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1 bedroom character cottage

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Exterior
1 bedroom, internet
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Okarito, West Coast
  • Place, Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacier Hot Pools
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Matheson
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Okarito

With a stay at this vacation home in Okarito, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery. .This vacation home is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Lake Wahapo - Wahapako and 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Westcoast Wildlife Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Andris Apse Wilderness Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Westcoast Wildlife Centre - 24 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Glacier Hot Pools - 24 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest - 41 min drive - 36.0 miles
  • Lake Matheson - 46 min drive - 39.3 miles

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1 bedroom character cottage

Relocated miller’s cottage with one bedroom, lounge and fully stocked kitchen. Only minutes to the beach, lagoon and walking tracks.

Big doors go into deck and there is a firepit and outdoor bath for relaxing under the stars.

The couch pulls out to a bed which would be suitable for kids if you desired.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which has a kitchen.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

1 Bedroom Character Okarito
1 Bedroom Character Cottage Okarito
1 Bedroom Character Cottage Private vacation home
1 Bedroom Character Cottage Private vacation home Okarito

1 bedroom character cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ari E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a fab place to stay! Everything is super comfortable and cosy and the stocked kitchen surprisingly generous. Loved the outdoor bath - anytime of day as the setting is wonderfully private. Ōkārito is incredibly special. The lagoon and waterways, the ocean, the wildlife and birdsong, the forest, the mountains - there is nowhere else in the world like this! Having a great dwelling really contributed to the entire awesome experience. 100% recommend. And such good comms with the host - so easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

4/10 Poor

Denise B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Quiet location, facilities were adequate.Needs a much more thorough clean.Quite a few empty bottles of hand wash etc left in bathroom, not sure if by previous guests or to be refilled for future use.Overall not what we expected for a place that had consistent ratings of 10, whose writing the reviews??
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

alain d., Huberdeau.Quebec,Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
le site est conforme a l'annonce
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location. Tucked away, so comfortable. Just the right space for a few nights of relaxation and luxury. Smallest but workable kitchen, super hot shower, comfortable bed. Thank you Susan!!!Anne & Gareth from the UK
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the location of this cottage, surrounded by flax & without any near neighbours. The cottage is very comfortable and well appointed, with everything needed for a self catering stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bernd K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and comfy place! A perfect place to survive a whole day with pouring rain...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

We arrived in a torrential rain storm and had not received our code for the key lockbox. We were able to use our Internet and received the code quickly. We never met the hosts or needed to communicate much with them. Due to the rain the track for the slider door was filled with water and leaking onto the carpet There was a roll of absorbent wash cloth material so we were able to soak the water up when it finally stopped raining! We did have to do a little cleaning in the kitchen and reorganizing the pantry to fit the foodstuffs we brought. Other than that we found the accomodations spacious and comfortable. Good location to reach the beach and relax. A short drive to Franz Josef and lots of tracks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay here. The place was perfect and tidy and had everything I needed. Will definitely be booking again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith T., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely comfortable cottage with good space and amenities. We really enjoyed our stay and would be very happy to recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great, facilities all you could wish for. I had to clean the shower trap on the first morning, not a big deal for me, however some may have been inconvenienced. The ranch slider to the living room area is a bit tricky to lock / unlock, perhaps the striker plate could be adjusted.I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Callum L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This place has potential, but a few issues made the stay less comfortable than expected.There were quite a few cobwebs around the ceilings, windows, and curtains, and the floors weren’t clean. Mosquitoes were also a problem. We think the TV remote didn’t have batteries, so the TV couldn’t be used during our stay.Several spaces were taken up with cleaning equipment - the wardrobe was full of a vacuum and trolley, the bathroom vanity had cleaning supplies stored inside, and there was a dirty broom head-up in the laundry. The internet modem was also sitting in the middle of the bathroom floor, which was a bit odd.Some basic items were missing at first (like tissues, no bathroom bin), and the shower drained quite slowly. However, the host did respond helpfully and provided a few of the missing amenities, including a hairdryer and face towels, which we appreciated.On the positive side, the bed was comfortable, and having a full kitchen was convenient for self catering.With a deep clean and some attention to maintenance, this could be a much nicer stay. Hopefully these points help future guests and the host make a few simple improvements.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great location, quiet, and most amenities required. Wonderful to wake up to bird song.Keen to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Okarito stay

Our stay at Okarito was amazing. Wonderful property close to some amazing walks. It had everything you needed for a relaxing break. We loved our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaret W.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not good enough

Communication needs to improve markedly we had to approach the neighbours to get information about the code for the key no phone number to ring or email or text hopelessly inadequate
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Great place and great town!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Code for lock box was not posted, this added inconvenience and anxiety.

Other than that, a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A hidden gem!

Both Okarito and Millers cottage are hidden gems! The house is relaxing and well furnished/equipped. There is a great view of the mountains on a clear day. We were lucky to see NZ Fern birds! arou
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tisharah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Roz B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern Comfortable and Clean

The bach is nicely decorated very clean and comfortable for two.The good sized fridge, cooker and coffee maker all much appreciated.Okarito is a gem of a place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to go back some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet location with excellent facilities and walks

Hidden away from the quiet road, this was a delightful place to stay. Easy walking around Okarito with a great walk a minute’s stroll from the property. Everything you needed to make meals at home. Not far from Franz Josef if you have activities planned here. There are also places in the village to book tours. Only a 5 minute walk to an amazing beach too. Would recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy cabin

Very comfortable stay at this cosy cabin in a fantastic location next door to the local walks, with abundant wildlife around the property and neighbourhood. Would definitely stay again if visiting the coast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem in historical Okarito.

Millers Cottage is a great place to stay.Modern,clean well equipped.Great shower,aircon,TV,comfortable bed.Short walking distance to sea.Private location.Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024