The Pink Pipi Karitane

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Karitane, Dunedin Area

University of Otago27 min drive
The Octagon29 min drive
Larnach Castle51 min drive
Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Twin Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Historic 110 year old house right on the estuary. Formerly the home of the fishing station manager, servicing Sea Cliff asylum.
Right on the estuary at Karitane. You couldn't get any closer to the water's edge!
The estuary provides a safe tidal swimming area for you and your family. Bring your fishing rods and come and play. We have kayaks for you to use. At low tide, enjoy hunting for crabs with the kids or dig for cockles for your dinner. You might see Harold, the resident sea lion in Karitane Harbor.
Put your feet up with a book and a cold drink on the deck while your BBQ lunch is cooking.
Fancy a short walk to Karitane Beach? Enjoy swimming or surfing at the beach. Ride your push bike along Karitane beach at low tide to the rock pools at the southern end. Walk to the blow holes at the northern end of the beach.
The local shop is only a brief walk and stocks all of your essentials.
Karitane is only 35km north from Dunedin.
Special conditions:
Outside dogs allowed with prior approval.
New kitchen, new bathroom.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay up to 6 people, 7- 10 people cleaning $90); Linen and bathroom towels (included);

Property manager

Geoff

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Pet friendly

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Karitane

Located in Karitane, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Historic Fort Taiaroa and Otakou Marae are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pineapple Track and Otago Golf Club. NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium and Dunedin Botanic Garden are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling 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.

Karitane, Dunedin Area

What's nearby

University of Otago - 27 min drive
Forsyth Barr Stadium - 29 min drive
The Octagon - 29 min drive
Larnach Castle - 51 min drive
Royal Albatross Centre - 60 min drive

Getting around

Dunedin Railway Station - 33 min drive
Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Fish Inn - 5 min drive
Harvest Moon Cafe - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pink Pipi Karitane pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pink Pipi Karitane located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Warrington Beach and within 20 mi (32 km) of Doctors Point and Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Shag Point Scenic Reserve and Holy Trinity Church are also within 25 mi (40 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Steven L.

Apr 30, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not for us

Saw mice running around not just evidence (ie droppings); saw mold and thought it looked like black mold, all of us had respiratory issues while staying at house; windows falling out; not that clean upon arrival. These are just top unsatisfactory issues. We left a day early and would have left sooner if we were able to do so. Also VRBO horrible in responding to us. Last VRBO contact was 15th of April and we’re still waiting on response from supervisor to our emails. She actually advised us to sit and wait for mice so we could take picture! Probably will not use again and planning to seek compensatory damages from VRBO due to health issues.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

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8/10 Good

Oct 7, 2020

A great wee Bach in an amazing location.

A great wee Bach in an amazing location. Very well-equipped and efficient log burner kept us toasty. Hope to return with the kids to make the most of the toys, bikes, kayaks etc

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10/10 Excellent

Oct 6, 2020

What a magical spot to spend a few days avoiding the Xmas rush.

What a magical spot to spend a few days avoiding the Xmas rush. We will be back at the Pink Pipi asap. Xxx

10/10 Excellent

Sammy M.

Apr 15, 2019

Amazing stay

Our family had a great stay. Kids loved it. Just need to check the DVD and games thy are a bit out of sorts and DVD’s lost but that is the only gripe we had. The kids will want to be back. Everyone was Jeliois of our view

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

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8/10 Good

Lynne M.

Jan 30, 2019

The location of this property deserves 5++, we think the best in...

The location of this property deserves 5++, we think the best in Karitane. The fact that we've given it 4 stars relates purely to the understandable tiredness of this awesome 100 year, character kiwi bach. If you love the everchanging tidal estuary, sunsets and safe waters, this is right on your doorstep. Everything else Karitane has to offer is within easy walking distance.