Beautiful 1860s early settlers cottage | House in Lower Portobello

9.8 (6 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Dunedin House | Beautiful 1860s early settlers cottage

3 Bedroom House in Dunedin, Lower Portobello

Step back in time to life as it was in the 1860s. Stay on the stunning Otago Peninsula in this genuine 1860s cottage that is warm and bright with comfortable beds.
SETTLERS COTTAGE:
Our cottage is self-catering and self-contained. A table, kitchen bench/counter and couch are provided. The floorboards are original kauri! Kitchen facilities include toaster oven, double hotplate, toaster, microwave, electric kettle and a large fridge freezer. Don’t forget to purchase your food before arriving. Supermarkets are in Dunedin although Portobello has a small well-equipped store. Depending on the time of year, there is a good chance you will be able to eat some vegies from the spray free garden at your front door. The modern bathroom has a shower and beautiful stained glass inserts in the ceiling. There are many books, novels, magazines, cards, games, TV and free wifi. Tea, coffee is supplied.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE TWO COTTAGE BEDROOMS (DOUBLE AND TWO SINGLE BED ROOMS) ARE ONLY ACCESSABLE VIA A LOFT LADDER WHICH MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE (SEE PHOTO)
LOCATION:
The perfect location just minutes away from penguin, albatross & wildlife colonies, famous Larnach Castle, spectacular clear night skies and all other activities and sights on the iconic Otago Peninsula.
A 30 minute drive from Dunedin City and 50 minutes from the airport.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, View, 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 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom 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 Dunedin. Enjoy your stay in Dunedin at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Refrigerator
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • TV
General
  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
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 smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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

John S.
May 30, 2025 04:27:08 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great little cottage in a place with plenty of wildlife fantastic vistas round every corner.Absolutely no problem with our hosts Barbara and Ian .Very happy we chose this cottage
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