Fern Arch cottage is a charming haven for couples and cyclists alike. Enjoy the airy studio loft space upstairs with a kitchen, Netflix, WiFi, and seaview from the comfort of your own space. Downstairs features undercover cycle storage, covered parking and a new bathroom/laundry.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21184 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Newly renovated beach studio loft on cycle trail
A treetop experience! Set in a beautifully landscaped west coast bush garden. Great fibre and free wifi for streaming. Newly carpeted two storeyed cottage. Perfect for couples or singles and especially cyclists. It is not suitable for elderly, or mobility challenged guests. Access to the upstairs is via a short flight of steep stairs. It also has a typical loft ceiling in the sleeping space, not ideal for tall people. There is undercover cycle storage in the huge carport, a new bathroom/laundry with washer and drier and a shared ground floor storage room with electric drying racks, a steam press and small vertical freezer. Upstairs is an airy studio loft style space. It sleeps 3 with one double bed and 1 single. A brand new kitchen with double induction hob, microwave, slow cooker, and wok, Or eat out at the great cafe across the street. Seaview glimpses from upstairs. Underbench fridge with access to freezer downstairs. DVD library with portable player. Fern Arch cottage shares its location with Kupe Cottage which sleeps 3. If your group is largeish, just book both cottages. Both cottages are just two minutes walk from beautiful Carters Beach (see photos), and the new Kawatiri Coastal walking and biking trail. Carters Beach is 5 mins drive from downtown Westport and 2 mins from the airport and golf links,
NO CAMPERVANS PLEASE. USE OF THE COTTAGE AND THE SERVICES IT OFFERS E.G. SHOWERS, LINEN WIFI. TOILET ARE LIMITED TO THE GUESTS REGISTERED ON THE BOOKING.
The cleaning fee is a one time charge not a nightly charge. So the longer you stay the cheaper your nightly rate. It covers the cost of laundering your bed bath and kitchen linen, cleaning the equivalent of a small house, and the cost of cleaning products and appliances used.
Charging your electric car using our power is not permitted. It is a safety and insurance issue for us. Chargers are available at both supermarkets.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Freezer
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Things to do
Bicycles
Golf
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Spelunking 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Ensure all appliances including heat pump are off
Close gates on departure
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Heavy trade or large private vehicles not allowed on the property due to underground utility council pipe work.
The washer and dryer downstairs has an honesty jar to cover power. We have the highest power prices in NZ. $5 wash and $5 dry. We provide powder.
No charging EVs on our domestic power plugs. Insurance will not cover potential overheating and fire risk. Charge at New World supermarketm
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Note from host: ok for 5 plus who can manage steep short stairs
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located near the beach, this cottage is in Carters Beach, a neighbourhood in Westport. Coaltown Museum and NBS Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cape Foulwind Lighthouse and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and ecotours nearby. Visit our Westport travel guide
Is Newly renovated beach studio loft on cycle trail pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Newly renovated beach studio loft on cycle trail?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Newly renovated beach studio loft on cycle trail?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Newly renovated beach studio loft on cycle trail?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Newly renovated beach studio loft on cycle trail located?
Located in Carters Beach, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Carters Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Coaltown Museum and Miner's Brewery. NBS Theatre and Solid Energy Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Newly renovated beach studio loft on cycle trail Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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.
We unfortunately had a death in the family and our host was amazingly accommodating. Neat little cottage and great location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed x 10 nights. Very comfortable and had everything I needed. Donaldo's right across the road. Short walk to beach. No issues with stairs or loft living. Would definitely consider staying again.
Very comfortable. Had everything I needed. Great location.
Do read the fine print - (very) low ceiling in lounge/bedroom - and the stairs would be challenging if you are not particularly mobile.
However, I would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
The short steep stair access and low ceilings are certainly real but we (80 and 73) managed just fine. The bed was amazingly comfortable and the location, spaciousness and kitchen outfitting were great...which made for a very nice 3 night stay--much of which was wet and cold! Thank you
Graeme L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Therese
28 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very unique property, not keen on the stairs, difficult to get luggage up to the living area but we coped with leaving it downstairs, no others using the shared space so felt safe enough. Bed comfortable and warm. Electronic Cooktop did not work but there was an older version which did work very well and sufficed for our needs. Beautiful stay for an economical rate. Thank you so much! We loved it :)
Exactly as advertised. The stairs were a great challenge for the hip replacement, I came away with a good functioning hip. Learnt to ride my bike again. Enjoyed the bike trail plus the wee restaurant on the corner. The low ceiling caused the 6 footer a few adverse reactions but he got used to it, All in all a great holiday.
It was really nice to walk in and fine a cosy home for our 2 nights stay. Well equipped kitchen and everything was well arranged / thoughtful touches.
So close to the beach and the coffee shop - there was so much to do and see - eg the seal colonies.
We’ll stay again. Thanks
Had trouble opening lock box. Nearly rang you it was stuck but finally got it open. Cooking ring wouldnt work .kept coming up with EO. Thank you for uodating us about the power outage. Didnt get them till the morning. But thank you. We enjoyed our stay
I thought this property would be quirky but it was just shoddy. The stairs felt unsafe, it had a hemmed in feeling and was really stuffy with no nice windows to look out. The furnishings were really ugly and tatty. I wouldn't recommend this as a place to stay with children under 5 or if you are taller than 165cm. The location is good and it was clean. The cafe around the corner is a greta place to eat.
Karen T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Harmen B.
18 Jan 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Very poor appartment
Tv, washing machine and bed are fine, but the appartement itself is just not oke. Kitchen, lounche, floring/carpets are old, messy and not fresh.
Harmen B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Bob F.
24 Feb 2023
Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
False
Its dolls house steps too steep, ceilings not up to standard . Wee were told to read the small print
No good for people in their older years
It was my 2nd stay, this time with my 2 young grandsons, and they enjoyed its uniqueness in comparison to other holiday homes. We loved the Netflix, and undercover carpark on the wet days.
Bernice F.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Janet
22 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is quite quirky and fun. It's in a beautiful area, close to a restaurant/cafe and close to the Westport Golf course. The host let us take spinach from the garden...a real bonus.
Just be aware that the steps up to the loft are more like a step ladder than a stair case!!