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Step back in time at Aunt Tui's

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Front
Front Path
Kitchen
Dining Room
Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Tuatapere, Southland
  • Lake Monowai
  • Clifden Suspension Bridge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Hump Ridge Track
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Step back in time at Aunt Tui's

Are you looking for Adventure, or to just relax? Then come to where the Southern Alps meet the "Roaring Forties", base yourself in Tuatapere, on the famous 'Southern Scenic Route' and allow at least two days to explore some of the hidden treasures of the extreme southwest of New Zealand. Walk five minutes from town to see the 'Leviathans of the Forest' - thousand-year-old Totara trees! Wander along stunning Blue Cliffs Beach, just ten minutes drive away and formed by the wild storms spawned from the Great Southern Ocean and Antarctica. Enjoy the 'world famous' Tuatapere sausages! You can even walk the Hump Ridge Track, which is now a Great Walk, and visit the largest viaduct in the southern hemisphere.
Welcome to Aunt Tui's where you'll feel like family or friends after even a night or two in this warm, comfortable and charming bach, which has everything you need for a relaxing or exciting holiday. It is private and well fenced so no worries if you're bringing pets or children and the large native garden is visited by tui, bellbirds and kereru. Don't expect all mod cons when visiting Aunt Tui's, this house is very special and reflects the owners' interest in art and collecting. The decor is virtually unchanged from the time it was built with high timbered ceilings. However, the beds are new and comfortable and will fit even the tallest visitor, one being “Californian King Size”! There is a 2nd double bedroom while the 3rd has 3 single beds. The sitting room is in the centre of the house and with a log burner, a music collection that will take you back and comfy armchairs and couches, it makes for memorable evenings! Off the sitting room is the dining room which boasts an ancient refectory table that has seated up to 20! A small cosy kitchen with all the basics you'll need, leads through to the sun room which catches both sunrises and sunsets.

Property manager

maryod274
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Please advise if you bring a pet.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please smoke outside, thank you.

Important information

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number HANZ20010796

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tuatapere

Located in Tuatapere, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Local points of interest include Clifden Suspension Bridge and Hump Ridge Track. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Tuatapere, Southland

What's nearby

  • Clifden Suspension Bridge - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Hump Ridge Track - 49 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Lake Hauroko - 68 min drive - 42.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tui Base Camp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Last Light Lodge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Hippo - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Step back in time at Aunt Tui's pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Step back in time at Aunt Tui's?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Step back in time at Aunt Tui's?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Step back in time at Aunt Tui's located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Clifden Suspension Bridge and within 25 miles (40 km) of Hump Ridge Track and Te Wahipounamu. Lake Hauroko is 26.1 mi (42.1 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful eclectic house
We stayed in this lovely hone for several nights. Comfortable beds, all you need in the kitchen and a great garden. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic
Typical old villa with all the alterations along the yearsInteresting and eclectic décoration
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kathy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden treasure
Was not sure what to expect. We loved it. Full of collections of treasures.Was so cosy, comfortable bed and had everything we needed. So close to town and the walking tracks. Would definitely stay again next time we come down to visit family, if Mary would have us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aunt Tuis
The perfect getaway for our family. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIKE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tuatapere Holiday
I love the area generally having holidayed there several times in the past. If you like the outdoors Tuatapere is a great base for all sorts of outdoor activities including hunting, fishing jet boating & tramping.The house itself is well sheltered with an eclectic decor with plenty of interesting pieces of memorabilia to inspect. The house is located in close proximity (walking distance) to the town centre for meals & groceries
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dianne A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back in time
So many interesting artworks,books , pottery and memorabilia. Great hot water for shower over bath.Excellent oven and fridge.Good Washing machine but difficult to find line space to dry clothes.Excellent local cafe. So many interesting
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time away
Amazing garden. Nice beds. Interesting collections. All the things you need. Great spot. Beautiful beach nearby. We had a lovely time as a family getaway with our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, nice wee place to stay
Great place to stay if you want to explore the gemstone beach and Clifden caves. Host was super friendly, helpful and communicative!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C., Queenstown

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Tuatapere
Lovely place. Thoroughly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
We really enjoyed staying here. I loved the art and collections everywhere in the house. There was plenty of firewood if we'd needed it, the bed was amazing and it was so silent waking up in the morning. Thankyou so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Food for the soul!
Wonderful time out for people like us that cant stop workiing.... Inforced rest and relaxation....loved all the collections!! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Aunt Tuis Cottage
Very clean, character filled cottage in a hardy location to Southern Coastline. Only negative was the pricing confusing as in US dollars so ended up more expensive than we thought.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A step back in time
Warm fire during cold and rainy week. Lots of interesting books, art and artefacts to entertain
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing wee crib.
Loved staying here. Reconnected with old friends in the area and it was a perfect base to explore the stunning coast. Cosy fire, great dvds, comfortable bed. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old school charm
A cottage full of character, cosy and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter weekend stay
Great weather this weekend! House was exactly as we expected. Tonnes of character, very comfortable and homey. Very convenient to the river and shops just down the road. Very warm with the fire going and lounge has a great variety of DVDs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Back to the future. Great artwork
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Lovely weekend exploring the deep south. Lovely bush walks, beautiful beaches, great fishing and some lovely dinning experiences, and even better was we were able to bring our 4 legged fur baby xox
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great place; nice location!
Great place; nice location! We enjoyed our stay - the house is quirky and lovely, the sun room and deck were great for breakfast, and there was loads to discover in every room. The weather was good! We loved the reserve and walks around Tuatapere. Only felt previous occupants could have done a better job at cleaning (rubbish and hairs in shower plus found a t-shirt in some corner). Will definitely visit again!

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unfortunately my husband had a serious accident on our first night on holiday
We had to go home the next day and couldn't stay at this amazing property! So gutted!! When I explained our situation to the owner on Weds and we were supposed to be staying there the following night she refunded us our money (even though I had not asked) Was very kind! Hoping to stay another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Wonderful except for the old cigarette smell
We had a wonderful time exploring the house—fun, quirky things everywhere. An old kiwi house. However, there was a smell of old cigarettes that was in the living and dining room. After two days of it, our throats were clogging up. It would have been nice to have seen a warning about smokers in the house. Otherwise, our stay was nice. It was cold, so be sure to close all the lounge doors as you enjoy the fire. It was quite cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and interesting home items
We both found yr batch amazingly interesting with loads of choices to do reading, games, close to town amenities and walk tracks. Great having different areas in the house to relax and enjoy. Played a lot of the CD,s that I haven't heard before which wad great to sit in the dining room and listen to while doing the jigsaw puzzle which I really enjoyed doing, wish there was more though but was grateful you had that 1000 piece one. Great talking point wad all yr treasured items you have collected. Overall I do enjoyed yr home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew M., Bolton, MA 01740

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Eclectic and Whimsical Home Stay
We enjoyed our stay here... it was as advertised... charming and quirky... everything plus what we needed to cook and given how many Knick knacks are around it was amazingly dust free. This being said we would not want to stay for longer than 2 days... shower was barely usable unless you wanted a cold shower... as you turn it to warm or hot is became a drip. I have a problem with perfume smells and it took a while for me to find the incense sticks to put outdoors while I stayed... there was not 1 trash can inside so we needed to improvise and use a bowl to collect our trash. It would have been helpful to know that we needed to turn the power on before we got there. But once again we are on an adventure and enjoyed our stay... didn’t mind the slight inconveniences. If we could give 1/2 ratings we would have done a 3.5
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aunt Tui’s
A very quirky cottage which had all the necessary ammenities- located in the heart of the town Plenty of books, games dvds etc good oven, comfortable beds adequate bathroom. Not a large lawn and no bbq
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Rod K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage
Quirky old cottage great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by maryod274

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What makes this property unique

A short drive to Te Waewae Bay, Giant Totara, Clifden Caves.

Languages:

English

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