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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Karitane, Dunedin Area
  • University of Otago
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Larnach Castle
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Karitane

Seaside stay .Stay at this Karitane vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Warrington Beach and 16 miles (25 km) of Doctors Point. Orokonui Ecosanctuary and Shag Point Scenic Reserve are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 32 min drive - 27.3 miles
  • The Octagon - 33 min drive - 27.8 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 34 min drive - 28.2 miles
  • Long Beach - 36 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Larnach Castle - 61 min drive - 38.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 33 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Moon Cafe - ‬5 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.

The Pink Pipi Karitane

Historic 110 year old house right on the estuary. Formerly the home of the fishing station manager, servicing Sea Cliff asylum with seafood.
Right on the river's edge at Karitane. You couldn't get any closer to the water.
The estuary provides a safe tidal swimming area for you and your family. Bring your fishing rods and come and play. We have kayaks for you to use. At low tide, enjoy hunting for crabs with the kids or dig for cockles for your dinner. You might see Harold, the resident sea lion in Karitane Harbor.
Put your feet up with a book and a cold drink on the deck while your BBQ lunch is cooking.
Fancy a short walk to Karitane Beach? Enjoy swimming or surfing at the beach. Ride your push bike along Karitane beach at low tide to the rock pools at the southern end. Walk to the blow holes at the northern end of the beach.
The local shop is only a brief walk and stocks all of your essentials.
Karitane is only 35km north from Dunedin.
Special conditions:
Outside dogs allowed with prior approval.
New kitchen, new bathroom.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay up to 6 people, 7- 10 people cleaning $120); Linen and bathroom towels included



Property manager

Geoff

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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

Pets

  • No pets 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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Pink Pipi Karitane House
Pink Pipi House
Pink Pipi Karitane
Pink Pipi
The Pink Pipi Karitane Karitane
The Pink Pipi Karitane Private vacation home
The Pink Pipi Karitane Private vacation home Karitane

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Pink Pipi Karitane to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.6 mi (59-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Pink Pipi Karitane have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Pink Pipi Karitane to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.4 mi (17-min drive) from Warrington Beach.

Does The Pink Pipi Karitane offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Grand Casino (30-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Pink Pipi Karitane?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Pink Pipi Karitane have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Pink Pipi Karitane have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Pink Pipi Karitane to downtown Karitane?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Karitane.

The Pink Pipi Karitane Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 239 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katharine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house. We had a wonderful stay. Kids enjoyed the kayaks, even in winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chas N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty sheets.

Great situation. House had not been serviced or bed sheets changed from previous guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location in a gorgeous part of the country. Wild weather added to the charm Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Load of extras

Great place to stay with lots of extras. Loved our stay and wish we could have stayed foe longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful getaway by the water

This was the second time we stayed here, the place way lovely and very well presented. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little spot

Very nice place and served us well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our 60th

We all had a amazing holiday,weather was beautiful and the house was perfect, view was amazing and fire pit at night was awesome.The walk to blow holes and the area was stunning. We will be back.. Thanks for sharing your beautiful Pink Pipi.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Karitane trip

Nice clean great view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot

Brilliant place to stay, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness

NZ Athletics trip

Really enjoyed the property. Perfect for our boys who enjoyed the water so close. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pene B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Glorious Karatane

A classic kiwi crib - comfortable, views to die for, comfy beds, nice towels, books, games, Netflix, a great log burner and pretty well equipped. We're sorry we didn't have time to use the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint with a spectacular sunrise

The perfect spot, not too far out of Dunedin to drive in, but far enough to just relax and take in the views. Both the Karitane and Waikouaiti beaches are close.We had some beautiful sunrises that should not to be miised. I WILL DEFINITELY look at booking this when we come back i2028.bemimissed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

maree S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oar some

Great time. Old bach so is what it is. Had pretth much everytking we needed. A realitively new kitchen which is great. Great morning on the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun stay

Review written by my 12 year old son.Loved the fire pit and how the water was on the doorstep.The wildlife was great and it was lots of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicki g.

Liked: Cleanliness

ideal

worked well for large family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location

We loved the location and the quaint bach. Kids loved the kayaks and bodyboards. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

margnphil

Liked: Cleanliness

Feedback

HiWe book every year and love it The kids have memories from each visit It feels like our family bachI did take a photo of two of the kayaks that have holes in them as I’m not sure anyone would feed this back and we remembered them from our previous visit if you are keen I can send these to youAlso we loved that the windows and wall had been updated Thank you so so much Hemopo family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place Great break

Perfect setting on the estuary. Lovely bach. Safe for kids, loved the kayaks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach get away

Awesome spot!!! Amazing Location!! Loved the access to kayaks, lifejackets, wet suits etc!!! Definately coming back!! amazing 3 nights, we wished it was longer!! Hosts go over and beyond!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The place surprised us in a good way. We all were happy and satisfied
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great getaway with lots to do!

We loved spending Christmas at the Pink Pipi. Located close to the local shop wharf and walks, we had access to everything we needed. Best of all, the Bach was right on the estuary and we had free use of kayaks so we could explore right from our back door. The house had a well equipped kitchen and lots of space for us. We had some unexpected cold weather and the fire place was an added bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to relax and unwind!

We loved the location on the waterfront. House is comfortable & had everything we needed. A very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pink Pipi

Really lovely house in a beautiful location. Made use of the kayaks which was great with plenty of other stuff to use. House was well equipped too. Was a great stay and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend. James & Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yukari M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tania G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty and disappointing

Location was lovely but the house was such a let down. We arrived to find 2 packets of mouldy bread in the unclean pantry. The fridge was also dirty. There was a gap in the window pane by the dining table and it was also mould on the window sill. As previous reviews had stated, there were definitely rats in the ceiling and walls...you would think the owner would have attended to this as we are not the first ppl to mention it. The exterior wall of the bathroom was covered in black polythene!! I think that the owners should definitely remedy these issues as it is putting Bookabach name into disrepute.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024