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Nature on your door step

Cottage in Waitati with kitchenette

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of Otago
  • Place, The Octagon
  • Place, Larnach Castle
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Nature on your door step

Whether you’re here for a night or a week, we hope you leave feeling rejuvenated.
Nestled into a hill with farmland at the back & surrounded by mature trees, you’re really feel at one with nature. Please note that the cottage is close to our house. We have free range chickens, a cat, a dog and a 3 year old. You will see the animals and hear us in the yard but we are respectful and want to share our space.
Waitati lagoon track & Drs Point beach a short trip away. Easy stroll to Blueskin Bay Nursery Cafe for an amazing brunch/lunch morning/arvo snack. Harvey St Merchant is a must stop for Pure NZ ice cream & Blueskin Bay Gallery for a glass of something & a pizza or check out Arc Brewery.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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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 allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Please wash all dishes and either leave them to dry using the drying rack under the sink or put them away.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waitati

Waitati is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Doctors Point and Orokonui Ecosanctuary, while Port Chalmers Museum and Otago Museum are cultural highlights. Dunedin Botanic Garden and Dunedin Railways are also worth visiting.
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Waitati, Otago

What's nearby

  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 17 min drive - 22.7 km
  • University of Otago - 18 min drive - 22.7 km
  • The Octagon - 19 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 19 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Larnach Castle - 47 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 21 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley Cafe & Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Portsider - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mackey’s - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Horopito cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Fish - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature on your door step pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nature on your door step?

As of 8 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nature on your door step on 9 November 2025 start from NZ$201.26, 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.

Where is Nature on your door step located?

Situated in Waitati, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Doctors Point and within 6 miles (10 km) of Orokonui Ecosanctuary and Warrington Beach. Holy Trinity Church and Port Chalmers Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garreth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning setting and bach. Loved every minute.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short overnighter

Overnight stay only, not easy to find unless you know the area. Very little contact with hosts. Prefer to have a microwave included and brighter lighting. Warm and clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and quiet location. Friendly hosts. Comfortable bed. Milk and some groceries were much appreciated. Would have liked better light for reading
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Waitati Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.The unit was beautifully clean with all you require.I loved having the chickens and cat to keep us company.The only thing to be aware of is you are quite close to the hosts property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Quaint

It was a private place with an amazing setting. A nice view off the front. Well treed so plenty of birds. A pair of Rosellas came to visit at 20 metres in the morning. Very clean and spacious. Close to Doctors point, the ecological conservation park and Akamoana.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Relax in Waitati

A great get away, close to Dunedin, but in a world of its own. Nearby estuary and Drs Point are beautiful and fascinating window on wildlife. Property is modern, clean & comfortable. Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anze G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ashley

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