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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Dunedin City, Otago
  • Place, The Fletcher House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Larnach Castle
    ‪24 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat

Nau mai! Haere mai! Craftsman built home in 4 acres of garden and revegetated native bush gives you all the home comforts in a stunning rural seaside setting. (The dawn chorus is outstanding!)

Situated in Broad Bay, 'Waiata Manu' offers you opportunities to re-energise amid the tranquil surroundings of bush, beach and sea. Or you can explore the best of the recreation and wildlife opportunities this beautiful area offers.

Under the Kiwi bach tradition (and as we do not live near the property) you are asked to:
Bring your own sheets, towels and pillowcases.
Clean the house for the next people when you leave.
This house is not serviced and the price reflects this.

The house is owner-built on four levels to reduce impact on the site and boasts a solid wood kitchen and 2 log fires for heating (one in the kitchen-dining room, one in the large living room). You can enjoy stunning views from extensive decks and indulge in the ready made library and board game selection. The house was furnished using the finest of pre-loved items to reduce our environmental impact. (Check out the Crown Lynn and Temuka collection!). Firewood is supplied and you are asked to replace what you use from the woodshed.

One bedroom has a Queen bed and loft bed above. The second bedroom has 2 divan beds with loft bed above. The mezzanine above the main living room has a pull out sofa bed with extra queen mattress (under Queen bed) for added comfort. The house can sleep a total of about 8. There are several spare single mattresses and there are plenty of spare duvets and pillows. The bathroom is on the kitchen level and boasts a full length bath, also a shower, basin and separate toilet.

Walking tracks from the back of the house allow access to views of Aramoana and the open ocean from the firewood plantation at the top of the section.

Please note that this is a work-in-progress and 3 of the internal staircases have handrails but no vertical balusters and so this may make the house not suitable for very small children.

Enjoy the stunning location, appreciate the flora and fauna, relax in comfort in our superior decor, value the aesthetic and let us know how we can make it even better.
Nau mai Haere Mai

Special conditions:

When driving on Otago Peninsula do not assume your GPS shows actual roads! Download our instructions for detail on routes.

The driveway is a challenge for some, but no problem when you keep your speed up. You may want to inspect it before you drive up. Turn around at top. Do not bring towing vehicles up.

House is on 4 levels so there are stairs! House is a work in progress so vertical balusters are not yet present on 3 flights of stairs.This may be an issue for young children.
Usual reply within 48 hours.

Remember: you need to bring your own linen and clean the house ready for the next people.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from The Fletcher House. A gym and laundry facilities are available. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 8 minutes by foot from The Fletcher House and a 4-minute drive from Silver Peaks Reserve
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City

Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat

Craftsman Built House Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City

Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City

Craftsman Built House Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City

Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin City

Craftsman Built Provides Stunning Retreat

Craftsman Built House Provides Stunning Retreat Dunedin

Craftsman built house provides stunning retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 223 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maritza B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay. Great space for a family and secluded and quiet which was great. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Jane G., Hamilton

Delightful rustic house with a view of the sea and lovely bird song. The location is beautiful. The outside decking is a bit run down. One of the balistradings was loose and wobbly and one of our group nearly fell. It needs to be fixed for safety. It does also need a deep clean eg dusty curtains.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Owen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything as expected. Clothesline took a bit to navigate.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and not shower much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good and nice and quiet amongst the trees. Very peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carolin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The location was beautiful and the house was charmingly quirky
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication from the host. House has lots of character, is cosy and welcoming. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much for the lovely stay. From the moment we walked in we felt we were in a special place. Apart from the full kitchen, bedrooms and the beautiful view of the bay, our favourite room was the library, with the log fire on. Thank you for sharing your house. Wondeful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jacinta K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The driveway was very steep. Beautiful house, fantastic views.Love feeling you're alone in the world.Loved the bath also, so relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mark w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, great getaway
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful. Loved the view and the birdsong. It is as described, a bach, cosy, quirky and unique. We needed a a place to hideaway for the night after a challenging day, and this was it. We only stayed one night but could have happily stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jann

We could not open the lock box to get the key out to unlock the door despite both my husband and I trying repeatedly We managed to ring hosts and they were very pleasant and said they would refund our money as living away from property couldn’t do anything about letting us in to the house They also said they would get a locksmith or someone to come and replace the box or fit a new one as they had previously had one other person have trouble with it As yet no money has been refunded
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aynsley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rustic accommodation with a real feeling of homeliness. The fire and good supply of wood were appreciated during the southerly weather blast. Section is quite steep with loads of vegetation so if you have smaller children who love exploring it would be a good idea to keep an eye on them.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat property, great library, wonderful location to penguins and albatross centers. Fortunately for me my son is skilled at building fires and chopping wood which kept us warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A absolute piece of paradise, most extraordinary views if walk to the top of property, house had all you need and more, i would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthea F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing retreat.

We had such a great 2 night stay. Super cozy and warm, everything well described, great location and a perfect, relaxing retreat. Thank you for creating such a beautiful space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

The location is perfect. It is a short, picturesque drive from Dunedin's CBD, giving you easy access to the rest of the peninsular. The house is nestled amongst trees on a very large section, which adds to feeling that you have escaped the hustle and bustle of the outside world. The layout of the house is quirky and fun. The lounge is super comfortable and contains an extensive library of interesting books. I wish I had booked for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yaroslava P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A hidden house in the forest.

This house offers a peaceful escape from the noise of everyday life. The location is absolutely stunning, with a quiet, and beautiful view of the harbour. Close to the Albatros centre and the Larnach Castle. It's perfect for anyone looking to unwind with a great collection of movies and music that made evenings especially enjoyable.Just one thing to note: you’ll need to bring your own linens
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William S.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe v., Fairlie

Liked: Cleanliness

Dunedin getaway

Great place to stay. The kids and I loved staying in this house with its great views. The garden area was fun for exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely 2 night stay on Dunedin Peninsula

Self check in was easy, as was finding the cottage. We loved the peaceful location, bird life, views, the library, and great CD collection! We enjoyed self-catering and sitting by the fire in theevening.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon C.

Fiona

Very peaceful, loved the birds and privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025