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Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Living area
Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Semi - Detached 1Brm Cabin

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins

Cosy semi-detached cabin with super comfortable queen-size bed and couch. Adjoining kitchenette with all utensils, crockery etc. Compact bathroom with shower, basin and toilet. Utility room with large fridge/freezer. Heating in all rooms and electric blanket on bed. All connected to covered deck area with glass top table and seating and a large BBQ. Surrounded by large established gardens and rural farmland. Tahakopa river walking track just100m away. Off street parking.

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    House Rules

    Check in after 3:00 PM
    Minimum age to rent: 18
    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 # 9933862
    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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

    About the area

    Tahakopa

    Tahakopa is home to this cabin. Teapot World is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls.
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    Tahakopa, Otago

    What's nearby

    • Matai Falls - 23 min drive - 13.3 km
    • Catlins Lake - 32 min drive - 28.4 km
    • Purakaunui Falls - 37 min drive - 24.1 km
    • McLean Falls - 41 min drive - 28.7 km
    • Curio Bay Petrified Forest - 56 min drive - 65.4 km

    Getting around

    • Invercargill (IVC) - 132 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Peake's Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
    • ‪The Little Rocket - ‬18 min drive
    • ‪The Whistling Frog - ‬26 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much is parking at Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins ?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins ?

    Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins ?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins located?

    Situated in Tahakopa, this cabin is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Matai Falls and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Purakaunui Falls. Cathedral Caves and Catlins Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

    Reviews

    8.6

    Excellent

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

    9.4/10

    Cleanliness

    7.4/10

    Amenities

    8.8/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    10/10

    Check-in

    9.6/10

    Communication

    9.8/10

    Location

    9.2/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Adam B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Very welcoming host and cool little room and deck area. Great location, close to lots of the Caitlin sights and beaches.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Leslie

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Friendly staff, very homey, clean, comfortable
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Olivia

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Very friendly host and well maintained property
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Alistair O.

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

    Country comfort

    Spacious and comfortable with amazing views and terrific facilities. Wonderful location and very friendly and helpful hosts.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2025
    Friendly, approachable guests, would recommend to all hosts*************
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Duncan B.

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

    Peaceful retreat

    We loved our stay, it was peaceful and quiet. Great location surrounded by pretty paddocks and countryside. Handy spot for day trips and sightseeing in the area. Lovely and friendly hosts.
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2024
    Duncan & partner were exemplary guests, intrepid travellers who made great use of their time enjoying all the attractions of The Catlins.
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    Paul

    Liked: Cleanliness, communication
    Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin is stretching the description a little bit. Pretty remote if that is what you are looking for and a long drive along an unsealed road.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Matthias K.

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

    nice talking

    the owner of the property was very very friendly with a good humor. we really enjoyed the discussions with him and the tips we got for the area.
    Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2024
    You two kids were great fun, very intrepid travellers and would recommend to all hosts. Hope to see you again...
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    10/10 Excellent

    Mark S.

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

    In the Catlins

    The Catlins and surrounding coast are well worth a look in any extended NZ trip. Ray and Tania’s cosy cabin was as described. Great hosts, Ray had great advice about what to see and do. A little gravel road for 7km to reach an isolated small rural town far away from the crowds. Clean. Excellent outdoor area with BBQ. Rustic cabin adjoining the main house with attached private kitchenette and bathroom
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Carolyn H.

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

    Real.country experience

    We were looking for country experiences on our trip to NZ and this was a great stop with a very friendly host. Ray was watching for us at the driveway to his quaint setting. Beautiful flowers and trees nestled near a river with pastures of sheep. Ray offered alot of info regarding nearby sites and lifestyle in his part of NZ. The property is small and separate rooms for fridge and kitchen/bathroom which is detailed on his site.
    Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Susan H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

    Something unexpected

    Pleasant bedroom/sitting area. Did not realise you had to literally go outside to get to bathroom, kitchen and fridge freezer when we booked! The freezer was crammed so we could not put our bits in. It was really cold the night we stayed so hubby got really cold going to bathroom in the night!😬 Ownwer ery nice and friendly.
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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    4/10 Poor

    Ludwig B.

    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

    About the host

    Hosted by Ray Smith

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