Title: “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ Holiday home in Karitane with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745400/102745341/d9a7b570.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745400/102745341/cc932309.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745400/102745341/658ba6e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745400/102745341/5ae4ebd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102745400/102745341/d23af7e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Karitane's fishing village, The Lookout offers a serene escape with uninterrupted coastal views and private beach access. Witness magnificent sunrises, golden sandy shores, and the soothing sound of waves while enjoying your own secluded paradise. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 72691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Kitchen ## 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. ### “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the charming fishing village of Karitane, The Lookout offers uninterrupted coastal views, with magnificent sunrises, a golden sandy beach, and the blissful sound of rolling waves. This ideal location is just how all the reviews describe. It offers you privacy & your own private access to the beach & a truly unique kiwi experience. You’ll find your happy place right here and you won’t want to leave. The beach is home to some amazing wildlife. You might see sealions, dolphins, and if you are really lucky, some whales ! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - No lift - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,691 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37980000/37977200/37977130/5d9e2da0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning coastal views in a movie like setting Karitane - Sea view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 165 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=37977130&PinnedHotelID=37977130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32032000/32031950/4cec996e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage Purakanui Inlet - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 444 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=32031950&PinnedHotelID=32031950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113720000/113716000/113715920/w10175h5734x0y11-24d0af57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The perfect Weekender! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-45.646843,170.65282&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:toquGcsqp_%40%3FS%3FY%3FS%40U%3FW%40U%40U%40W%40SBU%40U%40WBUBSBUBUBUDSBSDUDUBUDSDSFSDUFQFUDQFUFQFQFQHUFQHQFSHMHQHQHOHQHOJQHMJOJOHOJMJOJIJOLOJKJKLKJKLKLMLKJKLILGLKLINGLILGLENILELINELENENELENALENCNANCLCNANCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBLBN%40NBNDL%40NDNDLDLDNDNHLDLHLDNFLHLFLHLJLFLHLJLJJLLJLJJJLJJJJNJJJLJNJLJNJNHNJLHPHNHPJNHPHPFLHRFPHPFPFTHPFPFTDPFTDPFTDRDRDRDTDTBTDRBRBTBTBTBRBTBV%40T%40T%40RBV%3FT%40T%40V%3FT%40R%3FX%3FR%3FT%3FVAT%3FTAVAR%3FTCVATATARCXCRCTCTCRCTCTERCTETETERERERGRERGRERGRGRIPGTGNIRGPIPGNIPIPKNIPILIPKNILKNKNKNKLKNKJKNKJMJKJMJMJKJMJMJMHMFMLMFMHMFOHMDMHMDOFODMDMFOBODMBODOBO%40MBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCMEOCOGMEOEMGMEOIMEMIMGOIMGMMMGMIKKMKMKMKKKMKKKKKMOKOKKKMKOIOKOKMIOKQIMIQIOIQIQIOGQIQGSISGQGQGSGSESGSGSESGSESESCUEUEUCSEUCUCSCUCUCSAYASCUAUAWAUAS%3FWAU%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nuiR3otvrRbvwBczfm2HOQva5-c=) Karitane, Otago #### What's nearby - Warrington Beach - 15 min drive - 8.8 miles - University of Otago - 33 min drive - 28.0 miles - The Octagon - 35 min drive - 28.5 miles - Forsyth Barr Stadium - 35 min drive - 28.9 miles - Larnach Castle - 62 min drive - 39.4 miles #### Getting around - Dunedin Railway Station - 35 min drive - Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 59 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ploughmans Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Outpost Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Fish Inn Waikouaiti - ‬7 min drive - ‪Golden Fleece Hotel - ‬7 min drive - ‪Vicories Shed - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is “A SPECTACULAR & RARE FIND ON THE ABSOLUTE BEACH FRONT“ located? > Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Doctors Point, Warrington Beach and Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Holy Trinity Church and Port Chalmers Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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