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Cosy kiwi holiday home with beautiful view and a short stroll to the beach!

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Papatowai, Otago
  • McLean Falls
    ‪188 min walk‬
  • Catlins Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Purakaunui Falls
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

About this property

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

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Amenities

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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.
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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

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catlins paradise
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend away
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Perfect wee Bach to base yourself for a catlins getaway. Close to everything we needed. The host was very helpful and great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

wyn b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a comfortable stay
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Maree W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to relax
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Emma

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