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Step back in time at Aunt Tui's

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A narrow gravel path flanked by dense greenery and white flowers, leading to a wooden gate.
A bookshelf filled with books, a wooden bench, and a view of a garden through a glass door.
A bedroom with a bed, two paintings, a nightstand, a lamp, and a dresser.
A blue exterior with a white window, two white plastic chairs with red cushions, a small beige suitcase, and a wooden door with a wreath.
A cozy living room with a blue couch, a white armchair, and a patterned rug. A wooden door with a wreath and a 'STOP' sign is visible, leading to another room.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Tuatapere, Southland
  • Place, Clifden Suspension Bridge
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Tuatapere

Located in Tuatapere, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Local points of interest include Clifden Suspension Bridge and Hump Ridge Track. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Tuatapere, Southland

What's nearby

  • Clifden Suspension Bridge - 16 min drive - 18.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tui Base Camp - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Hippo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blooming Boulders - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boundary Creek - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Step back in time at Aunt Tui's pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Step back in time at Aunt Tui's?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Step back in time at Aunt Tui's on 29 November 2026 start from NZ$286, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Step back in time at Aunt Tui's?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Step back in time at Aunt Tui's?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Step back in time at Aunt Tui's?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Step back in time at Aunt Tui's located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Clifden Suspension Bridge and within 25 miles (40 km) of Hump Ridge Track and Te Wahipounamu. Lake Hauroko is 26.1 mi (42.1 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A great rustic place to stay. Kids were disappointed that there was no wifi but otherwise happy. It was great that we could take our dog with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing house in a great location, within a lovely garden. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in Mary’s property before and always enjoy it
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room..handy to town.. Great books and DVDs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great communication, nice wee place to stay

Great place to stay if you want to explore the gemstone beach and Clifden caves. Host was super friendly, helpful and communicative!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the house is all set up with everything you could possibly need and the wee garden is truly a haven. We were very pleased to get it for the xmas/new years period and we would happily recommend it to anyone as the house itself is lovely and it is in a good position for plenty of wonderful day trips. The fact it is pet friendly is truly the icing on the cake. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2026
Thanks very much for your kind words! We love it too and are very glad when others do!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was easy to communicate with. House is quirky as advertised.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Tuatapere

Lovely place. Thoroughly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2022
Thanks for your feedback and thanks very much for leaving the house so clean and tidy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful eclectic house

We stayed in this lovely hone for several nights. Comfortable beds, all you need in the kitchen and a great garden. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

We really enjoyed staying here. I loved the art and collections everywhere in the house. There was plenty of firewood if we'd needed it, the bed was amazing and it was so silent waking up in the morning. Thankyou so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aunt Tuis

The perfect getaway for our family. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just like visiting your aunty

A wonderful quirky cottage tucked away in a super private garden. Super warm on cold nights with the fire. I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing wee crib.

Loved staying here. Reconnected with old friends in the area and it was a perfect base to explore the stunning coast. Cosy fire, great dvds, comfortable bed. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time away

Amazing garden. Nice beds. Interesting collections. All the things you need. Great spot. Beautiful beach nearby. We had a lovely time as a family getaway with our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old school charm

A cottage full of character, cosy and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2023
Thank you...glad you enjoyed your stay !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter weekend stay

Great weather this weekend! House was exactly as we expected. Tonnes of character, very comfortable and homey. Very convenient to the river and shops just down the road. Very warm with the fire going and lounge has a great variety of DVDs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Aunt Tuis Cottage

Very clean, character filled cottage in a hardy location to Southern Coastline. Only negative was the pricing confusing as in US dollars so ended up more expensive than we thought.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2024
Thank you for your review! I'm sorry about the American dollars mixup. Another person has been confused by it as well. We have no control over it as the bookaback website does all the money part. But I will contact them and see why they do that. Cheers Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Lovely weekend exploring the deep south. Lovely bush walks, beautiful beaches, great fishing and some lovely dinning experiences, and even better was we were able to bring our 4 legged fur baby xox
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2022
So glad you had a great time in the amazing deep south!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Food for the soul!

Wonderful time out for people like us that cant stop workiing.... Inforced rest and relaxation....loved all the collections!! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic

Typical old villa with all the alterations along the yearsInteresting and eclectic décoration
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A step back in time

Warm fire during cold and rainy week. Lots of interesting books, art and artefacts to entertain
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2024
Sorry about the weather.... glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Back to the future. Great artwork
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden treasure

Was not sure what to expect. We loved it. Full of collections of treasures.Was so cosy, comfortable bed and had everything we needed. So close to town and the walking tracks. Would definitely stay again next time we come down to visit family, if Mary would have us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2025
You very welcome anytime! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back in time

So many interesting artworks,books , pottery and memorabilia. Great hot water for shower over bath.Excellent oven and fridge.Good Washing machine but difficult to find line space to dry clothes.Excellent local cafe. So many interesting
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is incredibly quaint - and so lovely to go back in time with all the memorabilia that fills the house. However; it was quite cold although there were lots of heaters. Would be perfect in summer. May I suggest reducing the number of electric chords by having more plugs inserted. Fantastic to be able to have the dogs with us. Host was outstanding in her communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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