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Terrace/patio
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Gore, Gore
  • Gore Racecourse
    7 min drive
  • Newman Park
    10 min drive
  • Hokonui Moonshine Museum
    11 min drive

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WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (49)
The price is $88
per night
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME

About the neighborhood

Waimumu

When you stay at this cottage in Waimumu, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Gore Racecourse and Newman Park. .This cottage is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Brown Trout and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Eastern Southland Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Gore Racecourse - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Newman Park - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Gore Historical Museum - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Hokonui Moonshine Museum - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Eastern Southland Gallery - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Gore Town & Country Clubs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Capri Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ambience - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Howl at the Moon - ‬10 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.

Rustic Retreat, handy location

Hawk Hut is built on the site of the original Homestead whose double chimney now serves as an outside fireplace and BBQ area. Surrounded by ancient farm buildings, orchard and plantings, the hut is built in a quiet clearing with ample space for parking, playing and pets. Close by is the famous fishing river Mataura, and the amenities of Gore including the Race course, A & P showgrounds and multi-sports complex. Dolamore Park's bush walks and picnic area are ten minutes away. Centrally located, we are an hours drive from Invercargill, the East coast and Central Otago.
Special conditions:
Loft sleeping area access by ladder ( not suitable for elderly or small children).
Pets allowed with prior approval.
Smoking outside only. Extra children stay free.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included)
Guided Day Trips (eg; Milford Sound, Southern Coast, The Catlins, Central Otago) available with optional fishing (enquires welcome)
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

HeidiHe1

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchenette

  • 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
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: accompanied children stay free

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

Property is also known as

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Rustic Retreat, Handy Location Cottage
Rustic Retreat, Handy Location Waimumu
Rustic Retreat, Handy Location Cottage Waimumu

Rustic Retreat, handy location Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alzbeta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little gem of a house
We loved our stay with Heidi, the house is beautiful and very comfortable and Heidi and her family were amazing hosts. We were able to feed horses and cook on an outdoor stove. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bedroom and bathroom Claustrophobic
Beautifull location, we paid for two nights but couldn't stay second night as bedroom and bathroom were so small and bed was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Leila P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy little farm stay
Very clean and such a great little get away. Great that I was able to take my dog too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aorewa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waimumu,South Island.
House was everything we required. Check-in was great. The house was open and warm on arrival. Heidi and Derrick were the most amazing hosts. He even went out of his way to talk and take husband for a ride. They even gave us some fresh eggs. Thankyou very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Travellers with pet
Property was as described. Quite relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waimumu
Great location to experience the Catlins while visiting family
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nardia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Peaceful little getaway. Loved the shower!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character plus serenity
Gorgeous country location, not far from the township, I was only there one night, would have loved to stay longer. Quirky character everywhere in the cottage, memorabilia and nostalgia galore, immaculately clean, and super comfortable. Kitchenette is small but efficient. Stunning view from the shower over peaceful farmland. Heidi and Derek really helpful and communicative. Cottage a little way from the house, so private, but not isolated. This property didnt seem to come up on many searches so lucky if you found it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Calm and restful location, great amenities, and great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great quaint rustic cottage with everything, including vinyl records and player even!!
So quiet on the farm and only a short distance to town. Magic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful rural location
Rustic rural setting with all basic amenities. Very cosy & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage in a beautiful setting
The location was ideal for where we needed to be while in Southland. Being outside the main centre of Invercargill and in a rural setting was great. No road noise, no light pollution, and very peaceful. Weather was good too. The property owners were very helpful and friendly too - including the dog :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Trevor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm Stay
This is a nice cabin situated on a country property just a short distance out of Gore. Derek and Heidi live in the house nearby and were available on our arrival and during our stay. Both impressed us as very nice people who made us welcome. Derek even took us to his favorite (secret) fishing spot. We found the beds very comfortable and the unit had the usual pots, pans, cutlery, etc. It features 2 double beds; one downstairs and the other up a ladder in the loft. A small, outside BBQ is available for cooking together with a microwave inside. There is no stove or oven.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural getaway close to town
The Rustic retreat is a compact and ingeniously designed bach like residence. Heidi and Derek are friendly and helpful hosts and made sure we didn't want for anything. The setting is very peaceful with a north facing verandah surrounded by beautiful trees and an abundance of bird life flowers and bumble bees. Very relaxing stay and will miss a quiet beer in the early evenings enjoying the sunshine. Highly recommended particularly if you want to bring your dog with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing getaway
We couldn’t have wished for a more homely and comfortable little holiday home. Hosts lovely even when we arrived earlier than expected. Thank you Heidi and Derek. Much appreciated 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing country living
I absolutely loved it. Amazing country feel and awesome hosts. Highly reccommend best shower ever.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jane R.

We loved the location and the wee house. Very quiet and amazing views. The fridge was a pain...soo n
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We booked on the spur of the moment having googled B and B’s ‘ with charm’. It was charming.
We liked the rustic nature of the building and the fact that it had been recycled from the old house. Brief, but enjoyable interactions with the hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maynard N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love place, lovely people
A perfect get away, lovely private batch in the country, but with place like Gore and Invercargill nearby. The hosts were welcoming and helpful, the fact that we could bring our two dogs was fantastic, also lovely to meet Tink, the residents dog. All up a fantastic experience and would come back any time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawk Hut
Awesome wee place to stay, fantastic hosts, quirky place and really close to Gore and amenities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place, lovely hosts
This is a fantastic place to stay. I had a lot of questions beforehand and was a bit nervous travelling with trailer and dogs but Heidi answered all my questions patiently and the place is just amazing. Lots of outdoor space too! Can definitely recommend it to everyone !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A restful four days
Lovely surroundings. Lots of trees and birds singing. Host and hostess very friendly and helpful. Beds comfortable, all welcoming. My one small niggle was that was no room to unpack and settle in, as floor space was very limited.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cushla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing get away
We loved the eclectic feel of this place we enjoyed sitting our on the veranda glistening to the radio
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful.
It was a lovely small well fitted out place. It had all the necessary amenities. It was quaint and rustic. All you could hear were the birds singing. It was well situated to spend a day exploring TeAnau, Invercargill and walks up the Dolomore Park with amazing veiws. The were really helpful, nice and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021