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Pounawea Classic kiwi Crib

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Owaka, OTA

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pounawea Classic kiwi Crib

Three bedrooms, two double beds, two single and one bunk. All the basics, fully equipped kitchen with a large gas oven, BBQ, outdoor furniture and a large backyard with an undercover carport attached. Plenty of room to run around or a game of family cricket. Full fenced section for those little ones. 2 minute walk to the water. 5 minute drive to Owaka which has a 4 Square supermarket, Pub/Restaurant and cafes. 23ks to Balclutha.










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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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 first aid kit

About the area

Owaka

Located in Owaka, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Teapot World is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Catlins Lake.
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Owaka, OTA

Restaurants

  • ‪LumberJack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Catlins Cafe And Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Jack Cafe & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kūkū Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tahatika Coffee Traders - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pounawea Classic kiwi Crib pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pounawea Classic kiwi Crib?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pounawea Classic kiwi Crib?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pounawea Classic kiwi Crib located?

Situated in Owaka, this golf holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Teapot World and within 9 miles (15 km) of Catlins Lake and Jack's Blowhole. Cannibal Bay Beach and Willsher Bay Domain Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

Cosy stay in nice quiet location

We had a lovely stay at this property. The coal fire is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

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

Perfect Family Holiday

Everything you need, private, relaxed, awesome location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Great stay and beautiful homely property in the most beautiful untouched location!

Pounawea is a beautiful little beachside town, to relax and unwind and also a gateway to all the great walks
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Pounawea Holiday House

Great place to chill, out especially liked relaxing in the back garden.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona J.

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

Nice holiday

Very comfortable place, with a good holiday house feel, spacious garden for kids to play in, and great location in Pounawea.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susanne N.

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

Great location and value for money

Easy communication with owner. Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

review

Very nice and cribby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Becky P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice holiday

What we expected
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Dunedin

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

Relaxation

A perfect wee place for a weekend away. Great location. Well set up and great fire kept us warm. Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Is this my 4th or 5th Stay here?

I keep coming back to this perfect property which is an actual house so has heaps of room, including a lovely large back yard to enjoy the native bird song of Bellbirds and other native birds. Would highly recommend this great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme P.

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

A little bit o Paradise

A lovely place. Plenty of space with a lovely yard and great places to sit and listen to the sounds of the tuis and bellbirds Inside cozy and fresh. Great shower comfortable bed and couches. felt welcome and at home from the moment we arrived
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta K.

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

Lovely, quiet place to recharge

Everything you need
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

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

Classic southern crib

We had a lovely time. The location is awesome. It's just what you'd expect from a bach/crib.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reece and Kelly H.

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

Relaxing place

Nice family batch to stay in as base to travel around the Catlin's. Kids loved playing in the back yard and short walk to playground. Number of native birds came and visited. 2nd time we stayed and likely to again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

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

Perfect

Property is as described: "A classic kiwi bach", this means it isn't fancy, but it fitted us perfectly, we were very warm and comfortable, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

STUART C.

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

Classic Kiwi Crib

A classic Kiwi crib - quirky and comfy - reminded me of childhood holidays. Pounawea is an excellent base foe a Catlins tour/holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Fun times

Cute little crib from which to explore the Catlins. Heaps to keep the kids occupied in our chill time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Melonie T.

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

Caitlins Stay at BlueHouse

We enjoyed our time at this traditional style crib, very close to beach and walk near estuary. Great instructions and easy to find. Garden a bit overgrown but we still got the portable bbqs going for family dinners and enjoyed all the space outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia C.

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

Crib

Great Crib, tidy homely and very warm. Great communication with owners 😊 will definitely book again. Thank you Fiona.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Donna L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Basic bach

Great location. Very much an old style bach as advertised. Would have appreciated a few basic supplies like teabags. Bach did smell of tobacco smoke when we arrived
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bronwyn C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pounavegas

Good location sound house- could probably do with a bigger fridge & washing machine Great communication from owner - slice of paradise Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Margaret M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Beautiful area..

The owners did tell us there was a smell in the main bedroom but were endeavouring to find out more. However it was very evident when we arrived and we identified it as a dead body under the floorboards. Thinking about leaving, it was too much problem so we stayed. We had to make the bed ourselves which we have never had to do. There was no salt in the entire cottage. The TV remote wouldn't work. Bed was uncomfortable. The area is lovely and quiet - would be a beautiful place to stay a week if you got good accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Pounawea let down

1 star — shocked at the inferior state, old decrepit lounge suite, plate of old used soaps in bathroom, shabby decor. Worstly was the abusive txt with filthy language at midnight from host, replying to simple question I had asked in the early evening. I recommend this property be deleted — do not go there it’s a complete shambles.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Miemie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Waitangi getaway

Thinks the inside of the kitchen cupboards needs a touch of freshness. The fridge needs to be a bit bigger. Kettle needs to be replaced, it’s leaking badly and doesn’t always want to work. Water pump in garage runs most off the time. It’s a bit concerning because it’s only suppose to switch on when water is running inside the house. Think it needs a check to see if there is not maybe a leak somewhere. We have had the same problem at our rental property and pump was running constantly and when they came to check they found there was a leak under the house. Now water pump only switch on when using water inside the house. Thank you for making your home available to us, we did had a lovely time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark P.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not for us

Having traveled around the North and South Island for months we are used to a mix of properties and rely heavily upon reviews. In our opinion the reviews by some here are a little hard to believe. That considered we all have an opinion and this is how we saw it . This is a true NZ holiday Bach. It is old and worn as are the fixtures and fittings with a lot of damp in one bedroom. The bedding and towels are fresh but that’s about as far as it goes . The furniture , carpets and kitchen cupboards are grubby. The washer wasn’t available due to a water shortage …..could have warned us as we choose properties with this facility on purpose . The outside is not much better. The garden does have a lovely aspect and lots of bird life. Other than that it’s a bit if a health and safety nightmare. It rained and the front deck was a skid pan. The handrail is on its last legs. I wouldn’t want young kids running around without supervision, so many trip hazards and bits of wood, iron etc that could do damage .The gates don’t shut and bang away all night when windy. On the plus it is a great area especially when the sun is out . It wasn’t expensive , saying that we have paid the same or less per person for so much better (there were only 2 of us). Furthermore it was actually the only place on this trip we almost walked out of and say no thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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