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Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

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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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Oamaru, Otago
  • Place, Steampunk HQ
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
    ‪16 min walk‬

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. National Bank and Janet Frame House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Gardens. 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
  • ‪Harbour St Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coast - ‬13 min drive

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 27 September 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru on 1 October 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

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

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

Gareth B.

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

Great stay

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

David R.

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

Great place to stay.

Wonderful, comfortable and cosy, thank you again for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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

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

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

Lisa R.

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

True to name Little Sweetie

We loved staying in this property it's very clean and tastefully furnished with lots of character, the kitchen is well equipped with everything that you need, would definitely stay again😊😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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

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

julie A.

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

Lovely

We really enjoyed our stay and everything was how it was described. We wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Great place, central location

Great place with lovely decor and everything provided to make our stay great. Central location within walking distance of the town. Would certainly look to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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

Tony R.

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

Perfect little Cottage

Fantastic location, can hear the rolling waves, easy walk to shops, cafes. Lovely hosts too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great getaway in Oamaru

Very clean and tidy with all mod cons. Great location. This is a fantastic place to stay, cannot fault!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location in Oamaru

Great location near the heritage area of town. Warm and cosy cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Astrid K.

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

Amazing stay!

Beautiful accommodation! Very central to town and just what we needed as a family for a weekend away. Can’t fault anything and would highly recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

denis K., LAGUNA NIGUEL

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

Perfect stay

We loved the property , clean , close to town , well maintained and Netflix ready 😄
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great

Everything thing that we need to make our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Hreat

This wee house was more than we expected. Great location. Felt like home when we got back each night thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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

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

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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