Title: Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=29485317&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat (Dunedin City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485400/29485317/e9f476ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat (Dunedin City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485400/29485317/c1b59d46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat (Dunedin City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485400/29485317/48710db9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat (Dunedin City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485400/29485317/82983c38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat (Dunedin City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485400/29485317/976c91be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in 4 acres of garden and native bush, Waiata Manu offers a tranquil retreat with a solid wood kitchen, log fires for heating, and stunning views from extensive decks. The house features an impressive library and board game selection as well as comfortable bedrooms to accommodate up to 8 guests. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace £76 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat Nau mai! Haere mai! Craftsman built home in 4 acres of garden and revegetated native bush gives you all the home comforts in a stunning rural seaside setting. (The dawn chorus is outstanding!) Situated in Broad Bay, 'Waiata Manu' offers you opportunities to re-energise amid the tranquil surroundings of bush, beach and sea. Or you can explore the best of the recreation and wildlife opportunities this beautiful area offers. Under the Kiwi bach tradition (and as we do not live near the property) you are asked to: Bring your own sheets, towels and pillowcases. Clean the house for the next people when you leave. This house is not serviced and the price reflects this. The house is owner-built on four levels to reduce impact on the site and boasts a solid wood kitchen and 2 log fires for heating (one in the kitchen-dining room, one in the large living room). You can enjoy stunning views from extensive decks and indulge in the ready made library and board game selection. The house was furnished using the finest of pre-loved items to reduce our environmental impact. (Check out the Crown Lynn and Temuka collection!). Firewood is supplied and you are asked to replace what you use from the woodshed. One bedroom has a Queen bed and loft bed above. The second bedroom has 2 divan beds with loft bed above. The mezzanine above the main living room has a pull out sofa bed with extra queen mattress (under Queen bed) for added comfort. The house can sleep a total of about 8\. There are several spare single mattresses and there are plenty of spare duvets and pillows. The bathroom is on the kitchen level and boasts a full length bath, also a shower, basin and separate toilet. Walking tracks from the back of the house allow access to views of Aramoana and the open ocean from the firewood plantation at the top of the section. Please note that this is a work-in-progress and 3 of the internal staircases have handrails but no vertical balusters and so this may make the house not suitable for very small children. Enjoy the stunning location, appreciate the flora and fauna, relax in comfort in our superior decor, value the aesthetic and let us know how we can make it even better. Nau mai Haere Mai Special conditions: When driving on Otago Peninsula do not assume your GPS shows actual roads! Download our instructions for detail on routes. The driveway is a challenge for some, but no problem when you keep your speed up. You may want to inspect it before you drive up. Turn around at top. Do not bring towing vehicles up. House is on 4 levels so there are stairs! House is a work in progress so vertical balusters are not yet present on 3 flights of stairs.This may be an issue for young children. Usual reply within 48 hours. Remember: you need to bring your own linen and clean the house ready for the next people. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2595800/2595779/903e67bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carisbrook Motel Calversham - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Extra beds/cots 9.0 Wonderful 138 reviews £63 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 29 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=2595779&PinnedHotelID=2595779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13340000/13335500/13335500/aff72f5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Highland House Boutique Hotel North Dunedin - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Laundry room 9.0 Wonderful 257 reviews £59 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 29 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=13335500&PinnedHotelID=13335500&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110200000/110193600/110193501/bb68e0e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nature on your door step Waitati - Kitchen - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews £103 includes taxes & fees 4 Feb - 5 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=110193501&PinnedHotelID=110193501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109120000/109117400/109117392/3a5b13e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach lodge motel Saint Kilda - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 9.2 Wonderful 275 reviews £59 includes taxes & fees 5 Feb - 6 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=109117392&PinnedHotelID=109117392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Food court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628000/9627953/d0c2f561.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hunters Moon Wingatui - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 9.6 Exceptional 339 reviews £53 includes taxes & fees 30 Jan - 31 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=9627953&PinnedHotelID=9627953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92970000/92966400/92966361/4e0d71e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantail Hide on Larnach Rd Waverley - Parking available - Microwave 8.6 Excellent 10 reviews £141 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=92966361&PinnedHotelID=92966361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628800/9628741/072771bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Longbourne Lodge Mosgiel - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 264 reviews £73 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 29 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=9628741&PinnedHotelID=9628741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629174/7f4c3a32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bonnie Knights Motel Mosgiel - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Laundry room 8.8 Excellent 278 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=9629174&PinnedHotelID=9629174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1113200/1113185/43ee4573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alcala Motel North Dunedin - Free Wi-Fi - Business services - Laundry room - Housekeeping 8.8 Excellent 332 reviews £65 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 29 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=1113185&PinnedHotelID=1113185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70310000/70308800/70308722/8b11d6e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bothan Beag - Your little house away from home! 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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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 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. ### Property is also known as Craftsman Built House Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Craftsman Built House Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built House Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Craftsman Built House Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin ## About the area Located in Broad Bay, a neighbourhood in Dunedin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Fletcher House and Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chisholm Park Golf Club and Speight's Brewery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Edgar Centre or Forsyth Barr Stadium. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain climbing nearby. [Visit our Dunedin travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunedin.dx6048046) [View more Holiday homes in Dunedin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6048046-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-45.85002%2C170.62524&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jUmxqutNwkNL8-6eC8GU_Rbw0Ko=) Dunedin City, Otago ### What's nearby - The Fletcher House \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - St. Clair Beach \- 23 min drive \- 10.0 miles - The Octagon \- 23 min drive \- 10.2 miles - University of Otago \- 24 min drive \- 10.7 miles - Forsyth Barr Stadium \- 25 min drive \- 11.6 miles ### Getting around - Dunedin Railway Station - 17 min drive - Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 43 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Staff Club - ‬23 min drive - ‪The Galley Cafe & Bar - ‬33 min drive - ‪The Maharajas - ‬23 min drive - ‪St David Cafe - ‬23 min drive - ‪Hell Pizza - ‬23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat? ### How much is parking at Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat? ### What time is check-in at Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat? ### What time is check-out at Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat? ### Where is Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 125 8 - Good 68 6 - Okay 14 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 5 ### 8.2 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances 12 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Thank you so much for the lovely stay. From the moment we walked in we felt we were in a special place. Apart from the full kitchen, bedrooms and the beautiful view of the bay, our favourite room was the library, with the log fire on. Thank you for sharing your house. Wondeful. ##### Frances Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah T. 26 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Bach was perfect for our flying visit - views awesome. ##### Sarah T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leon C. 18 Mar 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fiona Very peaceful, loved the birds and privacy ##### Leon C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan R. 12 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem The location is perfect. It is a short, picturesque drive from Dunedin's CBD, giving you easy access to the rest of the peninsular. The house is nestled amongst trees on a very large section, which adds to feeling that you have escaped the hustle and bustle of the outside world. The layout of the house is quirky and fun. The lounge is super comfortable and contains an extensive library of interesting books. I wish I had booked for longer. ##### Stefan R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rolien and Peter T. 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location and house design The house was wonderful , set in bush with harbour views - amazing ##### Rolien and Peter T. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica D. 11 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nature retreat Beautiful spot snuggled amongst nature with amazing views of Broad Bay. Highly recommend! ##### Jessica D. Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra H. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot for a bit of R & R Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Location felt secluded while still being handy to Dunedin. Will definitely stay again! :) ##### Debra H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Stacey H. 27 Feb 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second visit Lovely property, will be back for the peace and solitude and views ##### Stacey H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff B. 7 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place till chill A relaxing place to chill up to and including New Year. Very quirky. Great views and birds. ##### Jeff B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylie S. 28 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceeded expectations An amazing getaway, cozy house, great view, love all the birds. ##### Kylie S. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew B. 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bohemian paradise A wonderful and magical space, all sorts of levels and outdoor spaces, great book selection, we'd love to come back! Driveway is exciting... ##### Matthew B. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh L. 23 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway It was lovely! Such a nice property. Very special, and so great being nestled in the trees. Thank you! ##### Josh L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sandra m. 6 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful bush like setting Easy to locate. gorgeous dwelling with everything you need. Made a good base to come back to after a busy day out. Loved the bookshelf and films! Will definitely come again! ##### sandra m. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cass L. 28 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Lovely if you like to be surrounded by bush and lots of stairs inside and love books, birds Cool place hidden in the bush , very unique the style and craftsmanship. There's a library, games nice bathroom, great for families as lots of space/areas. I don't recommend for 1 night tho , best to stay longer if you can . Lovely scenery 😊 ##### Cass L. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Glenn 19 May 2024 Liked: Amenities, communication Unique style of the house and very quiet setting private with the natural beauty right up to the house.Two fireplaces added bonus created a cosy atmosphere. Little tight on the driveway for turning larger vehicles. ##### Glenn Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey K. 1 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful getaway Stayed with a few friends over the weekend. It was so lovely; the views, the surrounding bush and the sense of retreat. The library is amazing if you are a literary geek. Loved all of the detail in the woodwork. Unfortunately one of us snapped her achilles the day before and I will say that the property is tricky to navigate in crutches. But we had a great time - thank to Portobello Pub for dinner. ##### Stacey K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason T. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and tranquil. Really enjoyed the accomadation. Really loved the set up of the whole house. The fire places in lounge and dinning area kept the house warm especially with the heat making its way up to the bedrooms. The beautiful bush surrounding the place views and bird life. The wind and driveway were an adventure. ##### Jason T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicole J. 18 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home on the hill The home has lots of character. Great views. A little difficult for my elderly parents with the stairs. But would be great fo younger family. With very clear directions and instructions. ##### Nicole J. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rose D. 11 Dec 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! Such a beautiful house in a peaceful setting with a stunning sea view. My only slight problem was not being able to drive up the driveway because my tyres kept spinning. Would not suit a clean freak but was perfect for me - comfortable, spacious and quiet. ##### Rose D. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marama 14 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We thoroughly enjoyed this property, my children loved the space, the games, even the movie selection. I enjoyed the peace, the nosey birds and the freedom to move. Only thing is to be aware of the grassy driveway, it caught out a visitor who had difficulty turning to face out of the driveway, if the caravan wasn't present, would have been easy to maneuver the big ford ranger without my 8 seater in the way. Otherwise a great stay and affordable for families. ##### Marama Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip W. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous spot This was a lovely spot to stay in, gorgeous views and birdsong. Felt like a real peninsula experience before you even left the house. Amazing selection of books. Could probably stay here a year and not run out of things to read. Fire is great and there was plenty of firewood. We're soft northerners and didn't have the knack of stoking the fire to last the night so mornings were a bit chilly until we got the fire going again. An oil column heater with a thermostat would be great for backup overnight. The driveway was a bit intimidating at first but we didn't actually have any trouble. If we come back we might choose a 4wd rental car just for the reassurance. Kitchen was well equipped and we were able to cook up some nice big meals very happily. ##### Philip W. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy H. 23 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely forest bach The bach has a great view and is remote. However it’s only 20 minutes drive from the city. It’s reasonably clean, very quiet and well stocked with books to entertain. The bedrooms are upstairs (bathroom is downstairs). The driveway was a problem on the wet day because of the grass and dirt, but we parked on the street those days. It is a steep driveway with VERY little area to turn around. Any larger vehicles won’t be able to turn. 4WD recommended on wet days. I presume because the owners don’t live nearby that it hasn’t had a deep clean in a while. A few cobwebs didn’t bother us but it would have been nicer if the trees had been maintained as they are a bit overgrown now. Still we had a great visit and the house was very nice. I recommend staying. ##### Amy H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine F. 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Neat property, great library, wonderful location to penguins and albatross centers. Fortunately for me my son is skilled at building fires and chopping wood which kept us warm. ##### Catherine F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mel P. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A absolute piece of paradise, most extraordinary views if walk to the top of property, house had all you need and more, i would definitely recommend ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/56e56340-306e-4392-93f8-56452e9167f3-1752296172911.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6f6e4625-606e-4ee6-9733-d6118bfbf82b-1752296173323.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d3144155-a94e-44f4-a7b9-196195ed9915-1752296173559.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mel P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Malcolm M. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house Great property ##### Malcolm M. 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