Cottage on the Pond

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A spacious living room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a pond view.
A small, single-story building with a porch and a gravel driveway.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A wooden deck with a bench and a small pond.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a built-in oven, a microwave, a kettle, and a toaster.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Westport
  • Place, Miner's Brewery
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, NBS Theatre
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Coaltown Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westport (WSZ)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Fairdown

Located in Fairdown, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Denniston Experience and Cape Foulwind Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carters Beach and Charming Creek Walkway. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Westport

What's nearby

  • Miner's Brewery - 18 min drive - 14.2 km
  • NBS Theatre - 18 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Solid Energy Centre - 19 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Coaltown Museum - 21 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Carters Beach - 28 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denniston Dog - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Copper Pot - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Quarry Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gibbys Cafe Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whanake Gallery & Espresso Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage on the Pond?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage on the Pond on 11 November 2026 start from NZ$422, 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.

How much is parking at Cottage on the Pond?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Pond located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Solid Energy Centre, Miner's Brewery and NBS Theatre. Coaltown Museum and Carters Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay

Thank you we had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing, so peaceful and a perfect set up to relax and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great little cottage! We loved the space, the pond and the wildlife.

I would highly recommend staying here it was perfect.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay in a beautiful part of the country. Lovely modern cottage close to Westport with very generous living and bedrooms. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Westport bliss

Great location wonderful hosts lovely looking out over pond
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcomed with a bottle of wine and fresh bread and cheese..also fruit in fruit bowl.An enjoyable 3 nights for 4 ..(2 of whom were o/seas guests.)Pillows could do with updating as of poor quality .An enjoyable time in a lovely setting and a great base for seeing the West Coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base to explore the region.

Lovely place to use as a base to explore the area. Modern, clean, and very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay and recommend it for others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

Great scenic location and accommodation. Met all expectations, clean, uncluttered and very comfortable. Would happily stay again. Frank the eel enjoyed our company. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great base for exploring the area

We enjoyed our stay at Cottage on the Pond. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the pukeko antics
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent for our use as a base for the area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and quiet

Good location to visit Karamea.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was easy to find welcoming with wine, bread and cheese. It was very clean. There is a lot to do in the area. We biked the Kawatiri Trail, had a meal out in Westport and a pie at Waimangaroa.The accommodation was very relaxing, read a novel. Fred the eel, the weka and pukeko whanau kept us entertained.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great cottage

Lovely quiet place to stay Cottage had everything we needed except an iron ..luckily we could borrow one from friends
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

Amazing Location. Lovely house, loved the eel. Bottle of wine on arrival nice wee treat :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Very pleasant, lots of bird visiting the pond, the Eel loves raw chicken by the way. The accomodation had everything we needed, just wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect accommodation in a lovely setting

The cottage was perfect for our two night stay in Westport. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Just a short drive to town it was in a quiet rural location. We will definitely stay here again if we return to the region and happuly recommend it to anyone wanting well presented accommodation in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

West coast paradise

Lovely and central for us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage by the Pond

There was a stunning vista all round, so peaceful and I enjoyed feeding Frank in the pond. The cottage itself was nice with good cooking facilities. I can't wait to go back there for another stay. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fairdown

Was a lovely peaceful stay - great to be nearby to some fabulous walks and the Kawatiri cycling trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique, Peaceful and relaxing

Relaxing and peaceful.. unique place to stay, great information about the property and what activites you could do..lots of fun rowing the boat on the pond and feeding Fred the eel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

We throughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It is well equipped, beds are very comfortable, the view of the pond is lovely. We enjoyed meeting Frank the resident eel. The cottage is centrally located. We would definitely stay again. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2023
Thanks Kathy, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed private retreat

Hubby and I had a wonderful stay at the Cottage on the Pond. We loved the tranquility of the location, the natural surroundings and bird life, and Frank was truly impressive! Thanks so much for sharing you piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful property in a very lovely location

A really beautiful, well maintained property. Certainly one of the best we've rented in many years. Generously equipped with a number of welcoming items as we arrived. Friendly host.Friendly eel as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique property set in nature. Great hosts providing complementary wine and cheese on arrival. Highly recommended and good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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