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Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Te Anau, Fiordland
  • Place, Fiordland Cinema
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home

Cosy and convenient within walking distance of picturesque Lake Te Anau, this two-bedroom holiday home is steeped in history and equipped with everything you need for your next Southland escape. Welcome to Rustlein Cottage!

Built by the present owner's grandfather in the mid 1940's, Rustlein Cottage was the first prefabricated "crib" in Te Anau. Since then, this family holiday home has been loved and cherished to retain its vintage charm so others can enjoy the unique feeling of stepping back in time without having to miss out on modern day comforts.

Come together after a day of adventure in the welcoming living area, where you can enjoy year-round comfort thanks to the handy heat pump and electric fireplace, and be entertained with complimentary WiFi and the TV with Freeview and DVD player.

A basic, yet fully-equipped kitchen has all the essentials you need for your stay. Pour a hot coffee to kick start your day, or whip up a heart feast to fuel your next in this beautiful town and beyond.

Rustlein Cottage has a wonderful outdoor area which boasts fresh blooms and a large flat and fully fenced lawn; the perfect space for the kids to play.

Two-bedrooms comfortably sleep up to five guests here at Rustlein Cottage, making this an ideal spot for a couples getaway or potentially a family trip, with the additional bedding, to hit the trails and visit Fiordland.

When it’s time to explore the incredible Te Anau surroundings, just a three-minute drive away you'll find the Real Journey's terminal for trips to Milford or Doubtful Sound as well as the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. Or for the brave, jump off the wharf into the lake.

Fancy a bite to eat? Te Anau has an array of local cafes, restaurants, and bars just a 2-minute drive or 11-minute walk from Rustlein Cottage.

If you’re wanting to travel further afield, a six-minute drive will find you at the Kepler Track starting point, or drive two hours to discover the beauty of Milford Sound. Top tip; give yourself three hours for the drive in to leave plenty of time for photo stops!

Full of character and ideal for your next adventure to Te Anau, make a stop by Rustlein Cottage!
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.Please note: The cottage is best suited for up to 4 guests. While the bedding configuration could technically accommodate 5, the space is compact and more comfortable for smaller groups.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Te Anau. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and living room
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Lake Te Anau and Fiordland Cinema
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,130 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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
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

601320

Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
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7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bronwyn U.

Good value with all the basics. Some maintenance and spring cleaning needed for cobwebs but greatly appreciated the lovely crisp cotton sheets and woollen blankets as options instead of polyester.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustlein

We loved the place, the location, all of it. It’s a perfect unpretentious old Kiwi batch with tissue-thin walls and no frills, straight from the 40s. A gentle suggestion, at 450 a night it would be great to have 2-ply toilet paper and some milk in the fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint

Clean tidy a little small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall, lovely wee cottage

Apart from a bathroom issue, our first impression of the cottage was good. Had everything we needed and only a short walk to the shops, cafes and lake. A little gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023