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Karitane Crib with water view

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Karitane, OTA
  • University of Otago
    27 min drive
  • Larnach Castle
    51 min drive
  • Royal Albatross Centre
    60 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    53 min drive

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About the area

Karitane

With a stay at this cottage in Karitane, you'll be 23.1 mi (37.1 km) from University of Otago and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Warrington Beach. .This cottage is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Doctors Point and 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Orokonui Ecosanctuary.

What's nearby

  • Warrington Beach - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
  • University of Otago - 27 min drive - 37.2 km
  • The Octagon - 29 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Larnach Castle - 51 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Royal Albatross Centre - 60 min drive - 69.1 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 33 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Moon Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Karitane Crib with water view

Classic kiwi crib overlooking the river/estuary and right on the waters edge at high tide with safe swimming. Watch the amazing bird life at low tide while relaxing on the deck or take a 10 minute walk to a lovely white sandy beach. Great for surfing, swimming, fishing and peninsula walks. Walking distance to local shop. Please note: Bathroom and single beds room are basic, rustic and quirky but crib is clean, cosy and in a beautiful location with a fantastic view! Only 30 minutes to Dunedin.
Please note: there is no wifi
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Sharon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please enquire

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Karitane Crib with water view Karitane
Karitane Crib with water view Private vacation home
Karitane Crib with water view Private vacation home Karitane

Karitane Crib with water view Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great wee crib
A true kiwi classic. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Elaine F.

Disappointing
Location good. Needs a new entry door as not secure and key broke in lock. Interior needs sprucing up especially for the amount of money paid for accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlee O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Can’t wait to come back in summer. Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robyn B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The pictures on this site are not a true depiction of reality!
This booking was made for friends traveling to Dunedin. The batch was not clean...there were mice inside...the door to enter was jammed with moisture...the bedding was inadequate and the batch was cold...toilet was leaking...a blind fell down when closed. When Sharon the owner was advised about the mice and other issues nothing was done and no compensation offered. The whole three day experience was totally disappointing. The photos online need to be updated because the batch is tired and poorly maintained. I would never recommend people book this property and it needs a lot of upgrading to be part of bookabatch because it is not doing the organisation justice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Magic
👍 nice, very handy to everything but also private
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kath R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family memorial
location was on point and batch was just everything we needed. Our family gathered there for the memorial and to be able to stay right there and get things ready was awesome. Thank you. It was everything we hoped for and what a pleasure it was to walk in and see how cute and well fitted out it was. We will be back one day
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Karitane
A lovely tranquil place in a quaint little crib. Enjoyed all it had to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family
Easy to find, clean. Amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie, North Coogee

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of heaven
The most perfect position right on the estuary. The crib is small but very comfortable and warm. My favourite place to be was on the porch looking out at the water and birds with cup of tea. Also the baking at the local general store was beyond good! Excellent holiday, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone Q., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Such an amazing view, I could hardly believe it! Kids (and adults) adored the wetland as a front yard. Saw so many different birds. Blew us away. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Karitane magic, very approachable owner
Awesome as always.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marius v.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome sunrises
Perfect breakaway
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome break and the perfect place to stay. Everything we wanted was there for us.
Amazing place from the Location to the Property..Made the stay even better with our Relatives staying next door. .Great for kids Nice and secluded.. Looking forward to staying again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best relaxing holiday
Fantastic spot in a great kiwi bach. Such a lovely relaxing spot. Will definitely try and book this place when we head back to Karitane.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront paradise
Practical, convenient, private, quiet, scenic setting, what more could you ask for!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie P.

Rustic small beach house but great dpot.
Watched the dolphins from the lounge window swim up the estuary every day
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect respite and far from the Madding Crowds
The location of the property was lovely. Basic but homely and everything necessary to Mae a lovely break.Will definitely come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gareth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront view
This was a nice little bach right by the water. Because Karitane is a very tiny township, the peace and quietness made for a really nice realxing stay. The bach itself was comfortable with a very good heat pump and all rooms having a "rustic look", which just added to it's casual vibe. There was no internet, however this is mentioned in the description and, honestly, for those who just want a relaxing few days away, it's not a big deal. There is also a small cafe/store about a 5min drive away, run by some awesome people, if you want to stock up on the basics. Overall it was an amazing stay and we will be back for those early morning water views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
All in all OK
Location superb. Wind was miserable so we ended up putting a tarp on the left of the deck for some shielding. BBQ could have been cleaned. Deep in old fat. Kitchen very nicely stocked with utensils etc. Unfortunately the house had probably been closed up too long and was very smelly of mould/damp, particularly the smaller bedroom. All in all, we were not there to be inside and had lots of fun outside on the beach and in the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Karitane retreat
Very peaceful and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rei A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot
Great location with awesome view, quiet and a lovely walk to the general store. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location
Loved the Bach. Small and quirky. It is everything there what you need. I loved the fact that I could put my Kajak in to the water just in front of the Bach, and just left it there the whole time. Very convenient. The views are magnificent. I couldn't get enough from. We took our bikes as well. Lovely bike rides around. Every day I had a beautiful coffee and a cake (baked by a french bakery) at the dairy. Lovely owners. I fell in love with this place. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie R., Gore, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic spot
Would definitely stay again in this crib. Had an amazing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Dianne a.

Not quite as it seemed
Photos weren’t quite true to reality. Very uneven surfacing on floor. One of my party had mobility issues & tripped & nearly fell on carpet pieces that were covering uneven areas several times. No internet which wasn’t stated as needed to continue with business commitments while there. The location & view from the deck however, made up for the fact we were staying somewhere that appeared to be part way through renovations. Communication with owner was fantastic. Always responded quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022