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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6
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The Catlins, Owaka
- Place, Catlins Lake15 min walk
- Place, Teapot World4 min drive
- Place, Nugget Point Lighthouse37 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit
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;
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;
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
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.

The Catlins, Owaka
What's nearby
- Catlins Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Teapot World - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Purakaunui Falls - 21 min drive - 20.9 km
- Nugget Point Lighthouse - 37 min drive - 27.7 km
- 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
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Oct 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephen B.
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Mark S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darren B.
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October stay at Owaka
Darren B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
Oct 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Davey R.
Jul 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything needed for a great stay
Davey R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa C.
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely wee house
Melissa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fiona H.
Jan 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous accommodation
Fiona H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
alanah m.
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Best bach we have stayed in
alanah m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca D.
Apr 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Rebecca D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ruth T.
Apr 30, 2019
Love this holiday house!
Ruth T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kevin V.
Oct 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exploring the Catlins
Kevin V.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jane K.
Apr 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday
Jane K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard H.
Dec 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and relaxing with fantastic vista views
Richard H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie B.
Jun 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catlins perfection
Stephanie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colleen L.
Feb 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A touch of paradise
Colleen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy B.
Jun 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Getaway
Jeremy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ragne M.
Apr 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views, great place
Ragne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mac R.
Oct 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labour Weekend break
Mac R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jo A.
Jan 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cosy cottage
Jo A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Colin B.
Feb 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Views
Colin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alistair N.
May 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable
Alistair N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristy Z.
Feb 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME home with the most FANTASTIC views.
Kristy Z.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert Z.
Feb 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Robert Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Andrea D.
Dec 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience
Andrea D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by HilaryMc9
Passionate about the Catlins, caring hosts.
Why they chose this property
Amazing views, woodburner and heatpump. Close to anything you wish to do in the Catlins.
What makes this property unique
Good sized section
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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