Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths

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A red house with a porch, a small deck, and a lawn.
A rural landscape with a red building, a white structure, and a dirt path.
A cozy room with a sofa, a small table, a cowhide rug, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.
A cozy bedroom with a bed, a bench, a dresser, and a mirror.
A rustic wooden gate with a sign that reads "The Little Red School House."

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Oamaru, Oamaru
  • Place, Oamaru Gardens
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Fuchsia Creek

Located in Fuchsia Creek, this holiday home is in a rural area. Totara Estate and Totara Estate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oamaru Gardens and Elephant Rocks. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Map
Oamaru, Oamaru

What's nearby

  • Oamaru Gardens - 57 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Whitestone Cheese Factory - 57 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Steampunk HQ - 57 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Oamaru Harbour - 57 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 57 min drive - 41.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths on 10 November 2026 start from NZ$290, 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 Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic School in rural Oamaru with farm animals and outdoor baths located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Old School Gallery and within 20 miles (32 km) of Totara Estate and Totara Estate. Oamaru Gardens and St Lukes Anglican Church are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome night away ar The Little Red School House, so peaceful and relaxing with the outdoor baths
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Thanks for the great review Sally💛
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing we loved our stay and didn’t want to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts and fabulous house
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2025
Thank you for the lovely review Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Idyllic setting on a large working farm. My wife fell in love with Ginger, a small pet pig, on the property. Great hosts. The highlight of our stay on the South Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rural hideaway

Grouse as! Awesome hidden gem if you're wanting a quiet getaway far from the crowded tourist hotspots.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2024
Thanks Doug for an awesome review. We would welcome you both back any day❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful well appointed accommodation

We absolutely loved our stay in the Little Red School House. It was incredibly comfortable, gorgeous and had everything we could need. I particularly appreciated the folder with a history of the property, school house an surrounding area. Out stay was an absolute pleasure and we hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2023
Thanks Symone for your lovely review😍😍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The whole thing was perfect, down to the small touches of bubbles for the bath, snack choices and mini-bar. Decor is beautiful and the location is peaceful and relaxing. Loved the animals who visited-Cauliflower the chook, Chimp the cat and Bro the pup.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Little Red Schoolhouse

I really loved my stay here, just the best place to relax and unwind! The views are amazing when out for a walk. The weather was cold but it stayed nice and warm inside. I’ll be coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thanks Michelle for the lovely review. We would welcome you back any day❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little house with lot's of nature around

It was a beautiful stay there. Nic was a very welcoming host. Breakfast essentials were included and thankfully used. The house was well equipped and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2025
Thanks for the great review. We would welcome you both back any day😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect personable communication with the lovely host, heatpumo on for us when we arrived, chickens there to greet us, lovely wee place, deck, inserted baths in the deck and lovely water pressure for the shower.Thoroughly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2026
Thanks Geoff for such an awesome review💛
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing country escape with history

Real kiwi farm location. Still handy enough to town and tourist trails. Enjoyed the history of the house. Modern facilities added well. Relaxing time thank you. Hosts handy if we needed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a find

Just what we wanted - will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Great wee place to stay to take some time out. Clean, modern and warm. Shame the view is not in front of where you sit outside but overall a nice wee escape
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable

A great place to stay. We were made to feel welcome by Nic. We enjoyed meeting the animals and being rural. It is lovely to stay in the school house and you have everything you need. It is not far to Oamaru and surrounding areas such as bike trails and walks to see elephants rocks and other sites. We would come here again. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks for leaving a light on Nic

Cute, clean, lovely. Thanks Nic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

comforable and cosy

Nic's hospitality was great. The property is quaint and unique with the building carrying much local history evident in the pictures and items in the schoolhouse. The house is well equipped with everything we needed and the special mattress made the bed warm and comfortable. Views of the area are superb. Well worth the drive through pretty hilly countryside. Overall a lovely experience
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and quaint

Beautiful little house! Fabulous country surroundings, loved the chickens for company.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect quiet getaway

This is a beautiful quiet little cottage in a lovely location. It's compact, comfortable, and well equipped with linens, laundry, and kitchen for a worry free stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

High Country Stay

Very Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful accommodation very well equipped and delightful hosts

Beautiful decor well equipped cosy and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome. Great place to stay

We had a awesome time at the school house. Highly recommend. Nic and family are lovely people who made the stay even better. Very quiet and peaceful. Thanks for a great time. Cheers. Thank you Nic. xxx
Stayed 33 nights in Nov 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The accommodation is very pleasant and reasonably well equipped.

The accommodation is very pleasant and reasonably well equipped. It was wonderful to find accommodation with a teapot! The cottage is very tastefully finished, with a great bed, good cooking facilities, a comfy couch and a generous bathroom. The rural setting is beautiful and peaceful, and offers the potential of pleasant walks. The complimentary breakfasts were an unexpected surprise. Very good WiFi completes a generous package.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay here, would totally recommend for a peaceful getaway.

We loved our stay here, would totally recommend for a peaceful getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A gorgeous place to stay and the peace and quiet very restorative - enjoyed meeting Roger the goat!

A gorgeous place to stay and the peace and quiet very restorative - enjoyed meeting Roger the goat!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely location and lovely and very tidy house.

Lovely location and lovely and very tidy house.
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