Cosy kiwi holiday home with beautiful view and a short stroll to the beach!
If you're looking for simplicity our small holiday home is just what you need. A cosy fire place, with a modern kitchen and bathroom with gas hot water and cook tops. A lovely sized main bedroom with a comfortable queen bed, and a small room with bunk beds for the extras! There is a fenced deck overlooking the estuary and a nice section with a sandpit for the kids to enjoy while you're relaxing on the deck. The location is private yet central to all that Papatōwai has to offer. Papatōwai has art galleries, excellent coffee and exceptional food! For outdoor activities think quiet walks along the beach, estuary or through native forest. There is safe swimming in the estuary or excellent surfing and boogie boarding at nearby Tautuku beach. There are excellent Aurora Australis viewing locations just minutes away, and fishing and hunting opportunities all year round (permits required). There is bird song in every direction, and you can view native wood pigeon/ kereru feeding on the kōwhai trees from the deck. Food service options available on booking. We like to keep things simple so if that's your vibe, leave the busy behind and let us look after you!
Property manager
Emma
Premier Host
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Pet-friendly
Have a question?
Beta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
About the area
Papatowai
Papatowai is home to this holiday home. Nugget Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls.
Papatowai, Otago
What's nearby
Matai Falls - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
Catlins Lake - 14 min drive - 20.4 km
Purakaunui Falls - 21 min drive - 11.8 km
Jack's Blowhole - 37 min drive - 32.1 km
Cannibal Bay Beach - 47 min drive - 38.0 km
Getting around
Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 102 min drive
Restaurants
Whistling Frog Cafe & Bar - 8 min drive
Whistling Frog Cafe & Motels - 9 min drive
The Little Rocket - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cosy kiwi holiday home with beautiful view and a short stroll to the beach! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
Where is Cosy kiwi holiday home with beautiful view and a short stroll to the beach! located?
Situated in Papatowai, this holiday home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Matai Falls and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Purakaunui Falls. Catlins Lake and Teapot World are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful spot, comfy clean house, well situated in the heart of the Catlins for exploring or just hanging out on the Papatowai Beach. Handy to the Gypsy Caravan (amazing) and Peake’s Kitchen (awesome burgers). Emma is a super host and left us cut flowers for our anniversary. Perfect!
We had a lovely time at emmas batch, was the perfect place in the middle of the catlins making for short drives to all the sites ! We loved a wee soak in the bath
This crib is in a great location in Central Catlins. The house had everything needed for a relaxing time. It is clean, with comfortable bed and great shower. Thanks, Emma, for prompt communication to answer our queries.Would just recommend a clearer house number visible from the street.
A comfortable, clean crib with a great outdoor area. The shower pressure was really good, and the water hot. Liked the selection of books available to browse- Footrot Flats is a favourite. Host was very responsive.
The Bach was tidy and clean and had everything we needed. Very handy location, with the beach, the lost Gypsy and Peake’s kitchen just down the road, and central to all of the Catlins.
Debby S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
About the host
Hosted by Emma
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests