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Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Room
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Steampunk HQ
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
  • Place, Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

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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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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

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.
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Oamaru, Otago

What's nearby

  • Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth B.

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

Great stay

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place to stay! Close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Atsushi S.

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

Lovely place in perfect location

Lovely the décor and very comfortable. Located short distance away from the main part of the town within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bex T.

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

Perfect!

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk P.

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

Great little cottage!

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 ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Perfect place

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

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

Great. Thankyou

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

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

Just Perfection

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Awesome Little Sweetie

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Friends get together

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bernadine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home - charming character, fabulous ceilings! loved the views and it was close to the shops and the Penguin colony.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Beautiful, Sweet Cottage

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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

Great place to stay. Close to everything.

It is a gorgeous property. Great space, clean and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Little Sweetie. This is a very well appointed and comfortable place in an ideal location to enjoy the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

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

Omarama Treasure

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie H.

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

Beautiful

Clean. Tidy. Close to heritage part of town. Would live to stay again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Stunning Views

Very well looked after property, with wonderful views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Perfect cute place!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
With walking distance to amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

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

Lovely overnight spot

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Visiting Oamaru

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E., Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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

Sweet spot

We loved this place! Great decor, plenty of room, great location. We'd love to come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John O.

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

Lovely cottage

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).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James V.

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

Fantastic stay

Very good location and comfortable house. Exceeded expectations- thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by katres447

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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.
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