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Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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The Catlins, Owaka
  • Place, Teapot World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Catlins Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaka Point Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bunk Room 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bunk Room 2

1 Single Bed

Double Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Double Room 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea

Pounawea is a beautiful little Holiday Town surrounded almost by a Waterfront Estuary where the Owaka River meets the Catlins River. With Bush Walks, Golf, Tennis, Kids Park and much more only walking distance The Kowhai Flat is in a prime location!

Pounawea is only 6 min drive from the nearest Town, Petrol Station, Four Square and Restaurants. And close to all the Catlins attractions such as Jack's Blowhole, Purakainui Falls, Matai Falls and so on.

Across the Estuary is Surat Bay, famous for its stunning beaches and Sea Lions.

The Kowhai Flat is situated at Kuramea Holiday Park boasting lots of run around space for the kids! It is a semi-detached Flat (1 of 2 Flats) situated on the Kuramea Holiday Park.

Wake up to the sound of the Native Birds and enjoy your stay in the Catlins!
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only

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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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea on 31 Dec 2026 start from £87, 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.

What time is check-in at Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kowhai Apartment, Pounawea located?

Situated in Owaka, this condo building is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Teapot World and within 9 miles (15 km) of Catlins Lake and Jack's Blowhole. Cannibal Bay Beach and Willsher Bay Domain Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milton M.

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

A simply amazing property

We couldn't ask for anything more from this property - it was clean and tidy, with all the essential appliances and conveniences. The beds were great and our hosts friendly and helpful. A real gem of a find - we will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Allie M.

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

Great stay!

Hosts were incredible, so welcoming and accommodating. Property was perfect for us. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma K.

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

Great place

Great location and value for money. Ideally should state that it is attached to another Bach but otherwise had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod S.

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

Great family stay

Perfect for a wider family gathering
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

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

Holiday

Awesome hosts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Looks can be deceiving! A pleasant surprise and well worth a visit. Will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Di C.

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

Awesome location

Great communication with property manager. Friendly and flexible
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soraya K.

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

Lovely getaway

We really enjoyed our stay, comfy beds and all the utilities needed. The use of the camping ground kitchen is a bonus when washing up for a large group. Also the extra toilet is helpful for when the main bathroom is in use.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle E.

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

Amazing!!

Bailey and Shelly were amazing to deal with. Nothing was a bother, great facilities and the heat pumps were kindly turned on before we arrived. The house was really tidy and warm. We would totally recommend staying here if you want to get away and be a stoned throw from the beach 😀
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Juvena J.

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

Great location

Beautiful location and good accommodation for a large group.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

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

Family weekend

The unit was very clean and tidy. Only one t-towel could have done with a couple more for 9 of us. It was frosty weather and that could have been the problem why we had no hot water. Overall though a great place to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2020
Thanks so much for the positive feedback regarding the cleanliness of the accommodation and that you enjoyed your stay overall. . . Sorry about the lack of hot water that morning, you are right about the heavy frost freezing the water pipes which means the supply line to the hot water cylinder would have been frozen and therefore the hot taps will not run when turned on!! We had the same problem at our own house that morning, so we are sorry for any inconvenience. We will also be sure to supply more tea towels in the future for larger groups like yours so thanks for that handy tip. Thanks again and we would love to have you back anytime. cheers, Shelley & Bailey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma M.

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

Great fun for the family

We had such a great weekend, house was so perfect for a large group of families. Will definitely be coming again! Thanks heaps
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew g.

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

fantastic large accommodation

awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Peaceful getaway

The apartment was large, spacious, comfortable and warm and well able to cope with the extended family. A great base to explore the hidden gems of the Catlins. The fact that it was very quiet at night and the comfortable beds made it a great opportunity to recharge our batteries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steph Y.

Was a good weekend in Owaka

The flat was attached to another, so the noise travelled. Other than that, the house was really nice, tidy, warm and a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline P.

Property was clean and comfortable

We had a lovely stay, the weather could not have been better. We experienced a sensitive smoke alarm that the manager came to help turn the noise off and how we could reset if it were it to go off again. We all failed to understand the instructions to make the TV work, so gave up. Minor things really that did not spoil our stay. Thank you Regards Pauline
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Great accomodation.

Great accomodation. Good location for the local sites!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ilesha H.

Great location, lovely tidy flat and friendly management.

Great location, lovely tidy flat and friendly management. We enjoyed our stay thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

great place for a family to stay

great place for a family to stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Z.

This was a lovely place for our family, clean, bright and comfortable.

This was a lovely place for our family, clean, bright and comfortable. A great sport for kiddos with the playground across the street. The thoughtful touches like fresh flowers made this place feel like home. The host was available and friendly! There is nothing to improve.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Location is great 45 mins to nugget point and 1.

Location is great 45 mins to nugget point and 1.25 hour to curio bay and everything you want to see inbetween. Property is very well renovated and a good comfortably spot to come back to after s day exploring.

About the host

Hosted by baileyp3

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What makes this property unique

Close to The Catlins attractions, Waterfalls, Walks andamp; Beaches
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