Catlins Aurora - The perfect getaway for couples, families or small groups

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A wooden hot tub with a built-in bench and steps, set on a concrete platform in a grassy area with a scenic view of hills and trees.
A lush garden with a variety of flowers and shrubs, a well-maintained lawn, and rolling hills in the background.
A kitchen with a dishwasher, a sink, and a kettle on the counter.
A living room with a sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Katea, OTA
  • Place, Teapot World
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Catlins Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaka Point Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Double / Single Bunk Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

King / Super Single Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Super-King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

En-Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Separate Shower

Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Katea

Located in Katea, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Nugget Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Catlins Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Map
Katea, OTA

What's nearby

  • Teapot World - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Catlins Lake - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kaka Point Beach - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Cannibal Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 10.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tahatika Coffee Traders - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Jack Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kurumi Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Catlins Cafe And Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪LumberJack - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Catlins Aurora - The perfect getaway for couples, families or small groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Catlins Aurora - The perfect getaway for couples, families or small groups?

As of 8 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Catlins Aurora - The perfect getaway for couples, families or small groups on 16 May, 2027 start from S$541, 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 Catlins Aurora - The perfect getaway for couples, families or small groups?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Catlins Aurora - The perfect getaway for couples, families or small groups?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Catlins Aurora - The perfect getaway for couples, families or small groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Catlins Aurora - The perfect getaway for couples, families or small groups located?

This family-friendly Katea holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Teapot World and Catlins Lake. Cannibal Bay Beach and Surat Bay Beach are also within 9 miles (15 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. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

It had everything we needed. Great rural outlook and spa pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location! Huge comfortable house. Very cozy and quiet. Beds were also very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great stay, and would recommend to anyone visiting the Catlins.

Location was great for us to be able to do our day trips around the Catlins. Was very clean and tidy and had everything we needed, even a hot tub to relax in after exploring the many sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing stay

Property is very nice and tidy. Hot tub is great. Very spacious and a great place to relax between visits to places to see in the Catlins.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice relaxing stay

A fantastic place to stay. The house was really nice, clean and spacious, great for our family. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. A really nice spot that is very central in the Catlins, so a perfect base to explore in all directions from.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love Staying Here

Always lovely to stay. This time I had work in the area and used this as my base. Was excellent and a nice quite place to come back to each night.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable

Clean, comfy beds and pillows, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and comfy in Owaka

Lovely home overlooking countryside...spacious and clean and super comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house and location

We had a great time staying here. Location is beautiful,house is clean and communication with property managers was great. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great New Year’s Eve stay

We had a lovely time at this proper over New Year’s Eve. It was very clean & provided everything we needed for our ten guests. The hot tub and views are amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent place and stay

loved the place. amazing views. v close to town. all as advertised. would love to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always Excellent

Just love coming here. So quiet and peaceful. Always clean, tidy and a pleasure to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding seclusion at the end of the earth!

The house is beautiful. Has every amenity one could ask for including a functioning, hot tub. The hosts were responsive and kind absolutely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations

Very comfortable and lots to do around The Catlins
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Remote escape

It was great experience at hill top location overlooking to Green space all around. Great place to spend some time with friends and family and relaxing. Enjoyed our trip definitely recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible stay!!

We were blown away at this very tidy, warm and spacious home! Absolutely perfect for our family and the bedding etc was wonderful! Hosts went beyond to ensure we were looked after !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean

Great place super clean and well organised, many thanks for the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always lovely

Always lovely to return. Nice and relaxing. A good gathering place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2022
Thank you for your excellent communication & constructive feedback; already acted upon! We look forward to welcoming you back yet again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, majestic, gorgeous.

This place was a gem. The host was on top of making our stay easy, comfortable and pleasant. The beds were some of the most comfortable we had on our trip and we will come back and stay longer in a future year. Amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect spot for our family

We loved everything about this quiet spot in the Caitlins- the house gave us plenty of space for our family of 6, the views were amazing and it was an ideal home base to explore the beaches and forest. The hot tub made the perfect ending to a long day. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Caitlin’s Aurora stay

Beautiful home/location.Peaceful and relaxing with lots of option to get outdoors and explore.Family friendly with lots of space for the kids.Freshly mowed lawns would have been nice. 5stars :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in an incredible part of the Catlins overlooking a dairy farm’s fields and lovely views of the surroundings hills. The beds were very comfortable, the whole house was very spacious and comfortable. The hot tub was a nice addition after a long day of seeing the beauty of the Catlins. Smita and Michael were amazing hosts. Smita graciously took us on a tour of their farm, giving us great insights into the running of a dairy farm in New Zealand. In summary a fantastic VRBO and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rush Hour in the Catlins

This was an ideal base for our days of enjoying the sights and experiences on offer in the South. We ventured out daily to explore returning to recuperate to start again. Spacious, clean and well resourced.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Orsome Owaka

We had a fabulous week long stay in this perfect property. It was really spacious for three adults and three teens. The house was immaculately presented, and the instructions on how to get there and how to use the facilities were spot on. It was ideally situated for us to explore the Catlins and the lower South Island. We would highly recommend this place for a family, or a friends gathering. The spa was an added bonus that was well utilised.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice rural break

Overall very spacious property with nice 360 views and close to Owaka. Good water pressure for showers and nice to have two fridges. A couple of small things could be improved like having a dish cloth, oven mitt and darker curtains in three of the bedrooms. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Lee. We always have dish cloths/kitchen towels and an oven mitt available in the kitchen. I can only imagine that the ladies who look after the property washed these items and did not put them out on this occasion. We apologise profusely for this oversight. Once the busy season is over, we will look into acquiring block-out curtains. Many thanks, Smita & Michael
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