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Catlins Lake Sanctuary

3.5 star property
Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Catlins Lake Sanctuary, 2 bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Catlins Lake Sanctuary provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Catlins Lake Sanctuary

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace
This vacation home features laundry facilities, a garden, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. The vacation home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a sitting area, and other amenities include a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV. Housekeeping is not available.
Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts credit cards
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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Catlins Lake Sanctuary House Owaka
Catlins Lake Sanctuary House
Catlins Lake Sanctuary Owaka
Catlins Lake Sanctuary Owaka
Catlins Lake Sanctuary Private vacation home
Catlins Lake Sanctuary Private vacation home Owaka

About the neighborhood

Map
193 Hina Hina Road, Owaka, 9586

What's nearby

  • Catlins Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Teapot World - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Kaka Point Beach - 22 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Cannibal Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 44 min drive - 18.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Catlins Cafe And Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kūkū Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tahatika Coffee Traders - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪LumberJack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Jack Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Catlins Lake Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Catlins Lake Sanctuary?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Catlins Lake Sanctuary?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Catlins Lake Sanctuary?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Catlins Lake Sanctuary located?

Situated in Owaka, this beach vacation home is steps from Catlins Lake and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Teapot World. Jack's Blowhole and Purakaunui Falls are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Catlins Lake Sanctuary Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

7.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great base camp for exploring the Catlins

This was a great base camp for exploring the Catlins. Beds were clean and comfortable, although I felt I had to wipe down the kitchen before using it. The property was amazing! Beautiful views of the estuary, a peaceful place to walk in the mornings, and good view of stars at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was paradise the views over the lakes and hills, the rainbows. The house was so cosy and easily heated with the open fire. Birds everywhere, I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
No Frills house with a million dollar view. So quite and peaceful. Loved being able to use the fireplace and there was plenty of chopped wood. I am guessing this house is a work in progress as there is lots of construction waste about.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable house to stay in with great views an only a few minutes from Owaka. We loved the stay and would definitely come back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

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