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Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland

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A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden flooring, a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets, and large windows.
A garden with a wooden pergola, a hammock, and a table with chairs.
A stone house with a red roof, white windows, and a stone chimney.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Manapouri

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Manapouri, Southland
  • Place, Lake Manapouri
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Wahipounamu
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Frasers Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleepout

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Manapouri

Located in Manapouri, this holiday home is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Te Wahipounamu and Ivon Wilson Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Te Anau Golf Course.
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Manapouri, Southland

What's nearby

  • Lake Manapouri - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Wahipounamu - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Frasers Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Te Anau - 19 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Kepler Track - 24 min drive - 25.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Manapouri Cafe & Dairy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Church Manapouri - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪mexican bay - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland on 25 Apr 2027 start from £192, 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.

How much is parking at Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome Home Cottage, Manapouri, Fiordland located?

This family-friendly Manapouri holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Manapouri, Frasers Beach and Te Wahipounamu. Ivon Wilson Park and Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property, very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Great guest highly recommend to others
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was awesome, the views were awesome, it was our kind of place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful 70s style little cottage with a cozy fireplace as a perfect base to explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage exceeded expectations. The photos didn’t show all the eclectic, quaint decor that added to the overall character. The mattresses were newer (not overly soft/worn). We oooed and ahhhed at the original details but enjoyed all the modern conveniences as well. We even built a fire in the fireplace and relaxed listening to the crackles :) We had everything we needed for a very comfortable, enjoyable nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for Fiordland hiking. Good range of shops and eateries in Te Anau. Comfortable cottage in a quiet location
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the rustic feel and the warmth of the fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful cottage

Wonderful, rustic cottage to explore the impressive surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures do not do the cabin justice. It’s a real sun trap with a great outdoor area. Extremely comfortable and cosy and only 5 minutes walk to the Church Bistro. Everything you need to be fully self catering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the old style charm. So well equipped. Open fire. Really enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place for a family holiday

The cottage was perfect. So warm, cosy and comfortable and had everything we needed. Great base to explore from and lovely to come back to at the end of the day. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem of a cottage

Hard to beat Manapouri in Winter - so peaceful. Great walking and biking and just no one around! Cottage a gem - lovely base for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool cottage in a great location

Really nice, cosy cottage with everything you would need for a stay in Fiordland. Great location with the lake and the cafes/shop just 5-10 min walk away. Outside BBQ area was really cool and the house was very nicely decorated. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Manapouri

Cottage was great, lots of character. Clean and tidy, obviously well loved by the owners. Great location to explore the wider Fiordland & Southland regions. We were sad to leave
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cozy cottage

We loved the location of this cozy cottage in Manapouri. We were able to walk into the village easily and grab dinner and it was a short drive to Te Anau. The owners provided great information about the local area and hikes and had lots of great books about the area. We definitely felt like a local staying here and it was a perfect getaway spot. (We especially loved listening to the melodic birds while sitting on the patio.)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thank you for coming Kerin Great guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So cute

Loved this little house and all of the character - especially the fire!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

What a beautiful cottage! So impressed with everything from cleanliness to ammenities. Was a home away from home! Perfect outdoor area for our doggie, she had a ball. Thank you for sharing this special place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter wonderland

We encountered a snap snow storm at Manapouri and could not have been cosier than in Welcome Home Cottage. Beautifully and lovingly decked out with an open fire and heaters in bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
These guys were great guests, they hit a couple of hurdles on the trip and nothing was a problem for them. Highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is smallish and older style, but we absolutely loved it. Manapouri itself is very quiet, but within easy drive to Te Anau where there is food and shopping. There are a couple of food outlets in Manapouri itself and the people there are wonderful, but don't expect a huge range of choices. It's an incredibly beautiful spot and a very cosy and welcoming cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

We loved this house: full of warmth and great character; well-built and well looked-after it just had a great feel about it and it made us feel a little bit like locals (!). Very comfortable with great heating, hot water, location, quiet, well-equipped and it even had sheep out over the back fence :-). Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely spectacular

This is the most stunning place to stay. The cottage is beautiful, immaculately clean, cosey and warm. Thank you again for sharing it with us. We really enjoyed our week and will hopefully come back again! Five stars are not enough to rate this!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Manapouri

Welcome Cottage lived up to its name.Beautiful inside, still a 1950’s bach.Great fireplace, living space and outside area including a hammock. The garden a gem and outside the back gate, sheep. What more could you ask for. G and G
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a unique little house where considerable thought has been put into every detail. The rooms are small but charming. Staying in Manapouri is a great way to avoid the tourist throng in Te Anau and it’s only a 15-minute drive away. Comfy beds, very quiet location. Our only problem was the lock box: two sources had different codes and we were trying what must be the old code; once we discovered the second code, all went swimmingly. Nice, too, to have 2 pm checkin and 11 am checkout. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beyond our expectations!

After spending three weeks traveling the south island with family we landed at Manapouri and the Welcome Home Cottage for our last couple of nights before heading home to Oregon. We needed this quiet spot to regroup, eat meals together, and rest. It was charming too! Fraser's beach was a perfect sunset farewell! We did not venture to Doubtful Sound because of weather but we went fishing and enjoyed our time heaps and heaps! Thank you for providing the feeling of home for this weary family. We love New Zealand, and especially the Welcome Home Cottage. Don't miss the Wee Book Store around the corner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manapouri break away

Our family of four had a fantastic stay at Welcome Home Cottage. It is in a nice and quiet location and the house is great. Very cosy (can imagine it is great in winter!) with everything, and more, that you need. A short walk to the lake and the shopping area (café, restaurant/bar, takeways, a very interesting second hand shop, and the wee bookshop.We picked up groceries in Te Anau on the way. Plenty of cooking equipment at the cottage and a big BBQ. We got delicious fish/seafood and chip at the Travelling Chippy one night.We stayed four nights and did tours at Doubtful and Milford Sound. Staying at Manapouri was great for both and having gone to Te Anau a couple of times for supplies and activities we much preferred peaceful Manapouri location.Myell was a great host, providing us with all the info we needed and the check in/out process is simple.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hele sfeervolle cottage. Prachtige haard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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