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Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 550 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Purakanui Inlet, Dunedin City
  • University of Otago
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Larnach Castle
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Purakaunui

This holiday home places you in the heart of Purakaunui, steps from Purakaunui Inlet and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Long Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, free WiFi and a fireplace. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features a patio, a sofa bed and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. A TV, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .In proximity to this Purakaunui holiday home you'll find University of Otago.

What's nearby

  • Purakaunui Inlet - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Long Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of Otago - 27 min drive - 23.8 km
  • The Octagon - 27 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Larnach Castle - 54 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carey's Bay Historic Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mount Cargill - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪The Portsider - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Cafe & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Royal Albatross Café - ‬58 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.

Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage

Restored 140 yr old cottage on the very edge of the sheltered Purakaunui inlet, just a scenic 25 min drive from Dunedin, New Zealand. Is a cluster of four buildings, one a cottage originally built by a local fisherman, another a whare Māori style room built of boat building kauri and another a railworkers cottage with a curved roof.

Although still faithful to it's historic roots, there are the home comforts of a full modern kitchen and bathroom. The rooms are tastefully decorated, cleaned and maintained to a high standard. There is electric heating in every room as well as a coal range. Electric blankets are on the beds except for the trundler in main house.

As featured in Life and Leisure Magazine, Jan, 2009. The cluster of four little buidings known as "As You Like It" since the 1930's, is a 100 metre walk down a path along the waters edge.

You can just sit on the deck and watch the fish just a metre away, or watch the sunset over the water, dig for cockles, fish off the deck or the rocks, walk along the ocean beach or row or canoe around the inlet. It's a great bird watchers spot- shags ,tuis, fantails, bellbirds, oystercatchers, woodpigeons, whitefaced herons, kingfishers, etc. A Dinghy or kayaks are available onsite. The white sandy beach can be accessed at low tide by walking across ankle deep water, or by canoe. At full tide the bay is full of water and great for a kayak around the bay.

Outings can include a visit the historic pa site, Motutapu and it's secluded beach, or the Orokanui Sanctuary, 5 min drive away. The new Dunedin Forsyth Barr Stadium is only 20 min drive away, access and parking is easy because you can avoid the crowds coming from the city side.

It is also a great base to visit Dunedin's attractions , Port Chalmers is a 10 min drive away, with designer clothes and jewelry shops as well as coffee bars and restaurants. Eating out options include the Carey's Bay Hotel overlooking the fishing village beside Port Chalmers, the Galley cafe or Portside Tavern which has specialty beers on tap. Fleur's Seafood restaurant at Moeraki is 50 min drive north. The unspoilt coastal settlements of Seacliff and Karitane are a short senic drive away.

There are many walks around the township and the boatsheds, along Purakaunui beach, around the inlet or to Longbeach.

Note:unsuitable for the mobility challenged.
Special conditions:
Two night minimum
Note that each bedroom-and the bathroom -are in separate cottages. The single bed in the main house is a trundler stored under the double bed. The buildings are clustered together and there are only a couple of steps between each cottage. Security lights light the way.
Please discuss bringing pets with us. A laundromat is at Port Chalmers if you need any clothes washed.

Check-in time after 3 pm check out by 11 a.m.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please discuss with me first.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Please discuss with me first

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please discuss with me first
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
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. Note from host: Please discuss with me first

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage?

The closest beach to Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage is St. Clair Beach (20 km).

Does Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage have a pool?

Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage has a pool and a communal pool.

Is Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage?

No, Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Iconic Historic Seaside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.