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Seacliff cottage - in a beautiful historic reserve

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Front of house
The house is one of two set in a large garden
Living room
Living room
Living room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Karitane, Otago
  • Place, Warrington Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Doctors Point
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

master bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Seacliff cottage - in a beautiful historic reserve

The cottage is very comfortable and warm, normally used for our overseas guests, and sleeps 5.

Two night minimum stay.

The cottage has a double bed and bunks, and also a small single bed. The sleeping area is essentially one large bedroom, with an alcove where the bunkbeds are.

(This means the house can sleep five: in a double bed, a single bed and two bunk beds.) There is also a cot in the bedroom.

This property is set within the historic Truby King reserve, site of the old Seacliff asylum. It is an extraordinary woodland and it is locally known as "the enchanted forest". There are many easy walks in the reserve.

If you walk five minutes up the hill you get spectacular views of Otago peninsula and Karitane. It is five minutes drive to both Karitane and Warrington beaches, which are safe for swimming and surfing. At Karitane there is a fine walk round the peninsula and the cheese factory is nearby.

There is a woodburner in the living room, and firewood is supplied.

It is an easy, scenic 25 minute drive to Dunedin.

PLEASE NOTE: Though some maps and GPS systems show that the Seacliff end of Russell Road is accessible from Highway 1, it is not. When coming to our cottage, you must travel to Seacliff via Karitane or Warrington, and along Coast Road.

The cottage is one of two well separated houses on the property. We like to leave our guests alone for their stay, but please wear a mask and knock on our door if there are any issues.

Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only. Bench provided!

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to:
Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.
Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/pillowslips). Dishtowels are supplied.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
There is a bench outside the front door.

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Seacliff

Located in Seacliff, this holiday home is in a rural area. Olveston and Dunedin Railways are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Speight's Brewery and Otago Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Dunedin Botanic Garden and Otago Museum. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Karitane, Otago

What's nearby

  • Warrington Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Doctors Point - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 25 min drive - 33.8 km
  • University of Otago - 26 min drive - 34.6 km
  • The Octagon - 29 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 36 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ploughmans Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fish Inn Waikouaiti - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blueskin Restaurant And Gallery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Moon Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Outpost Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seacliff cottage - in a beautiful historic reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Seacliff cottage - in a beautiful historic reserve?

As of 3 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seacliff cottage - in a beautiful historic reserve on 31 Oct, 2026 start from S$94, 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 Seacliff cottage - in a beautiful historic reserve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seacliff cottage - in a beautiful historic reserve?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seacliff cottage - in a beautiful historic reserve?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Seacliff cottage - in a beautiful historic reserve located?

This family-friendly Seacliff holiday home is located in a rural location, 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Warrington Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Doctors Point and Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Holy Trinity Church and Port Chalmers Museum are also within 16 miles (25 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. 90 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was tidy and well equipped.Host provided interesting information on local history.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, good old fashioned back vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alisha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with beautiful surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annabel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy wee batch with everything we needed. Well located for the activities we wanted to investigate, and snug despite poor weather for January.For those booking, be aware that you need linen. This information was rather hidden in the description.We also enjoyed looking around the reserve, with so much lush plantlife. A great wee spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam A.

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

Great house in a beautiful locatikn

Loved the stay in Seacliff. Great walks nearby and the house had lots of books and games to enjoy and reminisce.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clive A.

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

Wonderful stay

Nostalgic cottage and within easy reach of Dunedin and surrounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Natasha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty good. Some mouse droppings to be taken care of in kitchen drawers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy T.

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

Cosy bach

Perfect location for our stay, lovely cosy and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

suzanne l.

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

Great stay

We enjoy staying at the seacliff cottage. Great orchard behind the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maarten W.

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

Charming place!

The surroundings are beautiful and quiet.Dunedin, Moeraki builders nearby and the otago peninsula was a fantastic experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

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

Fantastic wee spot!

Lovely spot with great space and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

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

Loved the location, walked immediately in the Truby King Reserve, easy to get to the seaside...

Lovely setting, all you need inside for a fun stay. Great for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Cuuuute

Had a wonderful stay in this quaint little cottage. A great base to explore Dunedin but also lots to explore in the grounds of the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Great stay at Seacliff

It's been an awesome couple of days staying at the cosy cottage. Great communication with the hosts. Will be back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Poldi K.

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

Peaceful getaway in enchanted forrest

We had a lovely, very quiet and peaceful stay in the bach. We enjoyed the warming fire and the board game collection and learned a lot about Seacliff and its unique history.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

Amazing stay!

Loved the house, felt incredibly homey and comfortable. Facilities were easy to use and maintained to a high standard! Super close to the Truby King Reserve which is lovely for an early morning walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Christmas stay

We had a lovley restfull time with family .
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn S.

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

Peaceful

Great simple but comfortable old style bach , friendly owners, well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian G.

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

Exploring Seacliff

This was a quaint homely comfortable cottage to stay in ideally suited for us to experience a taste of holidaying in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

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

Pleasant stay!

This property exceeded our expectations! The bird life, peace and tranquility, clean air and the excellent accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

New year celebration on a silent place

The holiday home was an excellent break during our travels around New Zealand in our self-contained van.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Comfortable accommodation

Great place. Very warm and cosy. Spacious accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina A.

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

Crib in the woods

Excellent place for a weekend get away with our grandkids. Great walks and history.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Juliet A.

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

Lovely location, very comfy

A traditional New Zealand Bach-comfy with all the basics you would need. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Unique stay

We stayed for pink. Was nice and peaceful stay. The host was super nice and easy to talk to. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mary

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What makes this property unique

Sunny, cosy and peaceful. No extra charge for weekends or for more than 2 guests!

Languages:

English

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