Title: A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit ## Photo gallery for A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit ![Interior - A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit (The Catlins)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996500/37996455/fd0cf384.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit (The Catlins)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996500/37996455/c37e18b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit (The Catlins)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996500/37996455/15557471.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit (The Catlins)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996500/37996455/4e1cedce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit (The Catlins)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37996500/37996455/56c8d6cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this Rural retreat, close to Catlins attractions and 10 minutes from popular wedding venues. Unwind in the renovated house with freeview TV, heat pump, woodburner, or challenge friends in the Garage Games Room. Nearby Owaka township offers a supermarket and pub just 2km away. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit This Rural property is close to many of the Catlins attractions. Including 10 mins to popular wedding venues. The house features freeview flatscreen TV, good cell phone coverage and has recently been renovated. On cooler days turn on the heat pump or light the woodburner. If you want a day at home to relax then get out the cards, games or play pool or darts in the Garage Games Room. The small township of Owaka is 2km away, and includes a Four Square supermarket, garage, pub, Cafe and Restaurant along with a gift shop and in summer months also a Pizza and takeaway place. The town also features a very good museum and information Centre, and have your photo taken with our wonderful Waka Sculpture. Jacks Bay and the worthwhile Blowhole walk are 10 mins away. There are many other walks in the area of varying distances. Your hosts can offer advice on these. Nugget Point lighthouse is 30 minutes drive away and The Point Cafe and Bar in Kaka Point offers an opportunity to have coffee or dine out. Half an hour South is the beach settlement of Papatowai, and The Lost Gypsy Bus, and if you travel a bit further South you can visit Cathedral caves or Maclean Falls and then a coffee, drink or meal at The Whistling Frog. Your hosts live next door and are readily available to offer advice on things to do to make your stay more memorable. Special conditions: no smoking inside the House or Games Room Garage. No pets. Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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 - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16040000/16038500/16038481/504d3508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park New Haven - 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as A Warm, Cosy Home Perfect for Your Catlins Visit Owaka ## About the area Located in Owaka, this cottage is by the sea. Teapot World is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Catlins Lake. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Owaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Owaka.dx6196349) [View more Cottages in Owaka](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Owaka-Cottages.d6196349-aaCottages.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-46.46443%2C169.66907&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WSgBSzLZ8all7QRUlgg_-ymUBLs=) The Catlins, Owaka ### What's nearby - ![Purakaunui Falls which includes forest scenes and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113124/ba532283-d80c-4289-a0f1-37793eb4e667.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Purakaunui Falls 21 min drive \- 13.0 miles - ![Nugget Point Lighthouse showing mist or fog, a lighthouse and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113118/b9fb33d0-f298-4782-9639-847980498e10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nugget Point Lighthouse 37 min drive \- 17.3 miles - Catlins Lake 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Teapot World 4 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Curio Bay Petrified Forest 60 min drive \- 55.9 miles ### Restaurants - Catlins Cafe And Restaurant 7 min drive - Tahatika Coffee Traders 7 min drive - LumberJack 7 min drive - Kurumi Kitchen 7 min drive - Kūkū Coffee 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit? ### What time is check-in at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit? ### What time is check-out at A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit? ### Where is A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A warm, cosy home perfect for your Catlins visit Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 74 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen B. 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Spacious Lounge & Kitchen with lovely view and great log burner ##### Stephen B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great location. Easy check in. Loved the view and open fire. Very clean and well appointed ##### Mark S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona H. 9 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous accommodation Had an amazing time enjoying the stunning view and relaxing. Really appreciate the great comms and well cared for accommodation... highly revommended! ##### Fiona H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alanah m. 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Best bach we have stayed in The family absolutely loved this bach from the view to the heating to the cleanliness to the pool table. Every need was catered for! Highly recommend ##### alanah m. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin V. 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exploring the Catlins Private, roomy & comfortable with a great view ##### Kevin V. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard H. 9 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy and relaxing with fantastic vista views Warm and cosy. A very pleasant surprise apon arrival. Lovely views of the surrounding valley and estuary. Enjoyed a nice relaxing stay. ##### Richard H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen L. 3 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A touch of paradise We had 2 wonderful nights staying here and wish we had allowed an extra day and night as know we didn’t get to see all of the Catlins. The accomodation and the location of it was perfect for our needs and felt a home away from home. We would definitely come back and stay here when we are next in the area. ##### Colleen L. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mac R. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labour Weekend break Lovely place to stay and relax. Great views. Handy to interesting places and things to do. Helpful friendly host. Warm clean house. ##### Mac R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin B. 14 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning Views Lovely 3 bedroom bungalow with stunning views of the bay in front and hills behind. Great base for visiting the Catlin coast and its many attractions. Saw NZ sea lions on the beaches at Surat Bay and Cannibal Bay only 10 mins drive. Local town of Owaka has some good takeaways and a couple of restaurants. I would definitely recommend this property ##### Colin B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alistair N. 16 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very enjoyable Warm and comfortable. Strongest surora for decades was an unexpected bonus Clearly visible from the deck of the property. ##### Alistair N. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful views all around. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren B. 13 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### October stay at Owaka A great place to stay fantastic views and friendly hosts ##### Darren B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. 29 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Thank you so much Keith and Hilary for your hospitality during our stay. You made our experience in the Catlins very enjoyable despite the tough circumstances due to the weather. Would highly recommend this bach! ##### Sarah M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Davey R. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything needed for a great stay Wonderfull farm house in great location.With a good fire going on winters day was nice and cozy. Had all the essentials needed. ##### Davey R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa C. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely wee house Thank you for a lovely stay, very nice place. ##### Melissa C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca D. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Lovely private property with awesome view over the bay. Lovely and cosy with the fire. Everything you need for a lovely break away. ##### Rebecca D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth T. 30 Apr 2019 #### Love this holiday house! This was such a comfortable place to stay. Lovely cosy beds, clean bathroom and kitchen and it was so warm! Very friendly and accommodating owners too. Highly recommend this holiday house. ##### Ruth T. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane K. 11 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday Lovely wee home. Nice and cosy with fire on. Had everything we needed and we all loved the view. ##### Jane K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie B. 5 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Catlins perfection Magnificent views & wonderful property. Could not have been better. Excellent, welcoming host as well. 6 out of 5 stars. ##### Stephanie B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy B. 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter Getaway We loved the property and enjoyed the proximity to the beautiful walks in the area. The house was clean and cosy with fantastic views. We will definitely return in the future. ##### Jeremy B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ragne M. 17 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning views, great place This is the ideal getaway property. The views down over rolling farmland to two bays and hills are magnificent. The bach has everything you could want and several extras - pool table, dart board and flying fox. Spacious with everything you need and beautifully presented. The ideal stay. ##### Ragne M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo A. 29 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing cosy cottage What a beautifully renovated and tastefully decorated cottage in Owaka! The views from all rooms are breathtaking and we felt relaxed as soon as we walked in. Accommodation has everything you need and the kitchen is well supplied. Close to Owaka where there are a few great restaurants to choose from. ##### Jo A. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy Z. 17 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AWESOME home with the most FANTASTIC views. We have stayed in a number of holiday homes around NZ and this one is truly awesome. The whole process, from booking to arrival, to the stay itself, to our departure was so easy and fuss free. Friendly, down to earth hosts. The house itself was very clean, well equipped, central to all the activities the Catlins has to offer and has the most FANTASTIC views. We would highly recommend this holiday home to both couples or families. Plenty of space. Our boys would have loved the flying fox and the pool table (they didn't come with us on this particular trip, woo hoo!!) ##### Kristy Z. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea D., Auckland New Zealand 18 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome experience Fabulous property, location, outlook. Would recommend property to others. Would definitely stay again ##### Andrea D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### kovido M. 14 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Great long weekend break It was well set up with lovely views and nice and warm with the wood burner. The locks were a bit confusing . The teenagers enjoyed the pool and darts although the garage did get very cold in the evening. We thought from the website that there would be more indoor games available so suggest to others bring your own board/card games. Overall a good place to stay. Thanks ##### kovido M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ---