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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, books
Miscellaneous
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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32/122 powerhouse Rd, Westport, 7891
  • Miner's Brewery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • NBS Theatre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Carters Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Westport (WSZ)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fairdown

On lake.Stay at this Fairdown cottage and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Solid Energy Centre and Miner's Brewery. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are NBS Theatre and Coaltown Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Solid Energy Centre - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Miner's Brewery - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • NBS Theatre - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Carters Beach - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Tauranga Bay Seal Colony - 29 min drive - 17.3 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

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

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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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cottage on the Pond to the airport?

This cottage is 10.8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Westport (WSZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cottage on the Pond have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cottage on the Pond to the beach?

This cottage is 10.4 mi (17-min drive) from Carters Beach.

Does Cottage on the Pond offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cottage on the Pond?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cottage on the Pond?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cottage on the Pond have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cottage on the Pond have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cottage on the Pond to downtown Fairdown?

This cottage is 0.8 mi away from Fairdown.

Cottage on the Pond Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 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

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

christine w.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
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

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

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

Helen P.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay

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

8/10 Good

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Shaun F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Eiren W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two night delightful stay

Lovely, well equipped bach. Beds are very comfortable. The bach has a central geographical location, good for day trips. Really like the lake and feeding Frank the eel. The BBQ is a nice area to have a meal especially as the Weka joins you. Thank you to the owners for the surprise food and drink items which we enjoyed. This is our second time at the bach and we definitely recommend staying
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extras provided were lovely

Owner left some bread, cheese, butter, and bubbly, which were an unexpected treat. The deck, grill area, and pond made for a beautiful setting. A few small things in the house needed attention, but all was clean and the layout of the place was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxed private retreat

Hubby and I had a wonderful stay at the Cottage on the Pond. We loved the tranquility of the location, the natural surroundings and bird life, and Frank was truly impressive! Thanks so much for sharing you piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fairdown

Was a lovely peaceful stay - great to be nearby to some fabulous walks and the Kawatiri cycling trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Cliff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Janice R., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and quiet

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

8/10 Good

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very pleasant, lots of bird visiting the pond, the Eel loves raw chicken by the way. The accomodation had everything we needed, just wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Westport bliss

Great location wonderful hosts lovely looking out over pond
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023