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Tree Cottage
Holiday reading
Dining
Relaxing!
Bedroom 1

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5645.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Warrington, Otago
  • University of Otago
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Larnach Castle
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

TREE COTTAGE charming, secluded, 20 mins from town

Tree Cottage is perfect for a relaxing summer sojourn or a cozy stay in the cooler months, with a wood-burning pot belly stove and air conditioning/heating unit.

Just 20 minutes' drive from Dunedin City (university, stadium, Octagon). Nestled in Warrington village, secluded among mature trees, this small cottage is a short walk from the beach, popular with swimmers and surfers, and the bay, great for kayaking at high tide and cockle gathering at low tide.

Near by is the Arc brewery, open at weekends, with food trucks. Blueskin Bay Store, Blueskin Nurseries and Cafe and Gallery on Blueskin (with cafe/restaurant) are available 5 minutes drive away at Waitati, and close by Orokonui Ecosanctuary can be accessed via Waitati. Various routes offer access to other beaches, artist studios, shops and museum in Port Chalmers and Mt Cargill Walks. From Dunedin there is access Otago Peninsula attractions. North from Warrington, Coast Road offers a scenic drive to horse riding, kayak hire and another beautiful, beach.
Tree Cottage is an older style, much loved family bach, not fancy or modern but comfortable and relaxing and has everything you should need for your stay.
Special conditions:
No pets please.
No parties or loud music.
Linen is provided and beds made ready for guests. Please leave beds and towels for our housekeeper to manage. Otherwise we ask you to do your dishes and leave the property clean and tidy, as found.
If you feel you need a cleaner to do floors and surfaces please ask about this.
Low pressure water supply.
Sheds on the property not available to renters.
Bunk unsuitable for small child under 5. Please use your discretion.
Extras: Linen (included);

Property manager

lindds294
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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 3–17
High bunk not recommended for very small children
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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
Guests must leave the cottage clean and dishes done.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Warrington

Located in Warrington, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Port Chalmers Museum and Otago Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dunedin Botanic Garden and Dunedin Railways. New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame and Seriously Twisted are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Warrington, Otago

What's nearby

  • Warrington Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Otago - 21 min drive - 28.1 km
  • The Octagon - 23 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 23 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Larnach Castle - 50 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 20 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horopito Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blueskin Nurseries & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blueskin Gallery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TREE COTTAGE charming, secluded, 20 mins from town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TREE COTTAGE charming, secluded, 20 mins from town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TREE COTTAGE charming, secluded, 20 mins from town?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is TREE COTTAGE charming, secluded, 20 mins from town located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Warrington Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Doctors Point and Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Holy Trinity Church and Port Chalmers Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

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

Short Stay

Great location and stay and close to Dunedin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan L.

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

Lovely stay

Great wee house, super close to beach. Enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aland F.

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

Cottage in Warrington

Beautiful cottage in a great location. Just what we needed for an enjoyable holiday. Hoping to go back sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great little house & location

We really enjoyed our stay, house is well stocked and in a great location with hill view and short walk to the beach. Our kids loved the swing and the loft bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Great place

Great wee place to stay, had everything we needed, would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with wonderful views of peninsula and lovely beaches closeby whilst only a short drive from Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

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

Great Location

Great Location and tidy kiwi batch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

Nice old cabin

Great stay. Quiet place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

A perfect old-school bach

We loved staying at Tree Cottage. It's a charming 'old-school' bach, just perfect for a cosy weekend away. Lindsey was a great host, with really good communication before and during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

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

Quite retreat

Great wee holiday home, great cooking facilities, great library, love the pot belly stove. Just a nice break to relax and let the world drift by.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely place with a lot of character. Great to get away and have a break. Relaxing and with all the basics that you need. Quiet place to read or walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillippa D.

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

Perfect little getaway

This property is super quiet and private, with its own little herb garden - just perfect for whipping up some cheese and herb scones in the bench-top oven. Only a few minutes from the beach, and also really accessibly to a cute walking path by the school that goes through bush up to the Anglican churchyard and cemetery. The dining table, sitting room, verandah and garden provide lots of options to enjoy a cuppa in a patch of sunshine, with enough lawn for the kids to enjoy some volleyball and badminton (brought with us).A great selection of books (5 stars for the library alone!) and DVDs. Lindsey was super communicative and Tree Cottage has everything you need for a true kiwi crib/bach beach holiday. We're already planning our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Quiet 2 night stay

This was a cozy place to stay. About 20 minutes outside Dunedin in a quiet neighborhood. We had access to a wonderful beach and within easy driving distance to several places along the coast to view sea lions, albatross, and an ecosystem reserve. We stayed in late Feb - this might be a much busier place in high summer due to easy beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige A.

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

Bach Getaway

Charming kiwi bach nestled in idyllic bush surrounds, close to the sea and estuary. Everything you need for a wind down summer break - great communication from the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Relaxing stay

We stayed 6 days as we visited family and toured the area. Lindsey’s place was a wonder base, relaxing and beautiful; gardens and quiet home. Simple but all that was needed for a quiet and relaxing visit. Host was wonderful, very communicative and responsive. Morning coffee and evening wine on the porch with flowers, bees and nice view of the hillside. A very relaxing and refreshing venue!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a fantastic, peaceful and charming wee cottage!! The perfect spot to get away fro. The hustle of the city and spend some quality family time. The host was also fantastic! Great communication and she thought of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cosy cottage with a great woodburner. The owner was very friendly and good with communication. Great area with a lovely beach nearby. The owner kindly said we could use the 2 kayaks but unfortunately we didnt get time to use them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

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

A proper kiwi bach

A proper kiwi bach with everything you could possibly need and then a few extras. Comfy and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fay T.

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

Warrington experience.

A wee hidden gem. Bach was clean and tidy. Loads of character. Very secluded. Everything was there that was needed. 5 minute stroll to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the quiet location and facilities. Very comfortable beds and settee. Nice big dining table and chairs although there was only the 2 of us. Convenient parking right by the front door. Key easy to find in the key safe. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

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

sea change

great little cottage to get away from it all at the seaside, private, within walking distance to beach, was just what we needed, really appreciated that the kitchen had salt and oil as I had forgotten to pack those.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey H.

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

Would stay again: Nice stay close to the beach

Lindsey’s description I received upon booking was accurate. Lovely bach/crib. Worth noting for families there is no oven, but a camping hot plate with two elements and a mini grill type bench top oven. Handy to have the washing machine. Listen to Lindsey’s advice about the hot water, we did run out twice (two adults one child despite using it modestly). Lovely stay for a weekend within easy walking distance of nice swimming beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joan N., Nelson

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

Enjoyed our stay but a few suggestions

A bottle of milk would have been helpful or at least let people know they need some when they arrive. The shower was not the best and a bit dangerous getting in and out . Toaster burnt one side and vacuum cleaner didn’t suck very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila O.

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

Tree Cottage "Tranquility in a Bottle"

This is a great place to stay if you want a quiet, tranquil, relaxing holiday away from it all. The property is very clean and the check in process was easy. The cottage is just as it is described online. It is an old style kiwi bach with lots of charm and a lovely homely feel to it. The host communicated very well with us and replied to any questions promptly. He provided good clear directions on how to find the property. The cottage is less than 10 minutes walk from the beach and has a beautiful view inland from the front entrance. There are lots of things to do and places to explore within 30 minutes of the location. Tree Cottage is a great place to stay for either couples or a small group. I would definitely stay here again in the future. Sheila
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by lindds294

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What makes this property unique

Basic groceries 5 minutes drive away and cafes at Waitati.

Languages:

English, French

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