Catlins Lake Sanctuary is a holiday home with a garden, located near Owaka. The secluded property overlooks an estuary and farmland. It provides free private parking. Owaka is 2.1 mi from Catlins Lake Sanctuary where guests will find restaurants and shops. There is a seating area and a kitchen complete with an oven and a microwave. Towels and bed linen are featured in this self-catering accommodations. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including photography, fishing and hiking. Dunedin Airport is 45 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Olson
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely location on hilltop overlooking the lake/bay. Very clean, comfortable and spacious. We enjoyed using the wood stove and wood provided. Lots of natural light during the day and cozy at night.
  • Steve
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The views, the bird song in the morning. Proximity to local beaches, attractions and grocery store
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A good stay in this cosy cottage with wood burner as a bonus, as it was chilly, in a lovely location with wonderful views and so peaceful. Communication was great and the information provided in the book in the place was very helpful and...

Host Info

8.8
8.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Catlins Lake Sanctuary is set in native trees and is totally private. The bird life is abundant and the scenery is wonderful with a lake and estuary view. It is on an elevated sheltered site right next to and above the water. The fishing opportunities are at the edge of the property.
Our family love the area for holidaying because of the fishing opportunities and the bush walks and the selection of out door activities.
Owaka, the little nearby village has some facilities including a cafe, restaurant and a hotel. It has a well stocked grocery store and an outstanding Museum which showcases the fauna and flora and the geographical features and history of the area. It has a lovely children's playground and some art & craft shops.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Catlins Lake Sanctuary

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Visa Cash Catlins Lake Sanctuary accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Catlins Lake Sanctuary of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Catlins Lake Sanctuary

  • The prices at Catlins Lake Sanctuary may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Catlins Lake Sanctuary offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Catlins Lake Sanctuary is 1.2 miles from the center of Owaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Catlins Lake Sanctuary has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Catlins Lake Sanctuary is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Catlins Lake Sanctuary can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Catlins Lake Sanctuary is popular with guests booking family stays.