Beautiful, newly renovated cottage with private deck that looks out over the historic precinct and out to sea. Centrally located with only 150m walk to the nearest cafe and 200m to the old town of Oamaru. Super warm, sunny and containing all the modern conveniences, this cottage will allow you to relax in comfort and style whilst exploring all the best of Oamaru on foot - no need for a car as it is so close to everything!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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 deadlock
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A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Oamaru
Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in South Hill, a neighbourhood in Oamaru. Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Oamaru Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oamaru Gardens and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Travelling with kids? Consider Steam Train and Whitestone Cheese Factory.
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Steampunk HQ - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Oamaru Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Restaurants
Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli - 5 min drive
Indian Kitchen Restaurant - 4 min drive
Coast - 13 min drive
Harbour St Bakery - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru?
As of 13 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru on 10 December 2025 start from NZ$287.5, 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.
What time is check-in at Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru located?
This family-friendly Oamaru cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of St Lukes Anglican Church, Steam Train and Auto Museum. North Otago Museum and National Bank are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed one night for our 10 year anniversary and it was perfect for us! Nice and warm, comfy bed, had a great sleep, loved the deck, and great location, within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go but a nice, quiet area too! we walked down to Del Mar on the waterfront and had dinner, was all very romantic! We were even left some delicious cheese and crackers! Nice touch and much appreciated! Thank you katrina!
Quite big cottage that is very comfortable for guests. The host gave a personal touch with a handwritten note with some local sweets. Great stay! Would recommend ☺️
We loved our stay. So central we didn’t need to use the car at all. It had everything we needed.comfy beds and good heating. Loved the decor. And wonderful to have a view of the sea. Will stay again!
A beautiful little cottage - simply elegant in its presentation and providing everything we needed within a few steps of the historic precinct, beach, cafes, bars and shopping - affording us lots of time to enjoy what Oamaru has to offer. Clean, comfortable with both indoor and outdoor areas for meals and relaxation, it was absolutely perfect for our needs.
Fantastic place central to city! Quiet neighbourhood. Beautifully designed and very clean, comfortable and a welcoming gift! Will be back! Can’t recommend it enough!!
Would highly recommend little sweetie - it was beautifully presented. We had a lovely welcome gift and info on what was in the area. Katrina was great to deal with- she answered all my questions and wanted to make sure we had a great time for our catch up
This property is absolutely beautiful. We only had time for an overnight stay, but would highly recommend it for a longer stay. There is a steep walk up to the property, but there is just about everywhere in NZ. The accommodation is spotlessly clean and walking distance to the seals and penguins. Great place to stay.
Loved our stay here. It is walking distance to the Victorian Precinct and many shops and cafes. Was very quiet at night. The cottage is so pretty...beautiful wallpaper, art, linen curtains, comfy hotel-style sheets and towels. We had everything we needed and it was very clean. There is even an ocean view from the lounge.
This would be one of the best places we have stayed in, beautifully set up and a real home away from home. Katrina and Neville were excellent hosts informing us about the area and suggesting a number of places to visit in this special part of NZ. We do so hope that we can return and strongly suggest that a stay of more than one night would be a positive idea.
Lovely spot - super close to the coast & old part of town. Actually super close to everything in town. Cafe only 100m away.
Lovely house to stay in too. Super warm and clean. Love the old details.
Thanks!
Andrew H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Kelvin
29 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great place to stay on our first night in NZ--quiet, clean, comfortable and the host was very responsive and welcoming. Pretty house, with all amenities. Easy walking distance to downtown and all attractions of Oamaru. Highly recommended.
Brilliant little house. Beautifully presented with everything we needed. The additional 2nd toilet was brilliant with 2 couples staying.
Beds were super comfy and the location to explore the Victorian Quarter was fantastic. Highly recommended.
Period cottage close to historic area, nicely decorated, very clean, well-equipped and well kept. A few (minor) negatives - steep gravel driveway (can't walk down in flat bottom shoes), no toiletries (such as shampoo), and the washer/dryer is a combo unit so dryer is not vented and takes forever (fortunately, drying racks provided).
Very good location and comfortable house. Exceeded expectations- thanks
James V.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
About the host
Hosted by katres447
I really enjoy renovation and decoration so this translated well to provide an outstanding accommodation experience for my guests. I have been in the accommodation industry for three years and love when I hear back that my guests have enjoyed themselves.
Why they chose this property
This cottage is spacious, welcoming and comfortable - a home away from home. Being centrally located, you can walk to all the interesting sights and experiences on offer in Oamaru. The deck offers an opportunity to sit and relax whilst looking out over the old town and out to sea.
What makes this property unique
A comfortable lounge with free Wi-Fi and Netflix offers the opportunity to relaxing after a busy day exploring and the fully equipped means you have the choice to eat in or dine out. Being so central, all the restaurants are within easy walking distance. On warm days, the deck and private back garden gives outdoor options.