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Home Away from Home.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Lawrence, OTA
  • Popular LocationSt. Patrick's Catholic Church5 min walk
  • Popular LocationLawrence Golf Club16 min walk
  • AirportDunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)52 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrighton Beach63 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Home Away from Home.

Welcome to the Pickled Pigeon Cottage built in 1881 and named after the New Zealand Bird of the Year, the Wood Pigeon. The birds are known to eat red berries which intoxicate them and literally gets them pickled! We have two resident Wood Pigeons who visit regularly in the front of the garden. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, lounge room, BBQ area and outdoor decking area to have sundowners and view the beautiful garden and scenery. The cottage is an easy 200 metre walk to cafes, restaurants, supermarket, Museum and other shops of interest.

There are lots of things to do in and around Lawrence. It was the first Gold Rush town in New Zealand and walking around Gabriel's Gully is a great way to get the sense of history here. There is a great golf course and of course fishing, nature walks and biking the Otago Trail is a must. The cottage is ideally located for day trips to Wanaka, Queenstown and the historical township of Clyde. The cottage is between $155-230 a night for two with additional people another $25 each. A cleaning fee of $25 is added at the end of your stay.
We are no longer pet friendly.

Property manager

Neen and Penny

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Pet Friendly Cottage Lawrence
Pet Friendly Lawrence
Home Away Home House Lawrence
Home Away Home Lawrence
Home Away From Home
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About the neighborhood

Lawrence

Located in Lawrence, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Local points of interest include St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Lawrence Golf Club. Rafting and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 5 min walk
  • Lawrence Golf Club - 16 min walk
  • Roxburgh Golf Course - 39 min drive
  • Sandihurst Winery - 56 min drive
  • Brighton Beach - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lawrence Corner Shop - 5 min walk
  • The Prospector - 7 min walk
  • Coffee Mine Bar & Cafe - 6 min walk
  • The Coach & Horses Inn - 6 min walk
  • The Wild Walnut - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away from Home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home Away from Home. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away from Home. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home Away from Home. located?

This family-friendly Lawrence cottage is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Lawrence Golf Club. Sandihurst Winery is 32 mi (51.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jody m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
We loved everything about this beautiful cottage. Arriving in a sea of flowers along the path way and into the warm and welcoming cottage. Would have to be my favourite holiday stay so far. Everything and more was covered. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for having us. Jody and Max
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!!
There are not enough words to describe the cottage- my friends wanted to move in and never leave. It's such a beautiful place with a beautiful gift basket on arrival. Absolutely loved it. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Our stay was 11/10! From the beautiful sunny gardens to the exquisite exotic furnishings and luxurious bed linen, the Pickled Pigeon Cottage was absolute bliss. The hosts know exactly how to make guests feel special. If only all properties could be this wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
We loved staying at this beautiful cottage. Would love to return, stay and explore the area further.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coral M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Beautiful cottage - loved everything about our stay. Thank you for the bottle of wine and chocolates.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best
A beautiful historic cottage with all you'll need for a very comfortable stay. Spotlessly clean, very tastefully decorated, well appointed kitchen, comfortable beds, beautiful garden, log-burner ready-to-light, thoughtful touches for guests throughout, and very welcoming hosts! Couldn't ask for more & frankly can't recall a better bach! Our main reason for staying was as a base for biking the Clutha Gold Trail with the kids - a great location for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest cottage house & garden that you only see in magazines
Not only the cutest look, inside the house set up, furnitures and every little details were amazingly well designed and organized! Everything was there and even more than I expected. Overall the dog house room was my favorite. Thank you for the lovely stay. It was perfect place for us to stay at the end of our trip. Xxxx
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
The cottage was everything that the photos showed, except for the wonderful scent of the roses. A very special place to stay and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui H., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in lawrence
A charming pet friendly cottage!! A fenced back yard and an adorable cottage garden in front with resident wood pigeon Plenty of walks of interest in all directions Wood burner made the evenings and some mornings cozy We can thoroughly recommend this lovely place!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Great property, really tidy. Every bit we expected. We will come again next rally if we are allowed. Thank you very much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021