Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island - Oban

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

Stewart Island, Stewart Island

Bunkhouse Theatre3 min walk
Rakiura Museum5 min walk
Observation Rock11 min walk
Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek)4 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Garden

About this property

Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

The most central accommodation on the island!

Situated at 10 Horseshoe Bay Road this 4 Bedroom house is fully self contained with modern amenities.

A large balcony offers views of the sea and the local church. Native birds are regular and welcome visitors to the garden.

Choose Kererū House to be your "home away from home". A family friendly holiday venue - with portacot and high chair available.

Catering upto 11 people. Ideal for a large family or groups. Large covered deck with gas bbq and pizza oven available to entertain large groups.

Courtesy transfer of guests and luggage to Kereru House available on arrival.

Attractions:
-Two minutes walk from the main ferry wharf where you depart for evening Kiwi spotting trips or fishing trips, shops, cafes and the South Seas Hotel (renowned for it's Sunday quiz and blue cod!)
-Great beach and bush walks are at your doorstep (stop by the local DOC for a map)
-Golden Bay is 10 minutes walk over the hill. From here you can depart to Ulva Island Bird Sanctury, where you can walk the tracks through stunning native forest. Ulva Island is home to a number of rare species such as saddleback, yellowhead, weka, kiwi and robin (guides optional).

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the house tidy and do the dishes before you leave.

Property manager

KereruHouse

Amenities

Outdoor space

Water view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Fireplace

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Oban

This holiday home is located in Halfmoon Bay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rakiura National Park and Observation Rock, while Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Stewart Island, Stewart Island

What's nearby

Bunkhouse Theatre - 3 min walk
Rakiura Museum - 5 min walk
Observation Rock - 11 min walk
Rakiura National Park - 6 min drive
Millars Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

South Sea Hotel - 3 min walk
Kai Kart - 5 min walk
Just Cafe - 3 min walk
Church Hill Restaurant & Oyster Bar - 2 min walk
The Snuggery - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island located?

Situated in Halfmoon Bay, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Presbyterian Church Hall and Bunkhouse Theatre. Rakiura Museum and Observation Rock are also within 15 minutes.

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Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

20 January 2024

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

Stewart Island

We stayed at Kereru House for 5 nights and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. House was well set up, though the washing machine was out of order, and provided good accommodation. Excellent location near to the ‘centre’.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S., Auckland, New Zealand

21 November 2023

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

Fabulous view and location

We stayed here for 2 nights. Easy walk from the ferry building- less than 5 mins. The house was spacious clean and warm. 2 bathroom with 2 separate toilets was great. Recommend to all.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley C., Auckland

22 September 2023

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

Great stay

A group of 8 ladies stayed early September 2023. The house was perfect for a large group. Location was so close to town with 5min walk to hotel/superette/e-bike hire/return flight check/in. Very well equipped kitchen and large commercial toilet paper dispensers which didn’t run out. Lots of board games. Fabulous view of bay and township. Easy Walking distances to other bays and ferry wharf to Ulva island. We all agreed it was a fabulous location would definitely stay again Only negative - booking offers free taxi pick up on arrival - I was told in full booking detail email to ‘ring or text cab company to ‘confirm’ pick up before arrival to island -( I took this to mean the taxi had already been booked for us by owners and we were to confirm we were definitely going to arrive so rang them to confirm when heading out to bluff to the ferry. When I texted them they said they were fully booked. So ‘confirm’ means ‘book’ So do your own booking with Aurora Cabs well in advance of your arrival. Lucky the day was fine and we were all fit enough to walk up the hill with our luggage. All in all a fabulous stay and Stewart Island turned on fabulous weather and the locals were just wonderful :)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tash A.

14 May 2023

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

Great stay

Excellent location for a stay on Stewart Island!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele L., Dunedin

10 May 2023

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

Great location

Wow, what a lovely place to stay, everything about this place suited a gathering of friends. The kitchen & living space had a great flow between it an the sheltered deck. The location meant we could just walk out the door and walk to any number of areas for bush or beach walks, the small retail area and eateries where easy to access. This is a very tranquil place to visit and the accommodation was excellent with great views.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023