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Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel range hood, a built-in oven, a dishwasher, and a window providing natural light.
A corner of a room with a grey sofa, a glass table with a black metal base, and a decorative black sculpture.
A bedroom with a large bed, floral wallpaper, a mirror, and a view of a grassy yard through a window.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a glass door leading to an outdoor deck, and a blue ceramic pitcher on the table.
A living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Oamaru, Otago
  • Place, Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Beautiful, newly renovated cottage with private deck that looks out over the historic precinct and out to sea. Centrally located with only 150m walk to the nearest cafe and 200m to the old town of Oamaru. Super warm, sunny and containing all the modern conveniences, this cottage will allow you to relax in comfort and style whilst exploring all the best of Oamaru on foot - no need for a car as it is so close to everything!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9612682
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oamaru

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in South Hill, a neighbourhood in Oamaru. Janet Frame House and Totara Estate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Whitestone Cheese Factory and Totara Estate.
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Oamaru, Otago

What's nearby

  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grainstore Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Filadelphios Pizza - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru located?

This family-friendly Oamaru cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of St Lukes Anglican Church, Auto Museum and Whitestone City. North Otago Museum and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are also within 5 minutes.

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. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

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
Perfect location and great place to stay. Appreciated the coffee with an early start
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about our stay. Location is excellent, sun, views and very comfortable accommodation for 2 couples. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very convenient location to centre of town, good beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location to heritage precinct. Great little house, well presented and great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean place to stay very close to penguin viewing and historical downtown! Amazing proximity to so much that Oamaru offers!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2024
Dear Gareth, thank you for the five star review, I am so glad glad you enjoyed your stay in Oamaru. Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay.

Wonderful, comfortable and cosy, thank you again for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2023
Dear David, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully you will come and stay with us again in the future! Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Little Sweetie. This is a very well appointed and comfortable place in an ideal location to enjoy the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect location with a great view. We loved the house and it had plenty of room for all 4 of us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place to stay! Close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful refurbished spacious well designed and extremely comfortable house. Completely private and quiet with gorgeous views.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2026
Dear Katherine, thank you for your thoughtful, complimentary review! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again. Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay. Close to everything.

It is a gorgeous property. Great space, clean and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
Dear Anne, thank you for your lovely review and sorry for my delayed response! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at Little Sweetie. Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely sensitively converted early home, lots of conveniences, comfortable and easy walking to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely wee house, clean and cosy. Great communication with host. Will def visit again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Beautiful accommodation! Very central to town and just what we needed as a family for a weekend away. Can’t fault anything and would highly recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2023
HI Astrid, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We really appreciate it and hope that you come to stay with us again. Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

We loved the property , clean , close to town , well maintained and Netflix ready 😄
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
Dear Denis, it was lovely to meet you and I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to hosting again sometime. Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home - charming character, fabulous ceilings! loved the views and it was close to the shops and the Penguin colony.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Dear Bernadine, thank you for your lovely review - I too love the ceilings - they don’t make them like that anymore! Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little Cottage

Fantastic location, can hear the rolling waves, easy walk to shops, cafes. Lovely hosts too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2023
Dear Tony, thank you for your lovely review, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay (and I love the sound of the sea too!). Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, central location

Great place with lovely decor and everything provided to make our stay great. Central location within walking distance of the town. Would certainly look to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Hi Kathy, thank you for the lovely review and we would love to host you again! Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

Very good location and comfortable house. Exceeded expectations- thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2024
Dear James, thanks for your great review - I really appreciate it and am glad you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully you will come and stay with us again! Have a great 2024. Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location in Oamaru

Great location near the heritage area of town. Warm and cosy cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2023
Hi Sue, thanks for your lovely review! I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Warm regards, Katrina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet spot

We loved this place! Great decor, plenty of room, great location. We'd love to come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2024
Dear Karen, sorry for taking so long to respond to your lovely review. I am really pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I do hope that you come to stay again sometime. Warm regards, Katrina

About the host

Hosted by katres447

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I really enjoy renovation and decoration so this translated well to provide an outstanding accommodation experience for my guests. I have been in the accommodation industry for three years and love when I hear back that my guests have enjoyed themselves.

Why they chose this property

This cottage is spacious, welcoming and comfortable - a home away from home. Being centrally located, you can walk to all the interesting sights and experiences on offer in Oamaru. The deck offers an opportunity to sit and relax whilst looking out over the old town and out to sea.

What makes this property unique

A comfortable lounge with free Wi-Fi and Netflix offers the opportunity to relaxing after a busy day exploring and the fully equipped means you have the choice to eat in or dine out. Being so central, all the restaurants are within easy walking distance. On warm days, the deck and private back garden gives outdoor options.
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