Title: BIG DOGS Homestay 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 cabin # BIG DOGS Homestay Cabin in Tarras with kitchen and patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119452400/119452344/b35d7d0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119452400/119452344/b55e0066.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119452400/119452344/1d98bf5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119452400/119452344/674dc9af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119452400/119452344/9ac6ccc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies BIG DOGS Homestay provides a hot tub and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Mountain view £103 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BIG DOGS Homestay The cabin is rustic, small but cosy with views to die for. We run a homestay for BIG dogs - all screened lovely fur babes whose owners are travelling like you. You need to be comfortable with dogs around - in fact you are welcome to bring your own! The river is a short walk away. There is 4.8 hectares for you to explore or drive to many vineyards/hiking tracks close by, and only 20km from Wanaka. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Hob - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - In-room accessibility - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53720000/53716200/53716140/a4510123.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin Lake Hawea - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave 8.8 Excellent 35 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=53716140&PinnedHotelID=53716140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83500000/83490200/83490197/c7e86ba1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Junction Townhouse Apartments Albert Town - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Grocery/convenience store 9.0 Wonderful 108 reviews £108 includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=83490197&PinnedHotelID=83490197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119870000/119867400/119867391/5c6f1f11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Hideaway Studio Wānaka - Pet-friendly - Parking available £110 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=119867391&PinnedHotelID=119867391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100650000/100648000/100647938/ffb7e29d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ruffell Ranch Cabin by Tiny Away Tarras - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £104 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=100647938&PinnedHotelID=100647938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100180000/100175700/100175617/a608fdb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Landsborough Lane - Wanaka Holiday Studio Wanaka - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=100175617&PinnedHotelID=100175617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3430000/3430000/3429955/5c019915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Clearbrook Motels Wanaka Wanaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 411 reviews £131 includes taxes & fees 13 Dec - 14 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=3429955&PinnedHotelID=3429955&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116820000/116811200/116811145/0d49d8ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain View Retreat Near Wanaka - Cosy Tiny Home Cottage Hāwea Flat - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=116811145&PinnedHotelID=116811145&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107900000/107895800/107895769/31731797.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Come and stay at the Enchanted Gold Miners Cottage. 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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 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.76038,169.34163&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hkdpGepqh_%40%3FU%3FS%3FW%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBS%40UBUBSBUBUBUBSDUDUBSDSDSDUFQDSDSFSFSDQHUFQFQFQHQFQHQHOHQFQJOHQHOHMJOJOHMJOJMJOJKJOJKLOJKLKJKLKJKLGLMLGLKLILILGLINGLELILENILENENELENCLCNCNENCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNBNBLDNDLDNDLHNDLHLDLFNHLFLHLHLJLFLLJFLJLJJJLJJJJNJJLNJJJNJLJNHLJNHNJLHNHPHNHPHPHNFPHPHPFPFPFPFTFPFRDRFRDRFPDTDRDRBRDTDTBRBTBTBTBRBT%40T%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FTATATAVATARCTATARCTCTCRCTCTCRETETCRERERETGPETGPETGPGPGTGPGPGPIPIRGPILIPIRILIPINKNILKNINKLKNKLKJMNKJKNKJMJKJMJMJKHMJMHMJMFMHMFOHMHMDMFODMHODMDODMDOBODM%40ODOBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOEOAMEOCMEOEOEMEOIMEMGMEOIMIMGMIMGMKMIMKMIKKMKKKMKKKMOKKKOKKKMKOKMIOKOKMIOIOIQKMGSIQIMIQGSIQGQGQGQIUEQGQGUEQEUGQEUESESCSEUEUCSCUCUCSCUCUASCUAUASAUAWAUAU%3FU%3FW%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5Rk1ioYMk5zOr3aA36C2AhT_rZI=) Tarras, Otago Region #### What's nearby - Maori Point Vineyard - 15 min drive - 7.6 miles - Wānaka Beerworks - 16 min drive - 10.5 miles - National Transport & Toy Museum - 16 min drive - 10.5 miles - Warbirds & Wheels - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles - Wānaka Lavender Farm - 20 min drive - 14.8 miles #### Getting around - Wānaka Airport (WKA) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tarras Country Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive - ‪Lazy Dog Cafe & Cellar Door - ‬20 min drive - ‪RW Orient Express Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wanaka Beerworks - ‬10 min drive - ‪Luggate Hotel - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BIG DOGS Homestay pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at BIG DOGS Homestay? > As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BIG DOGS Homestay on 17 Nov 2025 start from £103.13, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tarras-Hotels-BIG-DOGS-Homestay.h119452344.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at BIG DOGS Homestay? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at BIG DOGS Homestay? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at BIG DOGS Homestay? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is BIG DOGS Homestay located? > Situated in Tarras, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Maori Point Vineyard, Warbirds & Wheels and Wānaka Beerworks. Crossfire Wānaka and National Transport & Toy Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question