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Cottage on the Pond

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave, and stainless steel range hood.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, flat-screen TV, and beautiful views of the outdoor deck and serene surroundings.
Guest house with a front porch and a peaceful setting.
Relax on the deck overlooking a serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Relax in a serene retreat with a large bed, nightstand, and window overlooking a peaceful outdoor setting.

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage on the Pond

Situated on the edge of a pond this lovely quiet cottage is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the afternoon sun from the deck after a day of exploring in the Buller area. Listen to the birds or try to spot the resident eel Frank. There is also a lovely track around the property.
This 2 bedroom cottage is in a lovely rural location away from the road, no early morning traffic just bird song.
Large kitchen equipped with pantry staples(coffee,tea,salt,pepper,oil)
Linen and towels are supplied.

Property manager

Marie & Glen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The pond is not fenced off from the property.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Westport

What's nearby

  • Solid Energy Centre - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Miner's Brewery - 16 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • NBS Theatre - 16 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Carters Beach - 23 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Tauranga Bay Seal Colony - 40 min drive - 22.1 miles

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portside Bar & Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Feed the Soul - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Denniston Dog Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gibbys Cafe Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Freckles Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Pond located?

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

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Cottage on the Pond Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sinead D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

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

A great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

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

Weekend in the West

Two nights family stay with 7yo daughter. Ideally placed just out of Westport with quiet setting and crystal clear night skies. We hit the weather jackpot able to walk around the property and spend some time on the sunny deck. Clean warm house and very generous hosts. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine w.

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

Fabulous

What a fabulous place to stay. Cosy, comfortable, everything we needed. Thank you so much for the provisions including wine, bread, cheese and butter!! Amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and meeting Frank the eel too. We'll be back...
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is in a very nice place. It is quiet and in the country. We loved the space and the amenities. There were a few things that needed to be cleaned a bit better. It was nice to see the eels, especially the big one "Frank" in the pond near the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

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

10/10 Excellent

ryan h.

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

Brilliant

Had three great nights here excellent setting, well presented property A neat place, very quiet and away from it allKids loved Frank the eel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place quiet and peaceful...cottage surrounded by nature with mountain views. Just 10 mins from city...hostess Marie was prompt in replying. As a sweet gesture she left us cheese, crackers and sweet red apples.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie M.

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

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice R., Auckland, New Zealand

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

Peaceful and quiet

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Devon B.

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

Nice

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

The best place ever for 5 years plus kids!

This cottage was awesome! Delicious bread, wine & butter upon arrival, a pond that was hours of entertainment for our 5 & 7 year old with a resident eel, 3 outdoor areas around the private pond. The cottage was cosy & super clean. Idyllic surroundings, so quiet & peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Eiren W.

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

Beautiful cabin by the pond

We thoroughly enjoyed our home away from home. As an older person a rail on the steps out the front would have be nice but not really a major problem
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

West coast paradise

Lovely and central for us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun F.

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

Needed to spend more time at this spot.

Everything we needed was onsite. The host had left some cheese, bread and wine for us. Just
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall great location. Lots of birds. Very quiet. Best to bring your own pillow unless you like soft pillows. Very clean as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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