Title: Nature on your door step 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 # Nature on your door step Cottage in Waitati with kitchenette ## Photo gallery for Nature on your door step ![Exterior - Nature on your door step (Waitati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110200000/110193600/110193501/bb68e0e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Nature on your door step (Waitati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110200000/110193600/110193501/20756d5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper - Nature on your door step (Waitati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110200000/110193600/110193501/d4be0eca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, electric kettle, toaster - Nature on your door step (Waitati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110200000/110193600/110193501/922ee400.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Nature on your door step (Waitati)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110200000/110193600/110193501/ff631d7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled into a hill surrounded by mature trees and farmland, this cottage offers the perfect retreat. Unwind with a short trip to Waitati lagoon track or Drs Point beach, or take an easy stroll to Blueskin Bay Nursery Cafe for brunch. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning £105 includes taxes & fees 10 Feb - 11 Feb ## 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. ### Nature on your door step Whether you’re here for a night or a week, we hope you leave feeling rejuvenated. Nestled into a hill with farmland at the back & surrounded by mature trees, you’re really feel at one with nature. Please note that the cottage is close to our house. We have free range chickens, a cat, a dog and a 3 year old. You will see the animals and hear us in the yard but we are respectful and want to share our space. Waitati lagoon track & Drs Point beach a short trip away. Easy stroll to Blueskin Bay Nursery Cafe for an amazing brunch/lunch morning/arvo snack. Harvey St Merchant is a must stop for Pure NZ ice cream & Blueskin Bay Gallery for a glass of something & a pizza or check out Arc Brewery. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### 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) ## Similar properties ![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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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 Waitati is home to this cottage. Port Chalmers Museum and Otago Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Olveston and Dunedin Railways. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Forsyth Barr Stadium or Edgar Centre. [Visit our Waitati travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waitati.dx6357251) [View more Cottages in Waitati](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waitati-Cottages.d6357251-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-45.750576,170.58142&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7EwevG%7Btcp_%40%3FU%3FW%40U%3FS%40Y%3FS%40U%40WBU%40S%40YBSBUBU%40SBUDUBSDUBUDSDUDUDUDQFSDUFQDUFQFQFUHQFQFQHQHSFQHQHOHQHMJSHMJQHOJOJMJOJKJOJMJKJOLKJKLKLKJKLKLILKJILGNMLGLILENGLILENGLGNELENELANENCLENANCNANCLAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%40NBN%40LDNBNDL%40NDNDLDLFNFLDNHLFLDLHNFLLLFLHJJLHLJLJJJLJJJLJJNJJLLHNJJJNJLJNHNJPHLJNHPHPHNHPHPFRHPFPFPHPFTFPFPDTFPFTDRDPDTDTDTDRDTBTBRDTBTBR%40TBTBR%40XBR%40T%40V%40T%3FR%40X%40R%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FRATAV%3FTATAVATCTAVCRCTATCRCTETCRCTETERETETERERERGTGPERGRGPGTIPGPGPIPGPIRIPILIPIRKLINKPINKNKLKNKJILMNKJKNMJKJMJKJMJMJMHKJMHMFMJOHMFMFMFOHMDOFMDMDODOFM%40ODOBMDO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMEOCOEMAOGMEOEMEOGMEMIOGMGMGMIOKMGKIMKMIMKKKMKMKKKMKKOKKKOKMKKKOKMKOIOKQIOKQIOIQIMIQGSIQIQGQGQIQGUGQGSESGQEUGSESESEUEUESCUEUCSEUCUASCUCUCSAWAUCUAWAU%3FUAW%3FUAS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zN9PTaB30v1Bb90Rmj_RQ_Ws46w=) Waitati, Otago ### What's nearby - ![Perspectives from above ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6357251/162e7a4a-3ca6-45d6-8328-77767d3c09fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Doctors Point 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Our wee #Hogwarts here in #Dunedin. All we need are wands and school robes, then magic is for real. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048046/c29154be-54c3-469f-8494-52718894ae72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Otago 17 min drive \- 14.1 miles - ![The Octagon showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113054/2bdbb3c0-5971-4e62-8c4e-5f0158de7455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Octagon 19 min drive \- 15.2 miles - ![Larnach Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113108/3093fa8c-72aa-4896-b80c-ca0218d81c6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Larnach Castle 45 min drive \- 25.7 miles - Forsyth Barr Stadium 20 min drive \- 15.2 miles ### Getting around - Dunedin Railway Station 21 min drive - Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - The Galley Cafe & Bar 19 min drive - The Portsider 19 min drive - Mackey’s 19 min drive - Port Royale 19 min drive - Portside Takeaways 19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nature on your door step pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Nature on your door step? ### Where is Nature on your door step located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Nature on your door step 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca P. 12 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax in Waitati A great get away, close to Dunedin, but in a world of its own. Nearby estuary and Drs Point are beautiful and fascinating window on wildlife. Property is modern, clean & comfortable. Enjoyed my stay! ##### Rebecca P. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Nice and quiet location. Friendly hosts. Comfortable bed. Milk and some groceries were much appreciated. Would have liked better light for reading ##### Sandra Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. 10 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waitati Stay! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.The unit was beautifully clean with all you require.I loved having the chickens and cat to keep us company.The only thing to be aware of is you are quite close to the hosts property. ##### Amy B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Barbara H. 13 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness #### Short overnighter Overnight stay only, not easy to find unless you know the area. Very little contact with hosts. Prefer to have a microwave included and brighter lighting. Warm and clean and modern. ##### Barbara H. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert F. 21 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint It was a private place with an amazing setting. A nice view off the front. Well treed so plenty of birds. A pair of Rosellas came to visit at 20 metres in the morning. Very clean and spacious. Close to Doctors point, the ecological conservation park and Akamoana. ##### Robert F. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garreth T. 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely stunning setting and bach. Loved every minute. ##### Garreth T. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bronwyn M. 1 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Bronwyn M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anze G. 10 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Anze G. 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