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Cottage on the Pond

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4968.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Westport
  • Miner's Brewery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • NBS Theatre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Carters Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Westport (WSZ)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The pond is not fenced off from the property.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fairdown

Located in Fairdown, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Denniston Experience and Cape Foulwind Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carters Beach and Charming Creek Walkway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Westport

What's nearby

  • Solid Energy Centre - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Miner's Brewery - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • NBS Theatre - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Carters Beach - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Tauranga Bay Seal Colony - 29 min drive - 27.9 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Pond located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Solid Energy Centre, Miner's Brewery and NBS Theatre. Coaltown Museum and Carters Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Devon B.

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

Nice

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinead D.

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

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

Jill S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay

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

8/10 Good

Julie M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Debbie B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and quiet

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

8/10 Good

Steve B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Westport bliss

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

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

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

Cottage by the Pond

There was a stunning vista all round, so peaceful and I enjoyed feeding Frank in the pond. The cottage itself was nice with good cooking facilities. I can't wait to go back there for another stay. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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