Catlins Aurora - The perfect getaway for couples, families or small groups | House in Katea

10.0 (55 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Owaka House | Catlins Aurora - The perfect getaway for couples, families or small groups

4 Bedroom House in Owaka, Katea

Catlins Aurora is a spacious 4-bedroom house built on a hill overlooking Owaka, neighbouring sheep paddocks, and our own dairy paddocks incl. a duck pond. Fish the Owaka River from our property or launch your kayak and paddle down to the sea.

Private driveway, two entrances, ample outside parking plus garage, generous lawn/garden area, and deck incl. outdoor furniture, BBQ, and hot tub. Open plan/kitchen dining room with sliding door onto deck and double doors into lounge. Main bathroom features heated towel rails, a bathtub/shower combo and plastic-free All-in-One soap bars from SpireNZ. Separate toilet. Directly adjacent is the laundry with tub, washing machine, dryer, and a separate shower. The laundry can also be accessed from the second entrance, which has storage space for outdoor gear. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite. All tap water is safe to drink (micro-filtered and UV-treated). The dwelling is equipped with 2 heat pumps plus a wood burner in the garage, which heats all radiators. Courtesy port-a-cot and high chair available upon request. This house offers complete privacy and stunning views of the Catlins’ rural landscape and star-studded night sky, yet is only a 5-minute drive from Owaka.

The township offers a supermarket (07:30 - 19:00 hrs), medical centre, pharmacy, garage, Basil & Baylys fresh produce, Lumberjack Restaurant, Catlins Café, Catlins Inn pub, coffee shop, eatery, museum and library, playground with toilets, art gallery, Doug’s Shed, and Black Sheep Boutique. The museum shows off the local history and usually hosts an art exhibition. The Information Centre within is manned with friendly staff or volunteers, who can provide you with maps, brochures, tidal times, and tips about places you can visit.

Not to be missed are the Nuggets and Lighthouse at Kaka Point with resident fur seals, Yellow Eyed Penguins and spoon bills, or Surat, Jacks, and Cannibal Bays with resident sea lions. Pounawea has a nice playground and jetty. Check out Earthlore’s insect dwellings and recycle-ware shop on the way to Jack’s Blowhole. The bush along the Southern Scenic Route boasts Matai, Purakaunui, and McLean waterfalls. After visiting the latter, you could pop in for a meal at the Whistling Frog or enjoy Tautuku Beach. If the tide is right, visit Cathedral Caves (access fee required). There is a beautiful loop walk starting at the bridge towards Papatowai through forest to the beach. Further along lies the Sunken forest at Curio Bay, where surfers meet dolphins. Be aware that access to the fossilised trees may be restricted to protect these as well as Yellow-eyed penguins’ nesting grounds. Check out “Catlins.org.nz” for map and further info.

This 4 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Owaka. Enjoy your stay in Owaka at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
General
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Unit size: 2691 sq ft (250 sq m)
  • English
  • German
  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • Near the bay
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Highchair
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: courtesy port-a-cot and high chair available.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Seumas W.
Mar 12, 2025 02:26:17 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: It had everything we needed. Great rural outlook and spa pool.
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