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Unique Cottage close to the town centre.

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Exterior
Deer on the back lawn
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Stewart Island, Stewart Island
  • Bunkhouse Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rakiura Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Observation Rock
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek)
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Unique Cottage close to the town centre.

Oban Lodge is an historic fully self-contained cosy cottage which has been upgraded and refurbished, it adjoins native bush where birdlife is plentiful and wild deer are often seen on the property.
The cottage itself provides a warm and comfortable atmosphere, while being approximately 6 minutes walk to the center of Oban Township. Including the beach, store, restaurant, bar and visitor info to mention but a few.
Consisting of 3 bedrooms including 2 queen and 1 single beds all with electric blankets fitted, Heat Pump, fridge freezer, electric oven, microwave, Free WIFI, 43 inch Smart TV, radio, and shower over chubb.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

TonyB891

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 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

Located in Oban, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rakiura National Park and Observation Rock, while Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are cultural highlights. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding 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.
Map
Stewart Island, Stewart Island

What's nearby

  • Bunkhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rakiura Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Presbyterian Church Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Observation Rock - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rakiura National Park - 8 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Sea Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Snuggery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kai Kart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Church Hill Restaurant & Oyster Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Just Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Cottage close to the town centre. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Cottage close to the town centre.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Cottage close to the town centre.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Unique Cottage close to the town centre. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bunkhouse Theatre, Rakiura Museum and Presbyterian Church Hall. Observation Rock is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan H.

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

Lovely Cottage

We loved the cottage, comfortable clean, warm and had all we needed. Beautiful location, plenty to do, weather was magnificent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Great

Great stay neat location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

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

Cute warm cottage

Loved our stay. All the amenities covered for a comfortable 4 nights. Gorgeous view over native bush. Super easy check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

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

Cosy cottage

Cosy comfortable cottage. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Amazing place to stay

Amazing place to stay. Comfortable, clean, tidy and had all the amenities needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Great place to stay

A lovely place to stay - spotlessly clean, comfortable bed, lovely and quiet with good views of the trees from the balcony and a short walk to the shop, pub, cafe and ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Oban lodge

We enjoyed our stay in this cute cottage. It had everything we needed. The water pressure in the shower being very low was the only small negative. Be prepared for a climb up the hill to get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M.

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

Cute Cottage

Very clean, neat cottage, quality carrpets, curtains, bed linen and kitchen utensils etc. Easy check in, no contact with owner needed during our stay. Would recommend this property. Lbedding and kit hen utensils.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

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

Stewart island accom

within walking distance from town ( 6 mins)this cosy , well equipped cottage was the ideal location for our group ( 2 couples) to stay in Oban for a couple of nights . Our Host generously allowed us to drop our bags at the property several hours before check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thora L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thora

We had three great nights in this dear wee cottage. Very handy to everything. Very well appointed- lovely linen. Cosy and comfy. We do suggest a small motor to increase the water pressure in the shower would be of a huge asset to the cottage. Otherwise it was perfect!
Cosy as little Oban cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

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

Fit for purpose

Expectations were met. The cottage proved to be a perfect base for a very active 8 days on the island. Only downside was low water pressure in the shower - that said water was hot and did the job.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

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

Quaint cottage

Cottage is in a beautiful location. Took us longer thsn 6 minutes to walk from ferry terminal. Cottage was clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

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

Rakiura Cottage

A comfortable wee cottage within good walking distance to most amenities in and around Oban.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Faye W.

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

Stewart Island Stay

Great little cottage short walk into town had everything we needed nice cosy space. The water pressure was very slow & beds a bit hard but overall a great home base for exploring the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha R.

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

Thank you

Thank you for having us. We absolutely loved Stewart island. The house is really close to the wharf and we walked everywhere. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Gorgeous Rakiura !

Absolutely loved the location -nature, bird song. Only issue was lack of water pressure in shower. Please put trash can in bathroom.We would stay there again if we return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devan B.

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

Great place!

Perfect place for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

eilen s.

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

Expensive and very basic

This cabin was clean and adequate for our basic needs but felt, for the price we paid for 5 nights, there should have been a few things that would have made our stay more pleasant & memorable.. a dryer should be a given , an e tea set of towels for 5 nights, outdoor chairs on the deck to watch the bird life, etc..
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Great Stay in Oban

Cute, tidy, comfortable house with great access to the Stewart Island amenities. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Glenda T.

Spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Beds very comfortable.

Great location and very handy to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Perfect location!

Everything was exactly as listed. Beds and living room comfy. Did not expect high shower pressure but was sufficient for showers. Ample towels/washcloths. It is important to know you will need to bring shampoo/conditioner if needed. This was not listed as an amenity but we did not realize that until on the island. Also, I neglected to tell the host (my fault) that there were no hot pads for removing things from oven…that would be really nice to have! I would DEFINITELY stay here again for it is a charming place near to town!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

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

Wonderful little cottage, very cozy

This was a perfect little place for our work trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

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

A unique cottage stay in the heart of Oban

We absolutely loved staying at Oban Lodge. This little cottage packed a punch with 3 bedrooms, an open planned living space and well equipped kitchen and an amazing back yard! We were close to everything we needed and walked everywhere on the island. The cottage was so clean and tidy. The beds were super comfy too! We would definitely book here again. Thanks for having us To y!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Convenient and functional house. Comfortable stay.

Great place to stay in Oban. Easy to walk to village and waterfront. Clean and everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mies D.

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by TonyB891

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I am based between Stewart Island and Invercargill, I am keen on the outdoors including fishing, snorkeling and walking. I like meeting people, I own a number of accommodation properties in Southland.

Why they chose this property

I am passionate about Stewart Island, including its natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle .

What makes this property unique

Wild deer are fequently seen on the property.
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