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Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp)

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Welcome to Teapot Cottage
Authentic 50s furniture and classic literature.
Main bedroom
Kitchen
Cosy fire to warm up the winter

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Fireplace
  • Living area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Kids room - single and cot

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Teapot Cottage (50's time-warp)

STEP BACK IN TIME in our charming 1950's "grandma's cottage", a LIVING MUSEUM of a simpler era, before tvs, microwaves and computers. No WiFi, so UNPLUG and ENJOY the vintage memorabilia and cosy fire.
WALK the beautiful Hari Hari Coastal Walkway or TAKE A DAY TRIP - 50 mins south to Glaciers, 50 mins north to Hokitika. EXPLORE natural HOT-SPRINGS within a short drive and walk or SOAK and STARGAZE in the cottage garden FIRE-BATH with stunning farm/bush/mountain views.

Heaps of classic books, board games, puzzles, and vintage dress-ups for those wet West Coast days.
Kid-friendly - cot, highchair, toys, swings and bikes.
An authentic cottage with old-fashioned quirks, such as woolen carpets and a bathroom just outside, through the laundry.

2 kms from Hari Hari village, in an area of great hiking, fishing, hunting, lake swimming and boating.

Natural Hot Springs in the riverbed just a 5 minute drive and 15 minute walk away - one of the Coast's best kept secrets.

Genuine West Coast hospitality from hosts who live next door but will respect your privacy.

Teapot Cottage is on the same acre property as our other (completely different and off-grid) accommodation, 'Wildside Lodge'.

Special conditions:
Pets may be allowed with prior approval.

Extras: Linen (included);
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition, before you leave you are expected to: Leave the house as tidy as you found it; wash, dry and put away your dishes; wipe benches and stove.

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About the area

Hari Hari

Located in Hari Hari, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Willberg Walk Trail Access and Godley Glacier. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Willberg Walk Trail Access - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 53 min drive - 80.3 km
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 53 min drive - 80.3 km
  • Waiho Hot Tubs - 53 min drive - 80.3 km
  • Our Lady of the Alps - 53 min drive - 80.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pukeko Tearooms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hunter Gatherer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harihari Pub - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great couple of days and the hosts were friendly and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience- the firebath was a unique and wonderful experience, and the turntable with old LPs provided much merriment. An unforgettable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like going back in time in the BEST way! Loved all the vinyl records and record player! The hosts were the BEST! And their dog, Mello, gave me my dog fix while I was missing my own.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host and super helpful. The cottage is wonderful. Set in a different time period but functions perfectly. The grounds are also very nice and well maintained. Loved the Wekas and the cows next door.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip D.

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

Great location for bird spotting

Nice spot for bird watching
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Teapot Cottage was a great place to stay. It fitted our adult family of five comfortably and provided us a unique experience with a record player and classic board games and books for entertainment. The host Dan showed us over his property and pointed us in the right direction for river walks nearby. We were sorry to only be there for the one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

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

Great place made even better by the lovely owners Kath and Dan

We fired up the outside bath and drank Dan's Blackberry wine :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles m.

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

The coast

We received fantastic west coast hospitality and would recommend anyone to stay. Fantastic place and hosts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter F.

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

Quirky little cottage

Great little place to stay and explore the West Coast. We had a pleasant stay at The Teapot Cottage with all its 50's memorabilia.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Awesome

Stayed here once before great hosts and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Amazing stay!

A great spot and very friendly hosts. Loved the record player and puzzles. Was just what we needed after a long day skiing the day before. Thank you Kath and Dan 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwyneth C.

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

Perfect base in South Westland

This cottage was exactly like the listing, and was the perfect base for some exploring. Within easy reach of Okarito Lagoon, which is a definite must see!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmel D.

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

Cute

Lovely place! Perfect on a rainy day!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy J.

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

Teapot cottage

A memorable place to stay, a great base for exploring the outdoors, with helpful and friendly hosts. The kids loved having a bath under the stars, and the cottage was well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susannah R.

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

Great cottage, lovely host

Lovely peaceful stay in a quirky nostalgic cottage. We absolutely loved it!! The kids had a lot of fun with the retro games and toys and we especially liked the record player.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

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

Fantastic Winter weekend stay!

Great cottage and memories made! Exactly as described - and has got our teens out of their comfort zones. Was great to get them to experience an old skool way of living! Highlight was the hot springs down the road. Really appreciated the tour of the property and have recommended the cottage to friends already.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thanks for the recommendations. Glad to hear teens enjoying it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denzel C.

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

Lovely, Cosy Escape!

Beautiful, cosy cottage. Immaculately kept and period furnishings were on point. Just enough to make the stay comfortable, while being a wonderfully relaxing escape! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

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

Delightful

The cottage was just as we expected and we were able to relax and have lots of fun dressing up as well as exploring the area. The beds were comfy and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is full of little surprises. Dress ups, drawers of items you'd have had in the 50s, lots to explore. Cosy, warm and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a beautiful place! The hosts are so nice. We had good chats. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hueline M.

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

Fun place in natural environment.

Interesting with lots to look at in the house.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Delightful period place, crammed with interesting details! Owner took care to ensure a good fire to warm up the place on a rainy evening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

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

Timeless elegance

Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginnene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host, made us feel very welcome & at home. Cottage very clean & tidy, lots of lovely touches, flannel sheets, hot water bottles. So appreciated. Enjoyed the 195O’s retro furnishings, old records & player. Kitchen had a great selection of condiments, Enjoyed starting our day sitting outside in the sun with a plunger coffee & watching the Weka. Thanks so much for a great stay. will be back in Summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keeley R.

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

Tea cup cottage 50’s party

We had so much fun- dress ups, records, outdoor hot tub, real cool hosts. Thanks guys!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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