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CLOUD9 Curio Bay, beachfront, Porpoise Bay.

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Exterior
Master Bedroom
View from Master Bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Curio Bay, Southland
  • Curio Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Porpoise Bay Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master with Ocean View

1 Queen Bed

Sleepout

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

CLOUD9 Curio Bay, beachfront, Porpoise Bay.

Just a few kilometres from Slope Point, the southernmost point of the South Island, nestled in the Catlins lie the magical Curio and Porpoise Bays. A small detour from the Southern Scenic Route guides you to a slice of paradise. The area is rich with wildlife, scenic beauty and heritage. Points of interest include a Jurassic Petrified forest, bush walks, swimming, surfing, kayaking and endless Southern Ocean views. The Waikawa Museum highlights the whaling, logging and pioneering heritage of this fertile region. Hector’s Dolphin visit annually from October through to March (occasionally April). You will be able to watch them teach their young to surf the waves just in front of CLOUD9. Walk down the road to the Petrified Forest at the end of the day to watch the Yellow-eyed penguins return onto the rock shelf from a day of fishing to preen and make their way into the flax to feed their hidden hungry chicks.

Take the road less travelled, settle in with your family in one of the cosiest homes in one of the most beautiful locations on the planet. CLOUD9 is modest, inviting, secure and has fantastic views of the pristine coastline – a photographer’s dream. The beds and linen are luxurious and wonderfully comfortable. Your drinking water comes from the sky, there’s none tastier. It's impossible to communicate all of this magic with the written word. Your memories will be priceless.

Invercargill (the gateway to Stewart Island) and Bluff are one hour further West, down the track. Invercargill offers a little of everything anyone could ever want. Dunedin lies three hours to the North. It is a thriving City with the world class University of Otago and a rich cultural heritage. Queenstown is also about three hours away, a bustling resort destination loved by many. The Southern part of the South Island will become an everlasting memory but nothing will surpass your time at CLOUD9.

Special conditions:
.... Beach Towels not provided
•Smoking allowed outside only;
**Penguins resting/nesting on property**
•Pets allowed with prior approval, must be on leash at all times;
•Please, no shoes in house;
Coin Operated washer/dryer ($2 coins required for use), Cold water only
Private Beach Access, 30m sandy track
Full kitchen facilities
Please note we do not have Wifi availiable

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

Cloud_Nine

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Beach view
Fireplace

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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 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Curio Bay

Located in Curio Bay, this vacation home is on the beach. Waipapa Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Curio Bay, Southland

What's nearby

  • Curio Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porpoise Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waipapa Point Lighthouse - 26 min drive - 25.5 km
  • McLean Falls - 28 min drive - 34.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Cod Blues - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Niagara Falls Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CLOUD9 Curio Bay, beachfront, Porpoise Bay. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CLOUD9 Curio Bay, beachfront, Porpoise Bay.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CLOUD9 Curio Bay, beachfront, Porpoise Bay.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CLOUD9 Curio Bay, beachfront, Porpoise Bay. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Curio Bay vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest. Porpoise Bay Beach is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 198 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nancy s.

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

Fun in Curio Bay

Perfect for 2 couples. View was wonderful. Dolphins and penguins. Met one of the owners as he was working in the vegetable garden, he was very friendly and had lots of penguin information. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olaf H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Musty old bach

Will not stay again. Did not stay this time. As soon as we walked in we knew we could not stay there with our 3 little kids. The location and wildlife is sublime. We had been traveling NZ for 2 months and stayed in a dozen places at this price point. This was our first “traditional batch”. As foreigners, we did not know what this meant. The cleaner had done everything they could and the place was very tidy. But the carpet is old and musty, the whole place has a smell, the wallpaper is peeling, the bathroom is layers of laminate peeling up. We were expecting this to be the pinnacle of a 3 month trip to NZ. Instead, we found ourselves searching for alternative accommodation in one of the most remote parts of the country. We had to drive all the way to Invercargill. The listing does not really show the inside of the house or the bathroom. Curio bay is awesome, and we feel really disappointed not to have chosen the right place to enjoy a beach week there. If the listing was more clear about the condition of the home, we would have booked somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rike S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

not recommended

As other reviews mentioned nearly 10 years ago, this house is in desperate need of a major renovation. Ten years later, the condition is even worse, and the high price is completely unjustified. Upon arrival, I found a shard of glass in the kitchen (not from us), the shed reeked of must, and the carpets—especially in the bathroom—were filthy. Everything in the house is worn out and neglected.The stay felt incredibly impersonal, with almost no useful information provided by the so-called 'manager.'The only redeeming feature is the view, and if you're lucky, you might see penguins and dolphins. But that’s about it—and it's certainly not worth the outrageous price they’re asking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Loved the view

Weather wasn’t great. Needed more info about using the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jill S.

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

Curio bay

Great location and views from house, very comfy beds and good log fire with plenty of firewood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great location

Stunning spot found online booking was slightly confusing chat enquire told me it was not available the night we needed but got it confirmed the next morning. We managed to move our next booking so all worked out in the end
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Everything

Everything

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

A gem

A fantastic base to explore from or simply stay put and relax. Nesting penguins under the house made for noisy night time flatmates but hey, they were there first right and you don't get to share accommodation with penguins very often.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

jamie r.

Property is perfectly positioned for great views, house is warm and tidy...

Property is perfectly positioned for great views, house is warm and tidy but dated. Really enjoyed our stay, would stay again.
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8/10 Good

Aaran K.

Fantastic location

Fantastic location. If you're staying in Curio Bay this is the property you want to stay at. Great kiwi holiday home/bach.
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8/10 Good

Mark G.

Stunning location right by the ocean and a very authentic old bach with great views and a nice warm

Stunning location right by the ocean and a very authentic old bach with great views and a nice warm feeling. We loved our stay for a week end-May-early June and hope to come back again (and again)
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10/10 Excellent

Khushpreet S.

Nice place with good views

Nice place with good views
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8/10 Good

sarah p.

Property is a traditional Kiwi Bach.

Property is a traditional Kiwi Bach. No Tv, Wood fire heats the hot water, older style fittings etc. As long as you are happy with this you will have one of the mast amazing stays. Kitchen was well supplied with utensils glasses and pots. Fire was lovely. Beds and linen were excellent. The view is amazing, better than photos on website. We walked to petrified forest, watched yellloweyed penguins come home, seals lazing around the carpark. Amazing wilderness experience.
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8/10 Good

Ruth T.

Excellent location.

Excellent location. It is so nice to be able to walk down to the beach from your door. The double glazed windows on the front are excellent. Hopefully the rest of the bach will be slowly updated to the same specifications. The fire place is good and the beds are comfy. Other things could be improved like the drafty kitchen window and the lean-to portion of the house where my son was sleeping was very noisy in the wind due to some loose guttering. A box of toys for kids would be a nice addition.
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10/10 Excellent

Janie P., Balmain SYDNEY Aus

5 out of 5 stars for the fabulous views.

5 out of 5 stars for the fabulous views. To walk inside and see the bay embrace you through the generous windows was quite unique! But be warned that the property itself is very much in need of some attention. On balance , this is more than made up for by the genuine Bach feel and cosiness of the layout. We will definitely be back!
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6/10 Okay

Jo P.

Excellent position on beach.

Excellent position on beach. Cosy setting.
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8/10 Good

David B.

The location is superb and seeing the dolphins surfing out the front was a highlight of our holiday.

The location is superb and seeing the dolphins surfing out the front was a highlight of our holiday. The house was comfortable in an old-fashioned kiwi bach way.
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Excellent beachfront location.

Excellent beachfront location.
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10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

It felt like an authentic kiwi bach experience and a step back in time.

It felt like an authentic kiwi bach experience and a step back in time. . The location was spectacular and the house was very casual and comfortable. We enjoyed having a fireplace - the nights are cool enough in March to use it.
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6/10 Okay

Kathie P.

The position of this property was fantastic: views, privacy, location were 10/10 The condition of t

The position of this property was fantastic: views, privacy, location were 10/10 The condition of this property was disappointing however. We enjoyed the rustic style but some serious cleaning, fresh paint/wallpaper would have made this a definite winner.
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8/10 Good

Victoria S.

Stunning location, classic bach right on Curio Bay.

Stunning location, classic bach right on Curio Bay. Could be modernised in places...but absolutely fine for our needs. Love a bbq for our next trip, will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Sian H.

Simply cannot beat the location.

Simply cannot beat the location. A STUNNING property right on the beach. The view is unbelievable. We saw dolphins from the house and there are penguins living underneath. It's an old school traditional kiwi 'bach'. Fantastic experience!
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Perfect for us.

Perfect for us. 2 adults and 3 children under 6. For the price it's great.
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous location right on the beach, short walk to petrified forest, yellow eyed penguins - we welc

Fabulous location right on the beach, short walk to petrified forest, yellow eyed penguins - we welcomed the wood burner, very warm and cosy house - definately want to return.
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6/10 Okay

Jonathan W.

Location is AMA-ZING !!! Right on the beach with a resident Pengiun.

Location is AMA-ZING !!! Right on the beach with a resident Pengiun. House could do with some TLC , an information pack would have been good.

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