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We had a great time staying at this lovely house It has everything you need to cook and rest after long days out, including BBQ Pantry is stocked with basic supplies and few cans of food, I assume guests leftovers, so we contributed too, leaving nuts mix for next guests Earlier guests left breakfast mix and fresh yoghurt in the fridge for us, very thoughtful, thanks House is nicely decorated and full of family photos Clean and smell nice, please respect it and carpet is clean, please take your shoes off, make it lasts long time Thank you for having us Highly recommended Edo
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thanks Edo for your lovely comnents it has been a pleasure to have you stay. Would highly recommend these guests great communication and treated the cottage with care and left everything super tidy. I hope you have a wonderful Xmas and all the best in the future. Kindest regards Shona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross Q.

Nice house, nice location

Very comfortable house with all mod cons. And a DVD collection.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you just found this review thanks for being great guests. Cheers Shona

About the host

Hosted by shonawa3

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I am now retired but previously my husband & I ran a transport business and on selling this I became a support worker for the elderly which I did until I retired. I also volunteer at the spca op shop which I enjoy immensely. We live on a 5 acre farmlet at West Plains Invercargill and love going to our cottage in Te Anau

Why they chose this property

We love our cottage and find it cosy in the winter and in the summer there is a large back yard to enjoy by having a barbeque playing cricket or just lazing about in the sun. Lots of room to park the boat and lots of board games jigsaws dvds in case its wet.

What makes this property unique

Great mountain views from the lounge sunroom main bedroom and of course the large deck at the front of the cottage. A two minute walk to the lake and a five minute walk to the town centre where you will find two supermarkets and lots of restaurants. Lots of trip to be found enjoying the sights of Te Anau.

Languages:

English

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