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Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home

Te Anau vacation home with kitchen

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A single-story house with a red roof and white siding, a front porch, and a small front yard with blooming pink flowers.
A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a nightstand, and a dresser.
A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a clock on the wall.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating arrangement including a sofa and chairs.
A living room with green armchairs, a beige sofa, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of a house and trees.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Te Anau, Fiordland
  • Place, Fiordland Cinema
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxmore Jet
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Te Anau

In Te Anau .Your stay at this Te Anau vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Fiordland Cinema and Lake Te Anau. Luxmore Jet and Te Wahipounamu are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Te Wahipounamu - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fiordland Cinema - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Luxmore Jet - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ivon Wilson Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kea Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ranch Bar And Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ditto - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kiwi Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home

Cosy and convenient within walking distance of picturesque Lake Te Anau, this two-bedroom holiday home is steeped in history and equipped with everything you need for your next Southland escape. Welcome to Rustlein Cottage!

Built by the present owner's grandfather in the mid 1940's, Rustlein Cottage was the first prefabricated "crib" in Te Anau. Since then, this family holiday home has been loved and cherished to retain its vintage charm so others can enjoy the unique feeling of stepping back in time without having to miss out on modern day comforts.

Come together after a day of adventure in the welcoming living area, where you can enjoy year-round comfort thanks to the handy heat pump and electric fireplace, and be entertained with complimentary WiFi and the TV with Freeview and DVD player.

A basic, yet fully-equipped kitchen has all the essentials you need for your stay. Pour a hot coffee to kick start your day, or whip up a heart feast to fuel your next in this beautiful town and beyond.

Rustlein Cottage has a wonderful outdoor area which boasts fresh blooms and a large flat and fully fenced lawn; the perfect space for the kids to play.

Two-bedrooms comfortably sleep up to five guests here at Rustlein Cottage, making this an ideal spot for a couples getaway or potentially a family trip, with the additional bedding, to hit the trails and visit Fiordland.

When it’s time to explore the incredible Te Anau surroundings, just a three-minute drive away you'll find the Real Journey's terminal for trips to Milford or Doubtful Sound as well as the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. Or for the brave, jump off the wharf into the lake.

Fancy a bite to eat? Te Anau has an array of local cafes, restaurants, and bars just a 2-minute drive or 11-minute walk from Rustlein Cottage.

If you’re wanting to travel further afield, a six-minute drive will find you at the Kepler Track starting point, or drive two hours to discover the beauty of Milford Sound. Top tip; give yourself three hours for the drive in to leave plenty of time for photo stops!

Full of character and ideal for your next adventure to Te Anau, make a stop by Rustlein Cottage!

Please note: The cottage is best suited for up to 4 guests. While the bedding configuration could technically accommodate 5, the space is compact and more comfortable for smaller groups.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,130 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

601320

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 102.7 mi (114-min drive) away from the Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.6 mi (16-min drive) from Frasers Beach.

Does Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home to downtown Te Anau?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Te Anau.

Rustlein Cottage - Te Anau Holiday Home Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall, lovely wee cottage

Apart from a bathroom issue, our first impression of the cottage was good. Had everything we needed and only a short walk to the shops, cafes and lake. A little gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bronwyn U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value with all the basics. Some maintenance and spring cleaning needed for cobwebs but greatly appreciated the lovely crisp cotton sheets and woollen blankets as options instead of polyester.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg M.

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

Quaint

Clean tidy a little small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael D.

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

Rustlein

We loved the place, the location, all of it. It’s a perfect unpretentious old Kiwi batch with tissue-thin walls and no frills, straight from the 40s. A gentle suggestion, at 450 a night it would be great to have 2-ply toilet paper and some milk in the fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024