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Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage

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Living area
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 477 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Papatowai, Otago
  • Place, Matai Falls
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Catlins Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Purakaunui Falls
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom with Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage

Peaceful country accommodation in the heart of the Catlins, overlooking the Papatowai coast and the Tahakopa Valley. Our private cottage features an ensuited bedroom with stunning views, a separate twin bedroom and sofa bed in the living area.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Papatowai

Papatowai is home to this cottage. Nugget Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matai Falls and Cathedral Caves.
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Papatowai, Otago

What's nearby

  • Matai Falls - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Catlins Lake - 20 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Purakaunui Falls - 25 min drive - 20.7 km
  • McLean Falls - 26 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 41 min drive - 56.0 km

Restaurants

  • Peake's Kitchen
  • The Whistling Frog
  • The Little Rocket

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$226, 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 Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage located?

Situated in Papatowai, this cottage is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Matai Falls and within 12 miles (20 km) of Cathedral Caves and McLean Falls. Purakaunui Falls is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) away.

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. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ele S.

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

Beautiful Catlins

Thank you for our wonderful stay, comfortable cottage with everything we needed. Gorgeous views, privacy, close enough to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip E.

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

Review

Great stay. Fantastic location, old world charm with all mod cons.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana V.

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

Amazing getaway

Beautiful quiet location Relaxing Cute cottage carefully designed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liann S.

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

Family getaway

We travelled for a short family getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. It was a great, private and peaceful property. Hosts were understanding and flexible with our unforeseen circumstances, requiring us to postpone our travel dates. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

New year break

Perfect location, delievered what was needed. Relaxation. Walks and encounters with nature
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Wonderful Farm Cottage Stay

The property is reasonably centrally located in the Catlins and it is not too far to travel to good cafes, small supermarkets and good places to eat. The cottage is very tidy and quiet as it is situated on a farm - it is very well appointed and is very comfortable. Stuart and Robyn communicated very well and made us feel very welcome - we would highly recommend this property .... John
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sefton D.

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

Hilltop - homestead

Easily booked online. Nice quiet get away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

A great stay

A lovely warm, cosy stay with everything we needed in the house and an amazing location. Thanks so much :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Stuart

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