A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit

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A room with a large window offering a view of a wooden deck and green landscape.
A bedroom with a large window offering a scenic view of green fields and hills.
A view through a window with a wooden deck, a stone wall, and a grassy landscape with hills in the distance.
A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a scenic view of the countryside.
A modern two-story house with a large front porch, a satellite dish, and a chimney.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Catlins Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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The Catlins, Owaka
  • Place, Catlins Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Teapot World
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nugget Point Lighthouse
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single 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

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About the area

Owaka

Located in Owaka, this cottage is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Catlins Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Catlins Kayak and Adventure. 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 nearby.
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The Catlins, Owaka

What's nearby

  • Catlins Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Teapot World - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 25 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Purakaunui Falls - 27 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 44 min drive - 30.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Catlins Cafe And Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪LumberJack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kurumi Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Jack Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tahatika Coffee Traders - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit located?

This family-friendly Owaka cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Teapot World and Catlins Lake. Surat Bay Beach and Cannibal Bay Beach are also within 9 miles (15 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. 76 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, warm, well equipped property.Host - Keith was very welcoming and provided information to make our stay very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Thank you for leaving our cottage so very clean and tidy and for being excellent guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October stay at Owaka

A great place to stay fantastic views and friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, well appointed home. Stunning views and cosy fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Lounge & Kitchen with lovely view and great log burner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home with a great view. The grounds ere beautiful and the portable was nice surprise. The host was friendly and had good suggestions for places to visit.
View out of the living room.
View from deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely wee house

Thank you for a lovely stay, very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location. Easy check in. Loved the view and open fire. Very clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Sorry we did not get to meet you all. Glad you enjoyed your stay despite the average weather.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Lovely private property with awesome view over the bay. Lovely and cosy with the fire. Everything you need for a lovely break away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Love this holiday house!

This was such a comfortable place to stay. Lovely cosy beds, clean bathroom and kitchen and it was so warm! Very friendly and accommodating owners too. Highly recommend this holiday house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing Catlins Estuary View and for leaving the house so clean and tidy. we really appreciated the effort you had gone to.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous accommodation

Had an amazing time enjoying the stunning view and relaxing. Really appreciate the great comms and well cared for accommodation... highly revommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything needed for a great stay

Wonderfull farm house in great location.With a good fire going on winters day was nice and cozy. Had all the essentials needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exploring the Catlins

Private, roomy & comfortable with a great view
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday

Lovely wee home. Nice and cosy with fire on. Had everything we needed and we all loved the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best bach we have stayed in

The family absolutely loved this bach from the view to the heating to the cleanliness to the pool table. Every need was catered for! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy and relaxing with fantastic vista views

Warm and cosy. A very pleasant surprise apon arrival. Lovely views of the surrounding valley and estuary. Enjoyed a nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much Keith and Hilary for your hospitality during our stay. You made our experience in the Catlins very enjoyable despite the tough circumstances due to the weather. Would highly recommend this bach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your patience, we appreciated it and glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully you can come again in better circumstances.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Getaway

We loved the property and enjoyed the proximity to the beautiful walks in the area. The house was clean and cosy with fantastic views. We will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A touch of paradise

We had 2 wonderful nights staying here and wish we had allowed an extra day and night as know we didn’t get to see all of the Catlins. The accomodation and the location of it was perfect for our needs and felt a home away from home. We would definitely come back and stay here when we are next in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views, great place

This is the ideal getaway property. The views down over rolling farmland to two bays and hills are magnificent. The bach has everything you could want and several extras - pool table, dart board and flying fox. Spacious with everything you need and beautifully presented. The ideal stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cosy cottage

What a beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated cottage in Owaka! The views from all rooms are breathtaking and we felt relaxed as soon as we walked in. Accommodation has everything you need and the kitchen is well supplied. Close to Owaka where there are a few great restaurants to choose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labour Weekend break

Lovely place to stay and relax. Great views. Handy to interesting places and things to do. Helpful friendly host. Warm clean house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Catlins perfection

Magnificent views & wonderful property. Could not have been better. Excellent, welcoming host as well. 6 out of 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable

Warm and comfortable. Strongest surora for decades was an unexpected bonus Clearly visible from the deck of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Views

Lovely 3 bedroom bungalow with stunning views of the bay in front and hills behind. Great base for visiting the Catlin coast and its many attractions. Saw NZ sea lions on the beaches at Surat Bay and Cannibal Bay only 10 mins drive. Local town of Owaka has some good takeaways and a couple of restaurants. I would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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