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Cosy kiwi holiday home with beautiful view and a short stroll to the beach!

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A wooden deck with a picnic table and benches, a covered grill, and a glass door leading to a covered porch.
A wooden fence with a tree in the background.
A rustic, multi-level building with a staircase leading to a door marked "No Entry."
A modern kitchen with a gas stove, stainless steel sink, and wooden countertops.
A cozy room with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, a window with a view of greenery, and a brick wall with a chimney.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Papatowai, Otago
  • Place, Matai Falls
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Catlins Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, McLean Falls
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Papatowai

Papatowai is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Catlins Kayak and Adventure. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Papatowai, Otago

What's nearby

  • Matai Falls - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Catlins Lake - 23 min drive - 25.9 km
  • McLean Falls - 24 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Purakaunui Falls - 26 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Teapot World - 29 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 102 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy kiwi holiday home with beautiful view and a short stroll to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Where is Cosy kiwi holiday home with beautiful view and a short stroll to the beach! located?

Situated in Papatowai, this holiday home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Matai Falls and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Purakaunui Falls. Catlins Lake and Teapot World 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. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Really nice little cabin cottage with great views. Directions were not clear enough as access was at a different road the given address. Also did not realise that the nearest shop was a 20 minute drive away as thought information given said it was 0.1 km to nearest store. Loved our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and quiet, cosy and warm. A great base for exploring the southern coast. We loved the caves, the Lost Gypsy and Peake's Kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities great, jad everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is lovely in a great location. It is comfortable inside with a well outfitted kitchen. The bathroom is very spacious. We enjoyed our stay there very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emma is a great host and the Bach is so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great wee spot, handy to all the wonderful Catlins walks, nice and relaxing, Emma was easy to contact and great area for the pooch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very pleasant spot. Excellent new bathroom and kitchen space. The pot belly wood fire had seen better days and was hard to light and hard to regulate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - both in Papatowai (views, quiet, sun), and central on the Catlins. One place to base yourself with easy day trips. Comfortable and homely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised. Great place to stay, and Emma was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The Bach was tidy and clean and had everything we needed. Very handy location, with the beach, the lost Gypsy and Peake’s kitchen just down the road, and central to all of the Catlins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emma is absolutely amazing - she is super quick to respond. The location of the holiday home is perfect for touring around The Catlins. It's idyllic and the kitchen is well-equipped. A lovely place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and base day trips out of. Secured fence around deck made the difference in the dog being able to go. Would use again if it was available.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great spot

great spot to base for a catlins adventure. And we were able to bring the family dog to enjoy the holiday also.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend away

We had a lovely time at emmas batch, was the perfect place in the middle of the catlins making for short drives to all the sites ! We loved a wee soak in the bath
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hospitality in a tidy and secluded bach. Well set up for dogs and children. Short walk to beach, estuary and beach. Delightfully quiet and untouched location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Perfect wee Bach to base yourself for a catlins getaway. Close to everything we needed. The host was very helpful and great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely place to relax

A comfortable, clean crib with a great outdoor area. The shower pressure was really good, and the water hot. Liked the selection of books available to browse- Footrot Flats is a favourite. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location in Papatowai

We had a fantastic family stay in Papatowai, perfect location to base yourself the house has everything you need with a well appointed kitchen and the bathroom was big and modern.Charlie our dog loved laying in front of the awesome little fireplace.Thanks Emma for all your help and recommendations.We look forward to staying again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Catlins paradise

Beautiful spot, comfy clean house, well situated in the heart of the Catlins for exploring or just hanging out on the Papatowai Beach. Handy to the Gypsy Caravan (amazing) and Peake’s Kitchen (awesome burgers). Emma is a super host and left us cut flowers for our anniversary. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a comfortable stay

This crib is in a great location in Central Catlins. The house had everything needed for a relaxing time. It is clean, with comfortable bed and great shower. Thanks, Emma, for prompt communication to answer our queries.Would just recommend a clearer house number visible from the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Papatowai Perfection!

What a gem this bach is Close to the beach, lovely outlook, native birds visiting the garden.Plenty of interesting books to devour, comfy bed, good shower and seperate bath. Was lovely to sit by the fire in the evenings reading. No TV, limited internet and no radio reception only added to the bliss The weather was perfect and our dog loved roaming the garden and enjoyed his beach walks. The township of Owaka is just a short drive away.We will definitely be returning for more stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and lovely

My wife and I spent three nights here for our anniversary along with our 2 dogs. The place was exaclty what we were looking for: somewhere quiet, beautiful sceneries, and very close to the beach. There was alot of firewood which we were grateful for as it was very cold (winter!). The house has great insulation so we didnt have to keep the fore going throughout the night.Most importantly, the place was very private, we only saw a total of 3 human beings! Dogs loved it too. The garden was very well enclosed and beautifully maintained (we have 2 medium sized dogs). There was a sand pit which would be ideal for children play.We will definitely comeback
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was in such an awesome place. We loved our stay with our dog and were grateful to Emma for great communication and flexibility. It was winter weather while we were there, but we were warm and toasty. It would be a lovely summer spot also.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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