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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Hinahina, Owaka, Otago
  • Popular LocationCatlins Lake5 min walk
  • Popular LocationJack's Blowhole14 min drive
  • Popular LocationNugget Point Lighthouse35 min drive
  • AirportDunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)92 min drive

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About the area

Hinahina

At this farm stay, you'll be 0.4 km (0.2 mi) from Catlins Lake and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Teapot World. Highlights at this farm house include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .This smoke-free farm house offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a hot tub. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Hinahina farm house include Jack's Blowhole and Matai Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Catlins Lake - 5 min walk
  • Jack's Blowhole - 14 min drive
  • Purakaunui Falls - 18 min drive
  • Cannibal Bay Beach - 28 min drive
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tahatika Coffee Traders - 10 min drive
  • Earthlore - 5 min drive
  • Lumber Jack Cafe & Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Bakehouse Takeaways - 10 min drive
  • Catlins Cafe - 10 min drive

About this property

Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start!

About this space

A lovely farm cottage that was our family home for 18 years before we built further up the hill. Fully renovated, this cottage is situated on our sheep and beef 1500 acre farm, and is beside the Catlins Lake . Stroll down the driveway and catch a fish, before breakfast or sit on the balcony overlooking the lake and just chill. Lovely and quiet, it is the perfect spot to unwind and great base to explore the Catlins. Farm trips to stunning sights on our farm or moving stock with Karl dependant on weather and farm commitments.
The space
Newly renovated, this cottage is warm and dry. There is a fire for the cold days and doors to open onto the deck on hot days. A full kitchen with the basics is for your use. Games, magazines and conversations to be had instead of looking at screens. No TV but DVD player.
This sheep and beef farm will have stock in the surrounding paddocks for you to look at and sometimes pat and feed.

Guest access

The whole house is for your private use and the lawn.
Other things to note
WiFi is available. For meals...The LumberJack is a favorite of ours but bookings are required. The Bake-house does takeaways and Pizza's, the Catlins Inn has bar meals till late. Kaka Point is 20mins away with The Point restaurant.
Jacks Bay is a mere 7km away so walks on the beach, looking at sealions and swimming are close by.

Distances (without stopping)

Dunedin Airport 1 hour
Wanaka 3 hours
Queenstown 3 hours
Te Anau via Gore 2.5 hours
Te Anau via Southern scenic route 4 hours

Property manager

Karl and Melanie Burgess

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Spa tub

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Lakeside Cottage Hinahina
Lakeside Cottage Private vacation home
Lakeside Cottage Private vacation home Hinahina

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start!?

The closest beach to Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start! is Porpoise Bay Beach (43.3 km).

Does Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start! have a pool?

No, this farm stay doesn't have a pool.

What makes Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start! a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start!.

Is Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start!?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start!?

No, Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lakeside Farm Cottage- where life stops and holidays start! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So much room with a fabulous view.
We stayed four nights in this older farm house. There’s so much room, a nice big kitchen and the view and fresh air were wonderful. The beds had lovely linen but were softer than our liking. The single bathroom was on the opposite side of the house from the bedrooms. Other furnishings are a bit tired and shabby, but we were not really at the house very much because there is so much to explore in the area. We also appreciated Melanie letting us stay one night up the hill at her studio as I didn’t book the five nights I thought I booked; she was really gracious about that situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil beauty
Melanie and Karl’s house is very comfortable with beautiful views over the green countryside and Catlins Lake. It was so tranquil. Loved watching the cattle, horse, chickens and sheep go about their daily routines - not much happens, but a lot of socialising
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
Lovely isolated getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamar & Roee H., Israel

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Farm house
Loved the view, comfortable beds, hosts friendly, extra room for the kids to play. The bathroom is a little separated from the bedrooms and relatively small. But not an issue. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Experience
Lovely property with an excellent view. Very friendly chickens and fresh eggs in the morning. Can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A welcome retreat
What a great find! Spacious, quiet, great location. Wish we could have had longer
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect country get-away
Karl and Melanie care about their guests’ experience. This comes through in the well presented the accomodation and them going above and beyond. The kids loved feeding the chickens, especially Kevin the rooster !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful farm setting
We loved waking up with the sounds of the birds and the misty Catlins lake nearby. The renovated farmhouse is very well set up, stylish and comfy with everything we needed. Mel and Karl are friendly and welcoming. We LOVED Karl taking us around the stock and showing us their farm which has breathtaking coastal views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and quiet
Spacious, quiet, private and plenty of fire wood for the wood burner. Recommended for a quiet getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bauke V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
Old school villa. Well maintained and cosy. Great views and truly in the country. Just don't feed the chickens. Thank you for a god service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022